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Unique house within an 11th Century Castle

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Property Description

The 11th Century Castle of Pianettole is truly breathtaking - set in unspoilt countryside the stone tower and wonderful grounds will set the stage for your Italian holiday. It lies on 25 hectares of land comprising forests, orchards, vineyards.

Property Details

First mentioned in texts in the 11th century - it served as a Fortress and a Monastery. We have a private road that leads to the castle giving you complete privacy and tranquility - a really unforgettable stay in an idyllic setting within homely grounds. You will be the only guests on the property as the other parts are not rented out.

The house lies within the inner walls of the Castle.
It was original lodgings of the Castle's military commander. There are three tastefully restored and furnished bedrooms and all the modern necessities for a comfortable, unique and relaxed stay.

The house is designed to comfortably accommodate a maximum of five guests (6 are possible as we can add a single bed in third bedroom but note there is only one bathroom) and is laid out over 2 floors, on the first floor is the living area which combines the modern kitchen and dining area comprising dining table for 6 or more people. On this floor there are two large double bedrooms both with TVs. The second floor comprises one double bedroom and the large bathroom. The very thick walls of this centuries old property keep the house cool in summer. Just outside there is a private patio with table and chairs and is illuminated for dining in the evenings alfresco.

In an environment where special attention is given to service and hospitality (the owners live in the houses nearby), we include a selection of fine local wines and delicacies from the local area (inculding fresh eggs from our hens) to make your experience at the Castle of Pianettole unforgettable. Within easy walking distance is our vineyard from which you can admire the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding countryside.

A five minute drive away is the stunning medieval walled fortress town of Anghiari. It sits on the top of a hill overlooking the valley of the River Tiber. Listed in the ten most beautiful hill towns of Italy, it has fascinating winding streets and wide choice of specialist shops and fantastic restaurants. Every turn of each corner provides another subject for a photograph. You can spend hours exploring the medieval passageways and ramparts of the town or just eating there - there are many fantastic restaurants within the village. From the centre an amazing long (7 km!) straight road (almost intact after 5 centuries) leads to Sansepolcro. The scenery from the top of this road in is breathtaking!

At the bottom of this road lies Sansepolcro. Birthplace of the great artist Piero della Francesca, whose works such as The Resurrection can be seen in the town’s museum. With markets on Tuesday and Saturdays, it is wonderful place to buy local produce. Within the medieval town walls you will find cafes, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. In addition, there are 4/5 large supermarkets and an amazing Olympic size swimming pool set in enormous pine woods. There are many events, festivals and concerts held throughout the year in the close vicinity. The South Bank Symphonia play in the main square every July. Not to miss is the wonderful antiques fairs that takes place in Arezzo on the first weekend of every month. September see the famous "Palio della Balestra" - the medieval crossbow competition held in nearby Sansepolcro. A weeklong festival of flag-throwing, medieval parades and open air banquets precede the palio (second Sunday of September).

The Castle provides an ideal base for touring and visiting many of Italy notable destinations including Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, Caprese Michelangelo, La Verna. Rome can be reached within three hours by car or less if you take a fast train from Arezzo (1 hour, 10 minutes). The Adriatic coast and San Marino are also about an hour’s drive.The surrounding countryside has ancient woods dotted with monasteries and archaeological sites. A pick up service from the airport can be arranged at a cost to be agreed upon. The Castle of Pianettole will deliver everything it promises and more!

Airports : Rom - 3 hours, Bologna 1,30mins, Pisa 2hours, Forli 1hr, Perugia 50mins

Rental Policies

We ask for a 50% deposit (non refundable)

Arrival Times

Amenities

• Radio
• Washer and Dryer
• TV Cable
• DVD Player
• Stove
• Fireplace
• Queen Bed

Rental Rates

$1,000.00 to $1,300.00 per week

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

We pefer Saturday to Saturday booking

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