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Amazing House Within the Castle of Pianettole, Anghiari

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Main Entrance to the Castle of Pianettole

Main Entrance to the Castle of Pianettole The outside of the main house Kitchen with fireplace - medieval features retained Double bedroom Bedroom with double bed The patio dining area (there are no other guests around) View of our vineyard Double bedroom Smaller basement bedroom accessed from outside with ensuite Field of  Irises in blossom in May Enjoy a great Italian meal outside Main bathroom in main house with shower Ensuite bathroom in basement bedroom (access from outside the house) Kitchen with built in dishwasher Dinner outside al fresco

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The Castle of Pianettole was first mentioned in texts in the 11th century - it served as a Fortress and a Monastery. The stone tower and wonderful grounds will set the stage for your Italian holiday. In the past the castle served as a refuge to the Knights Templars and it is dotted with mysterious symbols such as the knot of Solomon. It lies on 25 hectares of land comprising forests filled with deer and squirrels, and a myriad of wildlife. Adjoining is our vineyard and orchards with fruit and olive trees. For complete privacy and tranquility we have a private road that leads to the castle - a really unforgettable stay in the gentle Tuscan countryside at extremely reasonable prices. You will be the only guests on the property as the other parts are not rented out. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ OUR NUMEROUS PAST GUESTS' COMMENTS. Most people book after having read these!!

Within the inner walls of the Castle, we have charmingly restored, keeping the original century-old features, what was once the original lodgings of the Castle's military commander. The house has four tastefully restored and furnished bedrooms and all the modern necessities for a comfortable, unique and relaxed stay. Wireless has just been added so you may bring your PC to link up - or use owner's computer to download emails etc. Please note that internet is a little slow as works by satellite and not suitable for downloading large material - there may be periods of the day with linking up is harder.

The house is designed to comfortably accommodate a maximum of seven/eight guests (8 are possible as we can add a single bed in third bedroom) and is laid out over 2 floors, on the first floor is the living area which combines the modern kitchen and dining area comprising dining table for 6 or more people. On this floor there are two large double bedrooms both with TVs. The second floor comprises one double bedroom and the large bathroom with shower. The very thick walls of this centuries old property keep the house cool in summer. Just outside there is a private patio with table and chairs and is illuminated for alfresco dining in the evenings. The fourth bedroom (smaller than our) with an ensuite bathroom has just been added in the basement of the property but can only be accessed from the outside.

In an environment where special attention is given to service and hospitality (the owners live in the houses nearby), we include a selection of fine local wines and one from the Chianti Classico, olive oil from our olive groves, along with delicacies from the local area to make your experience at the Castle of Pianettole unforgettable. Within easy walking distance is our vineyard from which you can admire the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding countryside. Every window has a panoramic view over the Tuscan countryside.
A five minute drive away is the stunning medieval walled fortress town of Anghiari. It sits on the top of a hill overlooking the valley of the River Tiber. Listed as one of the ten most beautiful hilltop towns of Italy, it has fascinating winding streets and wide choice of specialist shops and fantastic restaurants. Every turn of each corner provides another subject for a photograph. You can spend hours exploring the medieval passageways and ramparts of the town or just eating there - there are many fantastic restaurants within the village. From the centre an amazing long (7 km!) straight road (almost intact after 5 centuries) leads to Sansepolcro. The scenery from the top of this road is breathtaking!

At the bottom of this road lies Sansepolcro. Birthplace of the great artist Piero della Francesca, whose works such as The Resurrection can be seen in the town museum. With markets on Tuesday and Saturdays, it is wonderful place to buy local produce. Within the medieval town walls you will find cafes, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. In addition, there are 4/5 large supermarkets and an amazing Olympic size swimming pool set in enormous pine woods with slides your children will love (we can send photos). There are many events, festivals and concerts held throughout the year in the close vicinity. The South Bank Symphonia play in the main square every July. Not to miss is the wonderful antiques fair that takes place in Arezzo on the first weekend of every month. September see the famous "Palio della Balestra" - the medieval crossbow competition held in nearby Sansepolcro. A weeklong festival of flag-throwing, medieval parades and open air banquets precede the palio (second Sunday of September).

