La Locanda stands on a plateau 600 mts above sea level in the most beautiful part of Chianti.
Surrounded by vineyards, woods and olive groves, it overlooks Volpaia, a magnificent medieval village facing Radda in Chianti.
La Locanda, originally a 16th century farm converted into a charming estate, has the relaxed atmosphere of a very comfortable country house that is incidentally a hotel run by its owners with the help of a small staff.

In the big house there are six double rooms and a suite, each with private bathroom. The nearby former stables now house the sitting room with a large fire place, library with bar and dining room, leading to a large sunny terrace.
Although the rooms have all modern conveniences, the furniture and colour schemes have been carefully chosen to keep the atmosphere of a private house.

Next to the swimming pool there is a large terrace with breath-taking views for outdoor dining.

All this makes La Locanda the perfect retreat after visiting Chianti Classico cellars, a walk through the woods or a hard day’s sightseeing in nearby Florence, Siena, Arezzo or San Gimignano.

...about US
We had always dreamt of running a charming small hotel and, after 20 successful years in international banking, we decided to take the plunge. Tuscany was the natural choice and when we glimpsed this abandoned farmhouse it was a case of love at first sight.
La Locanda is a dream come true and we really hope you will share and enjoy its unspoilt beauty with us.

Our small staff will be delighted to help us in taking care of you.
Bualo’ is our large doorman-dog! He is very friendly and loves to sniff guests on arrival. Please don’t be alarmed, he only does this because he doesn’t see much through his long blonde tresses.

Closed: November through March

La Locanda is a lovely place for having your own spring, summer, or autumn houseparty.
So, if you have a special birthday or anniversary coming up ­ or even if you just fancy a great weekend away with friends ­ consider treating yourself to La Locanda.
We have 7 rooms so you can be maximum 14 guests. All you have to do is to stay for at least 3 nights.
You can have dinner here, or enjoy one of the great restaurants here around, and do several interesting activities .... or none if you just want to rest ! Contact us for availability and details.

Accommodations available:

Double: 6 - Suite: 1 - Villa

Services Available:

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Location : , Montanino di Volpaia - Radda in Chianti (Siena)
Satellite coordinates: Lat. 43.526667 - Lon.43.526667

Reaching La Locanda

La Locanda is in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, near Radda in Chianti. In the surroundings you can visit some of the most beautifully kept medieval towns and villages and, of course, wonderful wineries. Driving on our scenic routes it takes an hour to Florence, slightly less to Siena and one and a half hours to San Gimignano and Arezzo.

Our nearest airports are Florence, an hour away and Pisa, two hours away. We are an easy four hour drive from Rome Airport and five from Milan. Please check below for detailed directions but don’t forget to print them! If you have a GPS navigator our coordinates are 43.526667 and 11.377222.

Coming from the North (Milano, Bologna etc.):
Take the A1 highway (Autostrada del Sole) and exit at Firenze CERTOSA. Turn right onto the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA. After about 18 kms exit at San Donato. Turn left and follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and GREVE.
Do not enter the village of San Donato but follow road for about 3 kms until is narrow and you reach on your left a small church with a portico. Turn left immediately after the church following sign for GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, GREVE and SICELLE etc.
Follow the road downhill through LA PIAZZA and at the bottom of the hill turn left following sign to GREVE.
Drive uphill on a windy road until you reach a T-junction. Turn right. There is a sign to RADDA IN CHIANTI.
Drive through LUCARELLI and after about 7 kilometres look out for the signpost to VOLPAIA.
Turn left and reach Volpaia on the top of the hill.
As soon as your enter the square in Volpaia (with a bar in front of you) turn sharp right following the sign to PANZANO. This narrow street turns into a dirt road as you leave the village. There are parking places on your left. After 2 kms on this dirt road through the woods you will see LA LOCANDA sign on your left.
Turn left and drive down for about 1 kilometre. Welcome!

Coming from the South (Roma):
Take the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) towards Florence. Exit at VAL D'ARNO and turn right to MONTEVARCHI. On entering Montevarchi follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and/or RADDA IN CHIANTI.
After about 15 minutes uphill, on the roadn.408, you find a cross and turn right at signpost for RADDA IN CHIANTI (a small detour to Badia a Coltibuono, 1 km from the same cross, is advised. Wonderful place with a medieval church in the wood... there is also a very nice restuarant and the telephone is 0577 749424).
Drive through La Villa on road 429 and past a filling station. Instead of turning right towards Radda in Chianti keep on the left following signs to GREVE and FLORENCE.
After about 3 kms turn right at signpost to VOLPAIA and reach Volpaia on the top of the hill.
As soon as you enter VOLPAIA's square (with the bar in front of you), follow the sign for Panzano and turn sharp right. Take a narrow road that becomes unpaved when you exit the village, with a small parking on your left. After 2 kms on this unpaved road in the wood you will see a sign for "La Locanda".
Turn on the left and drive downhill for 1 km. Welcome !!

