When you first come to Querceto near Ponteginori, in the municipality of Montecatini Val di Cecina, you either wonder if you are on a time travel instead of a holiday, or accidentally landed in a setting for a sword movie. The tiny, antique village is not spoiled by the usual new housing estates on the outskirts. One is almost tempted to ask for a costume rental in order to dress up to the fashion of the Middle Ages in a contemporary way.
The owner family of this small hamlet, nestled with its narrow streets around the castle with its imposing tower, can look back on a centuries-old history. The name Ginori became world-famous through its ceramics and porcelain manufactory, whose exceptionally beautiful crockery has adorned many a festive table in the dining rooms of famous aristocratic houses over the centuries.
For some years, the descendants of this well-known Florentine family dedicated to wine growing. The superb red "Castello Ginori" matures under the vaulted ceiling of the old Querceto theater in barrique barrels and, on request, a guided tour of the cellar and subsequent tasting can be arranged for smaller groups.
The few inhabitants of the village (the number varies between 30 and 40 people) take the holiday guest with great cordiality in their midst, so that the vacationer quickly feels at home. In the small bar / trattoria "La Locanda del Sole" you can enjoy an Italian breakfast (consisting of a cornetto and a cappuccino) in the morning and Tuscan delicacies for lunch and dinner, which of course also serves as a meeting place for an espresso with your holiday neighbors or to chat to the locals.
After a short walk behind the old city wall you reach the community garden where the pool (18 x 8 m) is located. From here you have a magnificent view of the valley and can enjoy the day after a refreshing bath with heavenly peace. In the center of the small hamlet there is a shared terrace with tables, chairs, umbrellas and W-Lan, which is available to all holidaymakers.
Querceto is also an ideal starting point for excursions to Volterra (25 km), San Gimignano (53 km), Siena (75 km), Pisa (78 km), Lucca (106 km) and Florence (105 km).
For shopping you either drive to Ponteginori (about 6.6 km) or to Cecina (about 22 km). The nearest beach can be found in Marina di Bibbona (about 22 km) or in Cecina Mare (about 25 km). The holiday accommodations of different sizes are all - with one exception - located in different houses of the medieval village. The exception is a single house Podere La Fontaccia, which lies outside the city walls and to which a private garden belongs.
First floor: a living-dining room with kitchenette and open fireplace, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower / WC. Just a few steps from the house there is a nice communal terrace for this and two other apartments. Beautiful view of the church and the cypresses.
Ground floor: a living room with fireplace and sofa bed for 1 child (under 13 years), kitchenette, a large double bedroom with a canopy bed, a bathroom with shower/WC. The bedroom window offers a unique panorama!
Second floor: narrow staircase, small private corridor with another staircase, a living room, a small kitchenette in the hallway, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower/WC, a roof terrace (accessible by a narrow stairs) between the battlements. Fantastic panorama!
First floor - a diningroom with a kitchenette and a separate living room, both with a beautiful view of the Val di Cecina valley, in the living room there is a sofa bed for 1 child, a double room with a beautiful view of the Piazza Ginori, a bathroom with shower / toilet.
Ground floor: a kitchen, a spacious living room with rustic fireplace and a sleeping sofa for one child, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower/WC. Since the way in front of the house is almost never used, the guests can sit outside the door and enjoy the evening and the view with a good glass of wine.
Mezzanine floor - a large living room with an open fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with access to the terrace, where there is a dining table with chairs and a comfortable seating area. First floor - 1 double bedroom with canopy, a second bedroom with 2 single beds overlooking the wonderful Mediterranean maquis. Both bedrooms have a private bathroom with shower/toilet.
Ground floor: a large living room with open fireplace, two double bedrooms each with a bathroom with shower/WC, a bedroom with 2 single beds and a private bathroom with shower/WC. ** In the low and high season, with an occupancy of max. 4 people one of the three bedrooms with bathroom will be closed. (special price)
First floor: a large living room with fireplace and a small kitchenette, a large double bedroom with private bathroom with shower/WC - second floor: two double bedrooms each with private bathroom with shower/WC. Fantastic panorama! ** In the low season, with an occupancy of max. 4 people one of the three bedrooms with bathroom will be closed. (special price)
The detached house lies outside the castle wall and is divided as follows: ground floor, a small hall, a small laundry room, a kitchen with an open fireplace, a living room, a double room with bathroom (tub / toilet). First floor: a double room with private bathroom(tub/toilet), one bedroom with two single beds with private bathroom (shower / toilet), one bedroom with two single beds, separate bathroom with tub / toilet. The guests can use the large communal pool of the holiday complex. **** In the low season, with an occupancy of max. 6 people one of the four bedrooms with private bathroom will be closed. (special price)
| Castello Ginori Di Querceto | Pers | 24/04 06/07 | 06/07 07/09 | 07/09 14/10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSINA | 2 | € 740 | € 1020 | € 740 |
| BALDACCHINO | 2 | € 740 | € 1020 | € 740 |
| BARTOLI | 2 | € 830 | € 1150 | € 830 |
| PARADISA | 2 + 1 | € 780 | € 1090 | € 780 |
| STRADELLA | 2 + 1 | € 780 | € 1090 | € 780 |
| TERRAZZA | 4 | € 1330 | € 1600 | € 1330 |
| L'ATTESA | 4 | € 1150 | € 1390 | € 1150 |
| L'ATTESA | 5 - 6 | € 1330 | € 1800 | € 1330 |
| CARDELLINI | 4 | € 1190 | € 2100 | € 1190 |
| CARDELLINI | 5 - 6 | € 1490 | € 2100 | € 1490 |
| PODERE LA FONTACCIA | 4 - 6 | € 1700 | € 2250 | € 1700 |
| PODERE LA FONTACCIA | 7 - 8 | € 2060 | € 2540 | € 2060 |
Bed linen and towels are included. The final cleaning is also included, as long as the apartment and the kitchen (please don't leave dirty dishes!) in a decent condition, otherwise there is to pay an extra charge € 25,-. Extra cleaning on request € 8,- per hour. Baby cot € 35,- per week, extra bed € 50,- per week (only for children up to 12 years possible!). Use of the washing machine € 5,-. Extra charge for pets € 35,- per week. The use of air conditioning in the apartments Baldacchino and Cardellino is included. Heating costs are charged extra. Deposit for the apartments Rosina, Bartoli, Paradisa, Stradella, Baldacchino and L'Attesa € 100,- / Deposit for the apartments Terrazza, Il Pozzo, Cardellini and Podere La Fontaccia € 200,-.