The Castle provides an ideal base for touring and visiting many of Italy notable destinations including Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, Caprese Michelangelo, La Verna. Rome can be reached within three hours by car or less if you take a fast train from Arezzo (1 hour, 10 minutes). The surrounding countryside has ancient woods dotted with monasteries and archaeological sites. We can also meet you in Anghiari when you arrive and lead you to the Castle.
Louise is available to accompany you to Florence or local areas as an informal guide.
The Castle of Pianettole will deliver everything it promises and more! Please take the time to read our previous guests' comments - we can provide you with emails if you wish to write to them for their views.

DAMAGES DEPOSIT CAUTION OF 200 EUROS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.
PLEASE ASK BEFORE BOOKING ABOUT PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS BIKES (NONE AVAILABLE) HORSES MOTORBIKES, LAKES, TREKKING. WE CANNOT LOOK INTO INFO WHILST YOU ARE STAYING.

AIRPORTS : ROME 3 HOURS

FLORENCE BOLOGNA 1HR 20 MINS

PISA : 2 HOURS
FORLI : 1HR
PERUGIA : 50 MI

Keywords: Country House within a Castle setting

Property Type

      • Chateau / Country House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Pets Considered
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Attached Unit
          • Queen size Beds (1)

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Dishwasher
          • Kitchen

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided
          • Parking Off Street
          • Wood Fireplace
          • Washing Machine

          Entertainment

          • Satellite / Cable
          • Stereo
          • CD Player
          • Television
          • DVD Player

          Communications

          • Telephone
          • Wireless Internet

          Outdoor Features

          • Outdoor Grill
          • Deck / Patio

          Location & View

              • Mountain View

              Activities

              • Churches
              • Fishing
              • Hiking
              • Mountain Biking
              • Golf
              • Fly Fishing
              • Medical Services
              • Hospital
              • Groceries
              • Swimming
              • ATM/Bank
              • Shopping
              • Horseback Riding
              • Restaurants
              • Live Theater
              • Cinemas
              • Museums
              • Health/Beauty Spa
              • Ruins
              • Sight Seeing
              • Cycling

              Other Activities

                  • We can organize fly fishing permit and routes for fly fishing.
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Guestbook Comment

                    Guestbook Comment

                    • Guest Rob James
                    • Date of stay 10/01/07
                    • Review Submitted 10/31/07
                    The guidebooks tell us Italy is a beautiful country with warm, friendly people and excellent cuisine. How true, and all these things are encapsulated at Pianettole. The location is fantastic, the accomodation is awash with character having been lovingly restored by Mario. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and generous - delicious local produce awaits in the cupboards. Mario's family (including the dogs) were fantastically friendly with our two young children, as well as being very helpful with advice on where to go and what to see/do. If that's not enough, Pianettole is a great base for discovering Florence, Siena, Cortona etc etc. We cannot wait to go back. Rob, Laura, Maisie and Florence (Scotland).

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                  • Spectacular Views

                    Spectacular Views

                    • Guest Ann & Dave
                    • Date of stay 09/28/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/28/12
                    My husband, son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren (ages 14,13,9) stayed at this beautiful castle for 1 week. The views from the mountain top were picture postcard quality. Mario and his lovely wife were very helpful in making sure our every need was met. The castle was extremely clean and the pantry was supplied with a day's (or more) groceries. Mario even provided some of his personal olive oil (which was wonderful). The town of Anghiari, which is a five minute drive away, was breathtaking. The castle was centrally located for day trips to any area we wanted to visit in the Tuscany region. We took the train (station 20 minute drive away) to Pisa and Florence. We would definitely stay at this castle again!

                    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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                  • Our stay at Pianettole

                    Our stay at Pianettole

                    • Guest Michele38
                    • Date of stay 07/23/11
                    • Review Submitted 09/03/11
                    Our experience at the castle is something we'll never forget!! The accommodations were extremely clean and very charming. Everything has a feel of the original character of the property, but it had all the modern amenities. The owner and his family were on the property and were available to help us with recommendations or any needs we might have. The view of the valley from the castle was incredible, and the little town of Anghiari was so charming. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quite retreat with the ability to get to many Tuscan towns very easily. The owners were absolutely wonderful - enjoyed it very much!

