Il Mirtillo - A Peaceful Oasis in a Medieval Italian Village

Nestled in a quiet piazza 'Il Mirtilllo' is set in this ancient square, the oldest part of Chianni village. The house dates back to around 17th century and has maintained it's Tuscan character.

The house has maintained it's character of wooden beams, tiled floors and ceilings. The decor is true to it's Tuscan origins of painted plaster walls in traditional colours. The air-conditioned/centrally heated apartment consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. There's a dining area and a kitchen, with modern appliances complimenting this delightful old house. The kitchen area comes complete with a fridge, an oven and a gas hob.

The house has two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other two single beds that can be made into a double bed if required. A travel cot/crib is available and an extra bed can be placed in the living area to accommodate up to five people. The house has modern appliances, central heating and an air conditioning unit on the landing. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with a low level toilet and bidet. There is a small seating area in the kitchen/dining area. The house has an ironing board and iron. A self service launderette is nearby.

Free Wi-Fi is included along with complimentary tea and coffee.

Chianni is a medieval town with Etruscan origins. The village has two café/bars, one mini-markets, a flower shop, Tabacchi and a small hardware store. The post office is open until 13.45 pm Monday – Saturday. A gift shop and a pasta shop selling delicious handmade pasta, made on the premises can also be found (my favourite shop!). A cash point and a bank can be found next to the tourist information office in the main square of the village. The village has three good restaurants, with many others a short drive away.

The town has been known for years for its olive growing, the extra virgin olive oil of Chianni was created here, an oil with intense colour, a low level of acidity and a fruity flavour. The forests of Chianni and the surrounding areas are home to the wild boar, every second and third weekend of November the oldest food festival in Tuscany is held, where you can taste wild boar dishes and other specialities of the local cuisine.

The village is served by a local bus that connects other local villages to Ponsaco/ Pontedera. In Pontedera there is a main line railway station from where it is easy to get to Pisa or Firenze with onward connections to other major Italian cities.