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LIMITED VACANCY, Ancient farmhouse near Florence, magic spot, artists retreat - Castellare
- farmhouse250 m²
- Sleeps: 15
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Min. Stay: 5–7 nights
Castellare
Castellare
Bedrooms
Stalla livingroom
Stalla bedroom 1
Capanna bedroom
Capanna livingroom
Stalletta bedroom
Loggia bedroom
Stalla bedroom 2
Stalletta livingroom
Loggia livingroom
5 doubles
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- StallettaToilet, Bath with showerand bathtub too
- Loggia bathroomToilet, Bath with shower, Bidet
- Capanna bathroomToilet, Bath with shower, Bidet
Location Type
- Rural
General
- Heating
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Fireplace
- Parking available
- Internet
- Towels available
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- BBQ
- Coffee maker
- Dishes & utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 17 people
- Dining area
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/Cable
- Books
Outside
- Garden
- Balcony
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
- Communal poolThere is a swimming pool for the exclusive use of Castellare's guests, on the main lawn, sorrounded by the woods..
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- These details are referred to the entire Castellare property, which is divided into 4accommodations. Stalla house, for 4-6 people Loggia house for 2-4 people Stalletta house, for 2-3 people Capanna house for 2-4 people
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 15
- Smoking is allowed outdoors, but not by the swimming pool
- We ask our guests to please respect the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere we share
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Follows industry health association: European Holiday Home Association (EHHA – Europe)
Follows regional health guidelines: Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
Map
The Castellare farmhouse is set in private woods between the tiny villages of Doccia and Fornello, fractions of Molino del Piano, Pontassieve county, in the Florence province. Although it's in a very private spot, it takes minutes to arrive to the closes restaurant and grocery store, and less than a half an hour to get in the centre of Florence. There's also a very convenient train station, in Sieci, 6 km away from Castellare. In a short drive you can get there, park your car safely and for free, and take a commuter train to the centre of Florence. It only takes 15 minutes, and trains are very frequent. There are two horse riding places within a ten minute drive, two golf course within a 25 minute drive, and tennis camps in Molino del Piano. All major cities of Tuscany are within an hour drive, and you could even go to the beach, swim in the sea and come back in a morning.
Other Activities: Wine tasting! food! Florence! peace....
Hosted by Ms. Catina Cecioni
Ask a questionAbout Ms. Catina Cecioni
My name is Catina, and my family and I (my partner and my son) also live on the spot. This property was bought by my grandparents, and it has always been a holiday home for family and friends while I was growing up. I have been the first permanent resident though, for now almost twenty years, and I adore living immersed in nature in close proximity with the wildlife. Expecially deers. The restructuration of the house took some time during which I started really enjoying all things "home", from furniture to textiles to ceramics. Offering guests a holiday retreat with the warmth and care of a home , in the peace of nature, has become a passion as well as my job.
Ms. Catina Cecioni purchased this farmhouse in 1959
Why Ms. Catina Cecioni chose Pontassieve
Castellare's unique feature is it's location, completly sorrounded by nature. A driveway of about 700 meters connects the buildings to the main road, a charming winding street called Via di Parga with some breathtaking views. Then the driveway in the woods, where one feels the strains of contemporary life stay behind as the transformative power of nature takes over. Every time I come back from the center and the driving in traffic , I feel restored. The house appears after the last curve as the most cherished retreat, a place where I have always felt welcomed, from the day I moved in, and it was just the cat and I. Although Castellare really conveys the feeling of being out of time, the neaby village of Molino del Piano (about 5 km away , downhill), embraced me like family. The people have something magical about them, as they are open and friendly and kind, and we easily bonded. To try and participate to local life, like going sometimes for breakfast or a coffee at the local bar ("bar" in Italian is a caffetteria), play tennis in the village courts, or even try the weekly appointment at the free cinema, may give a glimpse to what it means to live in the area. It's a life of simple pleasures, lots of smiles, friendship and all the inspiration one can wish for in perfect reach, may it be the opera , art to last for a lifetime of awe, the discovery of surprising corners of nature, the wandering in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy.
What makes this farmhouse unique
The benefit I try to offer guests if the comfort of a cozy home, where it's a joy to return to after a day of adventures. I like that we are small, with just four accommodations. It's not luxury that I love, but the uniqueness of handmade things, silence, and the stories of people from the world. There are many mega resorts in Tuscany, but very few settings like this, unspoilt, and a bit magic.
- Languages:
- english, italian