Casale Fontibucci

Casale Fontibucci has been featured, with numerous illustrations and an extensive description, in the book 'The 70's House' edited by Wiley and Sons. The book describes the most important houses of the 70s; '. Casale Fontibucci ... was, 'by repute, originally the home of Michelangelo's stonemason. The site of the house lies on a hill commanding a view down the valley of the Arno to Florence in the distance past the picturesque array of hilltop palazzi and villas in between'.

Continental Breakfast, based on cakes and jams made by the owner herself from the fruits of the garden. From the terrace guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence.
Italian language course, Painting and sculpture course, Wine tasting and Cookery Course

Our Facilities:
Swimming pool
Parking is on the private road in front of the gate of the estate
Private barbeque
Electric fan
Hairdryer
TV
Fridge
Microwave
Individual climate control

Bookings for the principal Florentine museums and for the Itinerary coach tours
Wine, olive oil and honey are produced at a nearby farmhouse, and other products such as sausages and cheese are made and sold in local shops.

Food shops can be found in the nearby villages of San Romolo, Villamagna, Candeli and Vallina. Bagno A Ripoli (ten minute drive) has a supermarket, post office, church, bank and shops.

There are numerous restaurants (open on Sundays) in the vicinity of Casale Fontibucci, and we are happy to make recommendations upon request.

Just a few kilometres from Casale Fontibucci, there are 2 riding-schools (enabling guests to visit the countryside around the estate on horseback), tennis courts and a golf club.

72 hrs cancellation policy, check in 3pm till 8pm, check out 11am, you can leave your luggage in the morning if your room is not ready.Breakfast inclusive

Directions

From the Firenze Sud exit it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Casale Fontibucci.


Turn off the A1 Motorway at the Firenze Sud exit
Follow the link road for 800 metres and turn right in Viale Europa, direction Pontassieve - Rosano
After 2 km you come to a roundabout, follow the signs for Candeli
After 1km, you come to Candeli, turn right at the traffic lights, following the signs for Villamagna - Case di San Romolo
Proceed for 5 km, go through Villamagna and continue in the direction of Le Case di San Romolo
After 1 km, when you come to the sign for Le Case di San Romolo, turn right into Via Fontibucci, continue along the unmade road marked with a private sign. You will find Casale Fontibucci at no. 5.
MEANS OF TRANSPORT

Airports Florence FLR
Pisa PSA 15 km
85 km
Highways A1 Milano-Napoli Firenze SUD 10km
Train Station Firenze S. Maria Novella
Firenze Campo di Marte 15 km
12 km
City Bus Lines no. 23 and no. 33
(48 from Bagno a Ripoli) From the station
Train Lines Milano - Firenze - Roma Firenze SMN

Although Le Case di San Romolo, the area in which Casale Fontibucci is situated, is served by the no. 48 bus, we recommend that guests take the car as far as the car park called Scambiatore Europa and from there take the no. 23 bus to reach the city centre.

Facilities

Internet Access, Laundry, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included

Via Fontibucci 5 Bagno a Ripoli, Chianti, Italy 50012