Montebelli Grosseto - Tuscany

Montebelli is a country hotel situated in the heart of Tuscany's Maremma region. An old farmhouse and 13th century olive press have been painstakingly restored and transformed in exceptional farm stay, at the center of a 100 hectare estate where to find lush meadows, indigenous woodland, ancient olive groves and vineyards. From here the sea and the great art cities of Tuscany are all within easy reach.

The property's Living Centre is available for use by all those staying at the Montebelli Farm Stay & Country Hotel and is comprised of main living area, conference room, pool room, reading area with open fire place, bar area and reception. The reading and conference room overlook a large patio.

20 bedrooms and 1 suite are located in the original Montebelli farmhouse. Rooms feature a charming combination of classic Italian and traditional Tuscan furnishings. Montebelli's new Country Hotel has a total of 24 bedrooms and suites, divided in two residences: the Fabula and Acantos. All rooms are decorated with stylish modern Italian furnishings and equipped with air conditioning, WiFi connectivity, satellite TV and minibar.

The Montebelli Health and Beauty Centre is an all-year-round facility, suitable for both summer and winter use. The centre has a heated swimming pool, with hydro-massage and anti-current swimming, fountain massage, steam bath, sauna, showers, chromo-therapy, massage rooms and changing rooms. The beauty centre has been designed so that, in the summer season, it can be opened directly on to the surrounding gardens. The centre provides access and facilities for disabled guests.

An enticing combination of traditional Tuscan and Neapolitan cuisine is served in hotel's restaurant, to be accompanied by wines produced on the Montebelli estate or any of a selection of the most prestigious Tuscan and Italian wines. Dishes are prepared using the estate's certified organic produce, including seasonal vegetables and an excellent extra olive virgin oil. Delicious light lunches and salads are served at the bar which, in the evening, provides the perfect place where to meet with friends and other guests staying at the country hotel. Montebelli farm stay and country hotel also organises courses for those interested in learning more about the region's centuries-old culinary and wine making traditions.

Numerous the outdoor activities available to guests, from swimming in the pool amidst the pine trees to horse riding, tennis, mountain biking and cross country running. For golf enthusiasts there is the nearby Golf Club Toscana (15 minutes from the hotel) and the Golf Club Punta Ala (just under 30 minutes away). Also available: ayurveda massages and yoga classes.

Montebelli provides a wonderfully romantic setting for a wedding reception or important social event. The country hotel is the chosen venue for a series of well attended jazz and classical music concerts and prestigious art reviews.