Olive groves and grape vines surround the villa Panicale situated on the Castello del Trebbio estate. The villa is divided into three very separate appartments complete with their own patio, private garden and swimmingpool. They provide a great way to experience the relaxed Tuscan country 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 respecting its history. The estate comprises about 60 hectares of grapes, 10.000 olive trees and native forest, a total of 350 hectares. A tour of the castle and the old wine cellars with wine and olive oil tasting is possible for groups with 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 on the estate can be seen and the extensive forest wraps around the edges of the plantings. We offer our guests a range of activities, from cooking classes to italian courses, from painting classes to mountain biking. Horse riding either around the practice ring or through the beautiful native forest is another possibility 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, kiwifruit, nuts or peaches.A fairly regular bus service stops at the castle gate linking this country villa with Pontassieve, Florence and some of the quaint small towns near by.

PANICALE A - Sleeps: 7 2 Double, 1 bunk, 1 single, 1 bathroom 1 shower room, big kitchen with fire place, living and dining room, private garden and patio area, central heating, extra room. PANICALE B - Sleeps: 4+1 2 Double, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, private garden and patio area, central heating. PANICALE C - Sleeps: 4 1 Double, 1 twin, 1 shower room, kitchen, living room, private garden and patio area, central heating.

           

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.