Italy Monticiano La Locanda di Beppe a Tocchi The Best Hotel Deals

Bordering the regions of Siena and coastal Maremma and situated in a national park the Locanda di Beppe, in the hamlet of Tocchi, is an idyllic location for lovers of good food and nature. Although only 5 km from the main Siena - Grosseto road Tocchi remains an unspoilt authentic Tuscan village, untouched by modern 'restoration'. A real step back in time. It offers the opportunity to explore the Val di Merse on foot, by bicycle or even on horseback, returning in the evening to true Tuscan hospitality. The 5 originally furnished simple bedrooms all have private bathrooms but neither television or fridge- in keeping with the life of the 35 village residents. An evening stroll is likely to provide an encounter with other 'locals'- porcupine , roe-deer , foxes and wild boar - all frequent the area. In the morning you will wake to the sound of the dawn chorus or the neighbourhood rooster. This is the real Tuscany.