A Natural Spa Resort .....the spa hotel is located amidst the splendid scenery of the Siena hills, in San Casciano dei Bagni, Val d'Orcia. A vast natural park, crossed by the river Orcia spreading to the south of Siena. These sweet hills, with the majestic mount Amiata, where olives groves, vineyards, streams and typical clays combine in an atmosphere of magical harmony, now offer hospitality in the form of small, elegant Relais hotel. Outside peace and nature, inside Italian styling and the art of hospitality. A medicean residence restored to its former beauty.

The hotel offers 66 rooms, 7 Junior Suites and 7 Suites. Richly decorated premises with terraces overlooking fields and verdant hills. A blend of Renaissance aura and present-day comfort in a hotel where luxury engenders relaxation. The exclusive resort was built in the 17th century by the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici amid precious hot springs whose therapeutic properties were known since ancient times. Extensive spa centre with various treatments and medical consultations as well as natural thermal hot waters, Seven swimming therapeutic pools, a holistic centre and beauty centre.

Offering wonderful views of the surrounding valley, the restaurant serves an assortment of traditional Tuscan cuisine and a selection of Italian Spa cuisine dishes. Food and wine connoisseurs will find plenty of restaurants in the local vicinity to whet their appetites. Guests staying at the hotel can truly immerse themselves in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, with its charming medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves. The impressive archeological sites of Sovana and Chiusi are just a short drive from the hotel. Outdoor activities include mountain biking, walking tours and horse riding. The resort is also ideal starting point for visits to the prestigious wineries of Brunello di Montalcino and for shopping at famous Italian stylists outlets.

The Spa has rich thermal spring waters full of therapeutic gifts for the body, discovered by the ancient Etruscans. Bathe in warm, restorating pools, and feel the massage of water jets that generate both tone and energy. Or choose from among the wide range of exclusive treatments created by a team of specialists and designed to unite the precious properties of thermal spa waters with manual techniques, physiotherapy and science. Complete health and beauty spa experiences for face and body: whether the aesthetic touch or entire strategies for balance and wellbeing. * Medical staff * Diagnostic & CheckUp * Nutrition * Specialist Consultations.

There are seven pools of different sizes: a large outdoor pool connected to a smaller indoor one, a state-of-the-art Bioaquam circuit, a water gym pool, an exclusive pool for the use of hotel guests only and a pool reserved for guests' pets. The seventh is an intimate pool for balneotherapy where colours and aromas are used to create a soothing sound, known as 'liquid sound'. * Bioaquam pool * Therapeutic Pool * Thermal water circuits.

Complete health and beauty Spa experiences for face and body: whether the aesthetic touch or entire strategies for balance and wellbeing. * Massages * Twin spa * Fitness * Face treatments * Special for man * Body treatments * Treatments of the scalp * Intensive experiences * Aestetic medicine * Day Spa * Spa Products * Beauty Service.

Bathe in the hot, restorative waters of the exclusive Bioaquam Pool with its potent, innovative hydro-jets and the stunning view over the valley, abandon yourself to deep emotional relaxation with the new Harmony Therapy, pamper yourself with a perfumed Olive oil massage at the Mediterranean Spa ? all of this accompanied by the delicious recipes of our Chef. The secrets of good Tuscan cuisine, natural ingredients with particular attention to detail combine to give tasty gourmet as well as low calorie recipes.

The traditional cuisine of this corner of Tuscany offers infinite temptations, with natural ingredients and creativity also for special diets. Care of the body and physical equilibrium accompanied by exquisite food...

Open air buffet lunch at "La Corte" restaurant, delight your senses with the flavours and tastes of traditional Tuscan recipes and Spa cuisine. Lunch break in the new Bioaquam Café, by the the spa pool, An inviting lounge which offers tasty and healthy express lunches like salads, carpaccio, "farro" soup and more. Natural ingredients offering refined products of indisputable quality with particular attention to detail combine to give delicious gourmet and Spa Cuisine recipes. Traditional Tuscan cuisine with regional ingredients like olive oil, Porcini mushrooms, Pienza cheese, Brunello wine and Chianina meat.

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