"Casina Rossa" is 3 km away from the Poppi’s historic center, in the beautiful valley of Casentino. Our guests find a family atmosphere in the ancient building that still preserves spaces, materials and items of furniture in style. The "Mill" consists of a single room about 20 square meters on the upper floor of the old stables for donkeys. Inside there are a kitchen with chairs and table, a bedroom, and a bathroom is in a separated space. The furnishings are simple as the typical Tuscan farmer style. Outdoor balcony with panoramic view on the Poppi’s castle, the surrounding hills and the Franciscan sanctuary of "La Verna". Small courtyard with pergola and barbecue, parking and garage for bikes. Ideal for friends, romantic couple or individual stays, in a silent place a few steps from the medieval village. The house is an autonomous and independent building, part of the farm inhabited by the owners, usually present at arrival and departure of guests and / or however available during your stay. In "Casina Rossa ", you will find farm animals, cats and horses. The road along the Mill is quiet and peaceful as only used by people who live in the Tenderloin, tourists, families strolling with bike or on horse. -N.B. IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 WE APPLY THE SELF CHECK-IN MODE WITH OUR GUESTS. FOR MORE SECURITY AND CLEANING THE ACCOMMODATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR 24 HOURS BETWEEN ONE BOOKING AND THE OTHER. The "Mill" is part of farm called "Casina Rossa", already present in the cadastre "Leopoldino" of Florence’s family (Medici), document drafted of the eighteenth century. It’s located along the ancient route "Lorenze", market and pilgrimage routes between Florence and Arezzo, across cultivated fields and woods, through medieval villages well preserved, reaching Casentino’s valley. "Casentino" is known for its castles, shrines, monasteries and medieval villages rich in culture and art; it was the home of Dante Alighieri during exile, and many of these places are cited in the Divine Comedy, but it is also a place of prayer and meditation, in fact St. Francis retired there and received the stigmata at La Verna. The territory, surrounded by the park of Casentino forests, is reserve of plants and wild animals, ideal for walks with mountain bike and trekking, also offers various fun opportunities: golf-tennis-football-swimming pool. During the year, in the various countries of Casentino, festivals, events and celebrations are organized, and they recall at ancient crafts typical of the place. The main countries are served by local railway, other smaller mountain villages are served by public or private bus. The nearby towns: Arezzo, Florence, Siena and Forlì can be reached by train or bus. There are also car rental services and taxi