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About The Experience

Sample Old-World flavor in the Chianti, including an historic 9th century castle—once home to Machiavelli—and its surrounding hamlet. Choose an apartment in one of the village farmhouses, parsonage, or in the castle itself. Spend your time strolling about the hamlet and taking in the magnificent views, or take day trips throughout Tuscany, including Lucca, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, and Volterra.

Location Description

The former home of one of Renaissance Italy's leading figures, this castle and its surrounding hamlet enjoy a hilltop location in the heart of the Chianti. The nearest towns are Montefiridolfi and Bargino. The nearest food market is about 2 km away. Additional shops, banks and a post office can be found in San Casciano.

Nearby Attractions: Be sure to experience the wines produced by the estate in their weekly wine tastings. Further afield, there are many other opportunities for wine tasting: La Sala Winery (San Casciano), Il Solatione Winery (Mercatale Val di Pesa), Cennatoio Winery and Villa Cafaggio Winery (Panzano). In Florence, explore Bargello and the Opera del Duomo which house two of the greatest collections of sculptures in the world. Along with the top museums like Uffizi, Galleria dell'Accademia, and Museo di Palazzo Vecchio, be sure to visit the Archeological Museum, the Museum of the History of Science and the Museo Stibbert, which has a famous collection of armor.

Pisa: 100 km/62 mi
Siena: 50 km/31 mi
Florence: 21 km/13 mi
San Casciano: 6 km/3.5 mi
Montefiridolfi: 4 km/2.5 mi
Bargino: 2 km/ 1mi

Exterior Description

(Entire estate 6,000 m2/64,583 ft2)

The castle dates back to the 9th century, while the hamlet is from the medieval period. The estate, which includes separate, independent apartments located in either the village farmhouses, parsonage, or the castle itself has amazing views of the Chianti hills. The castle is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. For information or assistance throughout the rental period, there is a reception office open every day. There is a shared swimming pool, open May to September, and a shared garden equipped with tables and chairs. There is a large parking area at the entrance of the hamlet. The road leading to the castle is paved.

Interior Description

In the Castle:
(134 m2/1,442 ft2)

Ground Floor: There is a living room with a sofa, chairs and a fireplace. The kitchen has an oven, stove top and dishwasher and small table. The dining room has a larger table seating six. There are two bedrooms. The first is the master bedroom with a queen size bed (160 cm). The second has one single bed (90 cm). These two bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Housekeeping Available: 25 Euro per visit.
• Extra Linen Change: 15 Euro per person.
• Breakfast Service: 10 Euro per person.
• Wine Tasting And Olive Oil Tasting Available

Please Note:

• Firewood Available: Free of charge
• Clients can use Wi-Fi outdoors but it is not available in the units
• There is a fan in each bedroom
• During the summer there are often weddings and receptions held at the castle on the weekends

Features and Amenities

Free Parking on Premises Barbecue Outside Area - Private Outside Dining Swimming Pool - Shared Bikes Available - Upon Request Jacuzzi Tub - Inside Ping Pong Table Dishwasher Hair Dryer Oven Washing Machine

Fireplace - Indoor Heating - Whole House High Chair Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost Reception Office

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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