Residence: Medieval castle with private chapel situated at Partina/Bibbiena, 500m above sea level on a hill covered with chestnut and cedar trees. Ever since its origin in the 11th century it has always belonged to the Count of Romena, to the Florentine Republic and to the bishop of Arezzo. From its towers, battlements and mullioned windows it dominates the Casentino which occupies the whole of the high valley of the river Arno. In the highest part of the castle, above the towers, is a ""liberty"" greenhouse and a hanging garden, shaded by a centuries-old Lebanese cedar tree. All floors have direct access to the outside. On request it is possible to book the higher part of the castle together with the apartment on the ground floor (I5281/800x). Own separate entrance. 10 hours of cleaning included per week and, on request,a local cook can be arranged. Swimming pool. Dishwasher, washing machine very old, luxurious castle ""Castello Santa Rita"", built in 1000, renovated 60 km from the centre of Firenze, 50 km from the centre of Arezzo. Private: grounds, garden, swimming pool (6 x 3 m, 29.05.-02.10.), terrace, garden furniture. In the house: with TV. Washing machine. Linen change weekly. Parking by the house. Shop, supermarket 400 m, restaurant 300 m, bar 400 m, railway station ""Bibbiena"" 12 km, tennis 10 km, golf course 10 km. Please note: There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence.

12-room villa 500 m2 on 2 levels on 1st floor, fully renovated, antique and luxurious furnishings: lounge with library, exit to the garden, to the terrace, to the swimming pool. 4 double bedrooms. Bath/bidet/WC, 2 showers/bidet/WC. Upper floor: large lounge. Dining room. Lounge. Lounge. 2 double bedrooms. 1 small room with 1 sofa bed. Kitchen-/living room (4 hotplates, oven, dishwasher) with dining table, TV, exit to the terrace. Bath/bidet/WC, shower/bidet/WC. Terrace. Garden. Terrace furniture, barbecue, deck chairs. Very nice panoramic view of the countryside. Facilities: washing machine, cot. Tower with independent access. In the bathroom on the second floor there is a hydromassage bath. In the large kitchen there is a table seating 12 persons.


Airport: Firenze Pereto (FLR) 70 km, Forli (FRL) 110 km
Please note that the swimmingpool is open from 29.05 until 02.10.

Classification of the house-owner:
  Position and view: *****
  Outside area (balconies, terraces, garden): *****
  Facilities (Rooms, Furnishing): ****
  Quietness of site: ****
  Kitchen : ****
  Access road: ****

Extra costs:
Breakage deposit in cash 1000.00 EUR ( Payable in resort. )
Cot ( Included in the price. )
Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) ( Included in the price. )
Heating per m3 ( Payable in resort. )
Final cleaning 20.00 EUR per person ( Payable in resort. )