Il Tebbio is a romantic mediaeval hamlet in the heart of Mugello, 35 km from Florence; you get here from Londa, 5 km far, along a winding road, spiralling through fields and woods, and you find yourself in a unique unspoiled setting. Only the blue eye of a recently installed swimming pool glittering in the sun, will tell you that you are in the XXIst century. Every other manufact dates back to the XVI century. The Marchesi Dufour Berte family who own the hamlet, consisting in 5 buildings, a...
La Casina, a former landed estate, is beautifully situated on a hill, overlooking the sea and the town of Castagneto Carducci, the historical pearl of the Maremma. From here you can see the full sweep of the plain and as far as the islands of Elba and Corsica. A short walk takes you to the historical centre of Castagneto Carducci with its medieval, narrow lanes and old houses with their balconies and staircases decorated with flowers. Small, pretty restaurants and shops add an extra charm ...