Lavanda in Montebuoni

We had the pleasure of staying at Lavanda in May 2016. We had previously stayed at the apartment in 1999 and so our return was with some trepidation as to whether or not it would be just as nice as we remembered. In fact, it was even better than what we recalled of our earlier visit. Lavanda is part of Hamlet Montebuoni which is a lovely property located about 10 minutes by car from the towns of Gaiole and Radda where there are several small stores and restaurants. The smaller village of Lecchi is only 3 or 4 minutes away and here you can find a small grocer with basic supplies and the Ristorante Malborghetto. 

The grounds of Montebuoni are well kept but Lavanda has its own private garden with nicely manicured lawn. The patio has been extended since our first visit and provides ample seating for a group of 6 or perhaps even 8 for a nice dinner overlooking the vineyards. The pool, which we did not use because of the weather, is a very nice size and only a short walk away.

Inside the apartment, there is a nice sized lounge area and a fully supplied kitchen. The furnishings and decorations are tasteful and not ostentatious. The owner has obviously taken some pride in maintaining the apartment to a high standard. One very nice added touch was the remodeled bathroom which now has a large tiled shower with a glass front and door

The owner has now installed a new dedicated internet system. Lavanda no longer relies on the hotspot system within the hamlet but instead has it's own connection. This means that there is no longer a log in problem and there is a faster, more reliable connection.