Tranquil haven of relaxation in the Chianti countryside Fully air-conditioned accommodations with sumptious saltwater swimming pool
Via Montagliari 26, 50022 Greve in Chianti (FI), Italy. tel: +39 055 85 60 106 e-mail:
Il Casello Country House B&B is situated on a hillside overlooking the Vignamaggio villa, birthplace of the Mona Lisa, in the splendid Tuscan countryside halfway between the cities of Florence and Siena, 3 km from Greve in Chianti, and 1.5 km from the village of Panzano in Chianti.
Il Casello Country House B&B offers accommodation in bed and breakfast rooms in the characteristic Tuscan farmhouse as well as apartments in the old hayloft across the stone flagged courtyard.
The structure is fully air-conditioned and the traditional architectural features such as hand-made terracotta floors, the brick vaults and arches and the chestnut-wood roof beams have been maintained throughout the buildings.
Il Casello is surrounded by wonderful gardens with panoramic terraces where guests can relax and enjoy their evening glass of Chianti.
At the lower end of the gardens is the 14 x 7m saltwater pool and sunbathing area with splendid views over the valley. There are also a ping-pong table and a children’s play area for the use of our guests.
The bus stop for Florence is less than 3 minutes walk away along the SR222 "Chiantigiana" wine road, making Il Casello an ideal base, even without a car.
ACCOMMODATION
The 11 double bedrooms all have double-glazing, sound-proof doors, air-conditioning and heating. Each room is tastefully furnished with antiques and equipped with satellite television, VCR, frigo bar and telephone. There are wonderful views over the fabulous Chianti countryside. A hairdryer is provided in the bathroom.
The buffet breakfast, which is included in the cost of the B&B rooms, is prepared in the main dining room but guests are welcome to take breakfast out on the terrace during the warmer months.
The old hay loft has been converted into four apartments, each with one double bedroom, living room with double sofa bed, an open fire place, well-equipped kitchen, satellite TV with VCR, air conditioning, heating. The bathrooms are decorated with hand-painted tiles and have a hydromassage tub, shower and hairdryer.
Outside each apartment is a terrace area with tables and chairs for dining ‘al fresco’.
• A double room with private bathroom costs 100/110 Euro per night, breakfast included. • An extra bed in a room costs 20 Euro per night. • For children of 12 years of age or under the charge for an extra bed is 8 Euro. • An apartment with double bedroom, living room with double sofa bed, kitchen and bathroom costs 110/140 Euro per night. Breakfast is not included in the cost of the apartment. • We offer a reduction of 10% on stays of 7 nights or more in an apartment.
OTHER INFORMATION
Il Casello’s farmland extends over 7 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods where the guests are free to wander if they wish to have a change from relaxing on the terraces under the sun or the stars.
The buffet breakfast which is included in the cost of the B&B rooms is prepared in the main dining room but guests are welcome to take breakfast out on the terrace during the hotter season.
For cellar visits and wine tastings our neighbouring winery is just a five minute stroll away through the vines and a little further on other neighbours offer excursions on horse back.
