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The Relais & Chateaux Certosa di Maggiano, Strada di Certosa 84, I-53100 Siena, Italy.
In the XIVth century, St.Bruno's disciples used to meditate in the cloisters of this beautiful Carthusian monastery. Today, gourmets gather here to ...
... to savour superb local cuisine and fine wines with view of the magnificent Tuscan landscape.
The Relais & Chateaux Certosa di Maggiano built in 1314 was a place designed for meditation and prayer. It is located in the countryside immediately outside Siena, a mere 2 kilometers from the famous Piazza del Campo.
In 1975 the Certosa di Maggiano was transformed into a hotel and became part of the famous Relais & Chateaux Association and offers its guests a variety of thoughtfully appointed spaces in which to spend different moments of the day. The "Emperor's Hall" is so-named for the twelve eighteenth-century paintings, portraying the twelve Roman Emperors, which line its walls. The Library, dominated by an antique alder-wood bookcase, also features sofas upholstered with fine silk created by the Antico Setificio Fiorentino.
Accommodation features: The 17 rooms and suites, corresponding to what were seventeen monastic cells, are situated on three floors and equipped with bath/shower and WC, bathrobe, toiletry, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and minibar.Differing in style, color scheme, view and furnishings, they share a common simple, refined elegance, in addition to all the modern comforts.
- The Stabdard Rooms are located on the ground floor and have twin beds.
- The Superior Rooms Attic Tower are equipped with a double bed or twin beds.
- The Superior Rooms are equipped with a king bed and they have garden view.
- The Comfort Rooms are equipped with twin beds and they have city view.
- The Deluxe Rooms are equipped with a king bed and they have garden view.
- The Suites are equipped with king bed or twin beds and they have garden view or city view.
- The Master Suites are equipped with king bed and they have garden view.
Dining: The Restaurant "Il Canto" takes its name from one of the centuries' old farms belonging to the Certosa, which even today produces olive oil and fresh produce, the ingredients upon which our dishes are based. The spaciousness of the Certosa allows our guests to enjoy their meals in varying locales throughout the day.
- Breakfast is served in a historic kitchen, decorated in a rustic style with age-old tree branches, and in its adjoining patio.
- During the summer, restaurant service is available at the colonnaded porch near the pool, for those who wish to dine casually.
- Dinner, instead, depending upon the season, is either served in the small, exquisite dining room, or under the arches of the central cloisters. A wide selection of Italian specialities is offered according to season, and in accompaniment guests will find a careful selection of Italian wines, particularly Tuscan red wines. A certain elegance in attire, even if informal, is requested.
Sports and Wellness: The grounds are vast and among the olive groves and vineyards one finds our tennis court, helicopter landing, and a heated,air pool. Near the pool there is also a small fitness room. Horseback riding, biking, thermal baths, hunting, fishing, flying club and a golf course nearby.
Additional features: The Certosa di Maggiano boasts two meeting rooms for conferences, seminar and receptions for up to 40 persons inclusive of audio-visual equipment.
Room service. Non-smoking roos. Handicapped facilities. Baby sitting. Small pets allowed on request.
Many services are available upon request and appointment, such as:
- Massages
- Manicures and other beauty treatments
- Car rental with or without chauffeur
- Guided visits of Siena and surroundings
- Visits to wine cellars and wine tasting
- Cooking classes or outings on the Argentario sailing boat.
Airport Florence 50 kilometers and airport Pisa 120kilometers away.
Room rates: Approximate EUR:
- Double Rooms: From 370 (low season-ls) to 540 (high season-hs)
- Suites: From 585 (ls) to 920 (hs)
Rates per room and day.
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