La Canonica di Cortine
Localita Cortine, 20
50021 Barberino Val d' Elsa - Italy
**OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND**
La Canonica di Cortine, admisdt
the vineyards and woods dividing the regions of Florence and Siena, distinguishes itself
from among all the other historical residences in Chianti. Cortine is the name of the
medieval castle (from which La Canonica is a part) mentioned in the records of 1037.
Surrounded by stone walls and flowering hedges this private holiday residence includes the
main villa and 10 stone villas which have been
converted into fabulous holiday homes.
Castrum: The villa
owes its name to the Castle (Castrum) of Cortine. As you go through the large gate
you will come to a private car park with its independent entrance in front of the first of
the gardens belonging only to the guests of “Castrum”. On the ground
floor is the large salon, a spacious and functional kitchen, a dining room with fireplace,
a T.V. room, a double bedroom “BOCCACCIO”, and two bathrooms. A side
entrance takes you directly to another large park with a swimming pool reserved
exclusively for guests of the Villa.
Arriving at the first floor from the grand salon we find a double bedroom “PETRARCA”
equipped with an old-fashioned canopy bed, and bath, two twin bedrooms “ARIOSTO”
and “GALILEO” each equipped with two single beds, and another bathroom.
There is also a narrow terrace with beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside which runs
almost the entire length of the Villa and is accessible from two of the bedrooms. At the
end of the passage another double bedroom “MACHIAVELLI”, with magnificent
furnishings and a terrace boasting a gorgeous view on the Italian garden of the Villa.
Apartments: Surrounded by stone
walls and flowering hedges lays this private holiday residence, the several stone cottages
and a little chapel which have been converted into fabulous holiday homes: – “ALBA” “BACCO
1” – “LUCIA” – “MERIGGIO” –
“PRIMAVERA”–“PALAGETTO” – “SOLATIO”– “TRAMONTO”
– “VESPRO”
.
There is also a grand watch tower which has been transformed into an elegant
‘BED & BREAKFAST’. Terra
cotta paved pathways lead in and around all the houses in this enchanting medieval
village. The holiday apartments all have their own private garden and patio and together
with the ‘Bed and Breakfast’ share the artistically designed swimming pool with hydro-massage.
The result of fine and careful
restoration work of the whole residential complex is awe-inspiring. The atmosphere of long ago has been recreated
through careful restoration, maintenance of original colour schemes, selection of
appropriate antique furniture and the use of well-chosen fabrics in cretonne, linen,
cotton and original English chintz (even in double-faced damask). All these details show the buildings have been
furnished with quality and good taste. “La
Canonica di Cortine” is a delightful step into the past with all the added modern
comforts and luxuries of today.
ALBA (95 sq. metres) 4 people -From the independent entrance you come
to the sitting room and dining room separated by an arch.
From here you go into the kitchen which opens out onto a patio surrounded by
a hedge. The first floor is made up of a
double bedroom, a room with two single beds and a bathroom.
BACCO 1 (80 sq. metres) 4 people - The
apartment is situated on the ground floor with an enchanting view over the Chianti hills.
There is a kitchen, a dining/living room, a double room, a twin bedded room, a bathroom.
LUCIA (60 sq.
metres) 2 people - A private patio with a garden is the
outside of this nice villa situated in a very quiet position with an independent entrance.
Entering the apartment you have a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and a
tube, 1 double room.
MERIGGIO (80 sq. metres) 4 people - This apartment has an
independent entrance. On the ground floor,
separated by a large arch, we find the sitting room, the dining room and the kitchen which
opens out onto a private garden with patio. On
the first floor is a double bedroom, a room with two single beds and a bathroom.
PALAGETTO (75 sq. metres) 4 people - This
apartment was created out of the restoration of the old castle which dates back to the XI
century. A private gate allows entry to the garden which is directly of the splendid
kitchen - dining room/sitting room dominated
by a big fireplace with the coat-of-arms of the family Falciani-Fusi. A double room with
bathroom suite is accessible from the sitting room. Another bedroom with two single beds
and a small bathroom complete this apartment which is situated within the walls of Villa
Castrum with an independent entrance. Not air-conditioned.
PRIMAVERA (70 sq. metres) 4 people - The apartment has an independent entrance
with patio outside. Downstairs there is a living/dining room, a kitchen. Upstairs there is
a double room, a twin bedded room and bathroom.
SOLATIO
(80 sq. metres) – 4 people - This splendid apartment was originally
a barn belonging to the Castle of Cortine. From
the independent entrance you arrive at the ground floor:
the sitting room/dining room is dominated by a lovely fireplace; the kitchen opens out onto a patio; a bathroom with shower and a double room complete
the ground floor. Climbing up a stone
staircase you come to the first floor with another double bedroom and another bathroom.
