Il Casolare
Il Casolare
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10 (+2)
Price: €21,000/ week
Il Casolare is a not a typical Tuscan farmhouse. Instead it is a 5-star, 3800 sq ft luxury farmhouse sitting on 124 acres for people who want to pamper themselves. It has been so beautifully restored and meticulously and lovingly maintained, that it is in a class by itself.
Located in the heart of the Chianti wine region, Casolare is 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) southwest of Florence and within an hour drive of San Gimignano, Siena, Lucca and Pisa. It’s just a bit farther to the chic beach resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi.
The village of San Vincenzo a Torri is a mile away, with coffee bar, bakery and grocery store. Montelupo Fiorentino, an important ceramics center, is 3 kilometers away. Cerbaia is a few minutes' drive, with many shops and services. There is a train station in Montelupo, which is one public transportation option to Florence, but the best way to Florence is to drive to one of the new tram stops in Scandicci (10 min away, with ample parking). Trams run continuously (every 5 min) and take only 12 minutes to whisk to the center of Florence.
The farm has been in the owner's family since 1969. In 2007, the present owner lovingly renovated the house, built in the 1800's. She lives on the property, speaks English well, and is a rich resource of information about the best shops, the best chefs, and the best day trips. Our guests all adore her and appreciate the fact that she is fun, attentive, informative but never intrusive.
A cypress-lined drive leads past olive groves to Il Casolare, nestled within 124 acres of land, where olives, grapes, fruit and other products are grown. The grounds offer several lovely different spots for relaxing or dining al fresco. From dawn until dusk, the terrace and covered loggia invite you to enjoy the warmth and spirit of the Tuscan countryside. There is also an outdoor pizza oven.
A swimming pool (50' x 16', that can be heated at additional cost) is located on the south side of the house, in a spot that enjoys all-day sunshine. The rolling countryside is ideal for mountain biking, running, walking and hiking. Nearby you will find tennis courts, a squash center and a golf course.
Il Casolare is a non-smoking property.
Details
DOWNSTAIRS
Living room (air conditioned), dining room, professional kitchen and large covered outdoor dining and lounge areas with beautiful views over the hills.
FEATURED AMENITIES
Internet access is provided, as well as Samsung Smart TV's
The villa has an extensive DVD collection
A car is required to stay at Casolare
Outdoor pizza oven
GROUNDS
Large in ground swimming pool (50 x 16 ft)
Wood burning pizza oven.
Outdoor kitchen with teppanyaki grill.
Several areas for outdoor dining.
Large garden with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Outdoor wooden deck sheltered by 2 beautiful large umbrellas in the olive grove where one can watch the stunning daily sunrise.
STAFF
Il Casolare is fully staffed (staff lives on the premises) and includes daily maid service, pool and garden maintenance. A farmhouse country breakfast is served daily with fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts, eggs, local cheese and meats, an assortment of breads, and their own organic preserves. Guests can arrange dinner directly with the in-house chef for an extra charge. Cooking classes are available, on request.
BEDROOMS
Il Casolare has five bedrooms. Each has en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, multi-country DVD player, internet access, telephone, individual heating and air conditioning. Two of the bedrooms can have a single bed added (70 cm x 190 cm).
Menta (2+1) King bedroom with large en suite bathroom (sink, bathtub and separate shower, WC and bidet) – and pull out sofa bed, if necessary, to accommodate an extra person.
Lavanda (2+1) King bed (can be divided to make twin beds) en-suite bathroom with large marble shower and single sink – single bed can be added.
Salvia King bed that can be divided to make two twin beds and marble en-suite bathroom with double sink and combination bathtub/shower.
Prezzemolo (2) with a queen bed (160cm x 200cm), en-suite bathroom with single sink, bidet and large shower)
Cantina (2) ground floor queen bedroom with separate entrance. The queen bed cannot be separated. En-suite marble bathroom has shower and single sink.
2024 Rate
€21,000 year long
*Il Casolare is not available over Christmas and New Years holidays. Check in day is flexible during the off season.
A Bird’s Eye View
Included
Linens (midweek, with change of bath towels)
Utilities including heat in winter and air conditiong in summer (not including cost to heat pool)
Daily maid service
Pool towels
Garden & pool maintenance
Final cleaning
Welcome dinner
Daily breakfast
Bathroom amenity pack
Free use of WiFi Internet
Printer use
Porter service for luggage (on request)
Supplementary
The pool can be heated for an additional fee, and must be requested in advance of your stay.
Pool heat is available on request for an additional fee.
Honesty bar
Laundry service on request
Dinners can be prepared on request by in-house chef, prices vary depending on menu.
Formal dinner with well renowned chef
Day trip itineraries can be arranged with your hostess
The following third party services can be arranged at Casolare:
In-house massages
Pedicures and Manicures
Cooking lessons with locally-based internationally renowned chef at his villa
Tickets for a specified day and time to visit the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries can be arranged (the galleries do charge you for this service enabling you to avoid the queues).
A private driver can be arranged to take you to and from the various historical towns and to the Florence rail station or Pisa/Florence airports
Wine tasting in the Chianti or Bolgheri region
A private tour guide can be arranged for Florence, Siena and/or Lucca.
Security Deposit & Notes
$2,500 payable by check to Doorways and refunded a month after your stay less any damage or unpaid fees.
Notes
Il Casolare is a non-smoking property.
Access to the kitchen is limited to staff.
Distances
San Vicenzo a Torri 1.6 km (1 mile)
Florence 14 km (8.4 mi)
Montelupo Fiorentino 3 km (1.8 mi)
Train Station in Montelupo 0.6 km (3.6 mi)
Scandicci (tram to Florence) 10 km (6 mi)
Siena 1 hr 10 min
Lucca 1 hr
Beaches 1 hr 15 min