The front facade of Villa Chianina presents a centuries-old stone farmhouse rising above terraced lavender gardens, with an infinity pool and the rolling Umbrian hillside stretching across the horizon beneath a deep blue sky.
Villa Chianina's mosaic-tiled outdoor pool sits directly beside a medieval stone tower, with manicured lavender terraces framing the water and contemporary sun loungers arranged along the pool's edge beneath a clear sky.
Viewed from the infinity edge of Villa Chianina's pool, colourful cocktail glasses rest on a tray beside a sun lounger whilst the Umbrian countryside extends in an unbroken expanse of soft greens and golds to the horizon.
Villa Chianina is an eight-bedroom luxury villa set on an organic wine estate on the Umbria-Tuscany border, sleeping up to 16 guests across a main villa and a separate guest house, with an infinity pool looking out over rolling Umbrian countryside. The property sits on a working estate that produces its own wine, and guests have access to the on-site winery for tastings, blending experiences and wine dinners — an inclusion that sets it apart from the broader Italian villa market where such access is typically an off-site excursion. The 14m by 6m heated infinity pool has a dedicated children's section, and the surrounding terrace is equipped with sun loungers and a covered al fresco dining and barbecue area. Interiors blend traditional Italian architecture — wooden-beamed ceilings, pastel tones — with modern comforts including a gym, sauna, games room, snooker room and a bar on the upper floor of the main villa. Maid service runs five days a week and continental breakfast is included six days a week, with a cook available on request. The villa sleeps three families with notable comfort, given the guest house operates as a near-independent unit with its own kitchen, sitting room and gym. Orvieto is 25 minutes by road, and San Casciano dei Bagni and the Fonteverde Thermal Spa are 19km away. Villa Chianina is listed through CV Villas.
See the full property →Best time to visit
Late spring and early autumn are the ideal windows for Villa Chianina. May and September bring warm, settled weather, lower visitor numbers in Orvieto and the surrounding hill towns, and comfortable temperatures for the pool and outdoor dining. Summer is hot and can exceed 35°C in July and August, with higher demand and barbecuing restrictions possible during drought periods. The estate's wine harvest in September and October adds a seasonal reason to visit in early autumn.
01The Architecture
Villa Chianina is a traditional Italian country villa positioned on a hillside among olive trees, its form typical of the Umbrian vernacular with thick stone walls and a layout that has grown organically across multiple floors. The property comprises two distinct structures: the main villa, which rises across four floors, and a separate guest house that functions as a near-independent…
02The Interior
Inside, Villa Chianina is furnished in what the property describes as a country-chic style: wooden-beamed ceilings, pastel tones and a mix of traditional Italian materials alongside modern furnishings and contemporary finishes. The main villa's ground floor holds a well-equipped kitchen, a dining room that opens onto a terrace, and a breakfast room with its own dishwasher, drinks area and wine…
03The Outdoor
The centrepiece of the outdoor space is a 14m by 6m infinity pool with a uniform depth of 1.4m and a dedicated children's section of 3.5m by 1.5m at 0.8m deep — a specification that makes it genuinely functional for families with young children rather than merely tolerated. Pool heating is available on request at an additional cost of approximately…
04The Location
Villa Chianina sits on the Umbria-Tuscany border near the town of Fabro, in the southern Umbrian countryside at an elevation that delivers uninterrupted views of the landscape. The position is genuinely rural and private, set among olive trees on a working wine and olive estate. Fabro Scalo, with bakeries, cafes, pizzerias and a grocery store, is 9km away. Orvieto, one…
05Ideal For
Villa Chianina is designed for large groups of up to 16 and works best for three families sharing or a group of friends who want private self-contained space. The guest house and external apartment allow for practical separation without losing communal areas. The children's pool section, cot, highchair and included breakfast make it well-suited to families with young children. Couples…
Amenities
TheChosenStay's Guide
dining
La Badia di Orvieto
A converted 12th-century Benedictine abbey outside Orvieto's walls, with a restaurant that serves Umbrian cuisine in a setting most guests remember long after the food. Reserve ahead for dinner on the terrace in summer.
25 minutes by car
wellness
Fonteverde Terme
One of central Italy's most respected thermal spa resorts, set in a Medici villa at San Casciano dei Bagni with natural hot spring pools and a full treatment menu. Day access is available without an overnight stay.
19 minutes by car
experience
Orvieto Classica wine region
The DOC wine zone surrounding Orvieto produces Grechetto and Trebbiano whites that rarely travel far beyond the region — a good independent complement to the estate's own tastings. The local enotecas in Orvieto's old town carry the full range.
25 minutes by car
Starting from
£16,762 / week
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7.7 / 10Key Amenities
- Private Pool
- Sauna
- Private Chef
- Gym
- Games Room
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