(.... It is amazing how these people built their rural landscapes as if they had no other concern than beauty. (Cit)
With these words, the French geographer Henri Desplanques described how the beauty and harmony of the Tuscan countryside represented a unique phenomenon that is difficult to find anywhere else. The IL CASTRO estate with its numerous apartments, large green spaces and a panoramic swimming pool, fits perfectly into this harmony
Our guests will be welcomed in a unique context of its kind. The Castro was born in the thirteenth century as a rural village, on the via Frencigena, an ancient pilgrimage route. It is said that in the 16th century Michelangelo, on his way to Rome, stayed there for a few nights, being impressed by the ancestral beauty of the places. Today Il Castro opens up to international hospitality by offering 4 apartments finely recovered from a careful renovation in order to leave the signs of the past unaltered. The classic furniture, scrupulously decorated by local artisans is combined in perfect harmony with elements of fine design, giving a minimalist and refined effect. Extraordinary finishes in the bathrooms where the search for detail and the quality of materials transform the environment into something unique of its kind.
The outdoor space is truly extraordinary, located on the top of a hill, the view sweeps 360 ° offering breathtaking views, from the sight of the famous towers of San Gimignano, a medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the south, to the mountain range of Apuan Alps to the north.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RAFFAELLO APARTMENT.
The entrance of the apartment is located in the garden, going up a flight of stairs you enter the Raffaello apartment.
A large relaxation area with large windows will open as you enter the apartment. The recovery of the original materials used in the restoration of this wonderful artifact is of great value. At the center of the living room is the wooden dining table. The seats and the chandelier offer a virtuous example of how classic and made in Italy design can coexist within a lovingly designed renovation.
The view of the towers of San Gimignano, a unique panorama in the world, reminds us of how ephemeral the distance between dream and reality is.
The KITCHEN, particularly bright thanks to the large windows, is equipped with all essential appliances.
The living room leads to all the other rooms, two double bedrooms and a private bathroom.
Finally, a few words about brightness, certainly the unifying character of the whole environment, through the windows, real landscape views that recall the works of the local fourteenth-century painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti, the light is enhanced on the surfaces, lighting up the quality of the materials.
Everything is designed to make our guests' experience genuine and memorable.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The whole apartment is available to guests.
We will provide you with a whole series of services offered by a team of professionals: cooking class, home restaurant, breakfast at home, partner restaurant a few meters from the hotel, horse therapy, yoga sessions, wellness
And obviously a whole range of information to better enjoy the area and discover its secrets.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tourist tax: € 1.50 per person per night, up to a maximum of five nights - to be paid in cash upon arrival. Each guest is required to pay their fee based on the days indicated in the booking regardless of their stay. The total of the tourist tax must be paid upon arrival: total days and total guests as indicated on the booking.
Identity documents: all guests must be registered according to Italian law and the documents (including photocopies) of all guests must be presented at check-in regardless of the actual arrival date of each guest.
Check-in: from 3pm.
Check-out: before 10:00.
UTILITIES
Utilities are included for stays up to 30 nights.
In case of stays longer than thirty nights, the utilities are charged to the guest.
