Anyone who has ever traveled through Tuscany in a car knows this: somewhere in the further or nearer distance they stand on their heights, these Tuscan country estates from several buildings, surrounded by pine trees and cypresses ... And then you drive in the car and dream of what it would be like to live in a house like this, walk through the surrounding lavender-scented gardens and rest on an antique stone bench ...
One such house is the Casanuova and there are guest rooms for everyone who knows such dreams. Including everything described above and a biological swimming pond on top of it, plus Italian "Mammas" who conjure up traditional Tuscan dishes every day and everything in a family atmosphere that the Besancon couple and their family created here according to the motto: La Bellezza della semplicitá - so the beauty of the simple.
There is no TV or telephone here, instead there are many conversations with other guests at the large communal tables and, if desired, guided walks across the grounds and, of course, lots of sun, lots of rest and relaxation.
Rooms + Rates
| Single room | from60 € |
| Apartment | from85 € |
| Double room | from116 € |
| Suite | from144 € |
Sustainable
ArchitectureOne of these typical Tuscan country estates, which is made up of several buildings with different roof heights. Walls made of stone blocks, partially whitewashed, and terracotta tiles arranged around a romantic courtyard. As original as possible, Ursula and Thierry Besancon, they Germans, he Dutch, rebuilt the courtyard, which was in need of renovation in the 80s, and furnished it with loving attention to traditional and natural furniture and materials. The interior of Locanda Casanuova reflects a successful combination of its history and the typical Tuscan architecture.
FoodThe heart of the Casanuova is - as it should be in Italy - the large kitchen. Here regional delicacies based on slow-food principles are conjured up from seasonal and, if possible, organic products. Fresh every day with herbs and fruit from our own garden. Wholemeal bread with sourdough and the pasta are homemade. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are possible every day on request.
EnvironmentThe Besançons have been growing their wine and olives organically for over thirty years, and Casanuova also thinks sustainably on all other topics. It is freshly cooked every day, also to avoid garbage. The garbage is strictly separated and electricity is generated using a photovoltaic system. In summer there is warm water from solar panels. Guests and employees are encouraged to save electricity and water. And guests are encouraged to change towels only when necessary. An electric charging station for cars is available for all guests at the parking. Locanda Casanuova commits to sustainable measures and actively encourages guests to separate waste, to avoid food waste and to reduce the use of plastics.
Well-BeingAt Casanuova every day starts with an hour of yoga, which is included in the price. Different massages are possible on request.
Characteristics
- Typical 400 year old Tuscan estate
- "The beauty of simplicity" is the motto
- Located in one of the most beautiful holiday regions in Italy
- Own organic cultivation of olives, wine, fruits and vegetables
- Farm tour once a week
- Traditional Tuscan cuisine with regional products, seasonal, including as many ingredients as possible from our own garden
- If available and interested, Sunday to Friday yoga sessions
- Massages on request
- Individual Italian lessons possible
- Cooking courses and wine and olive oil tastings available
- Figline Valdarno is a lively town with nice cafés and an attractive weekly market on a medieval piazza
- Good starting point for hikes, picnics, motorcycle, e-bike and bike tours in the surrounding area.
- Florence (30min), Siena (1.5h), Arezzo (50 min.), Greve in Chianti (25min.)
- Also well suited for private events and seminars
Features
- Guesthouse with 16 rooms, 2 suites and 2 apartments
- Rooms partially barrier-free
- Apartments with their own cooking facilities
- Restaurant with a terrace
- Library
- Natural swimming pond
- Beautifully landscaped garden and terraces
- Small farm shop with organic products
- Parking spaces with electric charging station
Testimonials
Locanda Casanuova is a place of contemplation - and always has been, for it began life as a monastery. Bedrooms are almost monastically simple, but have splashes of colour and style to introduce a perfect measure of modernity.
The 23 hectares of vineyards and olives produce 7,000 litres of wine and a lot of olive oil; there is an organic vegetable garden too. Holland and Germany come together in Ursula and Thierry Besançon, she behind the smooth efficiency of the place, and in the kitchen with four helpers, and he in his supervision of the estate and the wine-making. They are fine hosts, smiley, humorous and generous.
Casanuova was once a monastery, then an orphanage. Now owners Ulla and Thierry Besançon produce organic wine and olive oil here, and also offer cookery and yoga classes. Fresh menus are chalked up on the board each day; meals, served at large tables under the vines, are happy events, open to the public. Just a short stroll from the house are two self-catering apartments, but B&B rooms are charming with a monastic air. The swimming “pond” is a natural pool surrounded by decking.
Rooms + Rates
| Single room | from60 € |
| Apartment | from85 € |
| Double room | from116 € |
| Suite | from144 € |
Location + Directions
By car
The Locanda Casanuova is about 32 km south-east of Florence. It takes just under an hour by car. Arezzo (located to the south) is also an hour's drive (59 km), and Siena is just under 1.5 hours away (56 km). There is also the option of arriving by bus (from Florence), however the closest bus stop is 2 km away. You will receive the exact address when booking.
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