Tuscany

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Villa San Luigi

Villa San Luigi distinguished by its iconic dovecote tower

The 16mt swimming pool is framed by a wooden deck and canvas shades.

The dining pergola

Vaulted stone ceiling, and comfortable sofas in the main living room

The dining room opens onto the living room and is connected with the kitchen

The professional kitchen with dark stone counters and island

View from the dining pergola

Master suite with large canopy bed and sitting area

Master bedroom en suite

One of the bedrooms in the main villa

Annex living area

Annex Tv room

Annex double bedroom

Annex bedroom 5

The yoga room

Gym

Yoga class at the villa

The views are unbeatable.

Guests of Villa San Luigi are welcome to enjoy all the pleasures of the 5-star Castello del Nero.

Michelin-starred La Torre restaurant

Pavilion offers all-day dining overlooking the spectacular hills, vineyards and olive groves that the estate is known for.

La Taverna bar offers a selection of enticing cocktails and mocktails, prepared by our expert mixologists.

The exclusive Shambala Spa

Complimentary access to padel at Castello Del Nero Hotel

Tennis court

Gyrotonic and Pilates class

A chiropractic treatment

Fully equipped gym

The guest can also enjoy the 25mt heated pool at the Castle

Villa San Luigi

Tuscany

A five-bedroom villa set within the grounds of Tuscany’s 5-star Castello del Nero in Chianti Classico, just 40 minutes from Florence. Guests enjoy total privacy, with exclusive access to the hotel’s Michelin-starred dining and the renowned COMO Shambhala spa.

5 BR

Florence airport 40km

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OVERVIEW

Villa San Luigi occupies a hillside position within the grounds of Castello del Nero, a 5-star hotel set in a 12th-century castle with Renaissance frescoes. Castello del Nero is just a one-minute drive from Villa San Luigi.

The villa is structured around three distinct buildings.

La Colonica forms the main residence, a restored Tuscan farmhouse identifiable by its characteristic dovecote tower. The ground floor contains the primary living spaces: a reception room beneath a vaulted stone ceiling, a separate dining room with round table seating six and a kitchen with exposed white-painted beams

The Annex stands as a separate low building behind La Colonica, containing two bedrooms across two levels. The ground floor includes a sitting area with a kitchenette.

The Wellness building is a dedicated structure with a fitness room, a sauna with glass door, and a separate room for yoga or relaxation with wooden flooring and a television.

The swimming pool lies above the house, surrounded by a wooden deck with contemporary canvas shades. White daybeds and loungers line the deck, with views extending across vineyards to the Chianti hills. A spacious dining pergola with traditional cane roof shelters a long teak table seating 12, positioned to capture views over the estate. Gardens include maintained lawns, mature olive trees, cypresses, and planted borders.

Guests have independent access to Villa San Luigi and its grounds while maintaining the option to use resort facilities including the Michelin-starred restaurant and COMO Shambhala spa located in the main castle building.

Nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico, Villa San Luigi is enveloped by the timeless beauty of Tuscany’s rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. The estate’s location offers a serene escape, with the historic charm of nearby villages, world-renowned wineries, and the cultural riches of Florence just a short drive away.

Outdoors

A 16-metre pool
White daybeds and loungers overlooking vineyards
Traditional cane roof pergola with table seating 12
Manicured lawns with olive trees, cypresses, and planted borders
Outdoor BBQ pit and pizza oven

Indoors

Vaulted stone ceiling living room
Dining room with barrel-vaulted ceiling and table seating 6
TV room
Five-bedrooms ensuite
Bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and a separate shower
Study room, library and TV
Fully equipped kitchen
Private wellness space including a fitness room, sauna, yoga studio and a steam bath

DETAILS

Amenities

Wi-Fi and A/C throughout
3 Smart TVs
Entertainment systems in all bedrooms
Hairdryer in every bedroom
Safe
COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
Outdoor BBQ pit and pizza
Baby high chair and crib

Staff | Service included

In-villa breakfast service with private chef
Villa Concierge
Morning housekeeping and turndown service
Complimentary daily scheduled Pilates yoga classes (booking required)
Transportation to and from Castello Del Nero Hotel
Transfer from and to Florence airport
Complimentary access to padel and tennis courts at Castello Del Nero
Complimentary access to Castello del Nero Spa retreat Shambhala Retreat
A/C and heating

Staff | Service on request

Hotel laundry and pressing
Babysitting
In-room treatments
Transfer to Florence or Siena

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas

THE AREA

Distances

The nearest village, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, 3 minutes’ drive from the villa, offers supermarkets, groceries, bakeries, butchers, wine shops, pizza, restaurants, etc
Closest commercial and private (private jets) airport Florence 40km – 40 minutes’ drive
Badia a Passignano 10km – 10 minutes’ drive
Panzano 20km – 30 minutes drive
Montefioralle 15km – 30 minutes’ drive
Castellina in Chianti 20km – 20 min drive
Greve in Chianti 20 km – 30 minutes’ drive
San Gimignano 30km – 30 minutes’ drive
Radda in Chianti 30km – 30 minutes’ drive
Florence 30 km – 40 minutes’ drive
Castello di Ama 30km – 50 minutes’ drive
Castello di Brolio 45km – 1 hour drive
Siena 50km – 40 minutes’ drive
Pisa 90 km – 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive
Saturnia Thermal bath 170km – 2 hours and 20 minutes’ drive
Rome 280km – 3 hours and 30 minutes’ drive

