Chianti - Self-catering accommodation offers a choice of modern luxury or traditional apartments or villas, Tuscany. Weddings in the 17th Villa. In old history books of Siena, this area is called 'Clatinianum'. This quarter witnessed the many events that forged the destiny of the city, and was laid waste by a band of Spaniards in 1554. Today, among the gently rolling landscape and the beautifully playing light, the Fattoria di Catignano blends harmoniously with its environment. Renowned oil and wine were made here; nowadays the owners welcome their guests personally to apartments masterfully renovated in accordance with the traditional style and architecture. The old Tinaia, completely restored with vaulted ceilings and terracotta floors, can hold up to 120 people for weddings, meetings and dinner parties, with catering provided. This gives onto a large terrace and guests have use of a big outdoor area including a lovely Italian garden. The house also provides an al fresco brunch buffet, a sea food menu, Tuscan dinners, a welcome dinner, and barbecues for a minimum eight people. There are cookery courses on offer, a tour guide available, babysitting, help in renting a car, bicycles for hire, help in planning your wedding reception … you can even order a massage! Please contact your hosts for a detailed breakdown of availability, prices and the booking and cancellation procedures. Whichever apartment you choose you will be spending your Tuscan holiday in a peaceful and relaxing location. Gazing out onto lemon trees, with vases of geraniums around the Villa, and an Arcadian atmosphere unchanged for centuries - you'll find this a holiday for the spirit and soul. Set within a lovely Italian garden, the Villa and Fattoria are two parts of a single structure. Look out at the 'English wood' and between the olive groves you glimpse a walk of Cypress trees. These lead to the swimming pool, from which you enjoy lovely views of Siena and its surroundings. |