Frequently Asked Questions

Cooling / Heating

• Monte Casone has been renovated recently with green technologies which have brought the buildings to the highest level of energy performance. Its geothermal system uses the under-floor piping equipment for cooling purposes. This technology is healthier and more comfortable than flowing cold air. The temperature inside the accommodation is typically kept around 8°C cooler than peak outside temperature. During summer, the temperature will be maintained at approximately 24°C. Also, all bedrooms windows are equipped with mosquito nets, so as to take maximum advantage of night coolness. It is however recommended to keep all windows and doors shut during hot days, as the geothermal system works best with sealed buildings

• Monte Casone can welcome you all year-round with the highest level of comfort and respect for the environment, even in winter. The buildings have been recently restored and have been awarded the much sought after energy performance certificate A+. In order to achieve this, a number of green technologies were used during the renovation, such as a closed loop geothermal well system, pyramid shaped under-floor heating and cooling, polarized low emissivity windows, wood fibreboard insulation and dual-flow ventilation. The use of these technologies, which is extremely rare in this region of Italy, delivers an unrivalled level of comfort. Constant temperature up to 24°C can be easily maintained in all rooms

Services included

• WI-FI with broadband Internet connection (Starlink)
• Weekly and end of stay cleaning
• Reasonable consumption of water and electricity
• Geothermal heating or cooling
• Bed linen
• House linen (kitchen, bathroom, swimming pool)
• Netflix & Loan of Blu-ray’s (available in French, English, Italian, and German)
• Shared swimming pool (open from early May to end of September only)
• Car park equipped with CCTV video surveillance

Driving directions

• 43°31'40.1"N 10°49'19.6"E
• 43.527812, 10.822112

• Via di Monti, 58
  56037 Ghizzano (PI)

• In the countryside of Ghizzano, in the commune of Peccioli

• Cross the village of Gizzano in direction of Castelfalfi. When out of Ghizzano, drive for about 1,5km through a wooden area. On your right, you will see a white sign with "Via di Monti 50-58" written on it. Take the gravel road. After another 1,5km, you will reach a "T". Take on your left. The agritourism stands on the top of the hill

Check-in / Check-out

• 16.00

• 10.00

• Unfortunately not. For logistical reasons, check-in and check-out times are not amendable
• Also, please advise us in case of late check-in so we can make appropriate arrangements. Thank you

What to pack

• Upon arrival, you will be asked to produce a valid ID

Pets

• Pets are not permitted. Thank you for your understanding

Smoking policy

• All our accommodations are strictly non-smoking. Thank you for your understanding

Swimming pool

• The large swimming pool of 14m x 7m is shared with all other guests of Monte Casone. Its constant depth of 1.25m allows swimming comfortably

• Minimum temperature of the water is a legal requirement in Italy. Therefore, the shared swimming pool is open from early May to end of September only

• Pool rules are displayed on-site

Supermarkets

• Coop Valdera (19 Via Boccioni, Peccioli): 15’ drive
• Supermercato CONAD (26 Largo Giovanni Boccaccio, Capannoli): 15’ drive
• Simply Market (24 Via 30 Novembre, Forcoli , Palaia): 15’ drive
• Coop (1/3 Via Terracini, Pontedera): large supermarket at 25’ drive

Restaurants

• La Rocca di Castelfalfi (Via Castelfalfi Castello, Castelfalfi): 10’ drive
• Il Rosmarino (Via Castelfalfi, Monteione, Castelfalfi): 10’ drive
• Pasticceria Ferretti (1 Via Carraia, Peccioli): 15’ drive
• Osteria del Sole (117 Via Volterrana, Capannoli): 15’ drive
• Osteria Ristorante San Vivaldo (21 Via San Vivaldo, Montaione): 20’ drive
• Casa Masi (53 Via Collerucci, Montaione): 25’ drive
• Agriturismo la Vallata (55 Strada Provinciale per Laiatico, Lajatico): 25' drive
• Ristorante Enoteca Del Duca (2 Via di Castello, Volterra): 35’ drive

Wine tasting

• Tenuta di Ghizzano: in the village where Monte Casone is located, 5’ drive
• Corbucci: 20’ drive
• Tenuta San Guido: their “Sassicaia” is one of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world, 1.30’ drive

Golf

• Monte Casone is direct neighbour with the splendid 27-hole golf course of Castelfalfi

Contact info

• Please send us an e-mail for any query you could have. We will reply as quickly as possible