IL Casettino is near the small village of Radicondoli. It is a medieval village, whose origins date back to very ancient times, in fact the first archaeological traces date back to the Etruscan period. Its appearance has been preserved almost unchanged over time, both in the urban structure and in the landscape.
Radicondoli is located in a strategic position that allows you to quickly reach the main art cities of Tuscany: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni. For those who love art, then a must is the impressive Basilica of San Galgano, which thanks to its special acoustics, is home to numerous classical music concerts.
A short distance from Radicondoli are also the Chianti vineyards and attractive seaside resorts on the Tyrrhenian coast, including: Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia, the Etruscan Gulf of Baratti, just to name a few.
Also noteworthy is the ability to reach, via the port of Piombino, Elba Island, which together with the other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, is part of the largest Europe Marine Park, the largest protected area of European seas. The park is characterized by a great variety of habitats populated by different forms of life.From the beaches of the Elba to the rocky cliffs of the western Capraia, a myriad of plant and animal species live in every corner of one of the most fascinating natural environments: the sea.
For those who want to dive into the past, with all its history, there is the opportunity to walk (or drive) on the Via Francigena. It represents another great wealth that belongs to this territory, in fact the Francigena has been declared by the Council of Europe Major Cultural Route, which crosses Britain, France, Switzerland, Italy to the Vatican State. It was launched by the Longobards and later incorporated into a pilgrimage route. In Tuscany, it crosses the province of Massa Carrara, Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Siena. The point of connection to the Via Francigena, closer to Radicondoli is near Monteriggioni, Abbadi Isola and leads to Siena.
For those who want to perform physical care, but also regain their physical fitness, their beauty, the ideal is to spend a day of relaxation and pleasure at the Spa of Petriolo (40 minute drive) or at the Baths of St. John in Rapolano Terme (1 hour drive) surrounded by wild nature.
Even for lovers of cycling trails and routes are available for all needs, which are developed by the hills of Radicondoli territory.
It offers a complete relax stay, but it's possible also to reach, in a short time, the main principal cities of tuscan art: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Firenze, Volterra and San Gimignano, with nice seaside resorts on the tyrrhenian coast.
The apartment is near the small village of Radicondoli is a medieval castle, it was built on XII century, even if the first traces archeologicals going up to the etruscan period and roman age.
By car:
Take the motorway A1 to Florence. At exit 'Firenze Impruneta' turn to Superstrada (SS1) and follow in the direction of Siena.
Take exit 'Colle di Val d'Elsa South' and turn right in the direction of 'Colle di Val d'Elsa.
In the next roundabout follow the signs to 'Follonica –Grosseto- Radicondoli'.
After about 500 meters from the crossing for Radicondoli, you will find, on the right, the sign of IL CASETTINO, after 700 metrs you are arrived (At the entrance of the Holiday house there are 2 columns).