Casina nel Borgo: wooden beams, red bricks, typical Tuscan style in the heart of the medieval Certaldo hilltop town, Tuscany.
Casina nel Borgo is a cozy and romantic apartment recently restored, which is located in the historical and ancient castle Palazzo Stiozzi Ridolfi, dated 1200 !
Casina nel Borgo faces the main central street of Certaldo Alto – Boccaccio’s street – and the inner part of the elegant Palazzo Stiozzi Ridolfi’s courtyard.
Casina nel Borgo has a doublebedded room, a windowed bathroom with double shower, a kitchen and living room, a working area with desk, parking and courtyard (common shared areas).
Other complimentary services: wi-fi, bed linen and towels, courtesy set, electric fans, heating (by payment), washmachine, electric and microwave oven.
Casina nel Borgo is located right in the heart of the medieval Certaldo hilltop town, in a restricted traffic area, always very peaceful and relaxing zone.
Casina nel Borgo is the only one accomodation in Certaldo Alto which has a private parking right in front the apartment.
Casina nel Borgo is very easy to reach by car: upon your check-in just drive through the restricted traffic area as far as the accomodation and after your check-in we will take care to send your car details to the local police so that you will be free to drive anywhere in the old town during your whole stay with us.
In Certaldo Alto, in a very short walking distance you can visit the ancient Town Hall, Boccaccio’s house, the sacred art museum, Beppe Chiodo’s museum, SS. Jacopo and Filippo’s church, the Agostinian cloister as well as excellent restaurants, pizzerias, ice cream shop, wine shops etc…
In Certaldo Alto you can also find the tourism office and the ATM.
In a short walking distance or by car you can visit also the panoramic green Canonica Park, with the typical Tuscan panoramas , for a lovely walk in the country, do some jogging or a pic nic!
A few minutes by car: the public swimming pool (indoor and outdoor) and two supermarkets.
Casina nel Borgo is very easy to reach by train too: Certaldo train station is very near to Certaldo funicular station which connects the down town area to the hilltop town where Casina nel Borgo is located.
Taxis available upon request as far the accomodation (reservation mandatory).
A few steps from Casina nel Borgo there is also another public car park (to use sometimes in case of festivals in town).
Interestig places to visit nearby: San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Volterra, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Casole d’Elsa, Vinci, San Miniato, the Chianti region ecc…
Nearby activities: castels and medieval villages, museums, wine tasting, hot air balloon flights and helicopter, horseriding, cookery classes, in-house cooking chef, hot springs, jogging in the country, swimming pools, truffle hunting, rental car/motorbike/bike, local markets, typical restaurants etc…
Casina nel Borgo is also available for wedding stay. In case of more guests, we have other accommodations available in the castle (please, contact us via our official website).