From Siena:
Follow directions to road number 222, called “Chiantigiana” . From Siena North follow signs to Castellina in Chianti.
Keep on the 222 through Quercegrossa and Fonterutoli.
Go straight through Castellina in Chianti , following signs to Radda in Chianti, Greve, Firenze.
After a few kms take the marked right turn to Radda on road 429.
Drive through Radda and continue on, leaving the village driving downhill.
You will cross a small bridge, over another road not over a river… Soon after the bridge take the right turn to Greve, Firenze, Lucarelli, etc. If you need gas, keep going left and you’ll find a petrol station 50 mts ahead on your right. You will then be facing the right way to continue.
Driving downhill for about 3 kms watch out for signpost to Volpaia on the right. Take this road and reach Volpaia on the top of the hill.
As soon as you enter the square in Volpaia, with the bar in front of you, turn sharp right following sign to Panzano. Take the narrow street that turns into a dirt road on leaving the village. There’s a small parking lot on your left. Drive on the dirt road through the woods for 2 kms and you will find La Locanda sign on your left.
Turn left and drive downhill for 1 km. WELCOME!

From Pisa:
OPTION 1 - Take the directions for FIRENZE on the road called FI-PI-LI (or S.G.C. FI-PI-LI). This is a small highway without paytoll.
Drive on it until you cross the A1 highway nearby Firenze, so about 60-70 kms. Take the A1 in the direction of ROMA and exit at FIRENZE CERTOSA (it is the first exit that you find). Turn right onto the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA.
After about 18 kms exit at San Donato. Turn left and follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and GREVE.
Do not enter the village of San Donato but follow road for about 3 kms until the road is narrow and you reach on your left a small church with a portico. Turn left immediately after the church following sign for GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, GREVE and SICELLE etc.
Follow the road downhill through LA PIAZZA and at the bottom of the hill turn left following sign to GREVE.
At the T-Junction after few turns uphill turn right at sign to RADDA IN CHIANTI.
Drive through LUCARELLI and after a 7-8 kilometers look out for signpost to VOLPAIA.
Turn left and reach Volpaia on the top of the hill.
As soon as you enter VOLPAIA's square (with the bar in front of you), follow the sign for Panzano and turn sharp right. Take a narrow road that becomes unpaved when you exit the village, with a small parking on your left. After 2 kms on this unpaved road in the wood you will see a sign for "La Locanda".
Turn on the left and drive downhill for 1 km. Welcome !!

OPTION 2 - if you have time take the directions for FIRENZE on the road called FI-PI-LI (or S.G.C. FI-PI-LI). This is a small highway without paytoll. Exit in Empoli Ovest and take the road n.429. Follow this raod trough Poggibonsi and follow for Castellina in Chianti.
Go through Castellina in Chianti, following signs to Radda in Chianti, Greve, Firenze.
After a few kms take the marked right turn to Radda, always on road 429.
Drive through Radda and continue on, leaving the village driving downhill.
You will cross a small bridge, over another road not over a river… Soon after the bridge take the right turn to Greve, Firenze, Lucarelli, etc. If you need gas, keep going left and you'll find a petrol station 50 mts ahead on your right. You will then be facing the right way to continue.
Driving downhill for about 3 kms watch out for signpost to Volpaia on the right. Take this road and reach Volpaia on the top of the hill.
As soon as you enter the square in Volpaia, with the bar in front of you, turn sharp right following sign to Panzano. Take the narrow street that turns into a dirt road on leaving the village. There's a small parking lot on your left. Drive on the dirt road through the woods for 2 kms and you will find La Locanda sign on your left.
Turn left and drive downhill for 1 km. WELCOME!

From Florence:
From the centre of Florence follow the directions for Siena and reach the Florence Certosa square (with the highway toll house on your right). Go straight and take the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA.
From Florence airport take the direction to Roma and enter in the A1 highway. Exit at FIRENZE CERTOSA and turn right onto the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA.
After about 18 kms on the the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA, exit at San Donato. Turn left and follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and GREVE.
Do not enter the village of San Donato but follow road for about 3 kms until the road is narrow and you reach on your left a small church with a portico. Turn left immediately after the church following sign for GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, GREVE and SICELLE etc.
Follow the road downhill through LA PIAZZA and at the bottom of the hill turn left following sign to GREVE.
At the T-Junction after few turns uphill turn right at sign to RADDA IN CHIANTI.
Drive through LUCARELLI and after a 7-8 kilometers look out for signpost to VOLPAIA.
Turn left and reach Volpaia on the top of the hill.
As soon as you enter VOLPAIA's square (with the bar in front of you), follow the sign for Panzano and turn sharp right. Take a narrow road that becomes unpaved when you exit the village, with a small parking on your left. After 2 kms on this unpaved road in the wood you will see a sign for "La Locanda".
Turn on the left and drive downhill for 1 km. Welcome !!

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Hotel La Locanda - Radda in Chianti - Siena

Rates 2010 - Daily and per room

Contact us for special offers!

15% discount on the above rates from the 16th of April to the 11th of May

Breakfast, service and taxes are included. All major credit cards are accepted except American Express.

The fixed menu dinner is served on request on monday, wednesday and friday. Please remember to book it in advance. Wine is not included.
Several good restaurants starting from 10 minutes driving.

All the rooms have minibar, telephone and satellite tv, private bathroom with hairdryer.

We kindly ask you to refrain from smoking inside the bedrooms and in the dining room.

Wi-fi connection available in the living area

Check-in is from 3:00 pm, check-out is until 11:00 am.

We can't allow pets, but you are welcome to enjoy our dog Bualo'.

Minimum stay of 2 nights.

Please contact La Locanda for more information about availability and rates