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Castello
di
Bibbione
Via
Collina
66,
50026
San
Casciano
in
Val
di
Pesa,
Italy
Tel/Fax:
055
8249231 |
| Property Name: |
Castello di Bibbione |
| Reference: |
IV:0000168 |
| City/Town: |
San Casciano val di Pesa |
| Map: |
Interactive Map |
| Province: |
Florence |
| Region: |
Tuscany |
| Sleeps: |
2-12 people |
| Nº of Bedrooms: |
14 apartments/cottages |
| Weekly Prices From: |
from € 120 per week and by the week from |
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To Book
Contact:
IV Travel |
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Castello di Bibbione and the fabulous complex of farm houses on a beautiful estate in the heart of the Chianti wine district offers affordable luxury, relaxation, and easy access to the great "art" cities of Tuscany, including nearby Florence.
The history of the Castle, estate and village reaches back to 997 AD. In 1511 it was purchased by none other than
Niccolo Machiavelli, who used it as a hunting lodge and country retreat. The current Marchioness Antonella Rangoni Machiavelli, the proprietor of the estate oversaw the renovation of the Castle and the village
Many of the completely (and tastefully) restored farm houses on the estate were built in the 13th century. A secret passage that was constructed to ensure that the occupiers could overcome sieges during the violent period before the Renaissance, winds its way for hundreds of meters from the castle to the plain below.
The castello and grounds
feature 14 apartments and
cottages which can
accommodate from 2 to 12
people.
All the houses are situated
in the estate and enjoy a
splendid view of the Chianti
hills. They were restored
respecting the original
structures. Only antique
handmade terra-cotta
tiles were used, the
interior and exterior
stairways are made of
pietra serena (a typical
Tuscan
stone), and there are open
beamed ceilings. The
apartments were decorated
with family furniture and
antique kilim carpets.
Castello di Bibbione farmlands
extend over
100 hectares
(approx. 200 acres) which
are cultivated with vineyards,
olive groves, and
some other
crops.
The farm is
member of the co-operative
Castelli del Grevepesa
since 1965, to whom
it sends
the grapes
which are transformed
into wine.
