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This four star luxury hotel nestles
amongst the hills between Montepulciano, Pienza and
Torrita di Siena in the Val di Chiana. Every detail
has been carefully considered to ensure a completely
perfect holiday.
Not
far away from Siena, renowned all over the world for
its wonderful medieval palaces, in a commanding position
over a wonderful valley, is the Rotelle Hotel.
Once a sprawling farm house the structure
was completely restored in 2004 transforming it into
a four-star luxury hotel. The beautiful sun drenched
stone exterior, catches the eye well before arrival.
A heated pool and solarium surrounded
by gardens, provide a 180º panorama over the surrounding
countryside. You will be surrounded by magical views
and the most heavenly evening sunsets.
Because of the hotel’s strategic
location between Florence, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia,
Trasimeno Lake, Siena etc., your choice of day trips
is vast, offering you nature, history, gastronomy and
wine-tasting, all within easy reach.
Every
thing has been organised to ensure complete relaxation
and at the same time provide easy access to the delights
and attractions of Tuscany.
ACCOMODATION: There
are eight elegant suites each comprising; a bedroom
with a queen sized bed or two adult sized twin beds,
a sitting room with comfortable sofa-bed, a bathroom,
air conditioning, satellite television, fridge-bar,
hairdryer and telephone.
SERVICES: Included
in the price: Free car park for 35 cars; Self Parking;
Concierge services;
Porter service (24 hour); Safety deposit boxes; Left luggage / storage facilities; Family / children's services; Garden / outdoor play area; Indoor games facilities; Billiards / snooker; Water sports facilities; Outdoor swimming pool;
Lounge.
Available for an extra charge: Restaurant /bar; Spa facilities/sauna/jacuzzi; Massage; Aromatherapy; Beauty treatments; Equestrian centre off site 5 Km (not included in the
price); Guided tours/ hire cars.
RESTERAUNTS
AND BARS: The hotel has it’s own warm,
welcoming restaurant with typically Tuscan furnishings,
serving regional cuisine at reasonable prices.
Sample Menu: Starter, Garlic pici;
Tagliatelle with wild boar ragù; Tagliatelle
with porcini mushrooms.
Main Course, Grilled fillet of Chianina
meat; Mixture of grilled Chianina meats; Steamed wild
boar: Cacciatora chicken; Mixed typical Tuscan cheeses
and cold cuts.
Dessert, Tiramisù; Torta della
nonna; Fresh fruit tart
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: There is a large elegant swimming
pool (14 x 6 meters or 45.93 x 19.69 ft) well furnished
with sun lounges and with breath taking views. The gardens
are planted with local flora, Cyprus, olive trees, lavender
and rosemary and are well maintained.
LOCATION: Hotel Rotelle is near to Torrita di Siena and Montepulciano
as well as with easy reach of most important Tuscan
places of interest. The nearest airport is Florence
airport, about 1 ½ hours. Pisa is about 2 hours
and Rome airports are both about 2 ½ hours drive.
ABOUT THE REGION: The Hotel Rotelle is situated on a hill in the Valdichiana
Senese region, overlooking a splendid valley. It’s
strategic position between Firenze, Arezzo, Cortona,
Perugia, Trasimeno Lake, and Amiata Mountain means there
is so much to do and see in the region that you will
be stuck for choice and making a list of all the things
you didn’t have time to see for your next trip.
Local distances: Siena, home to the
famous Palio held bi-annually in July and August. However,
its beautiful monuments, such as the Duomo, Palazzo
Piccolomini, the Basilica of San Domenico and the Piazza
del Campo are also well worth a look. 50 km or about
30 miles.
Montepulciano, famous worldwide for
producing wines such as the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
and the Rosso di Montepulciano. Many of the wine producers
are open to the public for tours. 10 km or about 6 miles.
Pienza, is a small, typically Tuscan,
town that is famous for producing the Pecorino di Pienza
cheese. 12 km or about 7 ½ miles. Montalcino,
well-known for producing the acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino.
The view from the town is also stunning and is a great
destination for a relaxing day out. 25 km or about 15
½ miles.
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