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Castello Apartments
Overlooking the hills of Florence
Castello, Italy
Situated only 3 km from the centre of Florence, on the city-center's doorstep, Castello Apartments, a beautiful 18th Century Villa housing three apartments, is set on four acres of olive trees, and has a private swimming pool. The Villa is situated in Castello, an area of great historical importance, on one of Florence's amazing hills. From the property you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of all of Florence.
These newly renovated suite apartments are a pleasing blend of traditional Tuscan architecture and modern convenience and design. Windows with vistas of Florence center, the Villa Petraia tower, or the garden brighten these airy and quiet quarters. Exposed timber ceilings and terracotta tile floors contribute to the characteristic charm of this Tuscan home. Each apartment includes a well-appointed kitchen, marble or tile counters, refrigerator, and stove top.
Bathrooms offer showers or tub. Apartments are also equipped with TV/DVD players. In addition, each apartment has a terrace with table for outdoor dining, and a barbecue grill is available in the garden. The garden offers sunset views of the Arno valley and surrounding mountains. Private parking available within the gates.
We produce our own Olive Oil at Castello Apartments, and guests coming in November can have a look at how we produce this marvelous and natural made oil.
Several Renaissance villas are located within walking distance from the apartments. The Villa Reale and Villa Petraia, both belonging to the Medici family, are famous for their architecture and as striking examples of Italian formal gardens.
Villa Petraia was also home to king Vittorio Emanuele II, who summered in Castello when Florence became the capital of Italy in 1865.
Further down the road from Villa Petraia, you'll see Villa Bel Riposo. Carlo Lorenzi Collodi, the author of Pinocchio lived here while he was writing this popular story. All the characters in Pinocchio were drawn from real persons living in and around Castello.
The countryside surrounding the Castello Apartments is splendid for long or short walks. Narrow roads wind along ancient stone walls up the mountainside.
Marvel at the rustic farm houses and splendid villas that sit amongst acres of silver-leafed olive trees. Guests are invited to stroll throughout the Castello Apartments own olive grove to enjoy views of Villa Petraia and vistas of the Arno valley and the city of Florence.
Casa Serena: 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/living room areaCasa Olivia: 1 bedroom (colors are violet in the entire apartment except for bathroom), bathroom and kitchen/living room.
Casa Clementina: 2 bedrooms, kitchen/living room, and bathroom
Note:
The Airport Amerigo Vespucci
distance 15-20 minute
It is a good idea to have a
car because you can do day-trips around Tuscany very easily. To go to the center a car is
not convenient. Florence is a traffic limited area which means that you can not enter the
center without permission, and in addition to that it is no fun to drive there because of
the heavy traffic.
It is really easy to take the
bus at the bus-stop which is a 10-15 minutes walk from the Villa. The bus going to the
center takes about 10-15 minutes depend traffic, and pass by every 10 minutes until
midnight.
If you want to go to the
bigger supermarket to shop a cari s convenient. There is a small food market a 10 minutes
walk from the Villa, but walking back there is a steep road of approx. 300 meters.
Client Comments:
"The Castello Apartments were absolutely perfect! It was a gorgeous setting, a gracious host and great accommodations".
To see photos of Castello Apartments, please click here.
To see a map of the area surrounding Castello Apartments, please click here.
Price per apartment (for 2 persons) 2008 Rates
Oct 16 – April 14
Apr
15 – Oct 15
Week
450-550 Euros
600-650 Euros
Month
1300-1500 Euros
1800-2500 Euros
Price per
apartment (for 2 persons) 2009 Rates
Oct 16 – April 14
Apr
15 – Oct 15
Week
400-500 Euros
550-700 Euros
Month
750-1000 Euros
2200-3000 Euros
For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460 - USA
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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