Romantic weekend in Siena, city of art | Agriturismi.it

Plans for the weekend? Today we suggest a route in the province of Siena, a great romantic destination. The city that has charmed many with its medieval atmosphere, nestled among the rolling hills of Chianti, Val d’Elsa and Crete Senesi. A relaxing break which includes the classic stages of Piazza del Campo, every summer the hugely popular location for the Palio, which sees the competition of city districts, the imposing cathedral of the year 1100, the soaring Torre del Mangia and the National Art Gallery in the beautiful Palazzo Buonsignori. And then nearby we find the village of San Gimignano with its towers, Volterra famous for its alabaster, Pienza and the ancient Abbey of San Galgano, as well as excellent spa resorts Saturnia and Bagno Vignoni.
1) Casole d’Elsa
The Country Holiday House Ripostena is located in the heart of Montagnola, an area of ​​great natural value.

Farmhouse Ripostena

The old village is surrounded by hills that form Val d’Elsa and from its terraces you can see the towers of San Gimignano, and in the distance the walls of Volterra. Guests have access to the impressive stone swimming pool, a small whirlpool and massage with personalized treatments and yoga classes. The apartments are the result of careful restoration. The territory is rich in forests of oak and chestnut trees inhabited by deer, foxes, porcupines, squirrels and many species of migratory birds. The area features hidden monasteries and picturesque churches to discover along the ancient Via Francigena.

2) Monteriggioni
The Farmhouse Tre Madonne is an ancient Tuscan farmhouse, lovingly restored, leaving the sight of the lived stones, bricks and wood trim. Immersed in the green of Montagnola the property is located in the historic medieval town of Monteriggioni, in the middle of an area full of interesting places to visit.

Farmhouse Tre Madonne

Guests have access to a large pool, barbecue and pizza oven. The hotel offers accommodation in two independent cottages, the result of the adaptation of old barns, and four lovely apartments created from the main house, where the rooms are spacious, furnished with the local craft traditions. The restaurant offers the delights of Tuscan cuisine: roasted pork cooked in a wood oven, mushrooms, truffles, wild boar stew; all accompanied by an excellent wine Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

3) Rapolano Terme
Farmhouse Le Coste is located in the heart of Tuscany, on a hill from where you can enjoy a splendid view. The house started in 1500 as a resting spot for travelers of that time, and the farm still retains many of its traditional features.

Farmhouse Le Coste

The building was expanded through the construction of a large swimming pool and a rooftop terrace and its location allows you to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside whilst being only a short distance from the main cities of art and Etruscan towns like Cortona and Chiusi Rapolano thermal baths. Furthermore, at guests’ disposal there is a lake for fishing and a barbecue, and large outdoor areas in the green, equipped to make breakfasts and dinners.

4) Torrita di Siena
The Country Holiday House Podere il Melograno consists of five spacious apartments, and has a rustic hut used for lunch with friends.

The location at the outskirts of the village offers all the tranquility of the countryside and a network of roads and trails on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, in a strategic position to visit the neighboring countries such as Pienza, Cortona, Montepulciano, Chianciano.

5) Asciano

Farmhouse L’Antico Ritrovo is located in Asciano in the heart of the Crete Senesi, recently renovated with its large swimming pool, while the children can make friends with farm animals. Do not miss the Basilica of St. Agatha with the Madonna and Child by Signorelli, and Piazza del Grano with beautiful marble fountains of the 15th century, and the Palazzo del Podestà. Palazzo Corboli houses instead a rich collection of sacred art works of the fourteenth and fifteenth century, and, not far away, lies the impressive Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.