Villa Castiglioni is an independent villa for 10 people surrounded by
30 hectares of land completely at your disposal. The origins of the
house date back to the 11th century when it was built as a watchtower
on the famous Via Francigena that led merchants and pilgrims to Rome
from Western Europe.
With breathtaking views over
the Tuscan countryside, and surrounded by
the intense scents of the Mediterranean garden, Villa Castiglioni
offers the highest standard of service and comfort as a result of 30
years of experience.
While constantly improving the amenities of the villa, we have always
kept the original and distinctive features alive and present which
boast its millennial history.
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THE
VILLA
The charm of a historical residence with all the necessary comforts for
a relaxed stay tailored to your family’s needs. We have paid great
attention to the details, services, and all those small amenities
needed to ensure a truly comfortable stay for a holiday to remember
over time:
The most rigid protocols in terms of hygiene, cleaning, and
sanitization are entirely entrusted to highly specialized professional
operators
• A small veggie garden entirely at your disposal for “0 meters food”.
• Air conditioning and mosquito nets in the 5 bedrooms.
• En suite bathroom in each room.
• Fully equipped kitchen to accommodate cooking family dinners and long
family dinners.
• Mix of Contemporary and Traditional Styles for a timeless look
• Functionality is key but there is no lack of traditional and modern
details like the old wood oven and the ice machine.
• Dining room with a large table to gather around in the colder seasons.
• Large living room where the ancient fireplace becomes the protagonist
of autumn evenings.
• Wifi connection, satellite TV, concierge service, washer/dryer,
breakfast, and cleaning service daily.
The Ground Floor features a fully equipped kitchen, the dining room, a
double
bedroom with a private bathroom, and direct access to the garden.
Entrance/Hall
- AC Double Bedroom #3 opening towards the garden with
ensuite
- Bathroom #4 (shower) (there are three steps to access the
bedroom)
- Dining room #2
- Fully equipped Kitchen #5
- Loggia
- External
bathroom under the loggia with shower #6.
The Main Floor
- The large living room with the old fireplace and three
other bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
Hall
- AC Double Bedroom #10 with bed (203cm x 193cm), with private
Bathroom #11 (shower)
- AC Double Bedroom #8 (view of the castle beds
can be separated ) with ensuite Bathroom #9 (tub and separate shower)
-
AC Twin Bedded room #12 (beds can be joined ) with ensuite Bathroom
#13 shower (this bedroom is smaller than the others)
- Large Living
room #7 with fireplace, TV and brand new the contemporary modular sofa
- access to the Loggia.
The Top Floor consists of a
bedroom with a double bed and a private
bathroom.
- AC Double Bedroom #15 (beds can be separated) with ensuite Bathroom
#16 (shower). This room has the best views.
Service package (mandatory): 300 Euros per week--includes mid-week cleaning (2 hrs), garden maintenance, pool cleaning,
electricity and water.
Air conditioning: Included, on request. Provided in the
bedrooms.
Bed and bath linens: Included. Bed
linens changed Saturday, bath linens changed on Wednesday and Saturday
Pool towels: Included
Wireless Internet: Included
Final cleaning (mandatory): 300 Euros per stay
Bed or crib for extra person: 500
Euros
Pool
open: May 1 to
September 30, 2024
Heat: On request. Charged according to usage
Security deposit: 1500 Euros
Tourist tax (mandatory): Small
tax paid at arrival, set by municipality
Upon request: Air conditioning, extra linens, extra bed,
breakfast, welcome dinner, extra maid service, cooking lessons, cook
service, wine tasting, early departure (70 Euros), airport pickup,
pre-arrival grocery service.
Check in: between 4:30pm and 7:00pm – with approval of the
owner, a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for an
extra fee of 70 Euro
Check out: 8:00am – 10:00am
2024 Weekly Prices
PLEASE NOTE: This property is priced in EUROS
6 Jan - 30 Mar
26 Oct - 21 Dec
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30 Mar - 27 Apr
28 Sep - 26 Oct
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27 Apr - 28 Sep
21 -27 Dec
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Euros 6720
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Euros 7560
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Euros 8120
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Plus Euros 35
booking fee
For more than three
children please inquire.
Pets are not permitted at Villa Castiglioni.
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THE GARDEN, THE POOL, AND THE VILLAGE
Outside, a large convivial table under the pergola, the BBQ, the flower
garden with deckchairs, and plenty of shady areas so one can enjoy the
beauty of the landscape. With a sweeping views of over the hills and
the olive grove, a pool area, fenced for your children’s safety which
features deck chairs in the sun and a sofa under “the grape gazebo”.
