http://www.agriturismocasalone.com Your holidays in Tuscany, in a beautiful land near the sea en-EN 14400 http://www.agriturismocasalone.com http://www.agriturismocasalone.com/images/PreHome_Logo.jpg http://www.agriturismocasalone.com/eng/chisiamo.htm Green Holidays The "Il Casalone" farm is located on gentle hills that slope down to the Orbetello lagoon, between Ansedonia and Orbetello Stazione, with a splendid view on Mount Argentario "Il Casalone" has a varied output, with vineyards, durum wheat, sunflowers, vegetables and a herd of Maremma cows. Recently a large farm building was completely rebuilt to create 7 apartments each about 90 sq.m. in size with own portico and garden with a swimming pool. It is located inside a farm of about 300 Ha with a view of Mount Argentario and all Costa d'Argento (Silver Coast), at 3 km. from Orbetello Stazione railway station and center for every kind of shopping, at 3 km. from the Feniglia beach (Ansedonia) and at less than 1 km. from the Aurelia road. Reception: All year round. http://www.agriturismocasalone.com/eng/dintorni.htm Facilities Restaurants: Although the apartaments have well equipped kitchens sometimes it can be nice to try one of the charming small restaurants in the old villages around us in the country. In these small Trattoria you can taste the real Maremma food and seafood which satisfy the request of everyone or simply have a Pizza, all with reasonable prices. We can give you the best addresses in Orbetello, Capalbio, Porto Ercole, etc…. Shooting: (Pheasant and partridge) at the farm. Horse-riding: 2 Km from the Farm. Tennis: Ansedonia and Orbetello. Swimming-pool: Swimming-pool (7x15 mt.) in the garden. Golf: 18-holes Golf course at Punta Ala, 9 holes at Maremmello and the new 18 holes at Argentario (9 km). Farm's production: You can visit all the farm and buy directly our extra virgin olive-oil, honey and wine. Excursions: We can organize guided tours of cultural sites around. Laundry: Common laundry is available. Dry laundry at 3 Km. Bank: In Orbetello. Close on saturday. Stores: Near Orbetello Station you can find food, vegetables and the supermarkets "Coop" and "Europe": Opened: 8.30-13.00/1630-19.30. Pharmacy, newspapers and dry laundry. In Orbetello there are stores of apparel and all the kinds: opening 8,30-13,00/17,00-20,00. 3 Cinemas. Hairdressing salon: To Orbetello. Opening 8,30-13,00/16,30-19,30 Railways: To Orbetello Station, 3 Km. Good connections with Rome (1 hour ½), Grosseto 20', Pisa (1 hour ½) etc... And the main line Turin-Genoa-Pisa-Rome. Sail and motor boat: To Cala Galera Marina and Porto Ercole it is possible to rent boats with/without a skipper. Excellent starting point for beautiful daily excursions: At the sea: the Argentario, the Giglio and Giannutri islands, Talamone, the Uccellina Park, the WWF oasis of Orbetello and Burano. Inland: Pitigliano, Sovana, the spas of Saturnia, Tarquinia, Tuscania and Vulci, all beautiful towns where unique remains of Etruscan and Mediaeval picturesque lanscapes. http://www.agriturismocasalone.com/eng/domande.htm At what time can we check-in and out? Check-in: Saturday afternoon between 4.00 - 7.00 pm. Check-out: Saturday morning between 9.00 - 10.00 am. Where is it possible to rent a car? At Florence railway station or at Florence/Pisa/Rome airport. At Grosseto (40 Km.). Orbetello +39 0564 860233 / +39 335 1262996 (even taxi). On which floor the apartment is? All at ground and first floor. Is there a swimming pool? It is (7x15 mt.). Are there vineyards nearby? Yes, there are many ectars of vineyards, even in our farm. Are there olive tree fields? Yes, we have many trees and we produce a very good extra virgin olive oil. Is parking available? Yes, we have shadow parking inside the property. Are linens and towels provided or do I need to bring my own? We can provide linen and towels once a week at a cost of 8.00 €/person/week. Is there a telephone in the apartments? There are mobile telephones at disposal. Are there any fax, e-mail, internet facilities? Yes, on request in our private office. Which languages are spoken at the reception? English, French, Spanish and Italian. Are there grocery stores in the surroundings? Yes, at 3 Km. In Orbetello Stazione there is a supermarket with also products of the area and many other shops and facilities (post office, pharmacy, restaurants, railway station, newspapers and magazines). How far are Florence, Siena, Pisa, Rome, Tarquinia and Monte Argentario from the hamlet? Florence 180 Km., Siena 110 Km., Pisa 170 Km., Roma 140 Km., Tarquinia 45 Km., Monte Argentario 10 Km. How far is the seaside? 5 min. by car, Ansedonia beach and rocks. How far is the closest village/town? The nearest villages are Orbetello (7 Km.) and Orbetello Stazione (3 Km.), where you can find a bank, post office and various shops. Is there a patio belonging to the apartment? Yes, every apartment has its own furnished patio. Is breakfast included? No, all apartments are self providing, but on request you will find a breakfast basket in your apartment on your arrival day. Which is the nearest town with rail connection? Grosseto (40 Km.) Where is the nearest bus-stop? At the entry of the farm. When we have to pay the bill? On arrival. Where can I practice horse riding, golf, tennis, sail and shooting? Horse riding 2 Km., golf 20 Km./Punta Ala 60 Km., tennis 3 and 10 Km., Sailing school in Orbetello Laguna 10 Km. Shooting (at phesans and partridge) in the farm. Are there natural parks nearby? Yes: WWF oasis of Orbetello (10 Km.) and of Burano (8 Km.) and Parco Naturale della Maremma (Monte dell'Uccellina) (30 Km.). Are there archaeological sites or of cultural interest nearby? Yes, many: very interesting Etruscan, Roman, Mediaeval etc… for instance: Orbetello 7 Km., Ansedonia 4 Km., Porto Ercole 10 Km., Capalbio 18 Km., Vulci 25 Km. and many others (Roselle, Pitigliano, Sovana, Tarquinia) at less than 50 Km. Are there beaches nearby? Yes: beautiful very near; for instance the 7 Km. beach between Ansedonia and Porto Ercole (Monte Argentario) with a nice pineta (3 Km.) Is it possible to rent sailing/motor boats? Yes, Cala Galera Marina, 10 Km. http://www.agriturismocasalone.com/eng/dovesiamo.htm FROM NORTH EAST ITALY: Take the highway to Bologna - Firenze Certosa; take the motorway to Siena - Grosseto and , in Grosseto, go further in Via Aurelia to Km 140. FROM NORTH ITALY (Genoa-Milan): Take the highway to La Spezia, Pisa, Livorno and take the motorway to Rome (Aurelia) to Km. 140. How to reach us: Arriving from South, along Aurelia road, you have to go over the second fork for Ansedonia and, at km 140,5, follow the indications for Pitorsino, Fattoria Il Casalone. Arriving from North still along Aurelia road , you have to go over the fork for Orbetello, do a turnabout at the fork for Ansedonia, km 140 and then, go on to Pitorsino. http://www.agriturismocasalone.com/eng/contatti.htm A Orbetello Scalo (cap 58016), località Pitorsino, Via Aurelia Km.140,5 Tel +39 0564 862160 - +39 329 2167397 - Fax +39 0564 866308 - E-mail: AgriturismoCasalone@hotmail.com While booking please indicate the following: number of people (adults and children), date of arrival and departure (reservations are usually from saturday to saturday).