Full breakfasts incuding fruit from our own garden, picked fresh every morning in season,  home-made jam etc. 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
La Bottega dell'Oste

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).
**Il Cacciatore - Typical Tuscan trattoria in magnificent panaramic setting. Great value.  This is the favourite of many guests

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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