Holiday in Italy - Tuscany - Castello di Magona |
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The Castello di Magona, historical home of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Leopold II, half way between Lucca and Siena, looks out onto an olive grove and the Maremma coastline beyond. It is a favorite for international stars who require a large property to accommodate entourage and guests. It is within easy reach of the most interesting Tuscan towns and cities. Its gardens guarantee complete privacy. Its architecture, furnishings and "dècor" are of late 16th century noble Tuscan style. The house is surrounded by lawns with garden furniture and shady patios where it is also possible to eat al fresco. There is an outside bar and a large swimming pool for summer use with changing rooms and restrooms. Castello di Magona is laid out on two floors the common areas are situated on the ground floor and include a large entrance hall enriched with an 18th century wooden table, a small sitting room, with antique wooden writing table and bookcase, another sitting room with a fireplace and a bar in the corner and a small and intimate living room richly furnished with comfortable settees and antiques but also colour satellite TV, VCR CD/DVD player and an internet point where guests can consult the web at their leisure. There is also a tiled dining room, where guests will enjoy their buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the end of this dining room, is a much smaller and very intimate dining room and kitchen. All the rooms and suites are furnished with antiques and each has its unique features. They are equipped with air conditioning, mini bar, private safe, colour satellite television, telephone with independent external line and modem access, radio and personal alarm clock. The bathrooms are all hand painted with travertine marble and equipped with hairdryers, full set of bath towels and bathrobes.         RENTAL RATES 2008 "Fully Staffed" 10 + 1 rooms (20 + 2 sleeps) |