The caretaker lives in a second completely independent facility and is
available to assist you.
The garden and the swimming pool area are at the complete and exclusive
disposal of the guests. With a 15-minute walk through the fields, you
can reach the small village of Fiano which has a grocery store, a
chemist, a post office, and a bank.
THE GOOD FOOD
Villa Castiglioni’s cuisine welcomes those who, with curiosity and
love, want to rediscover Tuscan food, through its connection with our
region, its seasons, and the quality of its most genuine products. A
gastronomic experience instilled in the traditions of our country, the
history of our family, and the genuine wisdom of ancient flavours. The
family table awaits you with a series of appetizers, sides, and main
dishes, served for a joyful meal to be shared. The menu is the result
of a fine match between the seasonal vegetables of our garden, those of
the neighbouring farmers, many aromatic herbs handed down from
tradition and freshly picked from our fields. The meats come from the
best local breeders, typical cheeses from small local producers, our
own preserves, and when in season, another local ritual is the
truffles. The proximity to the coast, being less than an hour’s drive,
also gives us the privilege of fresh daily fish which from time to
time, we integrate into our menu which changes seasonally. Our staff
can cook and serve special dinners in an elegant table setting for very
special occasions. You can also order a relaxed lunch or picnic basket
to be picked up in your own time. In the kitchen laboratory, you can
learn the secrets of good Tuscan cuisine and traditions that have been
lost in time, such as the recognition and the wise use of wild herbs.
THE
FARM
Economically sustainable, ecologically mindful, and socially
responsible. Our way of doing business is a sustainable system that
preserves the environment and identity of the land. Here at Villa
Castiglioni, we grow a range of organic products including extra virgin
olive oil, preserves, honey, saffron, and a line of well-being products.
The farm, organically certified in 2013, covers an area of about 30
hectares and counts olive groves, fruit trees, horticultural and
medicinal herbs, reserves, woods, shrubs, and pastures in search of a
balance between biodiversity and productivity. Through our oil, we are
happy to help consolidate and spread the culture of quality extra
virgin olive oil, its extraordinary properties, and its infinite
beneficial uses.
OUR OWN OIL
The farm houses over 2000 olive trees from the typical Tuscan varieties
of our zone, Frantoio, Leccino, Moraiolo, Pendolino, grown with natural
and organic methods. We start picking the olives from mid-October where
early harvesting and daily milling are the results of a precise choice
that pushes us to sacrifice the yield in order to enhance the
characteristics of the product. The specifics of our regions method
follows a very careful processes with growing, harvesting, and milling.
This is the reason for the exceptional quality of Villa Castiglioni
Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCE
While using the villa as the central base for your unforgettable
holiday, you will have access to our exclusive services, activities,
and experiences. Private classes, catered parties, milestone events,
and bespoke visits to olive groves and vineyards to learn the secrets
of the cultivation and production of oil and wine are just a few of the
things we offer. Thanks to our passion and experience, the organization
of excursions, guided tours, unusual and extraordinary itineraries will
make you discover a different Tuscany.
Additional extra services such as a full-time cook, car rental with or
without a driver are also available to our guests.
WINE TOUR
From the famous Antinori wineries to the many small producers of
Chianti and Brunello up to the marinescents of Bolgheri wines; routes
to discover independently, or guided by our selected partners.
OLIVE OIL TASTING
You can taste different oils of local producers, under the guidance of
an expert miller and taster, to appreciate the characteristics that
make the Tuscan oil a unique product. The tasting will be accompanied
by a selection of Villa Castiglioni artisanal preserves.
TREKKING - ON FOOT AND BY BIKE
The region offers endless ideas for outdoor activities: from walks in
nearby fields and woods (maybe looking for mushrooms or wild herbs!)
to more challenging trails, immersed in nature, national parks, river
parks (like the nearby Val D’elsa park) which has a total of over 200
thousand hectares of protected areas. The Via Francigena, the ancient
road that in the Middle Ages linked Canterbury to Rome was rediscovered
by the modern wayfarers. Since 2001 the European Association of Via
Francigena coordinates the development and enhancement of a journey
through Italy and Europe that traces the history of our continent.
Cycling routes: Tuscany has made and continues to make the history of
this sport thanks to its great champions and the “Eroica”, one of the
most evocative competitions in the world. In October the white roads
that wind through the vineyards of our immediate surroundings become a
famous race internationally acclaimed enough to be exported in Japan
and the United States. Spaces that hold simplicity and beauty are
linked to nature and a territory rich in traditions and passion.
