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Located in the heart of Chianti, on
the panoramic road which links Poggibonsi to Castellina,
the ancient Romitorio di Serelle has stood proudly over
nine centuries.
Its
highly suggestive environment unites discretion and
exclusivity with the convenience of being easily accessible.
 Romitorio di Serelle has been completely
restored, preserving the original characteristics and
using traditional materials found in rural Tuscan architecture.
The location between Siena and Florence
and the nearness to historical towns like Castellina
in Chianti, San Gimignano, Certaldo, Colle Val d'Elsa,
Barberino and Monteriggioni make the potential of this
place unique.
Romitorio di Serelle is a suggestive
Tuscan villa, it’s medieval structure comprises
15 beautifully restored holiday rental apartments. It
is considered one of the best holiday homes in the region
and we are sure you will enjoy spending your vacation
there.
ACCOMODATION: All apartments are independent, one from the
other. Furnished to a high standard and according to
local rural traditions. They are comfortable and have
all modern conveniences.
 All apartments are provided with heating,
mini kitchens, Microwave ovens, satellite Television
in multiple languages and telephone. Many of them have
private gardens, loggia and/or a fireplace.
- Il Torriozzo (sleeps 2);
- La Loggia (sleeps 2);
- Il Focolare (sleeps 2);
- Il Noce (sleeps 2+1);
- Il Forno (sleeps 2+1);
- La Corte (sleeps 2+1);
- La Tinaia (sleeps 2+2);
- La Torre (sleeps 2+2);
- La Vigna (sleeps 2+3);
- Il Rosmarino (sleeps 4);
- Il Ciliegio (sleeps 4+1);
- La Stalla (sleeps 4+2);
- La Mansarda (sleeps 4+3);
- Il Moro (sleeps 6+3);
- La Capanna (sleeps 6+3).
 Tavern: The Tavern, exclusively reserved for guests, offers
various wines and gastronomic products that have made
Tuscan cuisine famous around the world. Among the most
outstanding specialties are Chianti Classico wine, which
is produced on a nearby farm and the fragrant, 100%
extra virgin olive-oil, which is used for the preparation
of traditional dishes.
The menu served in the tavern includes
regional seasonal dishes such us ribollita (vegetable
soup), pappa al pomodoro (tomato soup), bruschetta (
bread toasted on the coals and drizzled with garlic
and olive oil), panzanella (tomatoe and bread salad),and
other delicious and simple local dishes.
Wine cellar: The
cellar holds an important collection of prestigious
wines. Its vaulted ceiling and thick stone walls contribute
to maintain the inside temperature cool throughout the
year (12-18°C). In addition, its sun exposure and
degree of humidity allow the best preservation of the
wine it protects.
 THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: The swimming-pool:
The swimming-pool (16 x 8 meters or 52 ½ x 26
¼ feet ) is part of a unique landscape, on the
verge of the woods and overlooking a large vineyard.
You will love whiling away the hot drowsy afternoons
surveying the view.
In
keeping with the ancient nature of the structure, the
gardens are planted with native flora such as rosemary,
lavender, cypress trees, etc.
There is a common living room for
noisy kids to raise hell in on rainy days, boules court,
toys and amusements, green open spaces,
LOCATION: Romitorio
di Serelle is near to Castellina in Chianti as well
as with easy reach of most important Tuscan places of
interest. The nearest airport is Florence airport (one
hour) and then Pisa (one and a half). Rome is about
2 ½ to 3 hours by car.
 From Romitorio di Serelle you can
easily reach the main cities of art such as: Florence
32 Km, Siena 28 Km, San Gimignano 23 Km, Castellina
in Chianti 8 Km
Please note that there is 500 meters
(about 500 yards) of gravel drive that wouldn’t
do your Ferrari any good but is perfectly acceptable
for normal cars.
OTHER
FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: The surroundings
are replete with woods and cypress groves, that invite
you to go for nature walks and hikes and in the car,
to discover the minor Tuscany, with its castles and
country parishes.
At guest’s disposal are mountain
bikes and there is horse-riding nearby the property
(16 Km or about 10 miles away)
Itineraries: Romitorio
di Serelle is certainly a good starting point for your
daily excursions.  From here you can easily reach the
main cities of art.
We suggest:
- Chianti: Churches, Castles and
Wine:
“……..the Chianti
area retains in its structure and its countryside, in
the people and even in its place names, a very ancient
culture which is evident to this day. A unending source
of culture, scenery, architecture, tourist attractions,
gastronomy and wines…..”
Explore:
- Radda in Chianti, the chief town
of the Chianti area;
- The historic church of San Giusto in Salcio;
- The historic church of San Polo in Rosso;
- The enchanting village of Ama in Chianti and the little
church of San Lorenzo;
- The ruins of “Monteluco di Lecchi castle”;
- The medieval little village of San Sano;
 - Badia a Coltibuono, the ancient Vallombrosana Abbey;
- The splendid “Brolio castle” which once
had been a major dispute between Siena and Florence;
- Brolio wineries.
- Valdelsa: Journey back into
the Middle Ages:
“…..there
are hills with flat tops, paved with stones, prominent
ridges and clefts in hills, sheer drops and flat plains,
and meadows clinging to the three or four undulating
slopes, terraces of reddish earth…..”
The fortress
of Monteriggioni, the famous uncivilized “circle”
of the 14 towers.
The medieval hamlet of Abbadia Isola with the historic
Roman church.
The historic village of Colle Val d’Elsa (the
old town), the enchanting streets and medieval buildings.
The historic Roman church of Badia a Coneo.
San Gimignano, the famous medieval “town of beautiful
towers”
- Montalcino
and the Val d'Orcia:
“……
landscape of never-ending hills, interspersed with torrents,
ravines, rugged outcrops, river banks which intertwine
until they are lost in the ash colour of the distant
Crete…….”
The medieval
town of Montalcino, it’s powerful fortresss from
the 13th century and the historic Castello Wine Shop.
The S.Antimo Abbey with the enchanting Roman church,
one of the most beautiful in the world.
The renaissance Pienza, the city of Pope Pio II.
The medieval hamlet of Castelmuzio.
The historic village of San Quirico d’Orcia.
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