Hotels in Greve in Chianti
Greve is a market town found in Chianti, a wine-making area in the province of Tuscany, Italy. With the hilly landscape between Florence and Sienna setting the scene, many vacation in Tuscany to escape from everyday hustle and bustle. If you want to soak up the picturesque and tranquil town of Greve, there are a number of hotels from which to choose.
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Hotel Villa Le Barone
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Located in the center of Chianti is Villa Le Barone, an ancient manor house built in the 16th Century, with 28 bedrooms. Antique furniture and colorful fabrics give the rooms a rustic feel for a relaxed stay. The absence of a TV further enhances this feeling, while fresh flowers or seasonal fruit are delivered daily. There are a number of community lounges in which to spend time, including a TV lounge. You can also visit the bar, garden, swimming pool or tennis court during your stay. Outside the hotel lie the Chianti hills and surrounding countryside, which offers wine tasting and summer festivals where you can learn more about local culture.
Hotel Villa Bordoni
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Villa Bordoni is a country house hotel located in the gray-green hills above the town of Greve. The hotel is small, with a total of 10 double bedrooms and suites, each of which has an LCD TV, mini bar, satellite TV and Internet. Each room has one-of-a-kind furniture and is decorated in rustic colors such as warm orange and yellow. On-site amenities include a garden and swimming pool. The hotel's restaurant offers southern Italian cuisine and sources ingredients locally for authentic flavors. It also offers a cooking school all year round, so you can learn from the restaurant chef how to make traditional Italian dishes.
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Albergo Del Chianti
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Albergo Del Chianti is a three-star hotel situated in the town's main square in a tower that dates back to the year 1000 C.E. Rooms can sleep two to five people and are all found along the inner garden of the hotel, ensuring quiet for all guests. Each room is designed with the natural decor of Tuscany in mind. Outside a garden surrounds the swimming pool, where guests can relax on the deckchairs and enjoy food from the hotel's restaurant. The hotel is the ideal location from which to explore Greve, since it overlooks the main square and is just a few minutes away from the local shops and entertainment.
Villa Rignana
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Originally a 12th Century monastery, Villa Rignana is located just outside Greve on 1,000 square meters of land. Its 10 bedrooms -- eight with en suite bathrooms -- have orthopedic mattresses and pillows for a comfortable and restful night's sleep. The grounds include a swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, trampoline and croquet court and the villa is staffed throughout your stay. A yacht is also available for charter, to take you boating on the Mediterranean.
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