Castello di Pastine

The Castello di Pastine
A XIV century residence rises up on a hill dominating one of the most splendid views of Tuscany, surrounded by a park and gardens with grand lawns and a century-old wood of 14 hectares, all belonging to the estate. In the park there is also a large swimming pool with a marvellous outlook over San Gimignano, the ancient towered medieval town, a floodlit tennis or five-a-side football ground, trekking trails through the woods inside the park and an ample area equipped with barbecue, grill and wood oven. The specific location of the property, as well as offering quiet and tranquillity with a unique panoramic view which has remained unaltered since 1300, is also an excellent point of departure for pleasant day trips to the surrounding countryside; the historic cities of Florence and Siena are little more than half an hour away. The unique atmosphere of Castello di Pastine will enchant you, making you forget the stress of everyday life and providing the peace and relaxation you're looking for.

FEATURES – SERVICES
The property is situated inside a spectacular park which, with its romantic paths and breathtaking perspectives, provides the opportunity for pleasant walks immersed in nature. The 9 x 18 m swimming pool has areas reserved for each apartment and fully equipped with deck chairs, sun beds and beach umbrellas. The tennis/five-a-side football ground in synthetic grass, can be floodlit in the evening; close by there is also a ping-pong table and a small skating rink for children. Trekking trails in the woods of the park are reserved exclusively for the use of guests while not far from the property there are excellent restaurants where you can enjoy dishes that have made Tuscan cooking famous throughout the world. Just a few minutes away by car are supermarkets, shops and sports activities (golf, horse riding, bike hire etc…) which our staff will be pleased to help you choose from. We're looking forward to welcoming you.

APARTMENTS
The old farmhouses, in an excellent position opposite the castle and with a large terrace looking out onto the sunset, have been refurbished to create a number of independent apartments, furnished carefully and lovingly, each on two floors and with a big kitchen, terra cotta floors and ceilings with chestnut beams. The kitchens are equipped with oven, fridge, dishwasher, independent gas central heating and there is also satellite TV and a DVD player. Apartments 1A, 2B and 3C each have an ample terrace with view fully equipped for dining in the open air and can also be communicating on the first floor to create larger apartments by joining 2 or 3 together. In the woods beside the swimming pool an enchanting and cool independent villa has been refurbished to create apartment 6F, with its unusual, spacious dining room dug out of the tufa in the hill. Each apartment has its own House Book where you'll find all the information you need regarding restaurants, sports, events, emergency telephone numbers, maps, shopping centres, transport etc. The apartments are usually rented on a weekly basis, from Saturday to Saturday. Arrivals are from 5.00 p.n. to 8.00 p.m. and departures by 10.00 a.m on Saturday morning. In low and mid-season – upon request and depending on availability – bookings may also be accepted for periods other than a week.

Location: ,    Province: 

Castello di Pastine is situated in an excellent position a little over 30 km from Florence and Siena, both of which can be reached within half an hour. About 11 km away is the fascinating town of Certaldo, a medieval fortress and the native city of Boccaccio— one of the fathers of Italian literature and the author of the Decameron. San Gimignano, the well-preserved medieval city of towers is just 15 km away, while Volterra, a historic Etruscan city, can be reached driving along 43 km of the most beautiful roads in Tuscany, part of the Volterrana: the legendary road for people who love to drive through the countryside, by car or by bike! Then, if you want to taste or buy some excellent wine, you don't have to go very far to visit the wine cellars where the most famous red wine in the world is made, Chianti Classico.

Throughout the year the Tuscan towns and cities are animated by fairs, festivals, theme-celebrations and historic re-enactments from the middle ages with street markets, suppers, tastings and fireworks.

Castello di Pastine, with its genuine Tuscan style offers you peace and tranquillity at the right distance from the places of major interest in Tuscany.

How to reach the bed and breakfast

How to reach Castello di Pastine by car

Address: Strada di Vico N° 2–18, 50021 Barberino Val d'Elsa (Firenze)

CASTELLO DI PASTINE: Leave the A1 motorway at Firenze Certosa and take the Firenze-Siena dual carriageway on the right, come off at Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, and continue towards the town, going past it towards Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the direction of Poggibonsi - Siena. Once you have gone through the town of Barberino Val d'Elsa, take the provincial road no. 50 on the right and follow the signs for Vico d'Elsa-Sant'Appiano. At the next intersection, about 2km further on, turn left and follow the signs for Pastine taking the right turn-off at the first fork in the road and turning right again into Strada di Vico. After about 200 m, once past the sign for Pastine, the gate giving access to the property is at no. 2 – 18 on the right.

Included in the price: Sheets and towels are supplied with the weekly change of linens every Saturday (not including towels for the swimming pool), any other requests will be at the expense of the guests. All the apartments are fully equipped for your sleeping and cooking requirements.

On request: ---

To be paid on the spot:  Tennis in the night. Gas for heating on consumption.

How to book:  Payment via credit card (visa or mastercard) or by credit transfer with no charges to the beneficiary as agreed in the General Rental Conditions: 30% payment in advance of booking, 70% within 30 days prior to arrival. Precautionary deposit on arrival in cash, no cheques or credit cards accepted.

Rates.

Precautionary deposit:

1A: €300

2B: €300

3C: €300

4D: €250

6F: €380