Castello di Pastine - Holiday homes in Tuscany. Large swimming pool and garden. — Property 18163

Castello di Pastine - Holiday homes in Tuscany. Large swimming pool and garden.

Upon a hill which commands one of the most stunning views of Tuscany stands 'Il Castello di Pastine',a XIV century residence, surrounded by the castle's private garden - park with ample lawns,olive groves, and 14 hectare age old wood. Sleeps up to 21. The park also boats a large swimming pool with a wonderful view of San Gimignano -- the famous medieval towered town, a floodlit tennis court/five-a-side football pitch, and a large area, equipped with a barbecue grill and a wood oven for pizza. The particular position of the estate, as well as offering tranquility and privacy with its unique panorama which has been unchanged since 1300, also makes it the perfect spot from which to make pleasant excursions to places in the surrounding area; historical cities of Florence and Siena are little more than half an hour away. The unique atmosphere Pastine will enchant you, making you forget the stress of everyday life and providing the peace and relaxation you’re looking for.

Details for 1A - sleeps 5 in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

Apartment 1A: 140 square meter apartment for 5 people. Ground floor: large living room, with two entryways and large characteristic windows with views, which is subdivided into three sections: a sitting room with divans, a study, a dining area and kitchen equipped with oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher and large fireplace. First floor: 1 single bedroom, private bathroom with bath/shower, 1 double bedroom and 1 bedroom with 2 beds, 1 bathroom with shower and window.

Location Barberino Val d'Elsa Barberino Val d'Elsa < Val d'Elsa < Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy

Barberino Val d'Elsa Barberino Val d'Elsa < Val d'Elsa < Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Barberino Val d'Elsa

Availability for 1A - sleeps 5 in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Friday, 05 September 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for 1A - sleeps 5 in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• Rental payments have to be made by CREDIT CARD (visa or MasterCard) or by bank swift transfer without any charges for the beneficiary, as per general rental conditions.
  -30% advance payment upon confirmation.
  -70% within 30 days before arrival.
  Security depot :upon arrival €300 in cash (no credit cards accepted).
  Extras: Gas upon consume during cold months; Use of Laundry Room. Final cleaning for less than 1 week rentals.
  
• Each Apartment is completely equipped with all necessary fittings for leaving and cooking and delivered in a clean and tidy condition. Bed and bath linen ( but no towels for the swimming pool ) are supplied on arrival and replaced each Saturday. All other consumables are at Client’s charge.
  
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL HOLIDAY-MAKERS:
  Castello di Pastine offers holiday homes (Case appartamenti Vacanze); they are not official tourist structures, such as hotels, residences, etc. but private houses. Being such, they do not have standards or categories that are internationally recognized, indeed they reflect, in their architecture and furnishing, the local traditions and the personal taste of the owner. This is precisely the kind of holiday we offer: the chance to partake in the culture of Tuscany, living in the same surroundings as an inhabitant would. In order to live this experience in the right spirit, it is important not only that the holiday-maker accepts but also that he will be able to appreciate the differences in the properties we are proposing in comparison with those where he normally lives.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for 1A - sleeps 5 in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

Itinerary

How to reach Castello di Pastine by car Address: Strada di Vico N° 2 – 4, 50021 Barberino Val d’Elsa (Firenze) Leave the A1 motorway at Firenze Certosa and take the Firenze-Siena dual carriageway on the right, come off at Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, and continue towards the town, going past it towards Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the direction of Poggibonsi - Siena. Once you have gone through the town of Barberino Val d'Elsa, take the provincial road no. 50 on the right and follow the signs for Vico d'Elsa-Sant'Appiano. At the next intersection, about 2km further on, turn left and follow the signs for Pastine taking the right turn-off at the first fork in the road and turning right again into Strada di Vico. After about 200 m, once past the sign for Pastine, the gate giving access to the property is at no. 2 – 4 on the right. Castello di Pastine, with its genuine Tuscan style offers you peace and tranquillity at the right distance from the places of major interest in Tuscany.

Other amenities:

The estate is inside a private park which, with its romantic paths and breathtaking perspectives, provides the opportunity for pleasant walks immersed in nature. The 9x18 m swimming pool has areas reserved for each apartment, fully equipped with deck chairs, sun beds and private tents. The tennis/five-a-side football ground in synthetic grass, can be floodlit in the evening; close by there is also a ping-pong table, a small skating rink, a volleyball net, sling and slide for kids. The panorama from our private sunset terrace is heartbreaking. Trekking trails in the woods of the park are reserved exclusively for the use of guests. Not far from the castle there are excellent restaurants, trattoria where you may enjoy dishes that have made Tuscan cooking famous throughout the world, or even attend a cooking class. Just a few minutes away by car are supermarkets, shops and sports activities (golf, horse riding, bike hire etc…) which our staff will be pleased to help you choose.

Other Activities:

At Castello di Pastine you may swim, play tennis, soccer, table-tennis, volleyball, and enjoy nice walks inside the private garden. NEW: KINDERGARDEN PLACED ON A NICE, QUIET PART OF THE PARK. Nearby Castello di Pastine there are many activities such as: horse back riding; golf; bowling; cinema movie theatre; pubs; live music etc. In several periods of the year in the nearby towns there are many 'sagra' (typical town festivals with fireworks, live music, medieval rapresentations, etc.). There are typical family owned restaurants close to us (in Vico d'Elsa, S. Appiano, Petrognano ...as well as Barberino Val d'Elsa, Tavarnelle and, of course, San Gimignano) where you may taste the Tuscan food, or even take a cooking class, if interested. In our House book in the apartments there are addresses and direction to all of them as well as other interesting information on things to do in our area. Castello di Pastine is the perfect place to start excursions in Tuscany!