Notes from the host
Casa Katia G
Casa Katia G is a characteristic and welcoming two-story apartment in the characteristic style of the Tuscan countryside. It sleeps two people. From Casa Katia G you will enjoy a nice view of the surrounding olive groves and of the hills. Casa Katia G is 65 square meters (700 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a shared patio, a shared garden, air conditioning only during daytime (please read description below to check in which rooms the units are installed) and WI-FI Internet access.
You will be roughly 1 km (0.6 miles) from the borough of San Donato in Poggio, a few steps from restaurants and a grocery store. You will find the stop for ACV bus Poggibonsi - San Donato - Firenze line 370 at 800 meters (2600 feet).
Casa Katia G is located on the first floor of a two story building. You will reach it from the parking area along a short walkway that cuts through the courtyard and includes approximately 15 stairway steps.
To stay at Casa Katia G you will need a car. You will be able to park it on the premises, free of charge in a parking lot.
There is also an outdoor area in the courtyard, equipped with tables and chairs, that you will share with other guests staying in the complex.
Casa Katia G is one of the holiday homes available in a small complex (you can find these holiday homes on this website). Please find a general description of the complex below, and please scroll further down for a description of Casa Katia G.
Casa Katia apartments are part of typical Tuscan farm house, located in the oldest part of the Chianti Classico area, where fine quality wine and olive oil are produced.
The complex, which offers a wonderful sight on the Chianti hills, consists of 11 apartments located in two stone-buildings surrounded by olive threes and vineyards. The complex can host up to 60 people.
You will enjoy the charming view of the vineyards and the red soil of the hill, which are the main features and reflect the true colors of this unforgettable landscape.
You will have the chance to taste and to purchase wine and oil inside the farm, in a splendid environment consisting of old barrels of seasoned wood, nearby wine cellars where Chianti DOCG is produced.
The complex has also a tennis court, nearby the swimming pool, available for guests' use. We recommend you to bring your own rackets.
As guests of Casa Katia apartments you will be able to take part in many activities (upon request and for a fee) such as tasting with light lunch, guided horseback ride, guided bike excursion with a visit to San Gimignano and Monteriggioni.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: final cleaning; electricity; linens; towels. Available for a fee, if desired:baby bed EUR 26.00/week. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to October 31: EUR 1.50 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Guests aged under 14 are exempt.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is 8 meters (26 feet) large by 15 meters (50 feet) long, 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) deep. The area is equipped with sun umbrellas, sun loungers and an external shower. By the pool you will also find a bathroom which is equipped with a washbasin and a toilet. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a pleasant view of the surrounding olive groves. You will share the pool with guests staying at 9 other apartments. The swimming pool is open from the beginning of May until the end of September.
Garden
The garden is 2000 square meters (21500 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by trees. It is equipped with a table and chairs. Here you will also find a brickwork barbecue. From the garden you will enjoy a pleasant view of the Tuscan countryside. You will share the garden with the other guests staying at the complex.
Laundry room
You will be able to reach the laundry room from the inner yard of the building going down 12 steps. Here you will find a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board at your disposal. Ground FloorLiving Room
The living room is paved with characteristic terracotta tiles. The ceiling is sloped and has characteristic exposed wood beams and terracotta tiles. The furnishings are warm and welcoming. The furnishings include a divan that unfolds into a double bed (available upon request with an additional cost -- please contact our staff in advance). In the living room you will also find a cooking area. The kitchenette is equipped with a two-burner electric cooker, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker and an American-style coffee-maker (bring your filters!). The dining table can accommodate six guests. In this room you will find a large flat-screen satellite television (local channels). The room has a window with a view of the garden. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. Here you will also find a safe.
Bathroom
The bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a hairdryer. The bathroom has a window with a view of the garden. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the living room through an access area.
First FloorBedroom
The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has a window that opens the inner yard. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: final cleaning; electricity; linens; towels. Available for a fee, if desired:baby bed EUR 26.00/week. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to October 31: EUR 1.50 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Guests aged under 14 are exempt.
