FAQ – frequently asked questions

The nearest airports are in Florence (Amerigo Vespucci) and Pisa (Galileo Galilei).
We recommend you hire a car to reach the La Casaccia farm and for visits to the many small towns in Tuscany that cannot be reached by public transport. You can get here by train if you prefer; the nearest railway station is at Castelfiorentino. From Castelfiorentino you’ll need to take a bus or taxi to reach Montaione although these services may not necessarily be available if you arrive at night.
We normally organise a pick-up service (no extra fee) for guests coming by train to Castelfiorentino.

We recommend coming by car or hiring a car because it makes it easier to get around and see more of what the Tuscan countryside and villages have to offer during a short stay.
However you can stay at the La Casaccia farm even if you do not have transport because the village of Montaione is only a kilometre away from the farm and can be easily reached on foot.

Yes, in Certaldo with possibilityt of delivery and withdrawal to the Casaccia, with a small supplement.

Yes, but the closest motorbike hire facilities are in San Gimignano.

Yes, you need to book them the day before; the cost is 10 euros per day (includes insurance and delivery to the farm).

Yes, you can hire quads or book guided quad tours in the Tuscan hills (half or entire day).

La Casaccia is about one kilometre away from Montaione.

Sure. It's a kilometre by foot along a quiet country road.

Montaione is around 47 km from Florence, around 50 km from Pisa and Siena and around 60 km from Lucca.

You can go to Florence, Pisa and Siena by train from the Castelfiorentino station. To reach Lucca you need to change at Florence.
Florence can also be reached by bus from the centre of Montaione (you are advised to check the timetable first because there are only a few buses a day).

The main services are available all year round: banks, post-office, doctor, dentist, vet, restaurants, bars, shops, small supermarkets, groceries, shops selling typical local products, bookshop, Internet point.

The shops are open until 19.30 – 20.00.

Yes, from April to October, some of the local shops are also open on Sundays.

Yes, there is a restaurant/pizzeria about 600 metres from the farm where you can eat an evening meal or buy pizzas to take away and eat in the comfort of your apartment.

Yes, there are 4 typical Tuscan restaurants and pizzerias in the centre of Montaione; there are 12 restaurants in the area where you can enjoy a wide range of typical Tuscan dishes.

Yes, there is an excellent rosticceria offering delicious food that you can buy and take away to enjoy in your apartment.

You can eat until around 22.00 in the restaurants, or until 23.00 – 24.00 in the pizzerias depending on the season.

Yes, in the centre of the village, in Via Roma 46.

Yes, there are doctors, a paediatrician, a dentist, and a Guardia Medica (first-aid station) in Villa Serena in Via da Filicaja (Tel. 0571 6991).

The nearest hospital with an casualty department is at Castelfiorentino (about 8 km away).

Yes, the Internet point is in the local library in Via Marconi (Tel. 0571 6992529).

Yes, there are 3 banks in Montaione with cash machines open around the clock.

Yes, the post office is in Piazza Cavour.

In the centre of Montaione, in Via Cresci 15 (Tel. 0571 699255). The opening times vary according to the season.

Yes, there is a garage just around the corner from La Casaccia.

Yes, there is an electrical repair shop just around the corner from the farm.

Yes, there is a body shop near to La Casaccia.

Yes, there is a riding school at about a kilometre from La Casaccia.

Yes, the local school organises trekking sessions lasting a few hours, half a day or even all day.
The Equitania horse-riding club organises night-time trekking by full moon.

Yes, there is an indoor tennis court in Montaione.

Yes, there is a football field at Montaione.

There is an 18-hole course at Castel Falfi (about 8 km away).

Yes, guided tours are organised (all day with guide and lunch included).

Yes, but you need to book in advance.

Yes, in Gambassi Terme (about 8 km away) there is a spa centre called You can choose between medical treatments (hydrotherapy and inhalation therapy) or from a wide range of beauty treatments.

Yes, in the summer fairs and markets selling local produce and crafts are held in the old quarter. On the last Sunday of October a Truffle and Crafts Fair (Mostra Mercato del Tartufo e dei Prodotti Tipici) is held in Montaione.

Yes, there is a washing machine in the bathroom next to the swimming pool (you’ll need to bring your own washing powder).

All bathrooms are supplied with toilet paper but you’ll need to buy more if it runs out.

Yes, for a small fee.

Yes, there is a fax machine in the reception area.

Yes, we accept Visa – Mastercard – Maestro.

Yes, we have Chianti wine and excellent olive oil produced locally.

No, we place racquets at the disposal of our guests.