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The estate extends over two hundred
hectares (about 500 acres) of olive groves and vinyards
that create an extraordinary backdrop for the country
resort which is situated next to the sixteenth century
villa of Monsignor Della Casa, and its huge gardens.
 The
apartments and houses are located in the small, charming
hamlet that once housed the service staff of the farm
and villa. Many are arranged on two floors assuring
comfort and functionality. The large, bright rooms are
furnished in the most authentic Tuscan style to recreate
a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
Ceilings with massive chestnut beams,
terracotta floors, expansive open fireplaces, wrought-iron
canopied beds and tasteful upholstery have all been
carefully selected to preserve the charm of a country
home. Each apartment has its own entrance, private garden
with outdoor furniture for dining al frescoe and a view
that is a constant source of pleasure.
A central wellness center provides
guests with sauna, Turkish steam bath, Jacuzzi and gym
facilities to work off all those deliciouse bowls of
pasta whilst the proximity to Florence ensures easy
reach of all the most important Tuscan sights  and experiences.
The
resort can also arrange for you; cooking courses, historic
and cultural tours, wine tasting, truffle hunting, outlet
shopping tours, golf lessons and horse riding.
ACCOMMODATION: Click
here for more information about the apartments and
bedrooms (sleeping 2-6).
SERVICES: Wellness-Center: Sauna, Bagno Turco,
Whirlpool, Gymnasium Tecnogym Cardiofitness; Italian restaurant (open from March 25 to October
30), Wine bar; 2 Swimming-pools for communal use 18x8 m or 59.06
x 26.25 ft; Tennis court; Mountain bike; Kids' area; Volley ball; Soccer court.
WHAT
TO DO: Follow the path into the woods to come
upon another beautiful panorama; take one of the mountain
bikes that are available for our  guests and pedal up
a hill; ride a horse among the hills, amidst towers
and artisan workshops and perhaps buy some local wares.
Refresh yourself in the pool; improvise
a tennis tournament with other guests, or play a few
rounds of golf with friends on the nearby course. Then,
in the evening, relax in the whirlpool bath before gathering
around the barbecue for dinner.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: For a map of the garden that shows
you each apartment or villa click here: Garden
plan.
LOCATION: Monsignor
della Casa is near to Florence as well as with easy
reach of most important Tuscan places of interest. The
nearest airport is Florence airport less than an hour,
Pisa is an hour and a half and Rome less than three
hours.
 Horse
riding (7 km.or about 4 miles); Golf course (5 km or
about 3 miles).
The Country Resort is 26 km or about
16 miles from Florence, 4 km or about 2 miles from Borgo
San Lorenzo (a Medici town with shops, restaurants and
all services), and 5 km or about 3 milesfrom Scarperia
(home of the autodrome and golf course).
The Barberino exit on the A1 Autostrada
is only 14 km or about 9 miles from the Country Resort,
while the Faentina Railroad is back in service offering
a 25 minute trip from Borgo San Lorenzo to Florence.
HISTORY: The Monsignor
Della Casa Country Resort is situated in the midst of
the estate where Giovanni della Casa was born in 1503
– His portrait hangs in the national gallery in
Washington. He rose to fame as Vatican Secretary of
State under Pope Paul IV, and as the author of "GALATEO",
one of the world's greatest  books on etiquette.
Translated into several languages
the "GALATEO" became the undisputed reference
standard for the ladies-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth
I of England.
OTHER
FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Tennis, golf,
the beach, horse riding, bike riding, hiking, wine tasting,
fabulous dining, thermal spas, Hot air balloon flying,
designer out let shopping, Etruscan ruins and Renaissance
and medieval art and architecture.
Please note: This property does not
have air conditioning. Air conditioning is rarely necessary
in Tuscany due to the lack of humidity and the temperate
climate. Almost all of our properties at InTuscany are
in remodeled medieval or renaissance buildings. They
generally have very thick walls and high ceilings, most
are built on the tops of our gently rolling hills where
they catch the breezes that spring up at mid day and
in the evenings.
Generally air conditioning is only
found by the sea side or in the city centers where noise
and/or humidity make it necessary. We do not have air
conditioning in our offices or in any of our own homes.
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