Castello di Porciano

Castello rustico molto tipico del luogo e ben conservato. Purtroppo è privato, con degli orari di visita estremamente ristretti e con richiesta di appuntamento. Vale la pena il viaggio solo per godersi una vista su tutta la vallata del Casentino. Sarebbe un posto consigliato, ma solo se la gestione diventi a favore dei turisti/visitatori, quindi per ora non è consigliato. Spero le cose possano cambiare presto.

Very nice place to visit

Open from 10 to 13hrs and from 16 to 18hrs

Very good

A wonderful place to stay. The cottage that we had was very cosy and we were made to feel very welcome. There are lovely walks in the area and the garden is beautiful and relaxing place to sit.

Better than imagined. Beautifully appointed rooms with all the necessities to make your stay comfortable. Kitchens are very well stocked and even have your coffee. The castle grounds are lovely, peaceful and romantic. There is a variety of lodging available from staying the castle itself or to renting a cottage on the castle grounds. This is a small castle hamlet with a cute church that rings the bells every day. It is very affordable as is the nearby historic town of Stia. The owner, Martha Corsi, speaks English and is an amazing wonderful person who shares her family home and history. She also has an assistant who speaks English. Together they will guide you to all the great places to see around the valley and the best Italian food. This castle sits above the valley and has incredible sunsets to be enjoyed with local wine and cheese. The property is surrounded by flowers and singing birds. The hill side driving up to the castle one may encounter grazing goats with jubilant bells or a wild hedge hog crossing the road. This is not just a place to stay while sightseeing Tuscany, this is an experience that fills your soul with the joy of life. You will never want to leave which seems to be a theme. Our intended 2 day stay turned into a week. We hiked in a chestnut forest, filled our bottles of wine at the wine gas station after tastings, shopped at the ceramics factory and the wool factory museum, saw monasteries and churches galore and visited many other castles. We enjoyed the history of the area along with the rural beauty of a place where the stores still close at noon for the family meal. This is the real Italy meant to be experienced. Go alone or go with friends. Rent a car in Florence (just 1 hour and 1/2 away) I have traveled the world and this was my best vacation stay ever.

Highly recommended!! My husband and I rented Casa della Scaletta on the grounds of Castello di Porciano for one week and wish we had stayed longer. We found the pantry and refrigerator thoughtfully stocked with all the supplies, including fresh fruit, a visitor might need for the first day and night. The small kitchen had all modern appliances with good cooking and serving tools and lovely dishes. The Casa, with two bedrooms and baths, was very clean and beautifully decorated. Beds were comfortable. The quiet, birds, the flower garden and the views of the Casentino valley create a beautiful and memorable experience. There is much to explore nearby. The proprietors speak English and are helpful in every way to make their guests comfortable.

It's a really pretty and significant historic building and tower. The museum is ok but the chance to see it is pretty amazing and the views are fantastic.