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- About The Experience
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If you have ever had a hankering to stay in a historic Castle in Tuscany amidst vineyards and Chianti towns, this fits the bill. Owned by a Florentine family, this castle estate is well located for day trips throughout the region. There is a restaurant onsite open six days a week and a lovely garden and pool area. The castle has been divided into several apartments. In addition, there is a farmhouse and other units on the estate that share the castle grounds and pool.
- Location Description
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The property is located one kilometer from Montagnana where there are several food shops and a restaurant. Five kilometers away is Montespertoli, a town dating back to the Etruscan times. Today, you’ll be able to buy groceries, go wine tasting, visit medieval castles, shop for souvenirs, attend food fairs, and eat at one of the many restaurants. There are numerous annual festivals throughout the year celebrating everything from wine to doughnuts to ecology. There are also a number of notable churches and ancient buildings, including the Chiesa di Sant’Andrea and the Villa Sonnino. Short drives away that offer wonderful views of the countryside are to Florence and San Gimignano. When in Florence, visit the Piazza San Giovanni, also known as the religious heart of the city, and you’ll see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, built in the 15th century. Other marvelous attractions include the Ponte Vecchio where you can go shopping, the Accademia Gallery full of Florentine paintings, and the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world. There is also a train station in Florence that can take you quickly and conveniently to other cities in the region.
Nearby Attractions:Montespertoli is surrounded by farms, olive mills and wineries including the Fattoria La Gigliola Winery. It celebrates food, wine and ecology with its many festivals. The Chianti Wine Festival is usually held the first week of June. Worth a visit is the the Chiesa di Sant’Andrea, as well as Villa Sonnino. Greve in Chianti hosts the biggest wine festival in the region each September and is also a fun town to explore. Its central piazza, Piazza Mercatale, is uniquely shaped like a funnel. Nearby Certaldo and its medieval village of Certaldo Alta are full of medieval architecture such as the Pretorio Palace. Don’t miss the Renaissance festival held every July.
Pisa: 70 km/43.5 mi
Siena: 65 km/40 mi
San Gimignano: 48 km/30 mi
Florence: 30 km/18.5 mi
Certaldo: 27 km/16.5 mi
Greve in Chianti: 26 km/16 mi
Montespertoli: 5 km/3 mi
Montagnana: 1 km/0.62 mi
Bus Stop to Florence: 150 m/492 ft
- Exterior Description
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This large castle estate has an English garden, vineyards, olive trees, lemon trees, plants, and flowers. Beside the castle there is a farmhouse and other units that share the grounds, a reception area (open 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm) and restaurant (open every night but Wednesdays from April to October). There is a shared swimming pool (12m x 6m) surrounded by a sun deck with sun loungers. The pool is open from early April to the end of October. Parking is available within the property grounds.
- Interior Description
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(120 m2/1,291 ft2)
This apartment is located within the 12th century castle. There are a total of 33 apartments in the castle.
First Floor: There is a living room with a dining area and kitchen corner. There are two large double bedrooms with queen size beds (160 cm), one of which is accessed via a passage way. The third bedroom has two narrow twin beds (80 cm), most suitable for young people, and is also accessed via a passage way. There is one bathroom with a shower and toilet.
- Features Description
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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: 12 Euros per hour
- Extra Bed: 77 Euros per person, per week
- Portable Baby Crib: 50 Euros per child, per week
- Washing Machine: 3 Euros per load
Please Note:
- Il Castello is composed of 29 different apartments:
Il Castello 2,
Il Castello 3,
Il Castello 5,
Il Castello 7,
Il Castello 8,
Il Castello 9,
Il Castello 10,
Il Castello 11,
Il Castello 12,
Il Castello 13,
Il Castello 16,
Il Castello 17,
Il Castello 18,
Il Castello 19 B,
Il Castello 21,
Il Castello 22,
Il Castello 23,
Il Castello 24,
Il Castello 25,
Il Castello 27,
Il Castello 28,
Il Castello 29,
Il Castello 30,
Il Castello 35,
Il Castello Nobile,
Il Castello Cappella,
Il Castello Cupola,
Il Castello Freschi, and
Il Castello Grotta.
All of these apartments can be rented together under the name
Il Castello
to accommodate up to 120 people.
- Rentals in July and August must have arrivals and departures on Saturdays. For other months of the year arrivals can be any day.
- There is a restaurant on site which offers traditional dishes of the Chianti region. It is open every night, excluding Wednesdays, from April until October.
- Free WiFi is available in a large room in front of the Reception Office.
- The pool is open from the beginning of April until the end of October.
Features and Amenities
- Outside Area - Shared
- Swimming Pool - Shared
- Bikes Available - Upon Request
- Ping Pong Table
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- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
- Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost
- Reception Office
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Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Sun
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
- Mon
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
- Tue
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
- Wed
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
- Thu
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
- Fri
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
- Sat
5:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Questions and Answers From Our Clients
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Q: Hi we have just booked Castello 23 and would love to be given any advise about.
1. the apartment and what to bring.
2. the surrounding villages and towns.
Anything to help make ours a true Italian vacation.
