L’Andana is a 5 star luxury hotel in Tuscany in the Maremma Region near Grosseto. Located in the very heart of Tuscany, the hotel spreads out majestically at the foot of hills bearing centennial olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees …

L’Andana is a neoclassical Villa and a traditional Fattoria near an ancient chapel.

In the distance, the sea and Elba Island.

L’Andana is without doubt one of the finest luxury hotels in this area of Tuscany offering top quality accommodation in 33 rooms with all comforts and services a 5 star hotel is expected to provide Guests, yet with the spirit and atmosphere of a very comfortable countryside Inn or Guesthouse.

Refined decoration, absolute tranquillity make L’Andana an exceptional place – the perfect illustration of elegant “art de vivre”.

L’Andana is located on the estate of Tenuta La Badiola, a 500-hectares property among which 30 hectares of vineyards and 50 hectares of olive trees. Wine is produced on-site as well as olive oil, which is used in the cuisine of the hotel restaurant.

Guests enjoy the traditional Tuscan cuisine based on regional products and sea food, declined by Alain Ducasse and interpreted by his protégé Christophe Martin.

A Refined Easter Holiday Break at L’Andana

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Further Information

Welcome to Castello di Vicarello, an exclusive castle residence in Tuscany, where the clear blue sky meets the sea in the distance and the fresh salty sea breeze blows inland.

Castello di Vicarello is living history; a holiday in Tuscany becomes the experience of a lifetime at this award winning castle residence nominated in:

• 2004 25 new best hotels in Italy Travel & Liesure
• 2005 Hot list – 60 best new hotels in the world Traveller Usa
• 2005 Hot list – 60 best new hotels in the world Gq Japan
• 2007 Andrew Harper Grand Award Winner
• 2008 Best Maison d’Hotels Hotel & Lodge
• 2009 101 Best Hotels in the World Tatler
• 2009 Table Hotels Selection Award

Located in Cinigiano (Grosseto) Castello di Vicarello sits on the green hills of Maremma in Tuscany, a castle transformed into an exclusive luxury hotel where the comforting touch of the owners, Aurora and Carlo Baccheschi Berti is an integral part of your holiday experience.

The garden is a quiet and relaxing area of Castello di Vicarello, simple and refreshing where Guests enjoy the outdoors of the Tuscan countryside amongst the roses, lavender, mulberry trees, the olive grove, vineyard and woods.

There are two swimming pools with wonderful panoramic view, open from April to October.

Dining at Castello di Vicarello is also a unique experience: During summer months meals are served outside and in winter before a warm fire…

Menus are based on local recipes prepared with produce from the Castle’s vegetable garden: wines are from the vineyard castle or selected local vineyards.

Vicarello produces its own biological olive oil and wine. Cooking lessons and wine tasting are available on request.

The magnificent position of Vicarello makes it an ideal place for meetings offering total privacy. Service is highly personalized.

The Guest Rooms

Castello di Vicarello features four suites and one villa, furnished with valuable objects gathered through years of traveling, all chosen to harmonize with the surrounding environment.

Near the Castle, one can walk into nature thanks to the Mediterranean wood surrounding or go horseback riding. Golfing in Tuscany is possible, there are 2 golf fields at less than an hour drive: hunting is possible on request.

Wellness and Fitness at Castello di Vicarello

Wellness and fitness are central to the Catello di Vicarello experience: A natural spa specializing in Ayurvedic Massage also offers reflexology shiatsu, as well as other treatments: The natural spa is a wooden raft and refuge with a view on the olive groves on the countryside.
Guests enjoy the pleasure of sauna or turkish bath.

Yoga Progam at Castello di Vicarello

Yoga lessons can be arranged at Castello di Vicarello – here is a program of traditional Hatha Yoga practice.

Morning: from 9am to 10am (1 hour) “ Yogasana and Pranayama Classes”
From 10am to 10:30am Discussion class

The aim of this class is to improve one’s flexibility and generate energy

Noon: from 11am to noon “Yoga Nidra”

This class is a complete stress removing meditation practice for Physical, Mental and Emotional balance of the Human being

Consultation of the guests: Counselling from3pm to 5pm – Complimentary for all guests

The aim of the consultation is to understand the guests physical ailments, mental worries, etc.

