Sport & Relaxation in Barottoli

Trekking &
Bike Tour

The fields and the white road that coasts the farmhouse and continues into the woods, allow walks and have mountain bike paths: the surrounding landscape is that of the Sienese countryside and of the marvelous “Crete senesi”.

Discovering art and history and seeking spirituality.

Barottoli famhouse is located in an area full of cities and villages rich with history and attractions. Siena, the city of the “Palio”, is half an hour away , the beautiful cities of Florence and Arezzo are only an hour away.

An Excellent Tour Guide.

Giulia, a tour guide and tour leader, will be glad to show you the masterpieces of our area. Personalized tours, tailored to your expectations, that will take you among the wonders of Tuscany and of the “Crete Senesi”.

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Panorama of Siena, Italy

Siena

The heart of the city is the famous Piazza del Campo, which, with its peculiar fan shape, hosts the “Palio”, the famous horse race between the 17 historic “contrade”.
Woman having breakfast at outdoor cafe with beautiful view on main square of Siena city, Italy

Florence

The capital of Tuscany, it hosts many artistic and architectural Renaissance masterpieces.
Friends making a toast smiling, Firenze, Toscana, Italy, Europe
Cityscape and bridges of Florence

Arezzo

Its Piazza Grande is splendid with the famous Loggias designed by the Arezzo architect G. Vasari. This square and the streets of the city were home to the famous Oscar-winning film “Life is Beautiful” by director and actor Roberto Benigni.

Couple taking smartphone selfie by Arezzo Cathedral, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Pienza

The picturesque narrow streets of Pienza, Italy
The “Ideal City”, dreamed of by Pope Pio the Second in 1459, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the entire Val d’Orcia.

Cortona

A small and cozy city encircled by the city wall, which still have visible Etruscan and Roman chracteristics. From various city locations the Trasimeno lake can be seen.

Montepulciano & Montalcino
Small medioeval villages with a fairytale atmosphere. The Sant’Antimo abbey near Montalcino is famous.

San Quirico D'Orcia

Tuscany, farmland and cypress trees, green fields. San Quirico Orcia, Italy.
Small village in which, alongside Buonaconvento and Bagno Vignoni, it’s possible to travel by foot as pilgrims, along various parts of Via Francigena.

Monte Amiata

An hour and a half away is the Amiata Mountain (1739 metres), ideal both for skiing in winter and for hiking in summer .

San Galgano Abbey

A suggestive Cistercian abbey located about 30 km from Siena.

Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey

A monastic location in the Municipality of Asciano. Headquarters to the Abbot General of Monte Oliveto’s benedectine Congregation.

Horse Riding

The farmhouse is only fifteen minutes away from the adventure park “Saltalbero”, where you can go horse riding through the woods and across the sienese countryside and learn about horses thanks to private lessons in order to perfect your riding.

Hot Springs & Gastronomy

The farmhouse, located very near to Rapolano Terme, a village, is only 10 minutes away from the thermal facility “Terme Antica Querciolaia” where it’s possible to spend your days dedicated to relaxation and well-being, and make the most of the healing properties of the thermal waters that spring from the surrounding subsoil.
There are numerous wine cellars to taste the famous red wines that the territory offers, such as Montalcino’s Brunello, Montepulciano’s Nobile and the Chianti. Other products of quality and notoriety are the extra virgin olive oil and the tuscanian cured meats.