Casa Castello – Home 114110 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Casa Castello – Home 114110
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 80 mi
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The villa sits on the side of the hill overlooking the town & the river valley. Higher up on the hill is the Castel San Niccolo which gives its name to the district. Casa Castello is constructed of local stone & the origins of the house date back to the 13th century when it was the servants quarters to the castle.
The Casentino district is famous historically as the home of painter Piero della Francesca, for the battle of Anghiari, as birthplace of Michelangelo and site of the Franciscan abbey at la Verna. Its local cuisine features wild game including wild boar, hare & rabbit as well as being a distinctive wine growing district where you can travel the "Strada da Vini".
The town boasts a local swimming hole & picnic spot on the river & swimming pool, and a 9 hole golf course in only 5K away in Poppi. The town is well serviced with shops, butchers, fruiterers, banks & a weekly market.
Further details
Access from the bottom of the hill is limited to pedestrian access or small 4 wheel drive or quad bike. You will need a reasonable level of physical fitness to walk the path into the property.
Further details indoors
The villa offers complete privacy and is located in extensive grounds with gated entry. There are 2 double bedrooms upstairs and a downstairs bedroom with 3 single beds (as is usual in Italy all double beds will separate to become twins & 2 singles can be combined to become a double).
The lounge room overlooks the town & the river and each of the bedrooms have sweeping views of the valley.
The kitchen is fully equipped with oven & cooktop, pantry, cooking implements & crockery for everyday use & more formal dining. Kitchen has table & chairs for 4 & an open fireplace.
Bathroom has a bath with shower over the bath, toilet & bidet and a separate laundry has trough & washing machine. Dining room has table & chairs to seat 10.
Further details outdoors
The villa has a huge outdoor terrace area which overlooks the town & the river valley with sweeping panoramic views. The grounds are extensive and totally private with a lockable gated entry.
The block is on the side of the hill and has some steep sections & is heavily wooded. While it is an adventure playground for older children it is not recommended for small children as some sections of the pathways are unfenced with steep drop offs.
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Families
- Children 5+ years old
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 1 Sofa beds, 2 Twin beds
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the owner
Alison P.
- Calendar last updated:
- 19 Jul 2015
- Years listed:
- 14
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 6 reviews
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“Beautiful Tuscan hideaway”
Just back from an amazing 12-day break at this beautiful Tuscan hideaway, and it really is hidden away. The property is reached by climbing a steep cobbled path, through an impressive gateway and alo… More
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Response from the owner We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Casa Castello and made the most of the lovely Casentino district. The weather was strangely changeable this year but sounds like you coped and made it work for you. Hopefully you may be able to have a return holiday sometime soon.
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“Just like the movies!”
Trip advisor review My friend and I went on a four week sojourn of Italy - and Casa Castello was our absolute highlight. The house itself is gorgeous - it's rustic, extremely comfortable, and t… More
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“Wonderful slice of authentic Tuscan living.”
We arrived late in the afternoon and were met on time by Alison, our charming host. She proved to be very knowledgable about the local area and its history and customs and gave us excellent suggestion… More
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“Soaked up the Village atmospehere & the church bells!”
My husband and daughters 8 & 11 and I arrived at the village by car. We parked and headed up the cobbled stone path to open the beautiful black garden gate. I decided then we had been given our o… More
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“Amazing house in sweet Tuscan village”
I stayed in this property with some friends a few years ago and could have stayed forever. The house is in good condition with a lovely historic feel and big rooms that make it easy for friends to share. It's easy to walk around the town and we enjoyed heading down to the farmers market on the weekend to pick up produce for cooking in the evening. The hearth is a wonderful feature in the kitchen. I believe the house was originally the old slaves' quarters to the castle above but I felt like the princess of my little Tuscan village. Highly recommended!
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“BARGAIN OF THE YEAR - HIDDEN HIDEAWAY GEM”
A month my partner and I stayed in this Villa. We had no idea that the photos had not done justice to this character filled Villa. We were confronted with the quaintest village "Cosentino" crossed the Bridge over the river and set off for a fairly steep access though a relatively narrow cobblestone path. The short climb was well worth it because the Villa is set high which provides breathtaking views of the valley. Accommodation and facilities were very good indeed. The Villa had a lovely feel to it. Amazing rustic kitchen. The open air decking at the front was fabulous for outside dining, stunning views and the odd Cocktail! We found this location perfect for our travels. We used this Villa as our base only one hour from Florence. We also travelled to Assisi, Orvieto, Arezzo, Bagnoregio etc from the our Villa stay. Poppy Castle is just 20 minutes away. The big plus was there was total privacy. We had a hire car but there was a bus service from the Village. We are saving up to go back.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Alison (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Alison (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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- How do I pay for my vacation?
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
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- How do damage deposits work?
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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