If ever bacchus blessed a landscape , it was the hilly terrain south of Siena. The dry clay soil is ideal for those Mediterranean plants: grape vines and olive trees. Two of Italy’s mightiest red wines hail from these parts – Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. And where even the vines can’t take hold, grasslands thrive to provide rich grazing for sheep on the hills around Pienza, their milk producing the finest pecorino cheeses. Medieval hill towns, isolated monasteries, cypress-lined roads, Renaissance palazzi, Sienese School altarpieces and Etruscan tombs complete the picture.
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Beautiful recently restored historic farmhouse with swimming pool in middle of Tuscan countryside. Amazing view of nearby hilltop village. Seven independent apartments. Lots of wonderful local eating: olive oil, wine, cheese, etc all produced locally. Lots to do for those who want nature (its on the slopes of Monte Amiata with national nature parks) or culture (every Tuscan town has something beautiful!)
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You may perhaps choose to pledge your vows under a pergola adorned with flowers framed by the setting sun or hold a magically illuminated blessing under the stars set against medieval towers..
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Casa Portagioia is an elegant yet relaxed country retreat near the towns of Cortona and Castiglion Fiorentino– somewhere between a country hotel and your best friend’s home. It is a place where you can relax, take time to reflect on your travels and to be energized and enthused in to seeing more of the wonderful places Tuscany (and Umbria) have to offer.
Casa Portagioia offers 5 independent guest bedrooms and 2 suite apartments, all with luxury bathrooms. (Four of the bedrooms and both apartments benefit from air-conditioning). Their accommodations are fresh and inviting. For a Tuscan country B&B you’ll find everything ‘just so’ from the comfortable orthopaedic beds to the modern bright bathrooms to the lovely views of the gardens and surrounding Tuscan hillside.
You might also be at Casa Portagioia for one of their dinner parties. During the summer these take place on one of our terraces overlooking the bucolic splendour of the valley. A five-course feast is served – and you might like to try some of Tuscany’s finest and award winning wines from our cellar.
The focal points of Casa Portagioia are the spectacular pool with its panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside and Casa Portagioia’s gardens. The Cyprus lined drive, the lavender, roses, rosemary and ginistra mingle with terracotta pots bursting with summer colours and fragrances.
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Casale Ulivo
is a charming characteristic farmhouse situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the Chiana Valley, with breathtaking views of the rolling hills.
www.casaleulivo.it
0039 347 0960551
serecare@alice.it
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ARTuscany offers educational holidays, including short breaks, tailor made to suit your interests, including a wide range of en plein air and hands-on art workshops in painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaics and glass work, ceramics and pottery as well as the reproduction of Etruscan jewellery
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Don't miss the natural heated pools in the Terme di Saturnia, free to the public. Also, check out the natural waterfall, the Cascata del Gorello where you can freely lie in the sulphur springs of warm water (about 35 °C).
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