Casa Santicchio is a 16th century Tuscan Farm house, beautifully sheltered from the wind with a S.Easterly aspect, at 750m above sea level.
The 21 acre farmstead liesin a privileged position within the National Park of the Casentine Forest, with a rich and diverse Flora and Fauna, such as wild boar, many species od deer, hares,porcupines, wolves, eaglesand buzzards.
The house is situated right on the slopes of mont Penna on the Romea road, followed for centuries by innumerable pilgrims, who headed towords Rome, following the path from Camaldoli hermitage to the sanchiary of Chiusi della Verna. Home of Saint Francis where he received his stigmate.
It is the ideal location for trekking and mountain biking.
The beauty of the farm and its surronndings also make it an ideal place for families with children.
The farm is surronded by woods througt which run numerous streams and waterfalls. From a rock above the house there is a fresh water spring which supplies the house all its domestic needs.
We offer rural hospitality.
There are various room standards we can offer.
There are 4 simply furnished bedrooms.
We also have a small self contained appartment for five, with kitchen and bathroom. There is a total of five bathrooms.
The kitchen serves typical tuscan cuisine. Among which ribollita (tuscan bread soup), wild boar tagliatelle, and home made ravioli and cappelletti.
All the food is cooked with localy grewn ingredients. Above all the food is cooked with love.
A vegetarian meal is available on request.