The entrance to the apartment is on the second floor. Inside, guests will find a fully equipped kitchen, living area, study, two bedrooms and bathroom.
The kitchen is traditional in style. A small wooden table and four chairs sits in the centre of the room whilst there is a wall mounted TV in the corner. There is a gas hob and oven as well as an older range style cooker adjacent. The living area is incredibly elegant and stylish. It is furnished with cream sofa, armchair, TV and a decorative fireplace. Sumptuous fabrics and oil paintings on the walls add to the overall atmosphere. Please note that the fireplace is not functioning and can not be used by guests. Also on this floor is a bedroom with a French bed and a modern bathroom with shower.
Brass stairs will take guests to a mezzanine floor. Here you will find a study area and desk. Also on this higher level is the master bedroom. This has a double bed as well as a foldaway single bed. There is also a useful walk-in closet here for clothes storage. This floor has air conditioning to ensure you enjoy a good night's sleep. There is a second, smaller bathroom on this floor, also with shower. Please note that the ceiling height is limited in places on this floor.
Please note that late arrivals may be charged 50 euros on arrival. There is also a tourist tax of 1.5 euros per person per day payable locally on arrival in cash.
This refined property lies within the ancient walls of the town's castle, in the upper part of the village. This is also where you will find most of the monuments, museums and cultural attractions. Just a short stroll from your front door and you will find yourself in the cobblestone streets of the historic centre, immersed in a timeless atmosphere and surrounded by artisan shops, traditional trattorias and breathtaking panoramic views.
In the surrounding area, you can enjoy the best of Tuscan cuisine from traditional restaurants to local wine bars for tasting fine wines. The town of Colle di Val d'Elsa's is perfectly placed for exploring the wider towns and cities of Tuscany too. San Gimignano is just 12 km away, Siena 25 km, Volterra 30 km and Florence 35 km.

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