| Castello di Bibbione |
| Situated on a green hill of the Chianti Classico region, 15km from Florence and 44 km from Siena, the Bibbione Castle stands looking out over the Val di Pesa from a spot just above the nearby medieval hamlet. . |
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Built prior to the year 1000 and circled by defensive walls, the Castle is full of history and legends.
Originally property of the Buondelmonte family, in 1124 the castle passed hands to the Sforza Aldobrandeschi family, eventually becoming the property of the great Italian writer Niccolò Macchiavelli, who is considered, together with Leonardo da Vinci, as a model of the typical "Rennaissance man".
As was appropriate for such a figure, Machiavelli used the Castle as a hunting lodge.
Passed down over the centuries, the property has remained in the family and is part of the owner's rich cultural heritage which can be traced back to the illustrious Florentine writer.
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Villa il Poggio is a massive stone edifice, renovated and equipped with modern comforts while never straying far from the classical Tuscan style. It lies just a short distance away from the hamlet, within a large agrarian complex which produces a fine olive oil and Chianti DOCG wine. |
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The villa is surrounded by a private park with its own swimming pool landscaped with pietra serena stones. From the external loggia, completely furnished with table and chairs, it is possible to enjoy the invigorating Tuscan sun in the refreshing countryside setting while admiring the superb and gentle panoramas.
The kitchen, with modern appliances, is done in terracotta and is furnished with a large marble table. Here one experiences an ancient atmosphere rich with tradition, where guests can prepare excellent meals using produce fresh from the farm. Cooking courses can also be arranged on the premises so that guests can discover the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Meals are often served in the adjacent dining room, the bright surroundings of which help evoke sumptuous Renaissance feasts of long ago.
The living room, elegant and at the same time intimate, provides a relaxing atmosphere with its large stone fireplace surrounded by comfortable arm chairs and damasked couches.
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Magnificent, whilst intimate and bright, the bedrooms are reached by an ancient stone staircase of emblematic pietra serena. Accompanied by modern well-equipped bathrooms, they are finished off with ceilings displaying wooden beams and floors covered with precious Kilm rugs.
Undoubtedly a relaxing countryside environment, here you will find an emphasis on classical elements which carry one back in time to an ancient world full of authentic medieval history, every corner and every stone seems to impart stories and legends of times past.
However, not to be overlooked is Bibbione's Wellness Centre, offering state of the art leisure and relaxation services such as Shiatsu, Tui na, Reflexology, Yoga, Qi Qong, etc…
Also available are bicycles for mountain biking and, at a reasonable distance, guests can also enjoy tennis (4 km), horseback riding and golf (20 km) and, when possible, hot air balloon trips (7 km).
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