AZ. AGR. IL CASATO
PIENZA
Immersed between the winding hills of the Sienese Crete, rising between the oak tree woods and the branches of the olive trees lies the ancient cottage "Il Casato".
Situated on a naturally formed terrace of the Val d'Orcia, which formerly was the home of many peasants and their families, has become today a farm holiday residence of exceptional high quality.It is not always easy to combine the comfort of a good hotel with the authentic simplicity of a country house and offer a "real" rural atmosphere.
However, Il Casato today has managed to create this unique atmosphere without renouncing any comforts. The achievement of this remarkable harmony is the main aim of the owner of Il Casato and his family, whose ancestors maintained the land of Val d'Orcia for centuries.
Living on "blood and tears" for many generations, the sharemen, colonised the land through the construction of farms. From each of the guests rooms provided by the Gonzi family, one is able to enjoy the view of the impressive monuments of the Sienese Crete. White imposing round-topped clay pillars covered in white shells, fascinating residue from the primordial marine life, stand out against the sky.
Together with this sight, the Casato offers the tranquility of a serene retreat in either the reading room or next to the burning fire.
On warmer days, a huge outdoor swimming pool enhances the splendid Tuscan welcome even further.Il Casato, once the residence of several peasants families, has now become a high level country villa.
To provide all the amenities we are accustomed and combine them with the authenticity of an old farmhouse is not always easy. The Gonzi family, the owners of Il Casato, has been living in this land over the last 50 years and they simply adore this countryside, therefore they decides to devote their whole life to farming and to the improvement of this area.
Il Casato gives you the chance to relax just reading a good book in one of the living rooms or by the cosy fireplace. And in warmer days a huge open swimming pool is available for the guests.
And in warmer days a huge open swimming pool is available for the guests.
The house has been totally restored and refurbished, but the original architecture has been fully respected and most of the building materials have been recovered from the earlier demolished farmhouse.
The result is simply gorgeous.Immersed between the winding hills of the Sienese Crete, rising between the oak tree woods and the branches of the olive trees lies the ancient cottage "Il Casato".
Situated on a naturally formed terrace of the Val d'Orcia, which formerly was the home of many peasants and their families, has become today a farm holiday residence of exceptional high quality.It is not always easy to combine the comfort of a good hotel with the authentic simplicity of a country house and offer a "real" rural atmosphere.
However, Il Casato today has managed to create this unique atmosphere without renouncing any comforts. The achievement of this remarkable harmony is the main aim of the owner of Il Casato and his family, whose ancestors maintained the land of Val d'Orcia for centuries.
Living on "blood and tears" for many generations, the sharemen, colonised the land through the construction of farms. From each of the guests rooms provided by the Gonzi family, one is able to enjoy the view of the impressive monuments of the Sienese Crete. White imposing round-topped clay pillars covered in white shells, fascinating residue from the primordial marine life, stand out against the sky.
Together with this sight, the Casato offers the tranquility of a serene retreat in either the reading room or next to the burning fire.
On warmer days, a huge outdoor swimming pool enhances the splendid Tuscan welcome even further.Il Casato, once the residence of several peasants families, has now become a high level country villa.
To provide all the amenities we are accustomed and combine them with the authenticity of an old farmhouse is not always easy. The Gonzi family, the owners of Il Casato, has been living in this land over the last 50 years and they simply adore this countryside, therefore they decides to devote their whole life to farming and to the improvement of this area.
Il Casato gives you the chance to relax just reading a good book in one of the living rooms or by the cosy fireplace. And in warmer days a huge open swimming pool is available for the guests.
And in warmer days a huge open swimming pool is available for the guests.
The house has been totally restored and refurbished, but the original architecture has been fully respected and most of the building materials have been recovered from the earlier demolished farmhouse.
The result is simply gorgeous.