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Description of holiday farmhouse in Santa Brigida, Tuscany

Castello del Trebbio was constructed in the late twelfth century for the Pazzi family. The name “Trebbio” comes from the Latin word “Trivium”, three ways.

In the fourteenth century the Pazzi family was very powerful, surpassed only by the Medici family. In 1478 some Pazzi family members decided to change the balance of power by killing the two strongest Medici brothers, Giuliano and Lorenzo the Magnificent. History has called the events which followed the ‘Pazzi conspiracy’. Giuliano was killed but Lorenzo escaped and his revenge was terrible. Many of the Pazzi were killed and their property was seized. Castello del Trebbio was given to the Medici family. They stripped it of all but two of the Pazzi treasures; A shield sculpted by Donatello remains in the courtyard today and part of a fresco by Andrea del Castagno. The castle underwent the last major structural change in the 15th century when the Medici family extended it, forming a courtyard and adding an internal well.

The current family bought Castello del Trebbio in 1968. The father was from Italy and the mother was born in Austria. A program of restoration and vineyard planting was undertaken to bring the estate to its current splendour. Unfortunately in 1988 the father died and 16 months later the mother died in a bus accident. For three years the five siblings managed the estate. Five managers lead to many struggles and difficulties so the eldest brother worked out a way of financing the estate. Castello del Trebbio is now owned by just two of the siblings and their families. They have changed the focus of the estate to producing high quality wine and olive oil.
Today the estate produces about 350,000 bottles of wine. From the traditional Chianti, good DOCG wine for every day with excellent price, to the high quality SuperTuscan ‘Pazzesco’, blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah grapes and the Chianti Rufina Riserva ‘Lastricato’, while Anna Baj Macario, the castle’s owner, is responsible for the wine marketing and the production of excellent extra-virgin olive oil and saffron, the wine maker is Stefano Casadei, Anna’s husband. Stefano and Anna also founded other wine companies in Southern Tuscany, Sardinia and Pantelleria (Sicily).
Recently started Castello del Trebbio to develop some touristical activities such as wine tours and tastings in the castle and farm holidays. The family run company welcomes their guests in comfortable apartments and in a magnificent Villa for many families or a group of friends. The guests staying in our estate can relax, visit the close historical cities like Florence, Siena, Pisa or take part to the many activities we organize such as tuscan cooking classes, ceramic courses, horse back riding, trekking, mountain biking, wine tastings. We have recently opened a nice restaurant in old farmer’s cellars.

There is just a sentence to describe Castello del Trebbio: Culture, relax, excellent wines and food, sport, and our love and passion for everything we do.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Smoking Allowed, Pets Considered
General:	Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Bicycles
Bedrooms:	20 Bedrooms, Sleeps 40 we have apartament where can sleep between 2 and 14 people
Bathrooms:	15 Bathroom/s in the villa evey bedroom has a bathroom; in the cottages 1 bathroom every 2 bedrooms
Lounge:	every cottage and the villa are equipped with tv-sat
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Shared garden, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car not essential, Wheelchair, Private car park car is not essential, but highly recommended; there is a bus service to the city
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning extra, Babysitting pool towels can be rented upon arrival
Meals:	Lunch, Evening meal selfcatering accomodations, but we restaurant on the property

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Weekend per night	Midweek per night	Minimum Stay
january-may	€690.00	€100.00	€100.00	2 Days
june-september	€820.00	€100.00	€100.00	2 Days
october-dicembre	€690.00	€100.00	€100.00	2 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: book now a week through this website and get 5% discount + free wine tour; payment cash or credit card

Location of holiday rental in Santa Brigida, Tuscany

Holiday Type:	Rural, Family
Local Activities:	Walking, Golf, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Other activities

cooking classes, ceramic classes

Local events

events in florence city all year long; local summer festivals in every village

Tourist attractions

Nature, architecture, sport and relax

Nearest Airport:	florence pisa bologna	35km 110km 110km
Nearest Railway Station:	sieci	6km
Nearest Ferry Port:	livorno	110km
Nearest Bus Station:	trebbio	1m
Nearest Beach:	viareggio	125km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	trebbio	1m

Directions

If you arrive from Rome or from Pisa or from Bologna:

Take motorway A1 in direction of FIRENZE and then Roma and get off at FIRENZE SUD. After the pay toll, continue 3,5 km straight until the end of the road and only at the traffic lights turn right taking the road SS 67 direction Pontassieve.
After about 8,5 km, at the town SIECI, by the first traffic light turn left, following for CASTELLO DEL TREBBIO / S.BRIGIDA.
After turning in Sieci keep going up, for around 6km, always following direction S.BRIGIDA.
You will see the Castle direct on the road, before arriving in S.Brigida. The reception is in the wine shop, 20 mt. after the Castle, on the left.

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