Villa Iris Luxury , created from the meticulous restoration of an ancient brick kiln dating back to 1737, located in a unique position on the hill facing the famous towers of
San. Gimignano.
Villa Iris Tenuta Melograni San Gimignano. villairistuscany.com
The villa has been carefully renovated and furnished by the owners ,using materials of the highest quality, for example the kitchen was built with large slabs of Carrara Marble, and old local bricks, the renovation was finished after long and careful restoration in June 2014.
The owners, will be happy to welcome you with a big welcome buffet, in an authentic Tuscan atmosphere and to assist you for all your needs throughout stay.
The Villa provides guests with all the latest comforts for a truly unique vacation. Immersed in the tranquility of this enchanting place, guests can experience the atmosphere of yesteryear while enjoying the utmost modern comfort.
The villa also has a wellness area with Finnish sauna, chromotherapy , sensory shower and gym.
In the large and well-kept garden of approx. 4000 m² that surrounds the property is the stunning infinity swimming pool and spa with whirlpool(12x6 m; depth min 1.10 - max 1.65 m - open from March 30 to October 30) is completely made of local 'travertine stone with an integrated whirlpool, which, by not operating the hydrojet, can be used as a children's pool.
From the pool you can enjoy breathtaking views of the towers of San Gimignano and the rolling hills surrounding the property with their famous vineyards and olive groves.
The large loggia, equipped with a brick barbecue, is located near the typical kitchen.
The parking lot at Villa Iris can accommodate a maximum of 10 cars, which is located within the property.
The strategic location of the villa allows you to reach the most important art cities of Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Volterra, Pisa and many other important cities of art, in a short time about 5 minutes by car you will enter the four-lane road that is 3 km from the villa. San Gimignano is 2 km away and can also be reached on foot via a trekking route , starting from the villa, through the renowned Vernaccia vineyards.
ADVICE FROM THE OWNERS:
We suggest to rent a car at your arrival at the airport or trough the rentalshop near the Villa, to be indipendent for little trips like going to the supermarkets, going to the city of San Gimignano or the city of Poggibonsi.
DISTANCES:
San Gimignano 2 km,
Siena 28 km,
Florence 38 km,
Volterra 26 km,
Pisa 77 km,
Lucca 75 km.
Montalcino 49 km,
Montepulciano 45 km,
Pienza 55 .
AIRPORTS:
- Airport Florence Amerigo Vespucci 40 km
- Airport Pisa Galielo Galilei 90 km
- Airport Rome Fiumicino 280 km
TRAIN STATIONS:
- Train station Poggibonsi 8 km
- Train station Florence Santa Maria Novella 40 km
OTHER DISTANCES:
The highway for Florence and Siena is from the Villa 5 km
The PAM Supermarket Poggibonsi is 6 km from the villa, open every days 8-22
The COOP Supermarket in San Gimignano open every day even on Sunday mornings which is 2 km away.
AVAILABLE
- On the day of arrival the owners will offer a welcome buffet with typical local products and Chianti DOCG wine and Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
- Housekeeper every day from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm except Sunday and Holidays.
- Fast Wi-Fi Internet inside and outside the Villa and at the pool
- Washing machine and dryer-Hairdryers-
- Crib for children and high chair (without any extra cost upon request)
- Extra bed in one of the bedrooms (without any extra cost upon request)
- Air conditioning in all rooms independent regulation in each room
- Satellite smart tv in the living room and in the porch of the Villa.
- Swimming pool, with internal hydromassage tub/children's pool
- Finnish sauna with chromotherapy and sensory shower
- Fitness room
- American fridge double door side by side with ice form and cold water
- Wine cantine
-GAMES :
- Table tennis
- Table football
- Bowling game "regulation field"
- Grass soccer field
- Children's games
SERVICE INCLUDED :
-Welcome buffet offered by the owners on the day of arrival.
- Housekeeper every day except Sunday, from 10.30am to 1.30pm approximately.
- Wednesday complete change of bathroom linen.
-Saturday: Cleaning of the entire villa, complete change of bedroom linen, bathroom linen and pool towels.
-Electricity included in the price.
NOT INCLUDED in the price:
- Security deposit of Euro 500 to be paid in cash at the time of check in, it will be fully
refunded at check out if there is no damage to things or the structure.
- Tourist tax 1,50 euro per day per person older than 12 years old.
EXTRA SERVICE upon request, to be booked in advance:
- Dinner in Villa with private chef
- Cooking class in Villa with private chef
- Baby sitter in Villa
- Photo shooting service in Villa
- Wine tasting
- Service for grocery shopping to be found in Villa at your arrival
- Cities tour and wine tour in Chianti
- Private transfer with private driver to and from Airports and train stations
- Massages and spa treatments in Villa
- Yoga lessons in Villa
- Booking assistance for transfer and in-Villa services.
- Booking assistance for restaurants and museums.
- Booking assistance for rental car and bycicles
- Horse walk in the vineyards around the Villa with departure at 5 minutes on foot from the Villa.