La Darbia in Chianti

Greve in Chianti, Florence
Hotel
+39 351 498 4286
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Per night
€370 - €850
Bedroom

17 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A perfectly restored medieval borgo on twin Chianti hilltops, with lavender fields, honey bees and clear views to the Apennines

Per night
€370 - €850

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€370 - €850 per night

The Experience

Golf buggies whisk you along the cypress-lined drive that runs between three honey-stone farmhouses on two hilltops, home to a cluster of suites and two panoramic pools – one shallower and family-friendly, the other deeper and quieter. Interiors are a whisper of soft plaster walls, linen curtains, and green-framed windows with views of vineyards and olive groves. Book one of the Spa Suites and a private steam room or tepidarium comes with it, alongside a swish bathroom to match.

Beyond the gardens, 15 hectares of woodland, wildflowers and undulating lavender keep 40 beehives busy – their honey turns up at breakfast alongside fresh pastries and good coffee. Lunch is bistro-style in the garden, dinner more considered come evening, both are built around whatever is best that day. Staff appear when you need them and vanish when you don’t.

Who cares what time it is when days unspool this way. This is a place for doing very little, very well.

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We think you'll love

  • Being thoroughly looked after, from breakfast to sundown, without lifting a finger
  • Lavender fields rolling out toward far-off hilltop villages
  • Getting chauffeured to dinner by golf buggy – no walking required
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You should know

  • Not currently accessible for guests with disabilities
  • Some distance between the rooms and the restaurant (but you have those golf buggies)
  • No night staff on site, though a 24-hour phone line covers emergencies

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €370
3 Suites for 2
From €620
10 Doubles
From €370
4 Family rooms for 4
From €480

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
10am
Other details
CIN: IT048021B5QGFEHDLQ.
Closed
16 November to March.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Perched between the villages of Panzano and Greve, you are deep in Chianti wine country, with 360° views of vineyards, wineries and rolling hills. Staff can arrange e-bikes, Vespas, horse rides, walking trails, wine tastings, artisan craft demonstrations and day trips to Florence or Siena. Public transport is limited but reliable; pick-ups can be arranged.

Local points of interest from Matteo Primatesta

  • Montefioralle - It is one of the oldest and most charming villages in the area, set on a hilltop overlooking the valley. The village has preserved its medieval structure intact, surrounded by stone walls and narrow alleys.
  • Panzano in Chianti - It is a hilltop village known for both its historical heritage and its renowned gastronomic tradition. The village is divided between the upper part with its medieval fortress and the lower part bustling with shops and local venues.
  • Lamole - It is situated in one of the highest locations in the area, famous for its historic terraced vineyards that produce wines with a distinctive character.
  • Radda in Chianti - It is one of the most characteristic villages in the area, perched on a scenic hill surrounded by vineyards.
  • Castellina in Chianti - It boasts Etruscan origins and a charming fortified structure dominated by the large medieval Fortress.
  • At La Darbia in Chianti, we have a 3-hectare lavender field. Relax with a pleasant stroll accompanied by the scent of the flowers, and discover the beehives where our bees produce our honey.