The historical events of "Il Castagno" are part of the great history of an area that has felt the influence of the bordering possessions of Florence, Pisa and Siena. In ancient times it was certainly a "passage way": for the Etruscans to the town of Volterra, for the Romans there was the Via Clodia from Siena to Lucca and in tha middleages travellers like the archbishop Sigerico of Canterbury, who recalls the Church of Santa Maria in Chianni at Gambassi in the book of his travels in Italy before the year 1000, took the Via Francigena.

"Il Castagno" was recorded as early as 970 as bolonging to the Bishop of Volterra. It was badly damaged and sacked by Piccinnino's troops in 1430 and by the Sienise army which spent the night there on 13 June 1554. The Villa was built around 1600 by the Senatoria dei Rinuccini family, both as their own country home and to administer the other properties they had acquired in the area.

In around 1815 it was inherited by the Marchesi Capponi of Florence.
The Grand Duke of Tuscany visited the house on several occasions.
In 1834 it passed to Marchese Attilio Incontri as part of the dowry brought by his wife, Donna Ortensi, daughter of Marchese Gino Capponi.

The original property extended for thousands of hectares from the river Era to the river Elsa.
Through the centuries "Il Castagno" became an example for many other farms, but this did not save it from being divided up to what it is today.

In 1998 the Bottai family, well known constructors from San Romano Val d'Arno, acquired "Il Castagno".

Address

Loc. Il Castagno D'Elsa

Rooms

The apartments - accommodating from 2 to 8 people - furnished with care and respecting the Tuscan tradition, are equipped with every comfort and have a private space outside.

During reconstruction, the characteristics of the structure, like old terracotta floors and lacunar or arched ceilings were taken into consideration.

The furnishings are in perfect harmony with the importance of the building.

Apartments all have their own entrance.

Each apartment has a private outdoors space in which to spend pleasant leisure time.

A swimming pool for adults linked to a children's pool is at the disposal of guests by a passageway with upward whirlpool massage.

Facilities

» Fishing
» Private parking
» Tv-Sat
» Ping Pong
» Barbecue
» Swimming-pools
» Bikes
» Golf: 10 Km.
» Tennis: 7 Km.
» Horseriding: 12 Km.
» Restaurant: 50 meters
» Bar: 50 meters
» Tabacconist: 50 meters
» Open all year
» Meeting and special events room
» Heating
» Garden
» Walking pads
» Health route
» Trekking with guide
» Cooking lessons
» Italian language courses
» Hunting reserve
» Laundry room
» Church
» Birdwatching

Places to Visit

IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY....
The position of Il Castagno offers a splendid opportunity to reap the most beautiful fruits of art and Tuscan civilisation. The property also lies within the territory which is due to become the "Parco Minerario e Termale" of Gambassi and Montaione.....

FIRENZE
FLORENCE
Just 60 km away lies one of the most beautiful cities of art in the world; you simply cannot miss visiting the Uffizi Gallery, going for a stroll on the Lungarni (along the Arno river), or shopping along historical via Tornabuoni.

SIENA
SIENA
where the Palio di Siena is held, and the city's other historical places are an irresistible attraction for thousands of tourists every year.

SAN GIMIGNANO
SAN GIMIGNANO
Just 10 km away from villa Il Castagno rise the celebrated Towers of San Gimignano, one of Tuscany's greatest tourist attractions.

VOLTERRA
VOLTERRA
La Fortezza - Edificata sul punto più alto della città, la roccaforte è sempre stata adibita, fin dalle sue origini, a penitenziario.

Rates

Accommodation.............................Prices for 7 nights

Villa
16+4 beds........................From € 3.795,00.......Request Availability

Querce/Cipresso
8 beds...........................From € 990,00.......Request Availability

Castagnolo
8+2 beds.........................From € 950,00.......Request Availability

La Scuola
6+2 beds.........................From € 900,00.......Request Availability

Guardia
5+1 beds.........................From € 870,00.......Request Availability

Caccia
4+2 beds.........................From € 700,00.......Request Availability

Castagnetta
4+2 beds.........................From € 700,00.......Request Availability

Arco
4+2 beds.........................From € 680,00.......Request Availability

Poggio/Laghetto
4+2 beds.........................From € 600,00.......Request Availability

La Valle
3+2 beds.........................From € 550,00.......Request Availability

Guardiola/Coppo
2+1 beds.........................From € 390,00.......Request Availability

Forno
2+1 beds.........................From € 350,00.......Request Availability