Set within 40 acres of gardens, woodlands and olive groves, L’Aiaccia has many lovely spaces to gather, relax and have fun outdoors.
The Pool
Taking advantage of the unique topography of Chianti, our stunning 15-meter x 5-meter pool is built into one of the property’s ancient olive grove terraces below the house. The pool is flanked on one side by a 5-meter tall stone wall and on the other side by a submerged walkway that extends from one end of the pool to the other.
In 2024, we undertook a complete 9-month renovation of the pool and its surroundings. We resurfaced the pool’s interior and seating terraces with beautiful noce travertine and Thalia beige tile and added a second seating terrace at the deep end. We integrated a pool-side shower into the stone wall and installed new lighting. We sourced all new furnishings adding more lounge chairs along with side tables and an extra-large 3m x 4m Poggesi umbrella.
Games Barn
Just inside L’Aiaccia’s entrance gate is a small barn, “Il Fienile,” which has been converted into a Games room complete with Ping Pong and Foozball tables and bathroom (which can be easily accessed from the pool as well). Don’t miss the spectacular wrought iron flag-bearing dragons or the one-of-a-kind wrought- iron dragon chandelier overhead!
Al Fresco Dining
There are two outdoor dining areas: one just outside the kitchen door under a beautiful wisteria arbor overlooking the formal garden of boxwood and lavender and the other in the protective shade of the entry portico – providing the option to eat outside no matter what the weather. A family of swallows (“rondine” in Italian) nest in the beams of the entry portico, considered a sign of good luck for the house.
Terraces and Gardens
Above the formal garden is a charming upper terrace with stunning views over the Tuscan countryside. Furnished with two large sofas, two armchairs, a large coffee table, side table and large 3m x 4m Poggesi umbrella, it is a perfect place to retreat with a book any time of day or to gather for a pre-dinner aperitivo or to stargaze at night.
A shaded hammock between the trees in the lawn above the pool provides a great spot to relax or read. On the sunny “aia” near the barn’s entrance– the former threshing floor for the farm – are two comfortable lounge chairs, another sunbathing option.
The gardens close to the house are filled with flowers and fruit through much of the year. There is a small herb garden outside the kitchen door and fig, pear, apple, persimmon, plum, corbezzollo and olive trees abound. Potted lemon trees grace the stone courtyard between the Main House and the Porcilaia. Lavender, boxwood and a rose arbor fill the formal garden and locally handcrafted terracotta pots overflow with flowers all season long.
L’Aiaccia has its own olive grove and produces its own wonderful extra virgin olive oil. Those guests interested in a good hike can explore the stony terraces where our tasty oil comes from. (See pictures of the olive harvest under the OLIVE HARVEST tab.)