CASTLE VINCI

CASTLE VINCI

Sleeps 44 + 4 (0-2 years old)
Bedrooms 22, Bathrooms 22+ 4 service-bathrooms
Val di Chiana, Siena – Tuscany, Italy

This 3000 square meters estate was a farming village passed between wealthy Tuscan families for centuries, populated by sharecroppers who worked the surrounding farmland for their livelihood – as the first trace in history, a tax and land audit from 1318 about the hamlet has been found. Thick stone walls, terracotta tiled floors, exposed wooden beams, and fireplaces: located in a panoramic position, the estate includes twenty-two bedrooms arranged around its central square, allowing it to function as its own community.

Gathering spaces include a formal dining room and outdoor dining terrace, a living room with grand piano and study, media room, library, bar, conference facility and a ballroom accommodating up to seventy guests, a cantina and wine tasting room, a professional teaching kitchen, an interior arcaded courtyard, extensive lawn and garden spaces with various shaded benches and a gazebo. Recreational facilities also include a 60-foot oval swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, spa, tennis, basketball, and a boules court. Individual suites are ample, luxurious, and private, while the public spaces are intended to encourage coming together in all the forms that might take: such gatherings most often include family reunions and special get-togethers, academic reunions, and retreats for groups united by special interests such as wine, cooking, art, architecture, music, history, biking or other athletic pursuits. It also serves as a place for corporate retreats and team building. Outside, there’s a dining terrace, barbecue, pizza oven, a heated swimming pool with an external bar, and a wellness center complete with a gym and sauna. Possible activities include hiking, horse riding, and cycling: the concierge can help guests with activity reservations, while the local staff can work with you to create a custom culinary experience.

A manicured lawn and large shade trees introduce this ancient borgo, located a few minutes from several well-known villages that make the Chianti region and the Val D’Orcia area so famous. The home design approached research in the historical context, resulting in a classic style with quality washed wooden boards and terracotta floors. Vaulted wood-beamed ceilings lend a rustic feel to the interiors.

This estate is composed of an eight-hundred-year-old village of ancient farmers, completely restored and combined with contemporary touches. Aesthetically, the house recalls traditional typologies — for instance, the garden with a vista over the rolling hills around the small village of Buonconvento, which recalls the idyllic image of Tuscany — as well as traditional materials including marble, wood, and stone locally sourced. Textiles from local artisans like the carpets from Siena and Carrara marble in the bathrooms have been used all over. Contemporary yet very comfortable, this is a classical, elegant retreat full of light and a welcoming vibe, blending traditional and modern Tuscan Architecture.

There are 50 meters to reach the main villa from the parking spot and 10 steps to enter the property. The estate features 5 buildings, the main one with 3 levels, dependence 1 and 2 feature 1 level only each, and dependence 3 and 4 feature 2 floors. The swimming pool is accessed through 20 steps or by walking around on the grassy portion of land, 100 meters from the main building.

ACCOMMODATION

• Bedroom 1 Mercurio: double king bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Sauna, Steam bath, Jacuzzi, Etro Amenities), A/C, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Large sitting area, Desk, and fireplace, Private terrace
• Bedroom 2 Venere: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and double shower, A/C, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Minibar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting area
• Bedroom 3 Terra: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and double shower and double Sink, A/C, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting area
• Bedroom 4 Marte: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and double shower and double Sink, A/C, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private balcony overlooking fountain garden
• Bedroom 5 Cerere: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower, A/C, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting, Direct access to the outside garden, Sofa Bed Available for 1 Guest
• Bedroom 7 Giove: double king bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Bathtub and Shower, Double Sink, Etro Amenities), A/C, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting area, Sofa bed available for 1 guest, Can be connecting with Bedroom 8
• Bedroom 8 Saturno: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Bathtub and Shower, Double Sink, Etro Amenities), A/C, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting area, Can be connecting with Bedroom 7
• Bedroom 9 Urano: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Bathtub and Shower, Double Sink, Etro Amenities), A/C, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting area, Can be connecting with Bedroom 10
• Bedroom 10 Nettuno: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Etro Amenities), A/C, Floor Heating, Private Sitting Area, Mini-bar, Coffee station, Bluetooth Sound System, Ceiling Fan, Private sitting area, Can be connected with Bedroom 9
• Bedroom 6 Giove: double king bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Bathtub and Shower, Double Sink, Etro Amenities), A/C, Floor Heating, Private sitting area, Sofa bed available for 1 guest, Can be connected with Bedroom 8

Dependence 1 Lira

• Bedroom 11 Eltanin: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double Sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth Sound System Private two-bedroom building
• Bedroom 12 Vega: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double Sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth Sound System Private two-bedroom building

Dependance 2 Libra

• Bedroom 13 Atlante: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double Sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth Sound Garden view, Private two-bedroom building
• Bedroom 14 Pleione: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double Sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth Sound Garden view, Garden view, Private two-bedroom building

