This ancient castle, now a holiday home, is set in a small medieval village on the hills between Pisa and Florence, between the valley of the River Arno and the plains of the province of Lucca, in a landscape of woodlands, olive groves and fields. The 15th century castle was transformed into an elegant villa in the mid-20th century by a noble Florentine family. The current owner has now restored part of the complex to its original splendour. The old grain stores now house 6 elegant apartments (60-70sqm), comfortable and practical, all with satellite TV, Internet access, telephone, central heating and air-conditioning. The stables below have been transformed into a delightful wine cellar with adjoining conference/reception room. There is a centuries´ old woodland park, a spacious terrace with beautiful view over the valley of the River Arno and a medieval chapel which houses the tomb of the Marquis Pucci, a man of great culture, widely-travelled and founder of the famous bank ´Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze´. On one side of the building there is a wonderful view of the Valdarno with sunbathing areas and a swimming pool (6 x 12 m. - open May/Sept.) This is the perfect location for a relaxing holiday steeped in true Tuscan tradition and culture (there is a well-stocked library for guests) and a perfect start-point for visits to some of Tuscany´s most important cities of art. It is only 5 minutes from the main road which runs from Pisa to Florence and 15 minutes from the A11 Florence-Lucca motorway. Santa Maria a Monte 1km, Pontedera 8kms, Pisa 30kms, Florence 50kms. 6 Apts, sleeps 2/4 English, French and German spoken. Open all year.

Apt PIETRO (sleeps 2+3) gr.floor & mezzanine: 70 sq.m -2 rooms - living room with kitchenette, 3 single beds in mezzanine, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom w/shower, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, outdoor area

Apt ZAIRA (sleeps 2+3) gr.floor & mezzanine: 70 sq.m -2 rooms - living room with kitchenette, 3 single beds in mezzanine, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom w/shower, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, outdoor area

Apt CORRADO (sleeps 2+3) gr.floor & mezzanine: 70 sq.m -2 rooms - living room with kitchenette, 3 single beds in mezzanine, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom w/shower, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, outdoor area

Apt ROSSANA (sleeps 2+3) gr.floor & mezzanine: 70 sq.m -2 rooms - living room with kitchenette, 3 single beds in mezzanine, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom w/shower, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, outdoor area

Apt ALBERTO (sleeps 3+1) gr.floor & mezzanine: 60 sq.m - 3 rooms Gr.floor: living room with kitchenette, 1 bathroom w/shower, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, outdoor area Mezzanine: 1 double bedroom + 1 single bed, 1 room with a three-quarter bed

Apt QUARTA (sleeps 3+1) gr.floor & mezzanine: 60 sq.m - 3 rooms Gr.floor: living room with kitchenette, 1 bathroom w/shower, satellite TV, phone, air conditioning, outdoor area Mezzanine: 1 double bedroom + 1 single bed, 1 room with a three-quarter bed

Minimum nights: 7. Deposit: 200 euros. Final Cleaning: included. Linen change: included. Heating: included. Cot and use of washing machine free.