Photos by Stefano Buonamici       

Where you will stay

The elegant Manor House and gorgeous adjacent cottage are on a farm which has 6 hectares of vineyards and olive groves. This has been in the owner's family for centuries. The cooking classes will take place on site, in a well-equipped ground floor kitchen. We generally eat outside on a nearby terrace, with views across the neighbouring valleys.

The double bedrooms in the Manor House are decorated with beautiful original frescoes and have their own private bathrooms. There are several cosy indoor sitting areas for you to relax in, as well as lovely areas outdoors. Find a shady corner to read in the beautiful garden, or enjoy the pool with its stunning view of the vineyards in the valley below.

You are free to use the kitchen downstairs for breakfasts and for the odd time you might possibly want to prepare a light snack. Please note that this is self-catering accommodation (similar to a holiday rental) so there is no daily maid service for your rooms, although there will always be people on hand should you need something.

Something for everyone

The organic cooking course price includes accommodation based on two people sharing a double room with a private bathroom. Some beds can be made up as twins. In addition to rooms in the Manor House, we use a stunning adjacent cottage. This consists of an independent double room with its own bathroom, leading to to a large living/dining area with kitchen, and two additional bedrooms. Singles are offered these two double rooms for single use in the cottage. These carry a 200 Euro supplement and share a bathroom just outside the rooms.

Air-conditioning in the buildings is powered using electricity generated by photovoltaic solar panels, while heating is fuelled by biomass pellets. The stunning natural pool is chlorine-free, with the water cleaned and regenerated using plants. There are beautiful walks to be taken near the farm, where you can observe and photograph some unique Tuscan flora and fauna. There is free WIFI internet access and there is computer which all our guests are welcome to use.