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/