FACILITIES:
At Podere Sant'Alessandro we will try to make you feel like at home away from home, our guests can enjoy the following facilities:
Private parking, swimming pool, Satellite TV in every suite, mountain bike rental, special agreement with the best restaurants in the area, pets allowed, buffet breakfast, relaxing walks in the forest nearby, children games, special agreements with the thermal centre nearby.
SERVICES ON REQUEST
Here are some services that we can provide on request:
• Taxi booking to and from airports and train stations
• Car rental booking (with driver also)
• Restaurants, spas, manege and other activities booking
• Laundry
We have a deal with the local Centro Benessere Antica Querciolaia (www.termeaq.it) so that our guests can have tickets at a Special Price to the Hot Springs and 30% Discounts on beauty and wellness treatments all year.
ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA:
Amongst the many activities you may choose to do in this area, we suggest a visit in the near-by Terme di Rapolano (hot springs) and the Spas.
Podere Sant'Alessandro is also a strategic spot to start several Wine and Food Tours. We will also be pleased to suggest you the most beautiful ones and the best restaurants in the area.
We can also organise, on your request:
• Personal wine- and - food itineraries • Guided tours • Cooking courses • Wine and oil tasting courses
NATURE AND SPORTS
Nature and sports lovers have a chance to engage in many activities in this area:
• Riding horses • Bycicle itineraries • Trekking • Bird watching • Golf • Polo • Go-karts • Hot-air balloon tours
ART
We have a passion for art and local traditions: that is why we use to organise Traineeships in handicraft labs of ceramics and paintings.
TOURS IN THE SURROUNDINGS:
ASCIANO (6 Km): From here you can admire the Crete senesi. It is also an ideal place to reach the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore (XIV century), the most important monastery in the area of Siena.
SIENA (25 Km): Built on the hills, it has kept its peculiar medieval aspect, with narrow streets and palaces rich in history. The Palio, taking place on July 2nd and August 16th is a worldwide famous horse race that take place in the main square: the beautiful Piazza del Campo.
SAN GIMIGNANO (40 Km): It is completely surrounded by walls and it is famous for its wonderful towers. It is a very ancient village, founded by the Etruscans and then inhabited by the Romans; It offers delicious specialities and a well-known white wine called Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
MONTALCINO (30 km): It shows a breathtaking panorama on the Orcia, Arbia and Ombrone valleys and many medieval buildings.
PIENZA (35 Km): It is a wonderful little village with a Cathedral that offers many important works of art.
Golf:
In a typical Tuscany rural atmosphere, the GOLF CLUB VALDICHIANA (18 km away from the Podere) offers a field of 9 holes. Near is the practical field where who wants learn to play could be under the careful guide and the supervision of master Sestilio Alfiero Pilgrims. The complete equipment from golf is also available.
Here you will be able to put in field your love for the golf or makes you sedurre from this wonderful sport able to get passionate more and more persons of every age.
Other Activities:
Thermal Center
