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Castles and Farmhouses of Tuscany
Tuscany is equally well known for its spectacular landscapes and renaissance art and architecture, vineyards and olive groves as it is for its medieval castles that bring to life the rich history of an era gone by.
Stay in an apartment in any of the castles that dot the Tuscan region and experience first hand the warm Tuscan hospitality and the best of exotic cuisines and wines amidst enchanting surroundings that are bound to make your visit to Tuscany an everlasting memory. The traditional ambience, the exotic settings and modern amenities offered by the apartments, houses and villas in the castles allow you to get a taste of the best of what Tuscany has to offer to its visitors. The list of castles offering private accommodation is exhaustive. Listed here are just two of the castles to provide you an insight into the comforts and amenities that these accommodations offer
The castle of Lamole
The castle is located in the Chianti countryside, near the Lamole river valley. Built during the period of war between Florence and Siena as a defensive sentinel, the walls today stand testimony to its glorious past. From the castle, you can take in the beautiful views of chestnut and oak woods. You can choose to stay in one of the apartments that have been carefully restored to maintain the unique look and feel of the medieval times. There is a famous restaurant within the premises by the name of Aia dei Canti, which serves traditional peasants' recipes belonging to the times of yore. Add to your dining experience by enjoying the folk music concerts by a popular singer Riccardo Marasco.
Rocca di Monteggiori
The fortress dominates the hill of the ancient Etruscan Acropoli and offers spectacular views of the valley, the sea beyond, the isle of Gorgona, and gulf of Portovenere, The castle accommodation offers the best of Italian traditional and contemporary design, style and elegance. Enjoy the legendary Tuscan hospitality, explore the scenic surroundings, savour some of the best of Tuscan wines and cuisines and experience the lifestyle of royalty in your holiday. The vacation apartments in the castle are equipped with hi-tech facilities, modern furniture, satellite television, internet access, and other facilities such as laundrystorage room.
Holidays in working farms
Or agriturismo as it is known, are becoming increasingly popular with the visitors to the Tuscan region. Depending on your budget, you can choose from simple, rustic farmhouses to luxury locations created to give you a complete insight into rural Tuscany.
Tuscany will leave you spoilt for choices if you want to experience the magic of its famed countryside. Choose from a wide array of farmhouses in the beautiful Siena and San Gimignano towns or in the enchanting Chianti region known for its vast expanse of vineyards and discover why the Tuscan countryside is considered to be one of the best in the world.
The farmhouses are situated within easy distance of recreational facilities yet are also distant enough to allow you to explore the best of the green heart of Tuscany at leisure, peace and tranquility. You can plan your itinerary to include taking in the historic sights of the Tuscan region, exploring the vineyards, biking through the countryside, trekking up the mountains or riding on horse back to go off the beaten track.