A lovely bed and breakfast in a comfortable
country house immersed among the green hills of Cortona. It is just a
stone's throw from important places like Arezzo, Sansepolcro, Anghiari,
Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino and magnificent Umbria. The owners
have decided to share their home with those who want to live the simple but
true rhythm of the Tuscan countryside: among panoramas stretching out as far
as the eye can see, charming hills, soft colours and a whole range of
artistic treasures which have discreetly enriched the breathtaking
landscapes in this wonderful area.
Guests can choose from 3 twin rooms (35001
GREEN ROOM -35002-35003),
all with private en-suite bathrooms, furnished with old family furniture
from the 18th to 20th Centuries, as well as all the family areas: the
studio-library, the living rooms and the dining room.
Guests can also make use of the garden which is in
tip-top shape and has vast areas where you can take the sun or stay in the shade
in the large dense pine grove. The Southern garden boasts a splendid view
spanning over 80 km with Mount Amiata in the background; the Northern garden is
surrounded by fruit trees and has a lovely view of Cortona.
Breakfast is served in the elegant environment of
the dining room, with home-made cakes following the recipes of the
great-grandmother Teresa, combined with home-made marmalades and jams using the
fruits found here in these fields. All of this is served using extremely-fine
chinaware, fabrics and silverware.
In the evening, if you wish, you can have dinner
here, prepared with local dishes of Tuscan tradition, following the change of
the seasons: spelt salad in the Summer, chick-pea soup in the Autumn, ribollita
stew in the Winter and tagliatelle with fresh tomato, wild duck with fennel,
apple pie and a whole series of other delights, all just right for the various
seasons and based on genuine local produce.
The
guests can dine on the simple but genuine dishes of the local tradition.
The menu strictly follows seasons's products.
The diners are all seated around one large table, and may choose from a wine
list that contains over 60 of the best Italian wines.
C
o o k i n g c o u r s e s
For those who wish
to learn to prepare true Tuscan specialities, Simonetta can organise cooking
classes for one or more days. |