Bucine Limonaia
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Limonaia, one of the largest accommodations is on two floors and has a large private terrace.
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A perfect medieval castle overlooks the hamlet "Borgo" that has been turned into a vacation village.
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Limonaia is surrounded by flowers and has its own, large private terrace.
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The high-ceilinged living room is filled with light from the arched windows on three sides.
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On the left is a well equipped kitchen with oven and gas stove top, refrigerator and dishwasher.
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Large bedroom 1 on the second level has an en suite bathroom.
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Bedroom 2 in Limonaia Villa.
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Bedroom 3 with two beds.
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From the Limonaia terrace you can see the little castle.
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Large sunny pool good for fun and exercise.
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Welcoming entry to the reception and lobby.
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The fairytale castle at night.
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The lobby serves the reception area, the dining room and a small B&B.
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Pleasant onsite restaurant.
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Terrace outside the restaurant.
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During mid and high season the cook offers lessons on most Wednesdays, with advance arrangement.
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In the reception area there is a comfortable living room with a WiFi access point.
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Limonaia's lush garden patio beckons. Located on the Bucine vineyard estate a perfect medieval castle overlooks the hamlet "borgo" that has been turned into a small vacation village of a few cottages and apartments. Chianti hill views, private restaurant.
Location
Between Siena and Arezzo, a little off the beaten track, the fairy tale castle of Bucine rises from the hills of Tuscany. The hamlet next to the castle has been transformed into a vacation village with luxury apartments and villas.
With many fabled towns and villages to explore, you will be torn between enjoying your village or visiting new ones. Only a fifteen minute drive from the A1 highway that links Rome with Florence, but unless you know how to find this property, it is unlikely you will discover it. Arezzo, famous for its antiques market, charm, and medieval jousting is half an hour`s drive. Siena is a 45 minute drive, Florence an hour, and Rome`s airport about three hours. You can avoid driving into Florence by catching the local train that gets you right into the center of that city in an hour.
The restaurant that serves 4 evenings (M,Th,F,Sat) during mid and high season is a real bonus; reserve at least a day in advance. Breakfast is available to apartment and cottage residents for an extra charge. There is a small bar and local wine and olive oil are available for purchase. You may reserve cycling tours, mountain bike rentals, guided walks and treks, and private or group cooking lessons.
This lovely property has so much to offer to the vacationer whether a couple or an extended family. The variety of accommodations welcomes mixed groups and family reunions, too. Close to well-known towns like Arezzo and Siena, it also lets you wander solitary among the olive groves and ancient hills.
Exterior
The property has 700 acres of woods, olive groves and vineyards to wander. An unrestored borgo used for farm purposes lies a hundred yards down the road and just beyond is a fishing lake. Fishing poles are available. The large, sunny swimming pool (26x66 feet or 8x20m) provides hours of enjoyment in summer
Interior
First floor: Limonaia has a large luminous living room with satellite TV and dining area ringed with arched windows in a wonderful position overlooking the castle. Well equipped kitchen with oven, gas stove top, dishwasher and refrigerator freezer. Bathroom with shower.
Second Floor: Galleried landing with small sitting area. Bedroom 1 is a large bedroom with comfortable bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. Bedroom 2 has a large bed and bedroom 3 has two beds. Bathroom 2 has a shower as well.
Things To Note
Neighborhood: Arezzo
Size: 2045 sq ft/190 m2
Accessibility/Security: All rooms are on the first floor with one step between the living room and bedrooms.
There are no alarms for the pool, guests are fully responsible for safety of all.
Payment: €350 damage deposit, refundable less damages, paid in cash on arrival.
Hospitality tax is paid in cash on arrival. Go to www.italyperfect.com/tax for current rate.
Utilities: Heat and A/C dates on/off and daily cycles are set by government. Heat paid locally.
Services: Restaurant onsite, cycling tours, mountain bike rentals, guided walks/treks, group cooking lessons and more, please inquire for pricing.
Check In/Out: Check in 4:00 to 7:30pm, by appointment. Check out 10am.
Other: Portable crib available upon request.