Note: Every Italian municipal administration can introduce a tourist tax. Because this additional levy can be introduced from one day to the next, and varies from place to place, Toscana Sì cannot he give definite information about it.
If you are looking for a really romantic place for your holidays, you can not choose better than this medieval castle / the reception staff is very friendly and attentive / on foot you can reach the small trattoria, where the typical Tuscan cuisine is served. The guests of the Castello Ginori di Querceto get a special discount here / in the winery you can buy the wine from the wine cellar of Ginori.
The last part of the road leading to the village is quite narrow and winding.
sind seit gestern wieder zurück das genori querceto kann man nur empfehlen diese burg ist ein sehr aussergewöhnlicher platz zum erholen kunden von toscana si sind dort offenbar sehr gerne gesehen (hat man uns ausdrücklich gesagt) wir haben uns vom ersten tag an sehr wohl dort gefühlt annunziata an der rezeption (hoffe korrekt geschrieben?) war sehr hilfsbereit&freundlich die gegend, das nahe meer ein traum haben die zeit dort sehr genossen danke nochmal für die gute beratung & div. tipps liebe grüße, Familie Schmid
Oct 2, 2022
Sehr geehrte Damen, ich wollte mich noch einmal melden und Ihnen berichten, dass wir wirklich einen sehr gelungenen Urlaub im Castello Ginori di Querceto verbracht haben. Wir haben uns durch Sie sehr gut informiert und betreut gefühlt. La Schezza war ein sehr guter Start und die Locanda del Sole ein Höhepunkt. Es war toll, ein ganzes Altstadthaus in dieser Lage für uns zu haben (samt kleiner Terrasse unmittelbar vor dem Haus). Auch mein bald 90-jähriger Vater hat sich sehr wohl gefühlt, die Stiege war nicht zu steil und der Weg zum Pool nicht zu weit (!). Die Führung samt Weinverkostung war ansprechend und so haben wir auch einige Flaschen nach Österreich importiert… Vielen Dank und alles Gute! Christoph mit Familie
Sep 27, 2021
Liebe Frau Gramatke, liebe Frau Hens wir sind gestern gut zurückgekommen und haben unseren Aufenthalt in Querceto sehr genossen. Danke für den dezenten Hinweis, dass sSe glauben, wir wären da besonders gut aufgehoben. Sie wußten natürlich was Sie sagten ;-). * wir waren sehr zufrieden mit der Wohunung und die neue Gemeinschaftsterrasse am Castello wurde von uns bereits zum Frühstück benützt. Sie wertet die Wohnung sehr auf. * Im Umkreis gibt es wirklich viel zu sehen und herrliche Lokale. Ein Lokal an der ersten Auffahrt nach Ponte Ginori von Querceto kommend, ist ein besonderer Tip (da hat Franziska die Unterlagen noch) * Simona und Francesco haben uns bestens betreut. Der Strand ( Alta Duna) in Marina die Bibbona, den sie vermitteln ist besonders empfehlenswert, er ist klein, es gibt eine vorzügliche Bar (Sundowner! und Mittagessen), mit sauberen WCs und sogar Innenduschen und wenn man will am Deck den Querceto Wein * Wir haben aber auch die Strände von Donoratico, Golf von Baratti und Mariana di Cecina ausprobiert. * Der Pool ist wirklich toll aber leider sind die Insekten trotz diverser Mittelchen eine wirlkliche Plage (Franziska hat allerdings die meisten von mir abgehalten) * Ja und Simona hat uns sofort den Code für den Weg zum Pool überlassen, dass wir das Auto benutzen konnten, da ich ja das Geh-Problem hatte. * es war ein besonderer Bonus, dass uns die Akademia vor Ort gleich für ihre diversen Abend Aktivitäten mit integriert hat und wir viele interessante Menschen getroffen haben. Nochmals herzlichen Dank, Ihre Vermittlung ist immer die beste Grundlage für einen gelungenen und erholsamen Urlaub. Maria und Franziska
Sep 21, 2011