One of our top picks in Starda.Set in a hilltop hamlet from the 1100s, Castello di Starda is surrounded by the Tuscan countryside. Featuring a garden with pool, this property produces Chianti wine, olive oil and grappa liqueur. Wi-Fi is free. Overlooking the hills, rustic-style apartments are complete with a patio or terrace with BBQ facilities. Each offers a living area with fireplace, a kitchen or kitchenette, and a bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy characteristic regional cuisine at the on-site restaurant, open for lunch and dinner daily. On request, staff can arrange visits to the wine cellar. The Starda Castle is a 25-minute drive from the center of Gaiole in Chianti, and 11 mi from Montevarchi Train Station. Siena is 22 mi away.