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The Lazy Olive

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Localita Finerri 7

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Double from 78.56 to 142.86 EUR

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Wellness

Activities around hotel

Golf, Trekking, Tennis, Ballooning

II	Hotel Facilities

The Lazy Olive

Asciano - Siena - Tuscany

Countryside

Number of rooms: 11

The cute little name of this place gives two cryptic clues away. Firstly, that it’s wonderfully relaxing, secluded and great to just while away the time (the lazy bit) and secondly that it is very much in tune with nature and that it produce its own organic olive oil (the Olive part). But even so, it does not prepare guests for what this brick and stone farmhouse and its surroundings have to offer, which is almost beyond description in terms of charm and panorama - but we’ll try anyway. Let’s start with breathtaking 360 degree view across rolling hills, replete with the gentle hues of ochre, jade green and brown. The vistas alone seem to act as a magical remedy to relieve any stress life throws at you, and any right thinking person will take advantage of the many treks available in this part of the world - but there’s more. The 17th century house itself, though not palatial, is also beautiful, a triumph to the skills of the husband and wife team of Daniela (an architect by profession) and Malcolm (an Art historian) in maintaining a balance between the traditional and the modern that preserves the heritage of the house and Tuscany in general. Recycled marble sinks, modern kitchen built in the traditional style) and careful use of farmhouse doors, amongst the many things to admire, provide a stunning environment from which to relax. The 5 large apartments, of course, carry on this vein affording utter privacy and peace. So here’s a suggestion. Our idea of a holiday – a lazy holiday – would be a breakfast on the terrace, morning coffee in nearby Asciano, lunch in a traditional restaurant, a walk through the countryside, a rest, and then a swim in Finerri’s pool, ending with dinner of course. Perfect!

Please note: Bank and public holidays count as high seasons. Rental is done on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday. A 200€ security deposit is required

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Hilltowns, medieval villages, monasteries, beautiful landscapes, vineyards and olive groves.
Siena 30min, Arezzo 40min, Florence 1h20, Lucca 2h, Pisa 2h30, Pienza 30min, Montalcino 30min, S. Quirico 35min, Bagno Vignoni 40min, Montepulciano 40min, Chianti 30min, Abbey of Monteoliveto Maggiore 15min, Abbey of S.Antimo 45min.

Cooking schools and olive oil

In Autumn you can try your hand picking some of the olives from the lazy olive’s olive grove and then see how they are processed. You can also visit a centuries old private olive press where the olives were once crushed under gigantic stone wheels. That’s followed by an “aperitivo” together with hot “bruschetta” dripping with freshly pressed oil.

Truffle hunting

You can spend a morning with Luciano, the in-house truffle hunter and his dog Ugo, in nearby S.Giovanni D'Asso, famous for the rare white truffles, and the can picnic together tasting the new truffles.
Wine tasting
Day trip to Montalcino to taste some wines. Then can also visit the cellars of several of the top Brunello producers. From there we can visit the Romanesque Abbey of S.Antimo where Gregorian chants are still sung.
The heart of Chianti, Brolio Castle, where the Ricasoli family, who still own the castle, revolutionised the production of Chianti making it one of the world's premier wines. We visit the cellars and the family's private collection and sit down for wine tasting with an on-site sommelier. Then we visit the Abbey of Coltibuono.
Themal baths
A relaxing day spent at S.Giovanni (15min) bathing in the hot pools, massages, beauty treatments, etc. Or bathing under the stars on Saturday nights.
Yoga
(Min 6 people) Yoga under the olives together with a teacher in the morning, or while contemplating the beautiful sunset.

Biking
Around us it is perfect for hiking and biking enjoing the silence, the peace and the beautiful countryside. 2 bikes available for guests, more to rent nearby.
A 9 hole golf club within 30min. You can be independent or join Malcolm, who is a member.

A day off the beaten track
(Min 4 people) Visit a private old mill, the ruins of a medieval village only reachable by 4x4. Have have lunch at a local trattoria, then visit a farm of "cinta senese", a local breed of black and white pig.

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