Tenuta il Corno
Elegant apartments for a truly memorable holiday in the country

"Tenuta il Corno" is one of Val di Pesa's best Estates, built by an ancient Florentine family, "Del Corno", in 12th Century. Since 1911 the owners are the Counts Frova Arroni, who have continued to develop with love and determination oil and wine production. In the centre of the Estate stands Villa Il Corno, a typical Renaissance building; of the former magnificent castle only the embattled tower remains, overlooking with elegance all the valleys around. At Il Corno luxury apartments await those seeking a truly memorable holiday!

The apartments lie amongst the sweet Florentine hills in an estate dotted with olive trees and vineyards, that stretch out to woods and countryside featuring historic 17th century villas and farm-houses. Guest accommodation at "IL CORNO" includes 18 apartments all with living room, kitchen unit, oven, fridge, TV, telephone, and either one or two bathrooms with shower and central heating. All units are furnished with elegance and care, regaining ancient pieces of furniture, join together tradition and simplicity.

A range of guest services ensure that you stay at the Tenuta Il Corno is as active as you decide. Here you can relax near one of the two swimming pools and be completely immersed in the green hills. Whether you stay on location or decide to venture further afield you are never far from natural beauty. Walks from the apartments are rich in nature, history and tradition - where good food and artisan craftsmanship form the backdrop to daily life.

Matching wine with food of Tuscan tradition prepared with ingredients found on the Estate itself Il Corno provides guests with a gastronomical experience at every setting. Tenuta Il Corno has a long tradition of producing some of the regions finest red and white wines in the region. Il Corno also produces a range of Grappa's and Olive Oils to add further flavour and after dinner pleasure to your dining table.

For those who choose nature there is the wild sea of Castiglioncello, or the fashionable Versilia strands. Or the heights of the Apuane peaks or cool woods found in Abetone. With short trips you can reach open air museums like those found in Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca. You can visit the many monuments, palaces, churches, bell-towers, paintings and statues and even push on to Volterra to discover the ancient history of the region.

Guests to Il Corno leave feeling refreshed in body and spirit - a stay here is not just a simple holiday but a real awakening of the senses.