A perfect medieval castle overlooks the hamlet "borgo" that has been turned into a vacation village with ten accommodations. The views of the Chianti hills are open and lovely.

Between Siena and Arezzo, a little off the beaten track, the fairy tale castle of Bucine rises from the hills of Tuscany. The hamlet next to the castle has been transformed into a vacation village with luxury apartments and villas.

And all of Chianti and Tuscany lie beyond with so many fabled towns and villages to explore, you will be torn between enjoying your village or visiting new ones. You are, amazingly, a fifteen minute drive from the A1 highway that links Rome with Florence, but unless you know how to find this property, it is unlikely you will discover it. Arezzo, famous for its antiques market, charm, and medieval jousting is half an hour's drive. Siena and Florence are a 45 minute drive and Rome's airport about 2.5 hours. You can avoid driving into Florence by catching the local train that gets you right into the center of that city in an hour.

The restaurant that serves six days a week during mid and high season is a real bonus. Breakfast is included with the B&B rooms and is available to apartment and cottage residents for an extra charge. Dinner served five nights: M,T,Th,F,Sat. There is a small bar and local wine and olive oil are available for purchase.

This lovely property has so much to offer to the vacationer whether a couple or an extended family. The variety of accommodations welcomes mixed groups and family reunions, too. Close to well-known towns like Arezzo and Siena, it also lets you wander solitary among the olive groves and ancient hills.

The property has 700 acres of woods, olive groves and vineyards to wander. An unrestored borgo used for farm purposes lies a hundred yards down the road and just beyond is a fishing lake. Fishing poles are available. The large, sunny swimming pool (26x66 feet or 8x20m) is almost competition size. You may reserve cycling tours, guided walks and treks, and private or group cooking lessons.

Ground floor: Large luminous living room with satellite TV and dining area ringed with arched windows in a wonderful position overlooking the castle. Well equipped kitchen with oven, gas stove top, dishwasher and refrigerator freezer. Bathroom with shower.

Second Floor (First European): Galleried landing with small sitting area. Double bedroom with queen sized bed, en-suite bathroom with shower. A second double bedroom with queen sized be.. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower.

Location	Arezzo

Sleeps	6

Bedrooms	Double bedroom with queen sized bed. A second double bedroom with queen sized bed.Twin bedroom

Bathrooms	Bathroom with shower, en-suite bathroom with shower

Floor	1st, 2nd American

Elevator	No

Size	2045 sq ft, 190 m2

Hair Dryer	Yes, on request

Dining	Yes

Kitchen Equipment	Well equipped kitchen with oven, gas stove top, dishwasher and refrigerator freezer.

Laundry	There are no Washing Machines; but there is a laundromat in the nearby town

Air Conditioning	In the bedrooms

Heat	Central

Utilities	Extra charge for heat, all other utilities included

Transportation	A car is required. Train station nearby.

Parking	Yes, no charge

Crib	Yes, on request, no charge

Entertainment	Satellite TV

Telephone	Landline phone. Pay for calls.

Internet	Wifi internet is available in the lobby near the office and on the terraces near there and outside the restaurant.

Linens	Included

Pets	No

Smoking	No

Family Suitability	Fabulous

Cleaning	Weekday housekeeping

Cook	With arrangements well in advance, the chef will give cooking lessons in the restaurant kitchen on, usually, Wednesdays. The fee of €75pp includes the meal and 1 bottle of the property's wine for every four people. Payment is in cash on arrival.

Tennis	Open for breakfast and dinner. Dinner served summers M,T,Th,F,Sat

Restaurants	Agriturismo

2010 Weekly Rates		Euros
High season Jun 27 - Aug 30 Christmas and New Year's weeks	Mid season Apr 25 - Jun 27 Aug 30 - Oct 3 Easter	Low season Oct 3 - April 24
€2750	€2270	€2000
Prices include wire fees, utilities (except winter heat), cleaning, use of linens, cutlery, dishes, pots and pans.
One week minimum stay Mid and High seasons