BEACHES RIVERS AND SPAS
Whether it’s a refreshing bath or the warmth of thermal waters, Villa
Castiglioni represents an ideal starting point to reach the coast and
the many streams that furrow our valleys. There are countless natural
spas scattered throughout the surrounding area. It’s just less than one
hour to reach Castiglioncello and its beaches, and a little more for
the Versilia coast and Le Cinque Terre. The natural hot thermal springs
of Petriolo are at 40 minutes, Rapolano Terme one hour, and Bagno
Vignoni is one and a half hours. In less than 20 minutes you can reach
the Val d’elsa River Park, with its freshwater streams and rock pools
or
the cycling routes along the river Pesa.
ART TOWN
From here you can easily reach the art cities of Tuscany: Florence,
Siena, Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo, but also the ancient villages of
Volterra,
San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni.
COOKING CLASSES, FORAGING, AND...
Cooking classes can be organized in one of our kitchens, concluding
with a dinner based on what has been prepared together. Guests actively
participate in the creation of the menu, choosing from traditional
Tuscan recipes. Through dedicated workshops, you can also learn the
secrets of traditions that have been lost in time such as the
recognition and the wise use of wild herbs, true delights, and precious
allies for ancient flavors as for healthy infusions. Depending on the
season you could also join a plant processing workshop on preserves,
natural fermentation, and small cosmetics.
YOGA, FITNESS AND WELLNESS
Villa Castiglioni, immersed in the peace of the Tuscan countryside, is
the ideal place to engage in meditation activities, yoga and fitness.
Poolside, in the Mediterranean garden overlooking the Chianti hills, or
in the peace of the olive grove. On request, guests can book
professional massages, made extra special by the use of our natural
ointments and essential oils.
TRUFFLE
A typically Tuscan experience and as precious as a widespread resource.
For those who know how to look! The truffle season runs from March to
December and the best time to hunt for it is between October and
November. We'll take you! The truffle, prince of the kitchen, on
request and according to availability will be also the protagonist of
our recipes.
VESPA TOURS
A few km from Villa Castiglioni, you can rent bicycles, e-bikes or the
legendary Vespas to discover the panoramic roads that wind through the
surrounding countryside.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Tuscany from above: a flight to discover breathtaking landscapes
carried by the wind. At the finish, guests will find a table waiting
for them, set right in the countryside with products from our farm and
region.
CERAMICS WORKSHOP
In the land of “Terracotta” and famous Montelupo ceramics, there are
many courses being offered, depending on the level required. Villa
Castiglioni rests on land with a high prevalence of clay and right in
the nearby village of Fiano, a pleasant 15 minutes walk through the
fields, there is a small Artisan workshop offering basic courses in
cooking and decoration available upon reservation.
COURSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
The evocative Tuscan landscapes, famous all over the world, as well as
the particular charm of the games of light that filters through the
cypress windows of the ancient farmhouses, are the perfect scenery for
photographic studies from inside or outside. The villa can also become
an ideal place to set narratives of a suspended time.
EVENTS
Villa Castiglioni is the ideal place to host small business meetings
for team-building activities, workshops, special events, and family
events. Thanks to our specialist knowledge of the music industry, we
can also support the organization of many different musical activities
while using the villa as headquarters for in-house concerts, song
releases, scoring, songwriting camps, test sessions, and dedicated
meetings.
CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Not only promoters but also creators of cultural activities aimed at
enhancing the region and promoting is knowledge. While the milder
seasons encourage outdoor explorations in rich places of history and
beauty that have always inspired creativity, in the winter season Villa
Castiglioni becomes a place for cultural exchanges and residence for
itinerant artists.
WHERE WE ARE
30 minutes from Florence, 40 from Siena, and 1 hour from the sea. Villa
Castiglioni is easily accessible from any part of the world thanks to
the two nearby airports (Florence and Pisa), the train station in
Certaldo directly connected to Florence high-speed rail links, and the
motorway network located a few kilometers away.
• Highway Firenze - Siena (Tavarnelle Val di Pesa exit) 10 km
• Bus stop for Florence 10 km
• Superstrada FI-PI-LI, Florence – Pisa – Livorno state road (Ginestra
Fiorentina exit) km 17
• Florence Airport 38 km
• Certaldo railway station 10 km
• Pisa Airport 78 km
• Florence 37 km
• Lucca 82 km
• Forte dei Marmi 120 km
• Perugia 154 km
• San Gimignano 21 km
• Terme di Saturnia 155 km
• Siena 51 km
• Pisa 81 km
• Cinque Terre 196 km
• Assisi 175 km
• Volterra 47 km
• Arezzo 90 km
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