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Set in classic Tuscany and surrounded
by the vineyards of Montepulciano, Villa Cicolina is
a perfect holiday destination. Aside of it’s Frescoes,
it’s stunning location, the views and it’s
spacious suites it has one of the best pools we’ve
ever seen.
 This
magical new small hotel was once the country retreat
of a noble family of Montepulciano. It has 8 bedrooms
with en suite bathrooms, three mini apartments and an
ambience second to none.
When restoring the villa and preparing
it for their guests the owners had one rule, ‘It
must be the best’ and this is evident in every
corner of the villa. Starting with what was already
a structure of top quality, careful attention has been
paid to preserve original characteristics.
The entrance hall and main reception
rooms are extensively and beautifully frescoed. Under
the house is a vaulted cellar that dates back to the
Etruscan period. It houses the wine and olive oil of
the villa’s estate and on occasion guests gather
for tasting.
 Breakfast, and sometimes dinners,
are served in a converted barn or, in the summer months,
the garden. Occasionally, a superb local chef, who enjoys
sharing her talents with others, gives four-hour cookery
lessons – the results of which are, of course,
eaten with intense pleasure.
ACCOMODATION: Every room in the villa has been individually furnished
with antiques and beautiful fabrics, and the bathrooms
are impeccable. All accommodation comes with satellite
television in multiple languages, a hairdryer, telephone
with international dialling, air conditioning, mini
bar and a safe for your valuables. Children are welcome.
Villa Cicolina must be one of the best new hotels in
Tuscany.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: The grounds are delightful. Seasonal
fruit from mature trees make jam for breakfast, a pretty
 fountain plays in a small formal Italian garden, and
a tiny chapel provides space for reflection. But the
best thing is the spectacular pool. The edge of the
pool leads your eye out to breath taking views as the
water spills continually over a small wall in the shallow
end made of a thick slab of clear glass, the effect
created is of a merging of sky and water with the distant
hills beyond. Part of the pool is also fitted with hydro
massage jets.
The pool is well furnished with umbrellas
and sun lounges and a small changing room with bathroom.
LOCATION: Montepulciano is just 2 km away, Pienza 12 km and Siena
(50 minutes), Florence (1 hour and 20 minutes to the
centre) Cortona (less than 30 minutes) and Montalcino
(less than 20 minutes).
 Villa Cicolina is with in easy reach
of most important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest
airport is Florence (about an hour and a half). Rome
and Pisa airports are equidistant (2 ½ hours
by car)
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: Nature walks, Horse riding, Hot air
balloon rides, wine tasting, Etruscan ruins, Medieval
and Renaissance art, unlimited wonderful restaurants,
Thermal spas, Tennis and Golf. There is also out let
shopping and the beach about an hours drive away.
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