This Building, half palace and half villa, was constructed by Ser Ristoro. The villa of the Serristori family immediately became a meeting place of artist and philosophers. Casagrande offer a restaurant where guest can enjoy a typical Tuscan cuisine. Built into the old ramparts guest will find a swimming pool (open from may until october), a wellness area and massage on request. One part of the building is dedicated to the farm activities. inside the property are organised nice tours of the noble apartment and visit of the "Cantina" followed by a delightful wine tasting.
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This building, half palace and half villa, was constructed in 1392 by Ser Ristoro notary of the Signoria of Florence. Dining: The countess old kitchen is now the place where our guests meet upon rising for a good cup of coffee or tea. Breakfastbuffet The restaurant, situated in the medieval armoury room in the winter and in the summer outside in the beautiful cloister, offers you its friendly and sophisticated style, the flavours of the ancient Tuscan land whilst also offering you light and international food. Recreation: In our wellness area here in the hotel you will be able to fully relax. We offer many different types of massages including anti-stress, anti-cellulite or even a real traditional Chinese acupuncture. The centre is also equipped with a small gym, a sauna, a steam room and a large hydromassage pool. The Wellness Area is open all year round, with the following timetable: from monday to saturday (from 17:00 to 21:00) and on sunday (from 15:00 to 19:00), allowing you to fully enjoy your stay in the hotel. In a separate wing of the building there is a Day-clinic for plastic surgery directed by Dr. Cesare Luccioli together with his daughter Cinzia and his son Paolo. The villa which was in the Serristori family for six centuries from the middle age until italian unification in the 19th century has today found, with the Luccioli family, a new lease of life harmonising past and present time in accordance with its long history.
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Location. Hotel Villa Casagrande is located in Figline Valdarno, a medieval town 25 kilometers from Florence, Italy, and within 40 kilometers of neighboring Siena and Arezzo. Hotel Features. The hotel was constructed as a palace and villa in 1392 for the Serristori family. As a prominent meeting place, the villa hosted kings, queens and popes who attended lectures given there by the famous humanist, Marsilio Ficino. The 14th century hall and first floor guestrooms boast artwork, frescoes, sculptures and coats of arms. Complimentary buffet style breakfasts are enjoyed in the ancient kitchen. The former weaponry room is now home to Antica Taverna, serving Tuscan fare both indoors and outdoors. An Italian garden surrounds the villa. A converted building within the castle walls now features a pool, sauna and gym. Massages and beauty treatments are available upon request. The villa hosts tours of the grounds, pottery class, Tuscan cooking courses and Italian language tutelage. Guestrooms. Individually decorated guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, dial up Internet access and direct dial telephones. Select rooms offer air conditioning. Expert Tip. Exploring the villa will uncover a history that included wine cellars, a farm, spinning mills and a glass factory. A more recent addition is an on site day clinic for plastic surgery.
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