Location The hotel is located in the heart of Tuscany, offering a splendid view of the surrounding Chianti Hills. It is 10 km from the mediaeval town centre of San Gimignano, while other nearby centres include Certaldo, Siena, Volterra and Pienza, which are 14 km, 18 km, 30 km and 70 km away, respectively. Facilities The hotel is located in a 15th-century villa which was recently renovated to respect the traditional Tuscan style in a modern key. The old villa is an ideal place to combine work and relaxation, for holidays and meetings in tranquillity and healthy surroundings. This charming historical hotel offers a total of 37 rooms. It is air-conditioned, and amenities include a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, cloakroom, hairdressing salon and TV lounge. A bar and restaurant are included in the establishment, and guests can also make use of Internet access, room service, laundry service and a car park. Rooms All the rooms have a panoramic view overlooking the green Italian-style garden or the Chianti countryside. Some rooms also overlook the fantastic swimming pool. All rooms have a private bathroom with hydrotherapy shower or hot tub and are furnished with all the modern comforts, including satellite TV, telephone, individually regulated air conditioning and heating, minibar and double bed. They feature classic and elegant furnishings, where luxury and charm combine perfectly with elegant simplicity. Each room has Internet access, a hairdryer, a safe and an ironing set. Sports/Entertainment During their stay, guests can choose to enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by the luxuriant garden, which includes a children's swimming area, poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. Further sport and leisure facilities include the tennis court, biking, the bowling green and the park, for pleasant walks in a quiet oasis, perfect for discovering serenity and relaxation. It is also possible to book wine tastings, with a selected choice of high-quality wines from the hotel's wine store and cellar, attended by Marcantonio Ninci, the owner and professional sommelier. Meals In the villa, there is a large restaurant comprising elegant dining rooms, the limonaia and a large terrace with a wonderful view of the Chianti Valley. Guests can enjoy many delicious Tuscan dishes prepared with a light touch during their stay. A breakfast buffet is served daily, and dinner is offered as a set menu or a la carte. Payment This establishment accepts Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA. |