Podere di Casalta is a charming small hamlet set on a hillside amid the rolling landscape of the Chianti Classico, between Castellina in Chianti and Panzano. From its elevated position, it enjoys sweeping views across vineyards, olive groves and wooded hills. Built from natural stone, the carefully renovated apartments are beautifully furnished and retain traditional Tuscan features such as exposed wooden beam ceilings and terracotta floors. The outdoor areas of the hamlet are thoughtfully maintained, with lawned spaces, colourful flower beds and fragrant herbs. A spacious communal terrace with tables and chairs offers wonderful views, while a shared pool provides a peaceful place to relax.
Just 15 minutes away by car lies Panzano in Chianti, an ideal base for discovering the region’s celebrated food, wine and artisan traditions. The village is particularly famous for butcher Dario Cecchini, renowned well beyond Italy, who runs both a traditional butcher’s shop and the well-known Officina della Bistecca. Panzano also hosts a lively Sunday morning market with fresh local produce. Castellina in Chianti is equally close and offers a good selection of restaurants as well as the popular Gelateria di Castellina. Other Chianti villages such as Greve, Radda and Volpaia, along with numerous wineries, are easily reached, while Siena, Florence and San Gimignano make excellent day trips.
About the villa
Pandora is a first-floor holiday apartment with access to a shared terrace enjoying wide views over the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico. Inside, traditional wooden beamed ceilings and terracotta floors blend harmoniously with tasteful and comfortable furnishings, creating a relaxed and welcoming living space.
First Floor
Kitchen/diner/lounge
Fully equipped kitchen with gas hobs, a small fridge with freezer compartment, dining table for 6, triple sofa, 2 armchairs, TV, door to terrace
Bedroom 1
Double bed (Cannot be converted into twins), chest of drawers, single bed on mezzanine floor
Bathroom
Shower, bidet, sink, WC
Bedroom 2
2 single beds (Can be converted into a double), wardrobe
Bathroom
Sink, WC
Mezzanine
(Due to the spiral stairs it's not recommended for young children.)
Single Bed
Laundry room (communal)
Washing machine
Shared Pool
Length: 12 metres
Width: 7 metres
Depth: 1.2 - 1.6 metres
Entrance: Metal ladder
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: No
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 70 metres