The Castello di Pastine
A XIV century residence rises up on a hill dominating one of the most splendid views of Tuscany, surrounded by a park and gardens with grand lawns and a century-old wood of 14 hectares, all belonging to the estate. In the park there is also a large swimming pool with a marvellous outlook over San Gimignano, the ancient towered medieval town, a floodlit tennis or five-a-side football ground, trekking trails through the woods inside the park and an ample area equipped with barbecue, grill and wood oven. The specific location of the property, as well as offering quiet and tranquillity with a unique panoramic view which has remained unaltered since 1300, is also an excellent point of departure for pleasant day trips to the surrounding countryside; the historic cities of Florence and Siena are little more than half an hour away. The unique atmosphere of Castello di Pastine will enchant you, making you forget the stress of everyday life and providing the peace and relaxation you're looking for.

FEATURES – SERVICES
The property is situated inside a spectacular park which, with its romantic paths and breathtaking perspectives, provides the opportunity for pleasant walks immersed in nature. The 9 x 18 m swimming pool has areas reserved for each apartment and fully equipped with deck chairs, sun beds and beach umbrellas. The tennis/five-a-side football ground in synthetic grass, can be floodlit in the evening; close by there is also a ping-pong table and a small skating rink for children. Trekking trails in the woods of the park are reserved exclusively for the use of guests while not far from the property there are excellent restaurants where you can enjoy dishes that have made Tuscan cooking famous throughout the world. Just a few minutes away by car are supermarkets, shops and sports activities (golf, horse riding, bike hire etc…) which our staff will be pleased to help you choose from. We're looking forward to welcoming you.

APARTMENTS
The old farmhouses, in an excellent position opposite the castle and with a large terrace looking out onto the sunset, have been refurbished to create a number of independent apartments, furnished carefully and lovingly, each on two floors and with a big kitchen, terra cotta floors and ceilings with chestnut beams. The kitchens are equipped with oven, fridge, dishwasher, independent gas central heating and there is also satellite TV and a DVD player. Apartments 1A, 2B and 3C each have an ample terrace with view fully equipped for dining in the open air and can also be communicating on the first floor to create larger apartments by joining 2 or 3 together. In the woods beside the swimming pool an enchanting and cool independent villa has been refurbished to create apartment 6F, with its unusual, spacious dining room dug out of the tufa in the hill. Each apartment has its own House Book where you'll find all the information you need regarding restaurants, sports, events, emergency telephone numbers, maps, shopping centres, transport etc. The apartments are usually rented on a weekly basis, from Saturday to Saturday. Arrivals are from 5.00 p.n. to 8.00 p.m. and departures by 10.00 a.m on Saturday morning. In low and mid-season – upon request and depending on availability – bookings may also be accepted for periods other than a week.