This charming country house is elegant, comfortable and appointed with traditional furnishings and Tuscan antiquities. Guests can taste the famous wines and the excellent extra-virgin olive oil produced by the Azienda Agricola San Felice in the hotel wine shop. Originally built in 1714 and renovated in 2011, this family-friendly country house now offers 43 guest rooms and a wide range of facilities, which include a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and a cloakroom. There is a TV lounge, bar and restaurant, and guests may also take advantage of the conference facilities, wireless Internet access, room and laundry services, and a car park.
Rooms
The building offers elegant and comfortable suites and double rooms with traditional furnishings and Tuscan antiquities, preserving the authentic atmosphere of the ancient noble residences of Chianti. Each accommodation unit features an en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, a double or king-size bed and individually regulated air conditioning and heating. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, Internet access, and a safe and a minibar.
Restaurant & Food
The connected restaurant 'Poggio Rosso' offers traditional Tuscan dishes, inspired by the best Italian traditions and accompanied by wonderful wines produced at the residence. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning, and set menu and à la carte options are available for lunch and dinner.
Activities & Sport
Guests can enjoy a heated, outdoor swimming pool with poolside snack bar and sun loungers and parasols. There is also an on-site gym, and massages and spa treatments are offered. Guests enjoy use of the tennis courts, and can also play table tennis, pool/snooker or bocce, or go horse riding (fees apply) or biking.
Directions, How to get there
From Milan/Florence: Drive on the A1 motorway to Florence and exit at Firenze Certosa. Take the expressway to Siena. Pass all the exits to Siena continuing driving in the direction of Arezzo/Perugia SS73. After about 7 km, turn right to exit for Casetta. Follow signs to Bossi, Montaperti, San Felice and Gaiole. Keep driving on this road, following the signs for Bossi. Pass the villages of Montaperti and San Piero. After San Piero turn right following signs for Bossi and San Felice. At the big black sign for 'Castello di Bossi' turn left and pass Bossi. Then, after 2 km, arrive at the property. From Rome: take the A1 Rome-Florence highway and exit at Valdichiana. Take the expressway in the direction of Siena. After about 30 km, turn right to Castelnuovo Berardenga. Pass the village of Castelnuovo Berardenga, following signs to Gaiole in Chianti. Keep driving on this road (SS 484) and pass the village of Villa a Sesta. After Villa a Sesta keep following signs to San Felice.