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These vacation apartments are perfectly positioned for trips in to Tuscany's cultural centres, such as the city of Siena itself. Or you can explore the surrounding countryside - marvellous for walking, mountain biking and horse riding.
Or you can just enjoy yourself at the house. You can lounge around the pool. And there's little more enjoyable than a good meal, in the open air, with friends. The farmhouse has a large and well equipped barbecue and brick oven, entirely at your disposal. In the evenings, your hosts organise events where you will be able to enjoy typical Tuscan cuisine. There are organised trips and excursions, where you can discover the beauty of Tuscany's hills, forests and rivers. And there are evening trips where you can discover the nature and nocturnal wildlife of the area.
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Visitors in Autumn will discover a season rich in colours and funghi. The forests are rich in edible mushrooms, an essential part of typical Tuscan cuisine. And on the cookery courses you'll learn to make traditional favourites such as Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan bread soup).
La Palazzina is handily situated for the thermal baths at Petriolo, Saturnia or San Filippo - ideal for a rejuvenating winter weekend getaway.
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Nearby lies Montalcino, the quintessential Tuscan hill town. Sitting within a complete set of mediaeval walls, it lies beneath a spectacular castle, the whole scene hardly changed since the Middle Ages. There is San Gimignano, probably the most famous small town in Italy, and which powerfully evokes the atmosphere of mediaeval Tuscany. Its 15 towers soar into the sky, making this little hilltop town a spectacular place to visit. Or visit Pienza, created as a Utopian 'new town' by Pope Pius II in the 15th century, and the Abbey of San Galgano Abbey - the list goes on.
And at the very heart of the Chianti region, Siena rewards a day (or days) of exploration. It has a fine 12th century Gothic and Romanesque Cathedral built in stunning black and white marble, and one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1240. Its Campo is a unique medieval square at the heart of the city - quite possibly the most complete Gothic piazza in Italy. And Siena is probably most famous for its Palio, the bare-backed horse-race which take place every year in July and August around the huge Campo, and dating back to the 14th century. You'll find marvellous restaurants, cafes, bars and shops here.
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This is an area of extraordinary contrasts, with both the sea and the mountains within easy reach. La Palazzina is 70km from the beach and 40km from the ski resorts of Monte Amiata. This is the highest point in southern Tuscany, lovely walking country, pleasantly cool in summer and offering winter sports.
Your hosts, Alessio and Eloise, will provide a warm welcome. Click below and they will be delighted to send you full details.
For information/reservation you can call 00 39 338 6426331.
You can also call, at meal times, 00 39 0577 817776.
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