Accommodation Ideas

http://www.casavacanzelescuderie.it/

Myself and Dons stayed here with Bella and Grandad when scoping out the venue this year. Great location less than 3km from Castagneto Carducci (wedding venue) and Montepergoli (wedding breakfast).  Apartments come in 2 or 3 bedroom and ikea-tastic but great studio living areas and good sized bedrooms and bathrooms. As with us, if you're bringing kids and grandparents for childcare its an easy option as have a swimming pool on site and plenty of room to hide away if hangovers aren't your thing.

http://www.relaislefornacelle.com/index/en/home.shtml

Again located 3km from Castagnetto and the Villa so ideally located for the venues we have chosen for the mian events. Comprising of 2 main villas, pink for the girls and white for the errr, non girls they have multiple options for however big or small your party. The white villa is split predominantly into double bed mezzanine suits which are suited for couples and the owner has stated he will be able to accomodate those who are looking to just come for a couple of nights rather than the full week. Each villa has its own pool one salt water for the adults with your own cabana (pic above), with the other pool being more child friendly. The Villas are in my opinion of a lower specification in terms of fittings and fixtures but ultimately very well kept and the owner is very friendly and also does a cracking own brand olive oil to boot.

www.tombolotalasso.it
For the luxurious amongst you the regions only 5star resort is the Tombolo Thalasso spa. With its own private beach and swim up pool its something you will not find readily in this part of Italy. Stay there at your peril as Dons will be about the day before the wedding for full pampering at is award winning day spa. We haven't stayed before but if you have the money or want to make it a week of relaxation and 5 star service get involved.

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An alternative stay in a Hotels on the beach is the Alta Vista it has an excellent restaurant and the rooms  with the sea view are the best option if you are staying for the week but you need to book up quickly as with all the accomodation listed as they will be taken well in advance.

If outdoors is your bag then the area has a number of camping sites that are all well kept with excellent access to both the beaches and the venues selected for the wedding party. Personally I wouldn't go near a campsite if you paid me you boho outdour whores.

Finally you can rent your own villa or club together and go mental with a house rental. There are some amazing places to rent and every eventuality and requirement covered. From vine yard to beach views you have it all but you will be required to book Saturday to Saturday and will want a deposit upfront as they get booked quickly. Donna spent 3 months to find somewhere suitable this year for us to stay as there are so many agencies offering rentals. Start with www.homeaway.co.uk and get snooping but make sure to search catagneto carducci or bolgheri to get the right location.