CASA RACHELE

CASA RACHELE

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3, Bathrooms 3
Arezzo –  Tuscany, Italy

This house is part of an ancient pilgrimage retreat built during the XV century that comprehends other houses and composes a historical hamlet that has been restored by blending the entire environment and the culture of its historical heritage. The hamlet life comprises a series of common areas with various features accessible by the guests.

The interior design results from a unique classic yet renovated style with original handmade terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings that embrace a rustic feeling. Elements of classic Italian architecture are combined with contemporary touches such as LED lights set in antique lamp holders, and steel kitchens in industrial style, and the bathroom’s design is inspired by the feeling of modern life. Materials are sourced locally, such as travertine marble, serene stone, and wood features. New-fashioned yet very comfortable, this is a contemporary retreat with an elegant aura and a welcoming vibe, blending traditional and modern Italian architecture with a solid eco-friendly accent.

This house is located inside an ancient town, founded in 1400 around a former monastery less than one hour from Florence. Just a few steps from its door, the guest can experience the authenticity of rural life with all the village amenities, such as the swimming pool, library, theatre, and restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION

• Bedroom 1: Double queen size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with bathtub, AC, garden view, extra-crib is possible
• Bedroom 2: Double queen size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with bathtub, AC, garden view, extra-crib is possible
• Bedroom 3: Double twin size bedroom with a private bathroom with bathtub next to the room, AC and radiator heating system, garden view, extra-crib is possible

FEATURES & AMENITIES

House Amenities

• Dining area for 6 guests
• 28” flat-screen TV in the living room
• The kitchen features 4 gas burners cooking station, an electric oven, a dishwasher, an American coffee machine, a fridge with an integrated freezer, and a kettle

Shared Amenities

• Dining room for the hamlet guests with inside and outside tables in the inner cloister
• A 160 m2 two levels library with a sitting area with seats for 20 guests and a corner bar
• The private indoor theatre seats up to 150 guests and is designed for every kind of meeting or representation, as well as a projection cinema hall
• Billiard room with service bathroom
• Wine room with tables for 15 guests
• Olive oil-tasting classroom
• Massage room with 3 service bathrooms
• Private 50 m2 consecrated Chapel
• Shared swimming pool 20×10 m with alfresco patio
• Changing room with bathroom
• The hamlet grounds contain 15.000 olive trees within 86 hectares of land
• Lightly fenced toward local fauna

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Electricity (Air Conditioning) consumption is extra at the set price of €2150 plus VAT 22% per week; Gas (Heating) consumption is extra at €3000 plus VAT 22% per week;
• The low season includes several periods with variable prices, contact us for a precise quote concerning the desired period that falls on the dates indicated. Closed from November to March included.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• The TPT (Travel Planning & Tax) fee applies to each reserved week or portion at the cost of €340 for every 8 guests booked. This amount includes (i) Travel planning (ii) Remote emergency service (iii) Check-in with property status control (iv) Check-out and property and damages control on departure day (v) Detailed accounting of services (vi) Daily tourist tax per person per night

DISTANCES & CONCIERGE

The quaint, closest village of Pian di Scò (2 Km), with shops, restaurants, and bars.
The best market for antiques is in Arezzo, during the first Sunday of the month, one of the most renounced antique markets.
Food, spices, and local delicacies can be found in the covered market of San Lorenzo in Florence.
The most awarded for artisanal leather in Florence, is the ‘Scuola del Cuoio’ next to Santa Croce square, with several shops with handmade bags and goods. A 30-minute drive from the hamlet, Antica Macelleria Falorni with a quality selection of meat, cheese, and cold cutlets
The most awarded restaurant in the region is Il Canniccio in Figline Valdarno with its alfresco terraces.
L’Officina Della Bistecca is one of the best places for authentic Fiorentina t-bone steak and one of the best restaurants in Italy, the awarded Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence.
An everyday meal close to the hamlet is Casa Me’Mà, a beacon of design and typical cuisine in Figline Valdarno.
The best-tasting winery is Castello di Verrazzano in Greve in Chianti

The most important cities of Art in the surroundings are:

• Florence (40Km),
• Siena (70 km),
• Lucca (120Km)
• Greve in Chianti (30 Km)
• The best shopping district in the nearby Leccio town is The Mall, one of the most well-known outlets in Tuscany