Tignano, Barberino Val d'Elsa · Tuscany

CAVANAIO

CAVANAIO

CAVANAIO

A restored luxury country house in the heart of Tuscany.

A restored luxury country house in the heart of Tuscany.

A restored luxury country house in the heart of Tuscany.

10 guests · 5 ensuite bedrooms · private pool · panoramic terraces

10 guests · 5 ensuite bedrooms · private pool · panoramic terraces

DISCOVER CAVANAIO

OUR STORY

Created with a passion for Italy.

Created with a passion for Italy.

Created with a passion for Italy.

Cavanaio is a project by five friends brought together by a shared love of Italy, architecture and the restoration of historic places. The house and its gardens have been shaped in close collaboration with experienced architects, designers, a landscape architect and local craftspeople, combining deep knowledge of Tuscan restoration and the surrounding landscape with a contemporary eye for comfort and detail.


The result is a house that feels deeply rooted in its Tuscan setting, while offering families and friends an exceptional place to come together, slow down and experience Tuscany.

THE HOUSE

Old soul.
New comfort.

Old soul.
New comfort.

Old soul.
New comfort.

Generous living spaces, a large kitchen and beautifully en-suite bedrooms make the house ideal for spending time together, while still allowing everyone a sense of privacy.


Outside, panoramic terraces, a private pool and a Mediterranean garden with mature olive trees extend life into the surrounding landscape, creating secluded places to dine, relax and take in the views.


Original stone, lime plaster, aged timber and terracotta have been carefully preserved and restored, allowing their natural imperfections to remain part of the character of the house. Subtle contemporary interventions, including underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout, provide year-round comfort without compromising its authenticity, resulting in a home that feels timeless, understated and quietly luxurious.

RESTORATION IN PROGRESS · 2026

MATERIALS & CRAFT

Natural materials, carefully restored.

Natural materials, carefully restored.

The restoration of Cavanaio has focused on preserving as much of the original house as possible. Rather than making everything look new, traces of its past have been allowed to remain visible. Irregular surfaces, aged textures and subtle imperfections give each space its individuality. New materials have been carefully selected from natural sources in the surrounding area, allowing the house to remain in harmony with the landscape.

TAKING SHAPE

Quietly luxurious.

Quietly luxurious.

Quietly luxurious.

Selected architectural renderings offer a glimpse of Cavanaio as it will be

upon completion in winter 2026.

As the project progresses, these will gradually be replaced by

photographs of the house itself.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Life follows the landscape.

Life follows the landscape.

Life follows the landscape.

Terraces around the house and throughout the garden offer a choice of sun and shade throughout the day, with secluded places to dine, read and relax, all opening onto the sweeping Tuscan landscape.

A large heated pool and generous solarium invite long days outdoors, while the pétanque court offers another place to gather as the day unfolds..

Explore the roads of Tuscany.

Explore the roads of Tuscany.

Explore the roads of Tuscany.

Leave Cavanaio on foot, by bike, Vespa or car and discover the quiet country roads, vineyards and rolling hills that define this part of Tuscany. Scenic walks and cycling routes begin almost at the doorstep, while the celebrated strade bianche, with gravel routes passing close to the house, invite you further into the countryside.


Cavanaio is particularly well suited to cycling groups, with dedicated space for storing, preparing and maintaining bikes, and plenty of room to relax together after a day of riding.


By car, some of Tuscany’s most beautiful villages, historic towns, vineyards and restaurants are within easy reach, making Cavanaio a natural starting point for exploring the wider region.

Explore Tuscany. Return for a swim and dinner under the stars.

THE LOCATION

Perfectly connected.

Perfectly connected.

Perfectly connected.

Peace and privacy without isolation. Cavanaio lies among the vineyards and olive groves of the Chianti hills, with village life nearby and some of Tuscany’s great destinations within effortless reach.

Peace and privacy without isolation. Cavanaio lies among the vineyards and olive groves of the Chianti hills, with village life nearby and some of Tuscany’s great destinations within effortless reach.

Tavarnelle Val di Pesa

Walk

San Gimignano

15 min

Florence

20 min

Siena

25 min

RESERVATIONS 2027

Be among the first to stay at Cavanaio.

Be among the first to stay at Cavanaio.

Be among the first to stay at Cavanaio.

Reservations for 2027 are already possible. Tell us when you would like to come and who you will be travelling with. Every enquiry is personally answered.