Antiquae Molae is a historic building located in the High Casentino, completely immersed in the green of Tuscany within a charming and romantic setting, between ancient settlements and imposing castles, not far from the famous monasteries of La Verna and Camaldoli. The construction of the small water mill, made entirely of stone and chestnut wood, dates back to the first decade of the 19th century and was scrupulously restored respecting the original environments and recovering the materials found on site to offer guests an unforgettable stay in a land rich in history, art and famous for its culinary culture.
From the ground floor you can access the main hall, which is built around the ancient stone mills where the kitchen area is located, embellished by the ancient monolithic water supply and fully equipped with lava stone barbecue. In the living area there is a comfortable sofa and numerous antique wooden furniture. Upstairs, accessible via a stairway, there is an elegant bathroom with shower and the sleeping area, entirely finished with chestnut wood, with a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Outside the property there is a veranda and a patio, ideal for relaxing surrounded by the sounds and colors of nature. An ideal place to enjoy pleasant outdoor meals thanks to the large wood-burning oven and stone barbecue. During the winter, the rooms are heated by a powerful double burning wood stove and during the summer the air conditioning allows to adjust the indoor temperature to meet the most demanding guests.
Privacy is guaranteed. The structure is located in the middle of nature, with the exclusive and independent use of the small park on the river, the surrounding chestnut forest and the natural bathtub that is dug into the rock where a round pool of diameter 5 meters. The pool is equipped with inflatable chaise longues. The herb garden, adjacent to the pool, is a place dedicated to reading a book or drinking a good glass of wine and in the meantime be delicately wrapped in aroma of mint, rosemary, wild fennel, sage and origan.
Guests upon arrival and departure will be accompanied with their luggage by the owner with a jeep.
The owners wanted to rebuild the roof exactly as it was done over 100 years ago in stone slabs. This architectural peculiarity of great taste and sensitivity is an exclusive and very prestigious element. The price includes linen, final cleaning, electricity, water consumption, wood consumption, gas consumption and all kitchen equipment. Guests, books, magazines, brochures, maps of the area, all in different languages. All guests will have a welcome gift. Due to its environmental characteristics, the place is particularly suitable for nature lovers looking for silence, tranquility and relaxation. Ideal for couples looking for a romantic getaway or for families with children (preferably from 6 years old) who are well aware of the potential dangers that a small child may experience in a country property. There is not a better time to stay at Antiquae Molae, any season has particularities so special that will make your holiday truly unique.
Raggiolo is a small pedestrian village, where there is only a grocery, a small café and a very special restaurant. You can arrange with restaurant to have both breakfast and lunch or dinner. At the village entrance there is a large free parking.
Antiquae Molae is located in eastern Tuscany, in the High Casentino, completely immersed in the greenery, in a charming and romantic place just outside an ancient village of longobard origin, between ancient churches and historic castles, near monasteries as Camaldoli and La Verna, not far from the Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi.