TRAMONTO (95 sq. metres) 4 - 6 people - You
arrive at the patio of this apartment’s independent entrance via a little terracotta
path. On the ground floor is a sitting room with the fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen
and a bathroom. Upstairs on the first floor there is a double bedroom, a bedroom with two
single beds and a bathroom.
VESPRO
(80 sq. metres) 4 people - Vespro used to be the chapel belonging
to the Castle of Cortine. Today it is a
splendid two floor apartment surrounded by a private garden.
On the ground floor there is a sitting room, a bathroom, a dining room with
fireplace and a kitchen which opens out onto a private patio. An open staircase from the sitting room leads to a
loft furnished with two single beds, a double bedroom and a bathroom.
Rooms:
TORRE
VECCHIA (a “Bed and
Breakfast” of outstanding elegance)
“Torre
Vecchia” is
another single building which used to belong to the medieval Castle of Cortine and, after
careful and delicate renovation work it has been transformed into a “Bed and
Breakfast” complex with five bedrooms tastefully furnished with careful attention to
its historical origins and style. There is two common rooms with a bathroom for guests to
use to join together as well. As soon as you arrive at its entrance you will be
struck by its welcoming and refined décor. From here you come to the large “communal
hall” whose spirits are raised in winter by the flames of this fine secular fire. In
the dining room you may enjoy Tuscan bread and honey for breakfast and, on special
occasions, elegant private dinners. In every room in the tower there hangs, like a
guardian angel, a reproduction of a Renaissance painting.
“CIMABUE”
Double
room
“MICHELANGELO”
Double
room
“BOTTICELLI”
Double
room with Jacuzzi
“LEONARDO”
Junior
suite (1 double room + 1 twin room, 2 bathrooms)
Points of interest
Florence the city
of art and culture, has created the Italian masterpieces of Leonardo, Michelangelo,
Brunelleschi, Donatello. The Cathedral, the museums and private palaces offer highly
attracting visits. Shopping in the center leads to the Via Tornabuoni and along the
jewelry stores on the famous Ponte Vecchio.
Siena is a
magical city with an air of antique and indescribable mystery that pervades the streets, piazzas
and contrade (district). From Piazza del Campo, famous in the world for the
horses race, the Palio, with the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia
to the Duomo, to Santa Maria della Scala complex considered the third
artistic pole of the city.
San
Gimignano the
medieval many-towered hilltop town only 23 Km far from the Canonica, presents an
unforgettable Tuscan scene.
Accommodation
Services & Amenities in the Apartments:
v
Direct dial telephone
v In-room
safe
v Air
conditioning/Heating with climate control
v Satellite
TV
v Electric oven
v Fridge
v Washing machine
v Dishwasher
v Iron and iron board
v HDSL
Internet connection
v
Barbecue
v
Private
patio
v Cotton
towels
v
Hairdryer
v Cotton
bed blankets
v Duvet
blankets
Accommodation
Services &
Amenities in the Rooms
v
Buffet breakfast
v
Daily maid service
v
Satellite TV
v
Hairdryer
v
In-room safe
v
Mini bar
v
Bathrobes
v
Cotton slippers
v
HDSL Internet connection
v Towels
for pool
- We can organize cooking classes inside our resort but
only for group of minimum 8 pax. If they're less the lessons takes place inside the chosen
restaurant . Prices are around 100,00 euro per person but we have to ask them in advance
as for the availability.
- We do organize dinners on request with typical tuscan
food at euro 45,00 per person but no lunch ( we do not have a restaurant inside our resort
so we have to call a chef from outside). The menus are standard but can be modified
in advance from the client ( in case there are vegetarians or no dairy product
).
- There's a washing machine inside every apartment. We
do not provide the soap.
- We also have a laundry service available everyday
except Saturday and Sunday. The price switch between 6,00 and 10,00 euro per clothes.
RATES 2008 - 2009
SPECIAL: PROMOTIONAL DWELLING
RATES (NO B&B ROOMS) FOR NOV-DEC '08 & JAN-APR & OCT-DEC '09
Double room
starting from 100 Euro
Deluxe double
starting
from 120 Euro
Junior suite for 2
starting from 130 Euro
Junior suite for 4
starting from 200 Euro
Rates for the above are per night & include
VAT, service, & continental breakfast.
COTTAGES
Cottage Lucia - 2 people
starting from 700 Euro per week
3 Room Apt. - 4 people
starting from 935 Euro per week
House - 4 people
starting from 1,100 Euro per week
Palagetto House - 4 people
starting from 1,110 Euro per week
Castrum Villa - 10 people
starting from 4620 Euro per week
Castrum Villa & Palagetto House
starting from 5850 Euro per week
Cottage/apartment rates are per week &
include VAT, use of water, gas electricity, weekly linen, & final cleaning.
To see photos of La Canonica di Cortine please click here.
To see a directions & a map of the area surrounding La Conanica di
Cortine please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay
please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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