If you’re looking to plan a luxury getaway in Tuscany this summer for you and 18 other guests then we have the most incredible villa in Italy for you to discover. In fact, it is actually a castle in Tuscany that is historic, grand, and beautiful and boasts incredible grounds, charming interiors, amazing views and surroundings, excellent amenities, and much more besides. Finally make that group vacation happen with the extended family or that group of pals that you don’t get to see often enough anymore at the stunning Castello Di Cafaggio.
Still with great availability for summer 2024, Castello Di Cafaggio can accommodate up to 19 people comfortably in ten bedrooms with eight bathrooms. Located on lush private grounds with evocative views over the kinds of rolling green hills, winding roads lined with cypress trees, neat vineyards, pretty farmhouses, and little towns for which Tuscany is so well known, the house is right by the town of Impruneta and just 14km (9 miles) from Greve In Chianti. Positioned within the comune of the Metropolitan City of Florence, Florence itself is just 17km (11 miles) away, allowing both easy access to this vibrant and elegant city while also allowing guests to make the most of this stunning slice of tranquillity in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Other famous Tuscan towns like San Gimignano, Siena, and Arezzo are also all within day-trip distance, allowing you to really maximise your time in the region!
However, without going anywhere at all, a stay at Castello Di Cafaggio allows guests to really experience the distinct charm and incredible cultural heritage of Tuscany. This stunning historic building dates back to the 12th century and is surrounded by the ample vineyards and centuries-old olive groves that are part of the Cafaggio organic farm, where they continue to produce a fine red wine and excellent olive oil. In fact, the estate is steeped in history, culture, and delicious things, with a museum located in the ancient oil mill on the grounds, the famous basilica of Santa Maria all'Impruneta (with its beautiful cloister filled with sculptures and handcrafted terra cotta artefacts from the renowned kilns of Impruneta) just a short stroll from the property, the stunning private consecrated chapel on the grounds, and much more besides!
In addition, the castle has been carefully restored by its owners over time, taking care to maintain the original charm and architectural features while adding all the modern comforts you could need from air-conditioning to WIFI. Guests, therefore, can enjoy the majestic historic surroundings, the incredible art and interiors, and living inside a slice of Tuscany’s rich cultural heritage for a time while on holiday at the Castello Di Cafaggio. Be sure to admire the beautifully decorated Art Nouveau dining room, the blue living room with its piano and impressive fireplace, the billiard room, a large and perfectly equipped kitchen with its charming original features, the evocative castle courtyard, the elegant and extensive manicured gardens, the lemon house, the wine cellar, the secret wine cellar, the beautiful belvedere terrace, and the large and bright hall for events and other activities, with its attached facilities.
With the castle estate encompassing about 120 hectares (300 acres) of private land and boasting magnificent views of the Chianti hills, it really is a private slice of heaven for you and all of your travel companions. In the incredible aforementioned grounds, from which you can always admire those amazing views, there is the beautiful panoramic swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and parasols, a barbecue area and a large dining area for enjoying meals al fresco in the shade of the trees to the side of the castle, several other little areas for sitting out with a glass of wine or coffee or more casual meals dotted in porches and throughout the grounds, and benches for sitting and admiring the views.
Inside, meanwhile, there is room for 19 guests in 2 suites (for a total of 6 guests, located on the main floor of the castle's central tower building) and another 7 bedrooms with 8 bathrooms located in the village farmhouse adjacent to the main building. There are also two kitchens and two living rooms and a large formal dining room in the main building as well as two more kitchens and a living room in the farmhouse building, giving your entire party plenty of room and ample facilities for everyone. While the grand interiors of the castle proper with its high ceilings, elaborate mouldings and painted walls, chandeliers, antiques, gorgeous tiled floors, interesting works of art are certainly impressive and breath-taking, the farmhouse also has lots of incredible original features and is just as beautifully finished with lots of Tuscan charm. Expect plenty of colour, a mixture of patterns, elegant items paired with more rustic charm, and a distinct stylistic personality.
As if all of this wasn’t appealing enough in its own right, the owners also offer on-site cooking lessons from a local chef, professional chef services to prepare grand meals at the house, and personalised tours of the surrounding area, all available upon request and at additional costs to add to the Tuscan charm of this property and for your convenience. So, if you really want to go all out for the most unforgettable luxury vacation in Tuscany with a group of your nearest and dearest in the most magical of settings, then look no further than the incomparable Castello Di Cafaggio!