Things to do

Badia a Passignano: The splendid monastery of Badia a Passignano takes the form of a quadrangular fortified monastic complex with corner towers. Towards the middle of the 15 C the convent was augmented by the addition of cloisters and a wall. Information regarding the year of the Badia’s foundation is unclear. In 1049 Badia passed into the Vallombrosano order, a reformed branch of the Benedictines. In 1545, the abbey became an important theological, literary and scientific study centre; the monastery chronicles report that Galileo Galilei taught mathematics here from 1587-1588. The monastery is still today occupied by the Valombrosiani monk community.
Castellina in Chianti. A small medieval town nestled at the top of a rolling green hill at an altitude of 578m. Via Ferrucci, a pedestrian zone, is the main street and home to a number of restaurants, some with outdoor seating. Castellina is dominated by its early 15th century castle, home to the Archaeological Museum of Chianti Senese displaying ancient artifacts from area excavations, including many from the Etruscan settlements of the area. The parish church San Salvatore contains an important fresco of the enthroned Madonna attributed to Bicci di Lorenzo.
Panzano: This picturesque town is well worth a wander and which features gorgeous views of the surrounding vineyards. Be sure to drift behind the square where you will find the old fortress and the Church of Santa Maria. The town is home to world famous butcher Dario Cecchini and his eatery, ideal for a hearty lunch. If you’re looking to do some shopping, track down Verso x Verso for custom designed leather goods. Just outside Panzano stands the beautiful 12th C parish church of San Leolino which houses precious pieces of sacred artwork.
Montefioralle: A tiny hilltop hamlet of Montefioralle, worth the detour from Greve. Leave the car in the parking just outside the wall (piazza Santo Stefano) and walk the narrow cobbled streets of this small borgo that started its life as a castle. Get the camera ready for some very picturesque scenes.
Greve in Chianti: A charming town with a delightful main square surrounded by porticos and pottery shops and other artisanal boutiques. On Saturdays this square hosts a weekly market and you can further enjoy the square’s ambiance over a delicious cappuccino and pastry at the Pasticceria Chianti.
Montefioralle: A tiny hilltop hamlet of Montefioralle, worth the detour from Greve. Leave the car in the parking just outside the wall (piazza Santo Stefano) and walk the narrow cobbled streets of this small borgo that started its life as a castle. Get the camera ready for some very picturesque scenes.
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. It is mainly famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside the town. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area.
Radda: Majestically perched on a hill and surrounded by a sea of green, this alluring town’s position is truly spectacular. It has a medieval walkway and main square, where the Palazzo del Podestà displays its coats of arms and elegant arches. This palace had been the headquarters of the Chianti League, a military-political organisation that controlled this territory under Florence rule, for over four centuries. Opposite is the Neo-Romanesque Church of San Niccolò.
Florence: The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. It was long under the de facto rule of the Medici family. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The historic centre of Florence continues to attract millions of tourists each year and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.
Brolio Castle: Brolio is one of the oldest wineries in the world and is where the Chianti style of wine was “born.” This is the former home of the extremely wealthy Ricasoli family who has owned the estate since 1167. You can visit the castle and the gardens on your own or book one of their guided tours which includes the history of the estate, its wine-making facilities, cellars where Brolio’s wine is aged, and concludes with a wine tasting. The village a also a good restaurant, the Osteria di Brolio
Castello di Ama. This tiny hamlet is the unexpected setting for museum-worthy contemporary art. The “town’s” handful of handsome buildings are now part of the Castello di Ama winery — one of Chianti’s finest — and house some of the works that the winery began commissioning over a decade ago. Today the collection consists of a dozen permanent pieces, including works by Anish Kapoor and Kendell Geers. Their two-hour guided visit includes the winery, the artwork and a tasting of the estate’s olive oil and wines (€35; book in advance)
Siena: The Sienese have no doubt, their town is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany, if not all of Italy. Siena has remained a Gothic city. Renaissance, one of the major influences in Florence, hardly affected the urban development of Siena. The city unfolds around the main shell-shaped square called “Il Campo.” Twice a year the famous horse race known as the “Palio” takes place here. The narrow streets are lined with old shops and small cafes, while churches and museums are real treasures of the fourteenth century.
The “Strada Chiantigiana“ (SR 222): An ancient road leading from Florence to Siena is full of spectacular scenery, historic sites and the romance of the Tuscany region of Italy. This back road runs through rolling hills overgrown with vineyards to Chianti’s small cities and towns such as Greve, Radda, and Gaiole.
Hot Springs: In Tuscany there are several natural hot springs fed by volcanic water from 30 to 55 degrees Celsius. Some of them have been known from Etruscan and roman times like Calidario and Saturnia. You can add to your holiday in Tuscany a day in a thermal hot spring

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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