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Medieval castle turns into a Pool Villa and hosts Julia Roberts too.
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5 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12
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Explore the area
Castelfiorentino, Firenze
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7 min drive
Montegufoni Castle
15 min drive
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17 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 6
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 7
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Medieval castle turns into a Pool Villa and hosts Julia Roberts too.
This Castle, perched atop a hill, was completely restored whilst maintaining the spirit and atmosphere of a noble mansion. It can accommodate 12 people in the luxurious comfort of 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
The history of the castle dates back to 1210, when the Counts Alberti of Certaldo built Caput Aulae at the center of the Val d' Elsa, later transforming it into an elegant country mansion where also the famous actress Julia Roberts has been a guest. On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, living and sitting room, a library, a dining room, a guest bathroom and a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath.
On the first floor the villa features a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi bath, two twin bedrooms, both with their own bathrooms, one with shower and tub and the other with shower.There is also another double bedroom with outside balcony overlooking the front yard, It is next to its own bathroom with both shower and Jacuzzi bath.
On the XIIIth century tower standing next to the villa and connected through a marble staircase from the living room, there is a double bedroom with its own bathroom with shower a breath-taking roof terrace.
From the garden you can enjoy dramatic views of the undulating, fertile countryside below, as far as the towered town of San Gimignano which is just visible on the horizon to the south.
Price includes:
Continental breakfast 7days/week from 8.00am until 11.30 am
utilities (electricity up to 300Kwh, over is charged at 0.50 euro/Kwh)
bed linen and bath towels change once per week
housekeeping 7days/week from 9.00am until 12pm
Wifi
Not included, to be paid cash at check in:
€800.00 refundable security deposit in cash or credit card number (Visa/MasterCard) is
to be left in at check-in. The deposit will be returned at check-out unless damages are found or extra services have to be paid.
€2,00 tourist tax per person per night, for the first 7 nights (except younger than 14 y.o.)
Heating
The history of the castle dates back to 1210, when the Counts Alberti of Certaldo built Caput Aulae at the center of the Val d' Elsa, later transforming it into an elegant country mansion where also the famous actress Julia Roberts has been a guest. On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, living and sitting room, a library, a dining room, a guest bathroom and a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath.
On the first floor the villa features a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi bath, two twin bedrooms, both with their own bathrooms, one with shower and tub and the other with shower.There is also another double bedroom with outside balcony overlooking the front yard, It is next to its own bathroom with both shower and Jacuzzi bath.
On the XIIIth century tower standing next to the villa and connected through a marble staircase from the living room, there is a double bedroom with its own bathroom with shower a breath-taking roof terrace.
From the garden you can enjoy dramatic views of the undulating, fertile countryside below, as far as the towered town of San Gimignano which is just visible on the horizon to the south.
Price includes:
Continental breakfast 7days/week from 8.00am until 11.30 am
utilities (electricity up to 300Kwh, over is charged at 0.50 euro/Kwh)
bed linen and bath towels change once per week
housekeeping 7days/week from 9.00am until 12pm
Wifi
Not included, to be paid cash at check in:
€800.00 refundable security deposit in cash or credit card number (Visa/MasterCard) is
to be left in at check-in. The deposit will be returned at check-out unless damages are found or extra services have to be paid.
€2,00 tourist tax per person per night, for the first 7 nights (except younger than 14 y.o.)
Heating
Property manager
Livitalian
Premier Host
Languages
English, German, Italian, Spanish
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Pet-friendly
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
About the area
Castelfiorentino
Castelfiorentino is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Arno River, while Benozzo Gozzoli Museum and Teatro del Popolo are cultural highlights. Il Fiaschetto and The SottoVico Garden are also worth visiting.
Castelfiorentino, Firenze
What's nearby
- Castle of Oliveto - 7 min drive
- Montegufoni Castle - 15 min drive
- Casa del Boccaccio - 17 min drive
- Tenuta Torciano Winery - 23 min drive
- Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 28 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Locanda di Ortimino - 7 min drive
- Pasticceria dei - 9 min drive
- Chiosco ai Renai - 9 min walk
- Salumificio Artigianale Toscano Pasquinucci SRL - 10 min drive
- Bar Borgoforte - 11 min drive
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