Located in the heart of Italy, midway between Rome and Florence in the part of Tuscany well known for its wonderful wines, Etruscan artifacts, excellent cuisine, olive oil and its history of exceptional art. Set in a park of large cypresses, a small hotel with just 23 rooms, each uniquely and comfortably decorated. Eight of the rooms are in the Villa and others are in a recently restored wing with elegant and romantic furniture, bright colors and interesting themes.

There are several categories of rooms: standard, superior, junior suites and suites (two dedicated to Federico Fellini and his wife who were often guests at the hotel in the past). The Restaurant 'I Salotti' was awarded a Michelin Star in 2003 and 2004. Its Noble Tuscan Cuisine reflects the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, and made with the best local produce. A prestigious wine cellar with over 1000 labels adds to its attraction. A new Taverna offering local specialties has recently been opened in the antique cellar. There is a luxurious swimming pool in the garden, where light lunches can be served. The hotel staff can arrange wine-tasting in the local wineries, guided tours, and cooking classes. There are also special weekend events (La Dolce Vita - a romantic escape from routine, and "Grand Tour Gourmet, for food and wine lovers. The land of the Springs, for relaxation and wellbeing, in cooperation with local thermal centers of Chianciano Terme and Montepulciano.

This stunning landscape was celebrated by Renaissance painters from nearby Siena. The Val D’Orcia was, and still is, seen as an ideal representation of man coexisting in harmony with nature. Images of the Val D’Orcia and its inhabitants have come to be seen as icons of the Renaissance and have profoundly influenced the development of landscape art, engineering and philosophy in modern Tuscany.

The Val D’Orcia flourished in the 14th and 15th centuries when it was colonized by the city-state of Siena. The landscape’s distinctive aesthetics, flat chalk plains out of which rise almost conical hills with fortified settlements on top, inspired many artists. Their images have come to exemplify the beauty of well-managed Renaissance agricultural landscapes. The inscription covers a planned colonized agrarian and pastoral landscape reflecting innovative land management systems; several towns and villages, each unique; farmhouses; and the original Roman road the Via Francigena and its associated abbeys, inns, shrines and bridges.

The hills of Val d'Orcia are rich with the Crete Senese, deposits of sand and clay with 5 million years of archaeological history, evidence that the sea once reached this valley. Encompassing medieval hill towns, relaxing hot springs and silver olive groves, the variety of the Val D’Orcia makes it an ideal stomping ground for a Tuscan holiday. You can sample the world-famous wine Brunello di Montalcino wine along the cobblestone streets of its namesake village, relax in the therapeutic sulfurous baths in Bagno Vignoni and peruse the original Renaissance frescoes of a local monastery all in the span of a weekend. The valley’s natural beauty is an idyllic backdrop for a country vacation during all 4 seasons, from the striking colors of autumn to the spectacle of flora and fauna in the spring. While visiting the Val D’Orcia you’ll want to take advantage of the scenery by hiking, cycling or even enjoying a hot air balloon ride at sunset. Staying in the Orcia Valley assures contact with Tuscany’s natural treasures, and above all a serenity that city life prohibits.