The origins of the Castello di Cabbiavoli date back to the early 13th century. It was a residence of the Conti Alberti until the end of the 16th century and then it was transfromed into a noble villa. The ancient 13th century tower still remains intact with a fresco representing the Virgin Mary. The recent restoration of this prestigious residence has brought back to life its ancient splendor without having altered its archectural characteristics, while at the same time enriching it with all the modern conveniences. The caretakers live in an apartment in the castle. Castle (500 m2) Ground floor Large living room with fireplace, kitchen with dining area and pantry, dining room with fireplace, TV lounge with fireplace, study/library with fireplace, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with jacuzzi bath, toilette First floor 1 twin bedded room with bathroom with shower and jacuzzi bath, 1 twin bedded room, 2 double bedrooms one of which has a fireplace, 1 bathroom with bath and shower, 2 bathrooms with shower and jacuzzi bath, laundry room. Second floor Terrace. Outbuilding (13th century tower) Ground floor Living room. First floor 1 double bedroom with 13th century fresco with small bathroom with shower. EQUIPMENT: Satellite TV, telephone with line dedicated to the Internet, oven, dishwasher, freezer, wood burning oven, microwave, air conditioning in 4 bedrooms on the gr. fl. of the castle, laundry room with washing machine. OUTDOORS: Garden and equipped outdoor areas, swimming pool (4x8), car park, consecrated chapel, lemon hot house with outdoor living/dining room. SERVICES included in the price: Domestic help 5 hours/day (excluding Sunday) for cleaning of the bedrooms, gardener, consumption of water, electricity (up to 300 Kw/week), gas for the kitchen and hot water production, final cleaning, welcome dinner or lunch buffet.; upon request and NOT included in the price: Domestic help extra hours on request, cook on request (10 Euro/hour), babysitter (10 Euro/hour), baby-bed (20 Euro), continental breakfast (8 Euro/person).; Extra to be paid on the spot: Telephone (0.12 Euro/unit), heating (3.50/m3), electricity above 300 kw (0.50 Euro/kw). CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT: Arrvial must take place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. DISTANCES: 5 km Castelfiorentino, 20 km San Gimignano, 35 km Florence, 40 km Siena, 4 km horse riding and tennis, 10 km golf course, 45 km Florence airport. ACCESS: 2.5 km of dirt track road. NOTE: The caretakers live in an apartment insdie the castle on the middle floor.