                    Owner response: Thanks so much! Mario/Louise

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                  • A beautiful, peaceful retreat

                    A beautiful, peaceful retreat

                    • Guest Merrilee
                    • Date of stay 06/11/11
                    • Review Submitted 07/25/11
                    We arrived at the castle with plans to visit the many nearby attractions but found we often just wanted to relax and enjoy the peace and beauty of the area, where the only sound is birdsong and the lights you see at night are fireflies. But the castle is an excellent base to visit Siena, Arrezzo, Florence and other locations. Mario and his family made us feel very welcome and we appreciated finding the kitchen stocked with everything we needed for the first few days. We booked dinner in the castle on the first night and also scheduled the cooking lesson. Loved them both.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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                  • Holiday in a castle

                    Holiday in a castle

                    • Guest Alma
                    • Date of stay 07/02/11
                    • Review Submitted 07/21/11
                    The bragging rights alone went a long way with this vacation in a Tuscan castle. Even my Italian friends were very impressed. The topic did not need to arise that it was the least expensive way we had found to house our group of 6-7 family members. Anghiari is an adorable little town with a fun personality and quirky history (a statue of Garibaldi carries the inscription "Rome or death" from the march he made to recapture the caitpal from the French, the statue's arm points away from Rome. A local told me how the statue was purchased and brought in from another town when the Garibaldi memorial in Anghiari was broken. In order to show well in the center square, the statue was turned to face the residents and lead a march away from Rome.) Very near the castle is about the best pizzeria we found anywhere (il Bosco) and a quaint goat dairy which sells its own cheeses. Nearby are Siena, Cortona, Michelangelo's birth place, Assisi, San Marino, etc. Reasonable jumps on the train are Florence and Rome with architecture and history, Bologna and Modena homes of Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini. Be sure to chat with Mario about your likes, interests and plans, he has invaluable connections and advice for the area. If you are heading for Tuscany and will rent a car, I highly recommend staying here. The interior is modern and comfortable and the exterior, well...it's a castle!

                    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

                    Owner response: Hi thanks Malcolm - hope to see you again soon. Louise/Mario

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                  • A magical Tuscan vacation destination

                    A magical Tuscan vacation destination

                    • Guest Denise F.
                    • Date of stay 05/21/11
                    • Review Submitted 05/30/11
                    Pianettole is even better than it looks in the pictures. We enjoyed this truly enchanting place. We were 3 women on our first trip to Italy, with the intention of exploring nearby towns and cities by car. The castle is immaculate & beautifully decorated. There is food and wine in stock to last until you get to the store. Mario was very responsive to all our needs and questions. He is a charming host who gave us a tour of the whole place. History buffs will love all the coats of arms and Knights Templar symbols uncovered during renovations. I would remind people that the castle is out of the way, and up, up, up a long unpaved road (over a mile) with sharp turns that may be unnerving for people used to driving over flat landscapes. All in all, totally worth visiting. We enjoyed nearby Anghiari ,but especially the town of Sanselpolcro and it's great shops and restaurants. A special thanks goes to Louise, who was extrememly hospitable to us the first day, when we arrived to the area lost, tired and hungry!

                    Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Hi Denise, thanks for review - hope to see you soon. Louise

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                  • Anyone can visit Tuscany - but only a lucky few can live in a real CASTLE!

                    Anyone can visit Tuscany - but only a lucky few can live in a real CASTLE!

                    • Guest Noah E.
                    • Date of stay 02/21/11
                    • Review Submitted 03/11/11
                    If you're like me, 'everyone and their brother' wants to tell you about the villa they rented in Tuscany. Fine. Whatever. We wanted something different - and WOW - did we get it. First off, this is really a castle. Cool. Spooky. On top of a mountain. Been there for a thousand years. Surrounded by castle walls. Amazing views. The apartment was very comfortable. First of all, Mario keeps things very clean. Often when you rent an apartment you have to clean things when you get there - not here. The kitchen was large enough to cook real meals in, the fireplace warmed body and spirit, and the stars twinkled at night. Our family of four had more than enough room. There were TVs and DVD players in every room, though we never used them. We did use the WiFi every day to research our next day's adventure. Very convenient. Beds were comfy. We visited Anghiari, Caprese de Michelangelo , Siena and Montepluciano during our 5 days at the castle. All were fairly easy day trips. We had Costanza and Louise over one afternoon for cooking lessons. They were fabulous, and our kids had a ball making homemade pasta, veal osso buco, tiramisu and more. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. Crank up the wood stove, open a bottle of Tuscan red, and it was one of our best meals in Italy! In summary, the Castle of Pianettole is everything they say... and you hope. Mario truly does stock the place with food, etc - so when you walk in there is food in the fridge, wine on the table and a full pantry. Book soon because we're telling all our friends... A few notes: 1) the driveway is REALLY steep. Be prepared if you want to run/walk from the castle 2) the place is a little hard to find. Use Google maps ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the local area (e.g. dirt roads) so you avoid that "we're lost" feeling as you approach 3) The one bathroom is up a set of stairs, so if you are mobility challenged, be prepared 4) Mario and Louise really go out of their way to help you have a great stay. You will really appreciate it.