This allows the teacher to suggest routines for removing bodily ailments and mental imbalances through yogic aspect, providing the opportunity to explain the importance of yoga in connecting the body, mind and spirit  

Evening : from 5pm to 6pm “Sun Salutation Practice”

The aim of this class is to generate the “Prana”, life force, all over the body

On request evening time:

• Candle light meditation
• Soham Mantra meditation

Guests are welcome to attend all Yoga classes with a daily contribution of € 30.00 per person.

Ayurvedic massages are highly recommended after yoga classes. It will be a great accomplishment for your body.

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Hotel L’Andana is one of the finest 5 star hotels in Tuscany Located in Maremma, spreading out in between the rolling hills of the tuscany countryside home to secular olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees. Take advantage of the “one more night” promotion …

• Book 2 nights at Hotel L’Andana and the 3^rd night is free (does not include arrivals on Friday during the months of July and August)
• Book 3 nights at Hotel L’Andana and the 4^th night is free (does not include arrivals during the month of August)
• Book 5 nights at Hotel L’Andana and the 6^th and 7^th nights are free

Hotel L’Andana is a Villa and a traditional Fattoria near an ancient chapel with the sea at a short distance, and the Elba Island just off the coast.

L’Andana offers grand hotel services in a very comfortable countryside inn with the spirit and atmosphere of a guesthouse.

Hotel Andana Services:

• Hotel Property of 500 hectares / 1250 acres
• Wine and olive oil production
• Vegetable garden
• 33 distinctively appointed, refined and spacious guest rooms
• 2 Superior Rooms
• 13 Deluxe Rooms
• 5 Deluxe Rooms with mezzanine
• 6 Junior Suites
• 3 Superior Suites
• 4 Prestige Suites
• Furnishing style: country-chic Tuscan style, Florentine fabrics and furniture
• Concierge services, Secretarial services (fax, postage, photocopying, delivery)
• Airline ticketing service
• Laundry / dry cleaning service
• Complimentary international newspaper
• Private transfer services (on request)

RESTAURANT & BAR

• In-room dining
• “La Trattoria Toscana”, a restaurant “Alain Ducasse” featuring Tuscan cuisine 1 Michelin star
• Terrace overlooking the vegetable garden and the wine cellar
• Bar and drawing room with library

RECEPTION & SEMINARS

• For your business luncheons, gala dinners, meetings & conferences, products launching.

WELL-BEING

• A gem of a Spa launched by ESPA opened in the Spring 2006. This intimate and exquisite Spa provide the guests with the ultimate in pampering and pleasure plus fitness and vitality and offer a state-of-the-art Spa and fitness equipment alongside very personalised, nurturing therapies provided by a dedicated, capable and caring team of professionals
• Outdoor Swimming Pool (18 x 6)
• Jacuzzi (4 x5)
• In-room treatments on request

ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTY

• Outdoor heated pool
• Golf practice
• Golf course
• Tennis court
• Games of bowls
• Bikes
• Spa Treatments
• Boutique
• Cooking classes
• Wine tasting courses

ACTIVITIES NEARBY: AROUND AND ABOUT

• Horseback riding
• Hiking & Trekking
• Mountain bike riding
• Golfing
• Bird watching
• Sea Activities (Sailing, Boat Rental, Boat excursions, Windsurfing, Canoeing)
• Cultural and historical sightseeing (archaeological visits, wine tours, shopping…)
• Siena 73 km, Florence 163 km, Rome 184 km

ACCESS AIRPORTS: Pisa- Galileo Galileo 145 km, Florence 163 km, Roma Fiumicino 184 km
TRAIN STATION: Grosseto 18 km

CREDIT CARDS American Express, Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa, JCB, Diners

Further information and Bookings: L’Andana Hotel in Tuscany, Maremma – In the booking form please specify your request for the “one more night promotion”.

UPDATE: You can read more about L’Andana here in this article by the Daily Telegraph.