Description
Set in a beautiful estate with charming hilltop villages nearby, Casale Bertino is in a prime position for exploring the very best of rural Tuscany. This carefully restored and stylish farmhouse is surrounded by scenic countryside and overlooks the estate’s olive groves, vines and golf course.
Featuring both a large main house and an independent barn converted into an elegant annexe, Casale Bertino offers plenty of space for up to 16 guests to spread out across 8 bedrooms. In fact, this property can be split into three separate apartments, two in the main house and one in the annexe, each with its own private access. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen plus dining space and living area, with stunning original features such as vaulted ceilings, brick archways, tiled floors and stone walls running throughout the casa.
Lush greenery, grassy hillsides, rosemary and lavender plants combine to create a serene outdoor setting, filled with delicious scents and featuring views of the golf course. A poolside terrace complete with sun loungers and umbrellas frames the lovely swimming pool, while there are also many shaded spots for cooling down. Enjoy a sunlit breakfast on the sheltered terrace or fire up the pizza oven before dining al-fresco in the balmy evening air and watching dusk fall over the estate.
In the middle of the estate sits a delightful village known as the ‘borgo’. It’s just a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from Casale Bertino and features an ancient castle as well as shops and high-quality restaurants. A variety of lovely walks depart from the estate and cycling and horse-riding are also fantastic ways to explore the unspoilt landscape. There are also tennis courts available for use and the estate is home to the largest golf course in Tuscany.
The picturesque villages of Montaione and San Vivaldo are just a 15-minute drive from the house and offer medieval architecture and unbeatable views. Other wonderful places to visit include San Gimignano, with its impressive towers and walled centre, and Certaldo with its beautiful buildings and charming palazzo.
Florence is just over an hour’s drive from Casale Bertino and celebrated for its art, beauty and architecture. Pisa is a great place to visit for the day and no visit would be complete without seeing the iconic Leaning Tower. Siena is another sublime city, rich in art, culture and atmosphere and it has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. /n Security deposit /n €1000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Late arrivals are subject to an additional arrival fee of €100. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. If required, wood for the fireplace is also available for an extra charge of €500, payable locally. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. /n Changeover day /n Saturday. All other changeover days on request. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights (short-breaks may be possible on request outside end June-end August). /n Pets welcome? /n Small pets may be accepted on request only and with prior agreement with the owner. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi internet access included. /n Tax /n Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Highchair, cot, barbecue, iron and ironing board are available on request only.
