The hotel is situated in a peaceful and panoramic location on a large property surrounded by meadows and woods. Here, you will enjoy traditional stunning views over the hills and valleys of Maremma Tuscany. In addition, a short 7 minute walk brings you into the quiet medieval town. A small village with few inhabitants.
The small 3-star hotel has the warm charm of a rustic Tuscan agriturismo with its terracotta statues, red marble stone walls, swimming pool with terracotta floor tiles, and porphyry stone-work. The spacious upstairs sitting area with a wood-beam ceiling, fireplace and windows framing the far-reaching mountainous view is inviting, and as you sit, the declious smells wafting from the kitchen will keep you waiting by the kitchen door.
The hotel has 24 rooms, including 7 balcony rooms (bookable at an additional cost) with shower/WC, WiFi, TV, a bar, a restaurant, a small meeting room, and a large living room area with beautiful views. You have a fast WIFI internet connection nearly in all places inside and around the hotel. Fourteen of the rooms are situated in the main building of the hotel and 10 rooms are located in another building by the pool. Some of the large double or twin rooms have the option of adding one or two beds for extra guests or children.
Outside, you will find a small garden perfect for a drink while watching the sunset. On clear days, you will have a wonderful view over Maremma Toscana until the towers of San Gi-mignano at 55 km away. Beneath the hotel terrace is a swimming pool and a table tennis area, as well as covered and uncovered car parks. The horse stables are about 300 m from the hotel.
Hospitality is fundamental at this quaint hotel. The guests often share similar interests and find socializing and making friends easy. The grandfather bought the hotel in 1971 and was one of the first people in Italy to offer country holidays based, above all, on horseback riding. The third and fourth generations of the family have also maintained this sense of hospitality and enthusiasm for horse riding and biking.
Food
The Tuscan style food is based on simple and traditional ingredients. Try the typical dishes with some famous local red or white wine. Some of the specialities include:
• Ribollita (Tuscan Soup with beans, cabbage and bread)
• Pici al ragu (thick pasta with meat sauce), gnudi con burro e salvia (dumplings with but-ter and sage)
• Pappardelle al capriolo (pasta with a deer meat sauce)
• Risotto porri e noci (risotto with leeks and walnuts)
• Tortelli maremmani (tortelloni with spinach, butter and sage)
• Vellutata di ceci e funghi (creamy chickpea soup with wild porcini mushrooms)
• Brasato al vino rosso (braised meat in red wine sauce)
• Cinghiale in umido (wild steamed boar meat)
• Tagliata con rucola e grana (sliced filet with arugala salad and grated cheese)
• Bistecca fiorentina (thick steak), etc.
The restaurant of the hotel is composed of 2 rooms; one bright room with panoramic windows, and one rustic room. In summer you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner also on the terrace.
You will enjoy the fantastic view over the pool and the equestrian center until the famous towers of San Gimignano 55 km far.
Dinner is a 3 course meal in which you may choose from 2 dishes for each course, one of which is vegetarian. There is wine and beer available for purchase on-site.
You may also choose "a la carte" dishes.
With half-board bookings, you may either dine in the restaurant or, for lunch, you may join the outdoor lunch picnics. These full course "picnics" are held in scenic locations and include all of the offerings of a restaurant meal including coffee and wine.
If you have full-day rides, lunch as a picnic including table wine and water is included in half board instead of dinner.
The hotel picnics are enjoyed by horseback riders, cyclists and other guests interested in eating together in the open air of the countryside.
Daily breakfast is served as a continental style buffet with coffee, bread, yogurt, cheese, meat, cereal, pasteries and more.
The Bar serves small snacks by request.
