The Cliffside Fortress
‘The Road Less Travelled’
Forte San Giorgio is an extraordinary Mediterranean island retreat in the Tuscan Archipelago; for those who prefer snorkelling to clubbing, nature to nightlife, and dining off the day's catch to a seat at a starred restaurant.
20 GUESTS | 11 BEDROOMS | 10 BATHROOMS
After centuries of neglect, more than a decade of painstaking restoration has brought this National Monument of Architectural and Artistic Merit back to life. The result is an awe-inspiring, luxurious residence for exclusive hire, the like of which exists nowhere else. See this and more in Forte San Giorgio's Handbook
You can read about the villa in Condé Nast Traveller, Travel and Leisure and Financial Times.
Guest Reviews
100% ***** star reviews (see here)
SERVICES & AMENITIES
Availability
To ensure complete privacy, guests are asked to rent the whole of the Forte San Giorgio residence.
Please contact us to enquire about your stay.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
Historic cliff-top maritime fortress overlooking the Tuscan Archipelago
Unrivalled views of Elba (where Napoleon was exiled after Waterloo), Gorgona, Monte Cristo, and the Italian coastline
Private historic footpath to the sea
Beautiful gardens and terraces for outdoor dining and events
Two infinity swimming pools 100 m above sea level
Swimming pool bar
Central designer kitchen for exclusive guest use
Games room
Entertainment system in all apartments and communal areas
Service included
Housekeeping of communal areas
Mid Week Linen change
Toiletries
Pool towels
Bath towels
Robes
Welcome gift
Pool maintenance and cleaning
additional SERVICE on request
Private Cook
Villa pre-stocking (food and drink list provided post-booking)
Evening cocktails
Weddings and Private events
Event organiser
Laundry and Ironing
Transfers to/from Capraia Port to Forte San Giorgio.
FORTE SAN GIORGIO IN THE PRESS (SEE mORE)
Financial Times, On a Tuscan Island an ancient Fort becomes a dream retreat
Ultra Travel Daily Telegraph
Condenast Traveller, House call, The Italian Villa with the best views
Features and Amenities
These are completely private facilities situated within the Fort walls, and open for our Guests use. Any combination of these indoor and outdoor areas can be styled for private events and celebrations:
inDOOR FACILITIES
Variety of luxury accommodation, ranging from three-bedroom luxury apartments to single rooms (see Accommodation)
The pool bar area can become a private living space for the Salina bedrooms rooms, converting them into a spacious apartment
Central designer kitchen for guests’ exclusive use
Reading room
Games room
Xbox
Table football
Board games
Wi-Fi zones
Surround-sound music system
Movies and music library
Under-floor heating for out-of-season hire
Cots & high-chairs
Private carpark
Internal lift
Laundry room
Outdoor facilities
Two infinity swimming pools
Hydro massage in both pools
Outdoor lounge
Spectacular viewpoints, including the "window to the sea" reading area
& solarium 100m above sea level
Wide variety of opportunities for alfresco dining
Historic bastions and watchtowers
Private gardens and lawns
Numerous dramatic sea-view terraces
Barbecue area
Table tennis
Historic path to the sea for guests’ - exclusive use
Dining facilities
Indoor Dining Room seating 34 guests
Three outdoor dining terraces
Pool Bar
Designer kitchen fully available to guests
Herb Garden
Barbecue
Pizza Oven
APARTMENTS AND SUITES
Total number of Guests: 20
Sant'Antonio Villa 6 bedrooms across 2 floors, 12 guests. 6 ensuite bedrooms. Kitchen, Living room Full specification
Salina Rooms: 4 guests. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
Elba Apartment: 2 guests. 1 ensuite bedroom, lounge.
Libeccio Apartment: 3/4 guests. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchenette
All apartments have access to outdoor terraces
Cots provided on request
STAFF QUARTERS
Two double rooms (accommodating up to 4 persons) if required. If guests book Forte San Giorgio’s private cooks these will be used for their accomodation.
EQUIPMENT
These items are available for our Guests use at any time:
On arrival, all guests are given a handsome San Giorgio Welcome Pack. This includes maps, information for booking trips, etc, details of shopping and island activities, a handy Italian phrase book, and a brief History of the Island of Capraia.
These items are available for guests’ use at any time:
Snorkelling masks and fins
Fishing rods
Three electric mountain bikes
Personal exercise equipment, including TRX
Yoga mats
Binoculars
Kitchen equipment
Music, films and books
Maps of the Forte and Capraia Island
VILLA POLICIES
Maximum number of overnight guests: 20 guests + 4 staff.
For reasons of comfort and safety, only paying guests are allowed in the Forte during the stay. Special events/weddings can receive no more than 60 guests (inclusive of residents).
No smoking indoors.
Pets are not permitted.
For weddings and events a professional planner is required (we are happy to provide an excellent provider).
Lower rates are available for longer stays. Reduced occupancy rates are also available (minimum 12 people) Please ask our team for further details.
Security deposit required.
OVERVIEW OF THE OUTDOOR SPACES & TERRACES
1. Sala Sant'Antonio — Reception and Reading Room
2. Cortile Centrale — Cloister
3. Piscina della Torre — Inifiniy Swimmig Pool
4. Terrazza della Torre — Solarium
5. Cucina — Michelin Designed Kitchen
6. Giardino delle Erbe — Herb Garden
7. Terrazza Monte Campanile — Dining Terrace
8. Refettorio — Dining Room
9. Terrazza Libeccio —Breakfast Terrace
10. Piazzetta — courtyard with lift access
11. Piazza d'Armi — Garden/Event space
12. Piscina Tramontana — Swimming Pool
13. Terrazza Tramontana — Lounge and Party Terrace
14. Cortile Centrale — Cloister
15. Belvedere — Garden/Event space
16. Parking and Staircase to Forte San Giorgio
