The hotel is located half-way between Florence and Siena (both around 30 minutes' drive), right in the heart of the Chianti region, close to San Gimignano (20 km), Monteriggioni (15 km) and Certaldo (10 km). Guests will find restaurants, shops and bars in the centre of Barberino Val d'Elsa, which is just 1 km from the hotel. The nearest beach in Viareggio is approximately an hour and 25 minutes by car. There is a bus stop in the immediate vicinity and the train station is a 10-minute drive away. Nearby airports include Florence-Peretola (30 km away) and Pisa-Galileo Galilei (85 km away). This family-friendly country house is surrounded by hills, vineyards and woods and the welcoming staff are happy to advise guests on excursions, as well as recommending walks, cycle routes and horse riding trips. Wine tastings and visits to the cellars in the Chianti Classico wine district are also available through the hotel. Renovated in 2010, the country house offers 27 guest rooms in total and guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, cloakroom and lift access to the upper floors. Further facilities include a café, bar, breakfast room, Internet access, room and laundry services, and a car park. Bicycles can be hired for a fee. Each room features an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a double or king-size bed and a private terrace. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, TV, Internet access, a safe and individually regulated air conditioning and heating. Guests may relax using the sun loungers and parasols provided. The hotel offers a continental breakfast buffet each morning with a wide selection of cereals, cheese, croissants, yoghurts, and seasonal fresh fruit as well as bread, marmalade, jam, fruit juices, milk, tea and coffee. Espresso and cappuccino are also served at no extra charge.