Luxury Villa Iris , created from the meticulous restoration of an ancient brick kiln dating back to 1737, located in a unique position on the hill facing the famous towers of San Gimignano.

Villa Iris Tenuta Melograni San Gimignano
The villa has been carefully renovated and furnished by the owners Lucia and Gabriele using materials of the highest quality, for example the kitchen was built with large slabs of Carrara Marble, and old local bricks, the renovation was finished after long and careful restoration in June 2014.

The owners, who personally look after their guests, are always available to help and make a stay at Villa Iris unforgettable.

Lucia and Gabriele, the owners, will be happy to welcome you with a big welcome buffet, in an authentic Tuscan atmosphere and to assist you for all your needs throughout your stay.

The Villa provides guests with all the latest comforts for a truly unique vacation. Immersed in the tranquility of this enchanting place, guests can experience the atmosphere of yesteryear while enjoying the utmost modern comfort.

Customers staying in our villa are advised to rent a car at the airport upon your arrival in Italy, the villa is very close to the town of San Gimignano, about a mile, but have a car available during your stay it will be very useful for small trips to supermarkets, shops or restaurants in the area.

The villa also has a wellness area with Finnish sauna, chromotherapy , sensory shower and gym.
In the large and well-kept garden of approx. 4000 m² that surrounds the property is the stunning infinity swimming pool and spa with whirlpool(12x6 m; depth min 1.10 - max 1.65 m - open from March 30 to October 30) is completely made of local 'travertine stone with an integrated whirlpool, which, by not operating the hydrojet, can be used as a children's pool.
From the pool you can enjoy breathtaking views of the towers of San Gimignano and the rolling hills surrounding the property with their famous vineyards and olive groves.
The large loggia, equipped with a brick barbecue, is located near the typical kitchen.
The strategic location of the villa allows you to reach the most important art cities of Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Volterra, Pisa and many other important cities of art, in a short time about 5 minutes by car you will enter the four-lane road that is 3 km from the villa. San Gimignano is 2 km away and can also be reached on foot via a trekking route , starting from the villa, through the renowned Vernaccia vineyards.
Distances: San Gimignano 2 km, Siena 28 km, Florence 38 km, Volterra 26 km, Pisa 77 km ,Lucca 75 km. Montalcino 49 km, Montepulciano 45 km, Pienza 55 .
The PAM Supermarket Shopping Center (also open all day on Sundays)located in Poggibonsi approx. 6 km from the villa, or the COOP in San Gimignano open every day even on Sunday mornings which is 2 km away.
Available to guests: The parking lot at Villa Iris can accommodate a maximum of 10 cars, which is located within the property.

AVAILABLE
- On the day of arrival the owners will offer a welcome buffet with typical local products and Chianti DOCG wine and Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
- Fast Wi-Fi Internet inside and outside the Villa and at the pool
- Washing machine and dryer
- Air conditioning in all rooms independent regulation in each room
- TV
- Satellite Smart TV
- Swimming pool, with internal hydromassage tub/children's pool
- Finnish sauna with chromotherapy and sensory shower
- Fitness room
- Fridge with ice form and cold water
-Wine cantine
-GAMES :
- Five-a-side football
- Table tennis
- Bowling game "regulation field"
- Grass soccer field
- Children's games
- Table football

ATTENTION: all the extra services requested by the guests during their stay will be paid at the check out in cash or with credit card.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Welcome buffet offered by the owners on the day of arrival.
- cleaning and tidying up of the villa on the days of:
(Monday, Wednesday and Friday) from 10.30 to 12.30.
- Wednesday complete change of bathroom linen.
-Saturday: Cleaning and sanitation of the entire villa, complete change of
-bedroom linen, bathroom linen and pool .

-Electricity included in the price up to 500 kw, normal consumption estimated on a one-week check in addition to this consumption, Euro 0.80 per kW will be requested, to be paid upon departure , with maximum transparency. This rule is also to avoid that some guests could leave the air conditioning on continuously for example, even when they are not using the Villa ora some zones of it. I hope you can understand, thank you.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE :
- Security deposit of Euro 1000 to be paid in cash at check in, refunded at check out except for damage to the structure.

- Final and weekly cleaning Euro 350 to be paid at check out.

-Tourist tax 1.50 Euro night/person only for the first five days to be paid in cash at check out, children under 12 years are exempt from the tax