The Golf Club Castelfalfi and its medieval castle
| Tuscany is a secret golfer’s paradise. In the 1990’s many prime courses were developed in the area taking advantage of the natural topography. One of the best golf courses is the Golf Club Castelfalfi. The scenic course has 27 holes and over 9,400 meters of hillside and greens nestled between olive groves. The Fairways are Fescue Arundinacea Greens – T1 Bent grass. The team at Castelfalfi was adamant that retaining and emphasizing the course’s natural features was crucial and that sustainable water management systems were put in place to collect and save precious rainwater. The 18-hole, (Par 72) Mountain Course is 6,351 meters long with steep gradients and water hazards make the course among Italy’s most challenging layouts and attracting players from across the globe. The Mountain Course was remodeled from the the award winning architects Moroder and Preissman in August 2010. The course was designed to complement the natural topography of the land giving each tee individual character, and the pre-existing woodland providing a sense of privacy on each fairway. The course’s signature 9th hole, a par 3, perches on a spectacular slope, commanding panoramic views stretching from the Castello of Castelfalfi to the ancient hilltop town of Volterra. The resort recently opened the 9-hole, (Par 37) Lake Course in November 2011, with plans to extend it to a full 18 holes. The Lake Course was designed by award-winning German golf architect Rainer Preissman with suitable play for all golf levels. The Lake Course starts out in a south westerly direction from the first tee and loops back to its beginning tracing the Tuscan landscape. Castelfalfi golf facilities also include a driving range with three lawn-teeing grounds, as well as 10 covered drives, two putting greens and a short pitch area. Half-rounds at Castelfalfi conveniently start and finish by the club house, where golfers can sit back and reflect on their day's play whilst enjoying a spectacular view of the Tuscan countryside. The club house is set to be renovated in 2013 and will be constructed around two country villas offering an architectural design with a contemporary twist. The Castle, the heart of Castelfalfi’s Borgo since the early Middle Ages, was inaugurated in May 2014 with a wonderful musical show, after having being renovated for a long time. On the Castle’s ground floor, which boasts a panoramic terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside and the golf course, an international restaurant offers a sophisticated cuisine based on the high quality of its local ingredients. Also, this floor hosts a wine bar and some multi-purpose spaces for private events, meetings and banquets. Michele Rinaldi is the chef that leads the restaurant La Rocca di Castelfalfi: a young chef from Bergamo who achieved his first Michelin star at the age of 27. After having worked in some of the most renowned Italian and international restaurants, Chef Rinaldi delights his guests by offering a classic cuisine combined with sophisticated techniques, without forgetting tradition and simplicity, and a particular attention to detail. The Castle is animated also by a cooking school that offers various cookery courses, from the classic ones, dedicated to home-made pasta and traditional menus, to the more creative bakery or finger food courses. In addition, even the new hotel will have its own restaurant. The Hotel La Tabaccaia, which opened in March 2013, now serves an delicious buffet breakfast with fine Italian espresso in the hotel lounge; guests can also enjoy drinks, including Castelfalfi’s own wines, in the hotel bar. The shops in the Borgo sell local products, including truffles, mushrooms, pasta and the estate’s olive oil and wine. Discover the most hidden paradise in the Heart of Tuscany. Find your hideaway in the midst of everything.  Toscana Resort Castelfalfi is an 800-year old medieval hamlet in Tuscany lovingly being restored and developed to welcome visitors by its present owner, TUI AG, the world’s biggest tourism company. The Toscana Resort Castelfalfi project started in 2007 following a decades’ long migration of its inhabitants in the ‘60s, when locals moved to bigger cities for work. Only five inhabitants were living on the estate when TUI AG purchased the property. Castelfalfi covers more than 2,700 acres of vineyards, olive groves, woods, and lakes. Location: Castelfalfi is located in Montaione, a village in the Province of Florence, in Tuscany. Airports: Castelfalfi is 60 minutes away by car from Florence airport and 40 minutes away from Pisa airport. |
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