Room Details
Room | Beds | Details |
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Bedroom 1 | Extra-Wide Queen (1) |
Extra-wide queen bed (63in x 79in; 160cm x 200cm) |
Bedroom 2 | Extra-Wide Queen (1) |
Extra-wide queen bed (63in x 79in; 160cm x 200cm) |
Bedroom 3 | Single (2) |
Two single beds (35in x 79in; 89cm x 190cm) |
Bathroom 1 (en suite to Bedroom 1) | Shower, toilet and sink | |
Bathroom 2 | Shower, toilet and sink | |
Bathroom 3 | Shower, toilet and sink |
- Kitchen
- Fully Equipped
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Refrigerator
- Private Entrance
- 1st Floor North American
- Internal Staircase
- Hairdryer
- WiFi
- TV - Limited English Programs
- Heating
- A/C-Bedrooms Only
- Travel Crib
- Terrace
- Pool
- Balcony/Terrace
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- No Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
Accessibility
Bathroom
Connectivity/Entertainment
Heating/Cooling
Kid/Family Friendly
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Special Features
Amenities
Laundry
Tuscany Excellence
by MitchellBucine...Lupinar, the estate, is FANTASTIC in pretty much every way. The villas are first class; the grounds are expansive, user friendly, and diverse; the food is unmatched; and the proximity for day trips is excellent. The staff is professional, informed and friendly...this was the best week of our 8 week tour through Italy. Great for any family or combination of people on holiday.
The villa in Tuscany worked out really well
by Mike PThe villa in Tuscany worked out really well. With 4 daughters, 2 older and 2 toddlers the larger accommodations were perfect. We really enjoyed exploring the Tuscan region. Each day was a new adventure as we drove our Ford van here and there seeing the sights. We originally thought that we would relax and spend more time at the villa but ended up putting over 500 miles on the van that week alone. No problems, but did lose our security deposit when my wife and daughter decided to blow-up the cooktop. Long story, quite funny really. Loved the location and surrounding area. May have been a little too remote for us. But having the car really helped. Most of the local restaurants were good and had friendly service. Each little town seemed to have its own specialties and it was fun to explore each to see the differences. We visited, Aretzo, Siena, San Giminagno, Mont Riggioni, the Chianti region, Montevarchi, and several others. (town names spelled to best of my memory) Tips: Recommend using a GPS unit when driving the area. Usually very accurate but at times put us into some strange situations that all turned out to be fun and exciting. Tip 2 don't cook on top of the glass cover of the range, that's not what it is there for. Thank you for all your help. We will not hesitate to recommend you to others.
Base Nightly Rates – May Not Include Fees such as Greeting, Cleaning, Damage Waiver, Credit Card Processing and Tourist Taxes. For full price, please put in dates.
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Things to See & Do
Bucine (5 mins Driving)
Village near Arezzo with Roman origins. Grocery store, shops and train station.
Ambra (13 mins Driving)
Village with some restaurants and shops.
Arezzo (30 mins Driving)
Classic fortified Tuscan hill-top city with famous cathedral, significant frescoes, beautiful piazzas and streets. Monthly antique's fair. One of the most important Etruscan cities and located on the important Via Cassia Roman north-south highway.
Siena (30 mins Driving)
Called Italy's loveliest medieval city with cuisine, art, museums, churches and famous art. Unique medieval culture that is reflected in the twice annual Palio horse race that some call insane. Look for videos.
Florence (45 mins Driving)
Capital of Tuscany, home of the Renaissance. Architecture and art. Food and shopping galore.
Radda in Chianti (55 mins Driving)
Ancient village, long the headquarters of the Chianti League for wine. Wonderful wandering the streets, tunnels, views and restaurants with, of course, Chianti wine.
Montepulciano (60 mins Driving)
Top Tuscan town known for its eponymous wine, architecture from medieval times to the Renaissance.
Greve in Chianti (67 mins Driving)
One of the great wine towns of Italy, famous for Chianti wine, fine shops and restaurants. The triangular main piazza with collonnades hosts wine-focused events and an organic farmer's market, check schedule. Art and history abound in this easy to visit town.
Montalcino (75 mins Driving)
Brunello is the famous wine of Montalcino. In the breath-taking Val d'Ocia, it is also know for its unspoiled 16th century architecture from which the views are phenomenal. Seasonal concerts and festivals.
San Gimignano (90 mins Driving)
Stunning town that bristles with 14 medieval tower-homes that remain from the original 72. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its saffron and wine Vernaccia.