Apartment Colle ai Lecci

Small vil­lages, castles and country estates adorn the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico, sur­rounded by towering cypresses, olive groves and vineyards. Colle ai Lecci, not far from Cas­tel­nuovo Berar­denga, is part of this tim­eless backdrop.

The former wine estate with views of Siena looks back on 800 years of history. A clear vision and careful archi­tec­tural trans­for­mation have shaped a creative place that focuses on a new hos­pi­tality concept of living and working tog­ether. Three old Italian farm­houses made of natural stone have been revi­ta­lised as a ‘borgo’, a small hamlet with private apart­ments and common spaces set amidst organic gardens and olive groves. Colle ai Lecci offers an ambi­tious pro­gramme of work­shops on topics such as design, creation and archi­tecture — ‘creative retreats for curious tra­vellers’ is the motto of these events.

The authentic cha­racter of the ensemble sets the stage for this phi­lo­sophy, where past and present meet. Purist design, light natural tones and soft, warm tex­tures form a pleasant con­trast to the exposed stone walls, old wooden cei­lings, masonry arches, old stone floors and antique fur­niture.

The three holiday apart­ments for two people each feature a bedroom with a double bed, a living room with a kit­chenette, a bathroom and either a private terrace or a private garden where guests can enjoy breakfast sur­rounded by Medi­ter­ranean plants. Guests also have access to num­erous shared areas, such as the open-plan kitchen with a large cooking island and bar, a library, various ate­liers, a workshop and the olive oil pro­duction area. Around the house, a refreshing pool, a large terrace for com­munal gathe­rings and acti­vities, idyllic retreats in the olive grove and an organic herb and vege­table garden invite you to enjoy, revi­talise and be creative.

What to do

Hiking and cycling in the hills of Chianti and the Crete Senesi, cultural excursions to Siena and Florence and the surrounding villages, wine tasting and culinary delights (the Villa Sesta winery is right in the neighbourhood), relaxing by the pool or in the hot springs of Rapolano Terme, a highlight for vintage bike fans: L'Eroica, helping with the olive harvest or in the herb and vegetable garden and, of course, taking part in the wide range of courses and events - from yoga retreats to workshops on clay modelling, ceramics, photography, drawing, floral art or cooking with nature to concerts

Why we like this house

Special content and great harmony - between yesterday and today, individual retreat and social coexistence, people and nature. A place that inspires in its entirety.

This house is great for

Solo travellers, couples, families, friends, seminar groups, architecture, art and design enthusiasts, those seeking peace and quiet and those keen to experiment and exchange ideas

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