Accomodations
Olive groves and grape vines surround the villa Panicale, situated on the Castello del Trebbio estate. The villa is divided into three separate apartments complete with their own patio, private garden and swimming pool. They provide a great way to experience the relaxed Tuscan countryside while being close enough to Florence to pop in and explore the city. Castello del Trebbio was built as a fortress in the twelfth century for the Pazzi family. In the fifteenth century, ownership transferred to the Medici family who converted it into a villa. The current family purchased it in 1968 and have restored it to its respective history. The estate is comprised of about 60 hectares of grapes, 10,000 olive trees and native forest for a total of 350 hectares. A tour of the castle and the old wine cellars with wine and olive oil tasting is provided for groups upon reservation.
To reach Panicale there is a short drive or walk down a fruit tree lined road. The villa is perched high on the side of a hill overlooking one of the vineyards and olive groves. The small lake located on the estate can be seen as well as the extensive forest that wraps around the edges of the plantings. We offer our guests a variety of activities ranging from cooking classes to italian courses, and painting classes to mountain biking. Horseback riding either around the practice ring or through the beautiful native forest is another activity we can arrange. Guests are welcome to wander through the estate, and feast on any of the delicacies they find such as mushrooms, figs, apples, nuts or peaches. A fairly regular bus service stops at the castle gate linking this country villa with Pontassieve, Florence and some of the most quaint small towns nearby.
Recently renovated is the new private Villa Faltignano, with private pool, that can host up to 14 people.
Even though our accommodations are basically self-catering, we have an award winning Tuscan restaurant on the estate, where you can enjoy mouth watering food paired with our estate wines.
