B&B Il Cantuccio

The B&B Il Cantuccio is located in the western part of Tuscany and, thanks to its excellent geographical position, serves as a strategic starting point for artistic, religious, and naturalistic itineraries. Surrounded by the typical Tuscan landscape, the area where the B&B is located is characterized by silence and tranquility. Here, you will have the opportunity to take relaxing walks or bike rides amidst picturesque views of cultivated fields and typical country houses. You will experience the pleasant sensation of being far from the chaotic and crowded places of the cities, while at the same time having the enormous advantage of being able to reach the most important tourist destinations that Tuscany has to offer in a short time.

From this corner of Tuscany, many of the most famous and fascinating places in this region are easily accessible. Beautiful medieval villages and superb art cities await you as you explore an area renowned worldwide for the beauty of its landscapes and the extraordinary richness of its artistic heritage.

The B&B Il Cantuccio is located 5 km from Cascina and only a 15-minute drive from the city of Pisa and the Galileo Galilei International Airport, which connects it to major European cities. In 30 minutes, you can reach both the city of Lucca and the beauties of the famous medieval villages of Volterra and San Gimignano. The seaside resorts along the Pisan coast are reachable in a 20-minute drive, while the renowned Versilia coast is only 30 minutes away. Florence is 70 km away and can be reached in 40 minutes via the FI-PI-LI highway, which connects Florence, Pisa, and Livorno, or conveniently by train from the Cascina station in about 1 hour (for schedules, consult www.trenitalia.it).

Below are some brief directions to the most famous places that can be easily reached from the B&B:
Cascina - It is located 5 km from the B&B and can be reached in a 5-minute drive. Cascina, an ancient fortified village, has a territory rich in historical monuments, ancient villas, and still preserves part of the city walls with its towers. The surroundings are still dotted with ancient historical and architectural evidence that confirms the importance and richness of a territory historically located in an interesting strategic geographical position. Since the end of the 19th century, it has rapidly developed as a center of woodworking, to the extent that it is now one of the capitals of Italian furniture.

Volterra - It is located 50 km from the B&B and can be reached in a 40-minute drive. Volterra preserves a remarkable historic center of Etruscan origin with Roman remains, medieval buildings such as the Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori, and with its walls still largely visible, it represents a beautiful center to visit, famous for the extraction and processing of alabaster.

San Gimignano - It is located 58 km from the B&B and can be reached in a 40-minute drive. San Gimignano, located in the heart of a flourishing agricultural area (Valdelsa), is famous for its intact medieval appearance characterized by numerous towers and its monuments and artistic treasures. It is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations in Tuscany.

Certaldo - It is located 50 km from the B&B and can be reached in a 40-minute drive. Certaldo, of Etruscan-Roman origins, with its beautiful medieval part called Certaldo Alto, reachable via a suggestive funicular, is a perfectly preserved village where the famous poet and novelist Boccaccio was born and lived.

Vinci - It is located 50 km from the B&B and can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Vinci still retains many suggestions dating back to the time of the great Leonardo da Vinci.