                    Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Hi thanks for the great review! Promise to update my instructions on how to arrive! Hope to see you again sooner or later, ciao Louise

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                  • Wonderful

                    Wonderful

                    • Guest Kristin K.
                    • Date of stay 09/28/10
                    • Review Submitted 10/23/10
                    The castle came highly recommended to me and delivered beyond our expectations. We absolutely loved the Castle of Pianattole and could not have asked for a more perfect place. The castle was wonderfully restored and spectacularly clean while keeping it's unique character. Mario was gracious and exceptionally helpful. We can't stop talking about how much we enjoyed our time was at the Castello di Pianattole.

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Hi thanks for your kind comments!

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                  • Tuscany at its Finest!

                    Tuscany at its Finest!

                    • Guest Bruce & Mary
                    • Date of stay 08/14/10
                    • Review Submitted 08/24/10
                    We highly recommend Castle of Pianettole to anyone wanting to visit the Tuscany Region. We found the location excellent for everything we wanted to do or see. Most of all, as first time visitors to Italy Louise was extremely helpful to get our questions answered about the area, the castle and anything else you can imagine. After meeting Mario, Armenia and of course Lilly (one of Mario's trusted canines) Mary and I felt as if we were part of the family. The castle as well as Tuscany in general live up to all the photos we've seen. Finally... if you're interested in learning, expanding or sharpening up your Italian cooking skills... make sure you have Costanza, of Alimentari il Portico stop by the castle for an afternoon of cooking instruction! You'll enjoy it as well as the food you prepare!

                    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

                    Owner response: Hi keep in touch on facebook! and see you soon Louise

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                  • Highly Recommended

                    Highly Recommended

                    • Guest Debra
                    • Date of stay 07/24/10
                    • Review Submitted 08/06/10
                    We will highly recommend Pianettole to our family and friends. We found the location to be close to most everything we wanted to do or see, and Mario felt like a trusted friend by the end of the vacation. The castle, as well as Tuscany in general, live up to all the photos we've seen. Finally, we have fallen in love with Brunello di Montalcino wines, and will forever remember the stunning drive on the way to the area where these wines are produced.

                    Recommended for: Tourists without a car.

                    Owner response: Hi Debra, thanks! Hope to see you again soon, Mario /louise

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                  1200 euros per week for less than 6 people
                  Over 6 people 1500 euros per week 
                  15% DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS RECEIVED BY END OF MAY!
                  Damage deposit for families with kids.
                  Cleaning charge 50 euros end of stay 
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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 1950

                  About the owner: The castle has been in my family for 60 years and we have lovingly restored many parts of it.

                  The Unique Benefits at this Chateau / Country House:
                  You will have complete privacy and enjoy our olive oil and wine and visit our vineyards.


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                  Photos

                  • Main Entrance to the Castle of Pianettole

                    Main Entrance to the Castle of Pianettole

                  • Kitchen with fireplace - medieval features retained

                    Kitchen with fireplace - medieval features retained

                  • Bedroom with double bed

                    Bedroom with double bed

                  • View of our vineyard

                    View of our vineyard

                  • Smaller basement bedroom accessed from outside with ensuite

                    Smaller basement bedroom accessed from outside with ensuite

                  • Enjoy a great Italian meal outside

                    Enjoy a great Italian meal outside

                  • Main bathroom in main house with shower

                    Main bathroom in main house with shower

                  • Kitchen with built in dishwasher

                    Kitchen with built in dishwasher

                  • The outside of the main house

                    The outside of the main house

                  • Double bedroom

                    Double bedroom

                  • The patio dining area (there are no other guests around)

                    The patio dining area (there are no other guests around)

                  • Double bedroom

                    Double bedroom

                  • Field of  Irises in blossom in May

                    Field of Irises in blossom in May

                  • Ensuite bathroom in basement bedroom (access from outside the house)

                    Ensuite bathroom in basement bedroom (access from outside the house)

                  • Dinner outside al fresco

                    Dinner outside al fresco

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