Castello di Montegufoni is an exclusive location to spend wonderful holidays in the heart of Chianti Region. Dating back to the 12th century and restored in the 17th century by the noble family of Acciaioli, the Castle has a magnificent tower built on the model of the one of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Montegufoni Castle is part of a large estate comprising vineyards and olive trees and is surrounded by the beautiful Chianti landscape. In the castle there are 39 apartments and a large garden with a nice swimming pool: the perfect spot to relax and have fun with your family and friends. The Chianti Region is one of the most renowned charming area in Italy for its cultural, historical and enogastronomic traditions. This luxurious Castle offers to our guests incredible holiday experiences (on request) such as cooking lessons, event location, guided tours and more! Distances from the villa: the small village of Montagnana V.P. with food shops 1 km, Montespertoli with all kinds of shops approx. 5 km, Florence 20 km, Pisa approx. 70 km. A bus stop with busses to Florence is only a few meters from the castle away. Bikes and scooters for rent are available in Montespertoli. At guests’ disposal: large and very charming terraced park furnished with garden furniture and table tennis, beautiful Italian gardens (dating back to the 18th century) with lemon trees and swimming-pool (12 x 6 m - open from 01/04 to 31/10). Reception open from 9.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 18.30. The outbuildings of the castle as well were restored and turned into charming apartments. The castle is run by the Posarelli family. A nice restaurant offering nice recipes of the local Chianti tradition is open every night (from April to October except on Tuesdays). Laundry with shared washing-machine (€ 4,- / per washing). WI-FI internet connection available in some apartment, in the reception and restaurant area. Extra services: on request possibility of renting a baby bed (€ 50,- / per week) and an extra bed (€ 100,- / per week) both payable locally. Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site! ===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION ===== Beautiful and prestigious apartment with frescoed ceilings situated in the southern wing of the castle. 310 m2 Ground floor: large entrance once used as “sale d’armes”, spacious and bright living-room with beautiful frescoed ceilings, fireplace (non working) with frescoes of Pucci dating back to 1700 ad access, through 6 big French windows, to the charming Italian garden, bathroom with shower. Mezzanine ground floor: double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. Some steps higher: dining-room with access to the kitchen and to a nice terrace furnished for outdoor meals looking over one of the courtyards of the castle. 1st floor: 3 double bedrooms, living-room with single sofa-bed, large bathroom with tub and fireplace (non usable), toilet. All of the bedrooms offer nice views over the surrounding landscape. The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Extra Bed, Heating, Late Arrival, Refundable security deposit in cash, Tourist tax, Washing Machine.