If you are a large family or a large group of friends, the ideal place to spend your holidays in complete relaxation and comfort is this elegant property with an exclusive swimming pool and garden which can accommodate 11+2 people.

Villa Residenza La Fonte with a large private garden, is located in the small village of Casale located in the heart of the Tuscan Apennines, immersed in the enchanting Tuscan countryside and surrounded by panoramic views of the Casentinesi Forest National Park. If you love trekking and relaxation this is the place for you.

A few kilometers away it is possible to visit the birthplace of Giotto and Cimabue, the Etruscan archaeological excavations and Dicomano is only 10 minutes away where you can find shops, supermarkets and banks.

From the small Dicomano railway station you can comfortably take a direct train to the center of Florence in just 30 minutes, saving you the hassle of city traffic and parking.

Lake Bilancino, a perfect alternative to the sea with all imaginable water sports for rent, is only 20km from the property and the endless long beaches of the Adriatic coast are 140km away.


For lovers of trekking and naturalistic excursions there are numerous paths in the woods of the Casentinesi Forest Park up to the peaks of Monte Falterona where the Arno river is born or to reach the Calabuia waterfalls.
Residenza LA FONTE is made up of 2 buildings: the main villa (9 sleeps), an outbuilding (2+2 sleeps).
Internal description:

Description Villa 13

Residenza LA FONTE is made up of 2 buildings: the main villa (9 sleeps), an outbuilding (2+2 sleeps).

Internal description:
main villa IL CANTO (sleeps 9)
Ground floor: kitchen (equipped with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, American coffee machine, electric oven) 1 bathroom with shower, 1 double bedroom, living room with 3 sofas, satellite TV, dining room,
1st floor: 3 double bedrooms (no separable beds). 1 single bed is available in one bedroom
Bathroom with bathtub for 2 people
dependance of the villa Residenza La Fonte (2+2 sleeping accommodations)
(ground floor and with access from the private garden of the main villa): living/dining area, a double bedroom and 1 bathroom with shower,1 double sofa bed and fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, electric hob, dishwasher, toaster, filter coffee maker). From this level you go out into the private garden equipped with table and chairs for eating al fresco
Easy parking

External description.
salt water swimming pool (11.50x5.50, depth 1.50) open mid-April - end of September, heated outdoor whirlpool tub (3x3, depth 90 - 4 people or 2 comfortable sunbeds, open mid-April - end September) located in panoramic position, garden area, sun loungers, fenced-in equipped garden, large furnished veranda ideal for outdoor dining, wood-burning oven, barbecue and fountain from which to drink the fresh spring water of the Ortale, outdoor kitchen in the loggia.

Available:
wi-fi internet, washing machine, dishwasher, iron and ironing board, independent heating, hairdryer, satellite TV, cot available on request.

For bookings of a minimum of 1 week: cooking course available on request

Check-in: arrival before 20.00 (preferred time 17.00-18.00)
Check-out: Check-out must be done before 10:00

Booking conditions:
Arrival time: from 15:00 to 19:00
(For arrivals after 20.00 until 22.00 we charge 25.00 euros. For arrivals between 22.00 and 24.00 we charge 45.00 euros)
Departure time: before 10:30.
Final cleaning to be paid on arrival € 220.00
Utilities to be paid on arrival € 30.00 per day (heating if used on consumptin)
Tourist tax: € 2.00/pax/day (max. 7 days, free up to 12 years)



Services offers by Villa :

COOKING CLASS (INCLUDED IN THE RENT for minum stay 7 nights)
test yourself with Italian cuisine with this cooking class and learn how to prepare a typical Tuscan lunch with culinary professionals.
Learn the traditional art of homemade pasta, how to prepare a ragù, a dessert, all accompanied by laughter in company and a good Chianti red wine.
You'll also receive a recipes’ booklet to take home and practice your newly-learned skills


TREKKING TOURS not included in the rent ( subject to good weather conditions and availability of the guide)


The distinctive feature of the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, where the villa is located, in addition to nature, is spirituality: they call it the sacred forests park.


The "Waterfalls of the Aquacheta" described by Dante in the XVI canto of the Inferno of the Divine Comedy, take their name from Acquacheta, the most important affluent of the Montone, that, with a jump of over 70 meters, is an authentic natural spectacle.


Duration: ½ day, 2 hours walk going - 2 hours walk on the way back
difficulty: for families
hiking shoes necessary
guide included




Booking conditions :
Check in time : from 15.00 to 19.00 ( For arrival after 20.00 until 22.00 we charge euro 35.00. For arrival from 22.00 to 24.00 we charge Euro 60.00 )
Check out time : before 10.30 am.
Final cleaning to be paid on arrival Euro 220.00
Utilities to be paid on arrival € 30.00 per day (heating if used on consumptin).
Safe deposit : Euro 500
Tourism Tax : € 2,00/pax/day ( max.7 days, free chd under 12 )
Baby cot available on request : euro 35.00 per stay