Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat is a palace born from a Renaissance-era portico set on a mineral spring. It offers a relaxing setting from which to enjoy stunning Tuscan views. The bar, restaurants, and thermal pools all look out over UNESCO heritage Val d’Orcia and Mount Amiata.
Location
The breathtaking and elegant Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat lies in San Casciano Dei Bagni, 80km southeast of Siena, between Rome and Florence. If you’re driving between Rome and Florence, this hotel sits at the perfect midway point between these two great cities and is only a 20-minute drive from the main road you will be driving along.
Style & Character
Set in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, amidst rolling hills, cypress woods, small churches, and olive groves, this stunning resort features spectacular panoramic pools and thermal pools filled with the regenerating power of thermal waters. This exclusive resort was originally constructed in the 17th century as one of the Medici villas and is now renowned as a therapeutic retreat into nature.
Rooms
Fonteverde offers 63 rooms with 11 junior suites and four master suites, newly refurbished in 2020. The ornaments of Tuscan palaces and the two-tone bands characteristic of churches in Florence and Siena have inspired the new rooms, determining the choice of black and white accents for elegant interiors and refined living. Suites with balconies overlooking the Val d’Orcia are the ones to book for a private glass of wine at the sun sets.
Service & Facilities
Beyond the gourmet experiences, craft shops, medieval towns, and antique markets, Fonteverde is best known for its thermal spas, with waters rich in fluorine, magnesium, and sulfur, as well as for its wellness philosophy named Equilibrium, for diet, body, and soul.
Fonteverde features a fully equipped wellness center, three outdoor pools, an infinity pool surrounded by sun loungers and parasols overlooking the lush green gardens, three indoor pools, world-class gym facilities at the Fitness Centre, air-conditioned rooms, and complimentary guest parking. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, and horse riding.
The property also boasts a private chapel originally built in the 11th century and is an ideal destination for weddings and events.
Food & Drink
Regarding dining, there are two restaurants and 2 bars to choose between. Each serves a different yet equally delicious menu of refined and light dishes, pairing the traditional flavors of Tuscany and the Mediterranean with a harmony of flavors and colors that will truly delight your senses.
Conclusion
For thermal waters with a view, Fonteverde is hard to beat.
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