Staying at a property steeped in historical past at all times provides an additional particular factor to a trip. And when that property is on a scenic island off the coast of considered one of Italy's most beautiful areas, you're just about assured a memorable — and picture-perfect — keep.

The island we’re speaking about is Capraia, a part of the Tuscan archipelago, and the residence, Forte San Giorgio, an impeccably restored Sixteenth-century fortress.

Sitting atop a cliff on the northeast fringe of the island and overlooking the putting blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the sprawling property blends fashionable aesthetics with a centuries-old setting. And the result’s nothing wanting breathtaking.

A terrace at Forte San Giorgio Credit score: Sam Riva/Courtesy of Forte San Giorgio the pool at Forte San Giorgio Credit score: Cerruti Draime/Courtesy of Forte San Giorgio Inside of the eating room at Forte San Giorgio Credit score: Cerruti Draime/Courtesy of Forte San Giorgio

The fortress, which is listed as a Nationwide Monument of Architectural and Creative Advantage, took greater than a decade to revive. The 11-bedroom, 10-bathroom property has three wings organized round a small sq. or a piazzetta. Whereas most bedrooms are suites, there are additionally two residences — one with three bedrooms and one other with two. The principle lounge space of the property is named Sala Sant'Antonio, a sublime and vibrant lounge space with stunning vaulted ceilings, frescoes, and Venetian oak flooring.

However in the event you go to in the summertime, you and your friends will most likely hand around in the Cortile Centrale, a shady courtyard surrounded by historic arches and partitions that supply beautiful sea views. Different highlights of the inside areas are a connoisseur kitchen co-designed by acclaimed chef Riccardo De Pra and an underground leisure space, which features a sport room, a bar, and a movie show. Historical pillars and vaults, a stone altar, and the stays of an previous church remodel this area into probably the most distinctive sport room we've ever seen.

Inside of a lounge lounge space at Forte San Giorgio Credit score: Sam Riva/Courtesy of Forte San Giorgio Inside of a bed room at Forte San Giorgio Credit score: Sam Riva/Courtesy of Forte San Giorgio

In the event you choose to bask within the sizzling Italian solar, although, there are many spots on-property to take action. With two swimming swimming pools, considered one of them a shocking infinity-edge pool that overlooks the ocean, the Forte San Giorgio is the final word luxe summer season getaway. Two alfresco eating areas and a poolside bar will definitely make aperitivo hour the spotlight of your day.

And eventually, 4 completely manicured Mediterranean gardens, together with one that gives contemporary substances in your chef to cook dinner with (sure, that's proper, you get your individual non-public chef on the villa), complement this extraordinary trip property. Simply head down the non-public path under the fortress for a close-up view of the ocean (and a refreshing dip).

Able to ebook? The weekly charges for Forte San Giorgio begin at $21,061 and may attain $60,692 within the excessive season. The property is out there to ebook by way of TheThinkingTraveler.com.