10 min. drive from hotel

From the little town of Rapolano, you can enjoy a stunning view of the Tuscan countryside. If you enter by Porta Nuova and go through piazza Matteotti you will come to the oldest part of the town, the castle ruins, with the adjacent church of San Bartolomeo.

There are some lovely restaurants in the old town with beautiful views including:

Sapor in Torre

Ristorante Hostaria Modí

Ristorante Dolce Vita

Pizzeria Napolimania

10 min. drive from hotel

This area of Tuscany is situated in one of the most fascinating parts of the countryside – the Crete Senesi. This spa was known to the Romans and was still in use in the Middle Ages. It was rediscovered in the 19th century when new baths, San Giovanni and Antica Querciaiola, were built. The numerous springs have notable therapeutic properties.

Options below that include thermal pools and spa treatments:

Terme San Giovanni

Terma Antica

35 min. drive from hotel

This Tuscan hill town will transport you back to the Middle Ages. Siena’s heart is its central piazza known as Il Campo, known worldwide for the famous Palio run here, a horse race run around the piazza two times every summer. Siena’s grand cathedral, built in the 1200s, has treasured artworks and marvellous marble floors.

The city’s historic contrade (districts) are marvellous too, being as close-knit and colourful today as they were in the 17th century. Within each contrada lies vibrant streets populated with artisanal boutiques, sweet-smelling pasticcerie (pastry shops) and tempting restaurants. It’s a feast for the senses and an essential stop on every Tuscan itinerary.