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The Relais il Bibbiena 817 is elegant, welcoming and environment-friendly, an ideal base for those seeking peace, good taste and comfort but wishing also to explore the many - and as yet largely undiscovered - riches offered by the Casentino: scenery, touring and trekking, history, religion, art, artisan work, and shopping.
The building (an old barn restructured with traditional materials - local stone, exposed wooden beams, Florentine terracotta) is surrounded by a green, tree-lined park, a swimming pool, a large car-park, and several acres of estate.
On the ground floor there are the reception rooms (a portico, sitting rooms for chatting or simply relaxing in, a dining and breakfast room). On the other floors there are the guests' bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and each tastefully and simply decorated.
The Relais il Bibbiena 817 follows a formula akin to that of the French Relais and the English Country House. A formula consisting of five basic ingredients: Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm, Cuisine.In an environment where special attention is given to service and hospitality, the owners live in the house alongside their guests, serving a breakfast of homemade produce and, in august, dining at a «table d'hôte» - an opportunity for pleasurable conversation.
The Relais il Bibbiena 817 is therefore the ideal place for anyone seeking quiet and discreet hospitality, a charming atmosphere, quality comfort in a family setting and at a particularly favourable price.
RoomsThe bedrooms all have panoramic views and each has been given the name of the village or mountain it overlooks (Poppi, Bibbiena, Pratomagno, Camaldoli etc.).
The rooms vary in size in order to meet guests' different needs. All the furniture consists of period pieces bought over the years at the many antique shops in the region.
ApartmentsThe apartments are in the building of the same landowner's house which is in a unique and peaceful position.The farmhouse built in local stone and brick dates back to the nineteen century and has been recently restructured with care, dedication and good taste where the guests will be able to enjoy the typical feeling of the past.The restaurant service is available for people who stay in the apartments too. Terraglio and Spaldo Apts.Terraglio
Situated on the first floor the apartment (100 sq m) is on two levels, in fact the space has been optimized thanks to a nice wooden false ceiling with a large double bedroom and a relax corner with a small pool table.On the first floor there are a spacious lounge with a well-equipped kitchen corner with microwave oven , tv color, a double sofa bed which can turn into a double bed , a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.Spaldo
It is situated on the first floor and is fully equipped with a kitchen corner which disappears when required, television , independent heating and en suite bathroom.The spacious apartment (70 sq m) has two double sofa bed so up to 4 people can be accommodated.Arco Apt.It is situated on the ground floor and is fully equipped with a kitchen corner and a little garden, television , independent heating and en suite bathroom.The spacious apartment (80 sq m) has two double sofa bed so up to 5 people can be accommodated. Main servicesRoom service
Rooms are cleaned daily from 9 AM to 12 PM - with regular replacement of one set of towels, sheets and pillowcases. If necessary, you can contact the staff for additional linen.
We wish to point out that we are close to a stunning National Park, which is amongst the most beautiful and uncontaminated parks in Italy. For this reason, we need to ask you to help us reduce the use of detergents and avoid pollution. Therefore, please leave all used towels in the shower room or bath. In this way, we are able to differentiate them from the clean ones.
The office
The office on the ground floor is your point of reference for whatever problem you may experience during your stay, to get to know our services and to obtain tourist information on local events, etc. Our library is also at your disposal.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the dining room in the form of a buffet, from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
Swimming pool
The use of the swimming pool is free of charge and reserved for the exclusive use of our guests. Please, remember to tell us in advance if you wish to invite friends. The swimming pool is open from May 15th ‘til September 30th. Please remember to respect at all times the tranquillity of your fellow-guests. We kindly ask you not to take the room's towels to the swimming pool, as you will find the appropriate ones available.
Bar
There is a bar at your disposal in the lounge and on the patio. We ask you to not consume food in your rooms nor in the swimming pool.
Ironing service
If you require that items be ironed, you can give them to the chambermaid assigned to your particular floor.
Telephony and Internet
It is possible to telephone and use the Internet, simply ask at the office for assistance.
Safe
We ask that you do not leave valuables in your room, as there is a free safe service available by enquiring at the office.
Sport and leisure
There is a slide and swing available for children in the garden as well as a ‘play area’. We have access to a golf club: Golf Casentino di Poppi (9 holes) and hire out mountain bikes for local excursions. Additionally there is the opportunity to go trekking.
Newspapers
By booking in advance, you can have you favourite ‘daily’ delivered to you in time for breakfast.
Parking
Parking is not supervised, and although there is no particular risk, we advise you to lock cars, avoiding the use of noisy alarms that may disrupt tranquillity.
Closing times
As we are situated in the heart of the countryside, during the night various animals threaten to cause serious damage to the grounds, so we close the main gate at midnight. If you wish to return later than this time, let us know, and we will advise you of another method of return.
Code of conduct
We invite you to be respectful of the tranquillity of fellow-guests, in particular to refrain from raising your voice on the staircases.
The guest must respect the environment, furniture and other equipment provided by Relais.
We require that you do not smoke in the dining area.
Electrical items such as irons, heaters, coffee machines and open flames are forbidden.
As the building is mainly wooden, we ask you to take precautions to avoid fire hazards.
You must not smoke in bed, nor empty ashtrays in the dustbins, nor use equipment not provided by Relais. |
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