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Near Gambassi Terme and the mediaeval Tuscan town of San Gimignano, Il Castagno offers luxurious holiday apartments in a superbly modernised villa and surrounding farm houses.
[ local map | map of region ]Set in private gardens, complete with gazebo and swimming pool, Villa Il Castagno itself is a magnificent building, reflecting the simple yet powerful style of the traditional Tuscan noble residence. A rental sleeping up to 20 people, there is space enough for the biggest holiday party. And with large reception rooms, gardens and private swimming pool, there is plenty of room for everyone to relax, too. The owners have achieved a modern holiday home in perfect harmony with the structure and spirit of this grand old Tuscan house - with old terracotta floors and vaulted ceilings, and furnishings in perfect harmony with the grandeur of the building.
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The house is set over two floors. There are four twin bedrooms, each with two single beds; three double bedrooms; a further double/twin bedroom and four further sofa beds. Each of the bedrooms has its own bathroom. The first floor has four large living rooms and a spacious kitchen. And, on the ground floor, is a lovely large hall, originally used as a coach house, and with beautiful arched brick ceilings - ideal for meetings and special occasions.
