Off the beaten track of the mass tourist market, this property, nevertheless, offers very easy access to the hill towns, museums, craftsmen, restaurants, wine and specialty food shops that make this part of Italy so famous. Its particular appeal is to offer a tranquil country setting, yet with many of the conveniences offered by a well-run country hotel, including short distance from a country road, and a range of possible services and facilities, such as nearby tennis courts, swimming lessons, horseback riding, mountain biking, guided museum and artisan tours. On the grounds are a playground for children and a bocce court.

Upon request, our cooks can prepare meals at the house, allowing guests to experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan cooking in comfort and seclusion. The owners of Il Ferroguzzo can also organize cooking courses at the Buitoni estate near San Sepolcro (the Buitoni family being internationally famous for pasta production) their 18th century villa provides an elegant reminder of the glories of Italy - past and present. A further glimpse of the rich popular traditions of the area are provided in Il Ferroguzzo's small museum, which contains a collection of photographs of peasant life and work in the surrounding valleys.

Situated in the midst of approximately 74 acres of farmlands and forests, the house is surrounded by spectacular, ancient oaks shading meandering stone walls, terraces and flowered walkways that create a welcoming park-like setting, perfect for outdoor barbecuing, dining and lounging. To the side of the house, is an elegant 18 meter by 6 meter swimming pool, providing a beautiful retreat for both relaxation and exercise after a day of sightseeing and shopping in the nearby hill towns.

Recently restored, the house combines the traditional materials of Tuscan farm architecture—huge, chestnut beams, terra cotta floors, stone and painted plaster walls—with all the modern conveniences. The spacious rooms have been furnished with classic Tuscan furniture, made from chestnut and wrought iron, including family pieces that recall an earlier era of Italian country life. In order to offer choice in price and size of accommodations, Il Ferroguzzo has been divided into three separate apartments, which offer privacy as well as varying possibilities for both large and small groups. Each of the apartments has a separate entrance and private outdoor space, with easy access to the pool and communal laundry area, located in a separate building. Each also has a full-service kitchen with dishwasher, and is fully outfitted with fine linens, towels, hairdryers and kitchen equipment.

The pricing of the complex has been designed so that by paying a minimun price (see price list) guests can have the entire property to themselves without renting all three apartments with their total of seven bedrooms.