Experience Chianti! Dive in the pool, swimming and enjoying our villa. Wonderful castle dating back to the 12th century, restored in the 17th century by the noble family of Acciaioli, with 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 in the heart of Chianti region. Distances from the villa: Montagnana V.P. with food shops 1 km, Montespertoli with all kinds of shops approx. 5 km, Florence 20 km, Pisa approx. 70 km. 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). Telephone available in the courtyard of the castle (phone card only); reception open from 8.30 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 Wednesdays).Laundry Service: a common washing machine is availble at 3€ per wash. Extra services: on request possibility of renting a baby bed (€ 52,- / per week) and an extra bed (€ 77,- / per week) both payable locally. Maid service available by arrangement (€ 12,- / per hour – payment on the spot). 180 m2. In the former barn, set approx. 150 m from the swimming-pool and 50 m the castle. Ground floor: large living-room with dining area and fireplace, kitchen (dishwasher) with access to a private veranda furnished for outdoor meals, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. 1st floor: 2 double bedrooms (one of which with ensuite bathroom with shower), twin-bedded room, bathroom with shower. Private furnished garden. At the back of the villa: wash-tub available.