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Full breakfasts.
Excellent reasonably priced local restaurants.
Swimming pools, thermal
spas
and horse-riding facilities nearby. Extensive
English-language library in the house. Numerous designer discount-outlet
stores (Gucci, Armani, etc.) a short drive.
RESTAURANTS/TRATTORIE
(We are happy to make reservations for you)
CORTONA
***Osteria Del Teatro (probably the
best food in the Val di Chiana)
La Grotta
Taverna Pane e Vino
LUCIGNANO
*Tavernetta (eat outside in peaceful
garden)
Lo Schicchero
*Rocca
**Il Goccino (terrace)
Pizzeria Nice People
MARCIANO
Vecchia Rota
Il Poggetto
Le Caselle
Lo
Steccheto (garden; fish dishes; closed Monday and Tuesday)
MONTE SAN SAVINO
***Belvedere (very scenic;
reasonable; excellent food/service)
Torre di Gargonza (ancient castle well worth seeing; restaurant is in
courtyard).
La Terrace
Il Cacciatore - Trattoria in magnificent
setting. Very reasonable.
SWIMMING POOLS
Badicorte (5 mins.) is very popular with children. Sinalunga,
Trequanda (magnificent setting). Camucia. Foiano is rarely
crowded.
THERMAL SPAS:
Several
famous thermal spas are nearby:
Rapolano Terme (15 minutes)
www.termesangiovanni.it
www.termeaq.it
Bagno Vignoni (40 minutes).
http://www.piscinavaldisole.it/
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