Dependence 3 Orione

• Bedroom 15 Sirio: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, and Sound System. Independent entrance
• Bedroom 16 Betelgeuse: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, Sound System. Castle View, Independent entrance
• Bedroom 18 Rigel: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, Sound System. Castle view,
• Bedroom 19 Alcyone: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, and Sound System. Hills view,
• Bedroom 20 Castore: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, and Sound System. Hills view,

Dependence 4 Andromeda

• Bedroom 21 Cassiopea: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower, Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, and Sound System. Direct access to the garden,
• Bedroom 22 Tiamat: double king bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower (Double sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, and Sound System. Garden View
• Bedroom 23 Marduk: double or twin bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double sink), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, and Sound System. Garden View
• Bedroom 24 Polaris: double king bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (Double Sink, Etro Amenities), Air Conditioning, Floor Heating, Ceiling Fan, Bluetooth, Sound System. Garden View from the window made from the original oculus of the former church

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Outside heated swimming pool
• Air conditioning in most of the rooms
• Wi-Fi indoors and at the pool
• Between Chianti and Val D’Orcia
• Spa, Gym, Tennis court, and Helipad
• Media Room with Smart TV (65”) and surround system
• Music room with Yamaha piano
• Auditorium room for 50 guests with advanced sound system and stage for performers
• Cinema screen in Auditorium, large 3.80 m (12,5 feet) and high 2.20 m (7,2 feet)
• Private bar
• Wine tasting room with up to 20 participants
• Family dining room with tables and chairs for 10 guests
• Main dying with tables and chairs for up to 34 guests
• Library with sofa area
• The Bluetooth sound system in all rooms and common areas

Alfresco

• Helipad – 10,000 m2 of private land
• Courtyard with under-the-arches outside lounge
• Dining terrace with table and chairs for all guests
• Bocce Field
• Outdoor dining terrace with tables and chairs for up to 44 guests
• Alfresco dining area with table and chairs for up to 20 guests
• Swimming pool with external bar and Bluetooth sound system
• Pizza wood oven and custom wood BBQ
• 10 mountain bikes and 8 racing bicycles (and helmets) available for guests

Pool: 1.50 metres | 5 feet shallow & 2.20 metres | 7,2 feet deep

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Housekeeping Service, 1 person of staff for 4 hours on arrival only from 11 am to 15 pm);
• All linen changed for arrival; Electricity (Air Conditioning) consumption is included
• Please note that more hours of cleaning may be needed, depending on the size and habits of the group: our team will automatically increase hours and/or staff if needed, to be accounted as extra, in order to maintain the house tidy and ready for current and upcoming guests).

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• T.P.T (Travel Planning & Tax) fee applies for each booking, its amount is linked to the number of guests and it has a flat-rate value of €680 This amount guarantees the travel planning time, performed by a dedicated travel planner, the remote emergency service active 24/7, the check-in at 4 pm on arrival day, including property status control and its report and the check-out at 10 am, featuring the property damage control at 8:30 am on check-out day, finally, the detailed accounting of services ordered and the touristic taxes (flat-rate)
• AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST
  – Concierge service (see box below)
  – Gas (Heating) when requested is provided at €190 plus VAT 22% per day when used (minimum weekly use)
  – Pool Heating) when requested is provided at €100 plus VAT 22% per day when used (minimum weekly use)
  – Chef & Meals according to the current price listing must be prepaid

DISTANCES

• Rome Airport 260 km (190’ by car
• Montalcino 14 Km (20’ by car)
• Bagno Vignoni 28 Km (35’ by car)
• Siena 30 Km (40’ by car)
• San Quirico 85 Km (80’ by car)
• Montepulciano 40 Km (45’ by car)
• Florence Airport 140 km (95’ by car)
• Pisa Airport 160 km (130’ by car)

TERMS OF PAYMENT

A deposit shall be paid for confirmation and it’s 50% of the rental plus taxes.
Balance must be paid a maximum of 90 days prior to arrival and it consists of 50% of rental plus 20% of gross rental (of which 10% for Damage Deposit and 10% of Refundable Advanced Provisioning Allowance).

CANCELLATION 

Bookings canceled 91 days (or more) prior to arrival are subject to a 50% cancellation charge.
Bookings canceled 90 days (or less) prior to arrival are subject to a 100% cancellation charge.
The same provisions, as to the calculation of penalties, will apply to requests for Rental date change.

House rules

• No smoking
• Check-in is anytime after 4 PM
• Check out by 10 AM

All credit card holders must be aged 21 years and older at check-in. Saturday to Saturday bookings only. According to Italian law (ART. 109 – TULPS), the owners and/or managers of any touristic structure are required to register their guests with the authorities prior to allowing their access to the facilities. In order to facilitate the registration process, you will be required to provide complete contact details (name, last name, address, telephone number, etc.), a copy of the passport, and the authorization to hold these details in accordance with law (D. Lgs. 196/2003) on privacy protection, prior to your arrival at the property. This information cannot be used to promote, sell, or solicit any service or product to you and is required only for the individual responsible for the rental agreement. Safety deposit by cash is collected on arrival.