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| Castle of Montalto and restored old houses for Rent in Chianti area - Italy | ||
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The historic Castle of Montalto, thousand - year - old fortress in the beautiful Chianti hills near Siena, is composed of various old stone structures now available for vacation and sabbatical rental. |  |
| Aerial View | Chapel and Castle Gate | |
| The Castle lies in one of the loveliest parts of the Chianti area of Tuscany, very centrally located for art touring. The owners, who live in the castle and farm an estate of 700 acres, offer part of the castle itself and the carefully restored old houses of its little hamlet for rent to vacationers seeking a quiet country atmosphere. Montalto is not a hotel. Rentals are by the week or by the month. Prices include all utilities, heating, weekly exchange of sheets & towels, sports facilities and taxes. The Castle is situated some 23 Km. (14 miles) east of Siena. The nearest village is found at 10 Km (6 miles) from Montalto, the major Italian highway (Autostrada del Sole) at 30 Km. Road distance is 40 Km to Arezzo and Cortona, 75 Km to Perugia, 80 Km to Florence, 90 Km to the sea, 125 Km to Pisa, 230 Km to Rome. The nearest train stations are found at 12 Km. (trains to the south) and 18 Km. (trains to the north). There is no convenient bus service. Ten homes of different size are available. The houses are tastefully and individually furnished and equipped with cooking and table ware, bed linens and towels. Most houses have a private area for outside dining, fireplaces and washing machines. More information on each can be found by clicking: www.montalto.it Tenants share use of the swimming pool, tennis court and TV room and are assisted with information on local restaurants and other necessities. Farm products, when available, are for sale to tenants. Housekeeping can be arranged. Lessons in Italian cooking and language can be organized. Horseback riding is available at the border of the estate on a farm formerly belonging to Montalto. |
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