During high season, we try to offer fixed menu dinners 2-3 times per week depending on guest occupancy. We usually determine the dates 7-10 days out. On the nights we do not offer dinner, there are always options within our village to try. Depending on the night of the week there are two to three local spots within walking distance and one more (exceptional) which is in our village but is best reached by car. If you desire further options, we have a very extensive list of restaurants surrounding us in a 15 minute radius by car. See next FAQ regarding reservations at said restaurants. 

Typically speaking, dinner reservations in our area can almost always be made on the day of the reservation. Saturday nights and holidays are the exception to that rule. We strongly advise you to refrain from booking dinner reservations before your arrival here. Restaurateurs in the area can be infamous for “losing” old reservations or deciding to close on random nights for personal reasons. Leave the stress at home and let us take care of these details for you, when you arrive. ***If you foresee a late arrival on a Saturday night, please call or email us a day or two before your arrival so we can make sure you are taken care of for your arrival night. 

Being situated in Tuscany, most (over 90%) of travellers rent their own vehicle during their stay with us. As we are located in the countryside, taxis and car sharing services essentially are non-existent. Having your own vehicle makes the trip well worth it as you are not at the mercy of anyone else or the often unreliable and infrequent public transportation options. If budget isn’t really an issue and you have decided you really don’t want to drive, you will certainly need to plan ahead of time and hire a private driver. We can help you with names and contact information if you were to choose to go that route. 

Regarding air travel, we are situated between many options including Rome (FCO-2.5 hours drive), Pisa (PSA- 2 hours) or Florence (FLR- 1.5 hours). Rome usually has the highest amount of flight options so the majority of guests usually come from Rome. Additionally guests appreciate that in Rome they can rent cars directly at the airport, without having to enter the city centre which can be a little chaotic. In our opinion flying into Florence is definitely the easiest option. The airport is very small and the drive is very easy from there to here. 

Our property is great for families due to various reasons. First, we have a minimum of 2 family suites available, along with other rooms which can be arranged to fit more than 2 people. Our most popular family suite is the Loft Suite for Four. This room is extremely spacious. On the first level you’ll find a king size bed and a full bathroom. Just up the stairs on the loft level there are two more full size beds with another full bathroom. For families who need a lot of space but don’t want to be separated, this room is perfect. 

We have another suite (Junior Suite 125) which has two bedrooms, a king bed, and a full bed, easily sleeping 3 people. There is one bathroom in this room. 

Finally we have a number of both Deluxe Double rooms and Junior Suite rooms which have the ability for a twin cot and/or a baby crib to be added for an additional fee. 

Finally for larger families, our Private Villa is always an option with 3 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and equipped kitchen. We suggest the villa for families of 6-7 that include adults and older children, not small children or babies. The reason for this is the layout of the villa. There is a separate entrance to the two bedrooms upstairs and the one bedroom/kitchen area downstairs. The access to the 2 rooms upstairs is accessed by going around the pool which can make it dangerous, especially for children who cannot swim. Each bedroom has a matrimonial size bed and there is an option for adding an additional person on the sofa bed located in the main floor living room area. 

We rent the villa as a self-catering unit which means that we do not include daily breakfast and the house is clean when you arrive and it is cleaned when you depart. If you wish to add on the services similar to the ones we offer inside the Castle, that of course is available for an additional fee. The villa rental also includes a washing machine, for those who are traveling for an extended time and need to wash clothes.