Thanks
A: We absolutely loved it. It was the highlight of our month in Italy. The only thing other than clothes I would bring, but actually not bring, but possibly consider buying is brighter light bulbs. A common complaint everywhere in old villas/castles and the like - it was underlit to read by. The kitchen was completely furnished - so we didn't need anything on that score. We made do with what was there. We took the bus into Firenzi on one day and drove into the city on another. The bus line stops right outside the castle. We had dinner at the restaurant on the premises one night, but ended up cooking for most of the meals. Simply because we had such a great time shopping for meats and produce at the little market down the hill -chatting with the owner in our very broken Italian and his very broken English - he would inevitably give us little pastries for dessert etc. Since we had not only a car, but our bicycles with us, we took advantage of other small towns in the vicinity to explore and enjoy some of the fabulous cooking. The villa has its olive press and winery, so we enjoyed the fruits of the vine/tree. There is also a bar downstairs and the castle is loaded with history - we ended up buying the beautiful book on the property. There is one hiking trail nearby at least. There is also a concierage during the day to answer questions. It is truly the perfect place to stay in Tuscany. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions.
A: Hello,
We LOVED staying at Montegufoni/Castello 23...It has the most breathtaking views from every window..We originally took some toilet paper with us, but the place had some already. It was a little chilly at night, but we found the wool blankets were extremely helpful. They're is a little grocery store at the bottom of the hill, 2 minute drive, to stock many items we needed, also about 10 minutes away was a coop I believe, it was in Monterspertoli, this was a much bigger grocery store. There is also a wonderful ceramic shop in Monterspertoli, we purchased bowls and serving dishes, they will ship the items home for you for a fee. There is a very good restaurant 3 minutes away. I don't recall the name but if you make a left out of either driveway it is up the street across from the gas station. Our favorite place to hang out was San Casciano, the town is about 15 minutes away. It has cute shops, a playground for kids, really great pizza. This town also has the most beautiful views. The refrigerator is pretty small at Castello 23 so we mainly had a little breakfast everyday and sometimes ate dinner in . It is really centrally located to sight see different towns. Florence is about 20-30 minutes away, Lucca is about 1 hour or so, but worth the trip. The Castello is pretty quiet and they have a place to eat downstairs, we were not impressed with this meal so skip it if you can. Also, there is a little place at the side of the Castle that serves espresso and fresh pastries in the am, you can sit outside. My husband and I travelled with my 3 year old daughter and mother-in-law. The only thing I will warn you about is that the front gate to the Castle gets locked everynight around 10 or 11ish, you have to go around the side to get in and it is very dark(no lights) so keep this in mind. Everyone is very helpful, so don't hesitate to ask for help. I have the most wonderful photos of the Castle if you want to take a look let me know. It's been a while since we went but hope to go back again someday with our new addition. I hope I was able to fill you in. Ciao Kim
Q: In Castello 23, are the beds Queen size(5.0) or actual Double (4.5)?
A: The beds in the two main bedrooms are at least Queen size. It is a beautiful location, we highly recommend it!
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Based on 17 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Very good. However, it was 104 most days and didn't cool off much at night. Good home base for day trips.
Enjoyed Most:
The restaurant was excellent and the pool was wonderful. Our apartment was huge.
Enjoyed Least:
No air conditioning.
Surrounding Area:
Beautiful countryside. We had our own car, so we did a lot of day trips exploring Tuscany. Florence was only about 30 minutes away.
Nearby Events or Locales:
You could walk to Montagnana but we had a car and it was too hot to walk. The next closest town is Montespertoli. We enjoyed exploring both.
Tips or Restaurants:
Bring a cutting board and good slicing knife. You'll need it for the yummy cantaloupe and fresh tomatoes. Go to the Coop Grocery store and get some prosciutto to serve with the cantaloupe and some fresh mozzarella and basil for a quick Caprese Salad. However, that was usually lunch. We ate out all nights but one and we loved Il Focolare in Montagnana. The outside patio at the back was beautiful and the food was excellent. We also loved a place in Montespertoli that Stephani from the castle office recommended. It was something like "artistvino". Not the best atmosphere, but outstanding food. And don't forget the restaurant at the castle was very good as well. The one other thing you need to bring is a book light because there's not much lighting. Oh, and don't forget the OFF! The mosquitos feast at night because you need to keep the windows open.
Directions:
We used our GPS. Download Italy before you leave and you'll not have a problem. My husband drove like a local. And we never got lost once.
Check In Out:
No problems. And our room was not to be available until 5pm but we arrived at 3pm and got checked in immediately.
Kelly, July
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Overall:
The castle is a situated in a breathtakingly beautiful area.It was a charming 2 weeks. Friendly, helpful staff and a great pool.
Enjoyed Most:
The views and the gardens.
Enjoyed Least:
The carpet in our kitchen and bedroom were not clean and in our one bathroom the sink didn't drain. Also, no screens or AC so we got many mosquito bites. Lastly, our suite was right above the restaurant so noisy late into the night.
Surrounding Area:
Beautiful towns a close drive away amazing countryside.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Baccaiano and Montagna both within walking distance
Tips or Restaurants:
Bring/buy mosquito repellent, pool towels, salt and pepper.
Directions:
Perfect instructions!
Camilla, August
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Overall:
The castle was marvelous. The rooms and grounds were well kept and the scenery was beautiful. The staff was available and always accommodating.
Enjoyed Most:
Right when we arrived a man came out to meet us at our car. He had us pull up to the castle and proceeded to help us with all of our luggage. He was accommodating the entire stay with extra towels, helping with luggage, etc.
Enjoyed Least:
Definitely mosquitoes so close your windows at night. No restaurants seemed open in any of the small surrounding towns past 8:00pm.
Surrounding Area:
The overall landscape was beautiful, small towns were nice and it was easy to get to Florence, Pisa and Siena.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest small town was Baccaiano. It was about a 15 minute walk.
Directions:
We used a GPS for our entire trip and it was money well spent!
Check In Out:
Simple.
Kristina, October
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