The Abbeveratoio is situated in the middle of a wonderful unspoilt area. To the north lies Siena, to the south the natural reserve of the Val d'Orcia, this year recognised as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Close by is San Giovanni d'Asso rich in history, culture, traditions and food. It is here that the Abbeveratoio is set, an ancient coach house, tastefully renovated and capable of offering its guests fifteen extremely comfortable rooms with every modern convenience. Each room has air-conditioning, satellite television, a minibar and telephone. The estate also has two beautiful swimming pools in the middle of the large parkland that surrounds the property. The restaurant is a warm and pleasant place where it is possible to relax enjoying the very best of Tuscan food. The dishes prepared by the chef follow the traditional recipes typical of the area, tastes that have often been forgotten. The two swimming-pools inside the park are there for pleasant moments of leisure. You can chose between having a relaxing time in the smaller one or a good swim in the larger one. The large park of the estate, well kept and with many plants, surrounds the Abbeveratoio. It is ideal for long walks in close contact with nature conjuring up the atmosphere of the past. Location
San Giovanni d'Asso
San Giovanni d'Asso is a natural link between the Crete Sienesi and the Val d'Orcia and a rare example of harmonious co-existence between nature and the work of man. Famous all over the world for its highly-prized white truffle, it regularly promotes projects of sustainable development of which it has also been one of the forerunners. It also organises guided research on natural herbs in order to promote a more direct and conscious relationship with nature.
It has many farm-houses, small hamlets, castles and churches scattered all over the territory and has always chosen to develop a tourism policy in which the main concern is the well-being of the guest.
For many years the festival of Mostra del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete Sienesi, has taken place. The white truffle is an ecological pointer (it does not grow in a situation of environmental deterioration) and therefore endorses the good relationship that San Giovanni d'Asso has with nature. This event has become an extraordinary exhibition of what is best and typical in Sienese agricultural and food products such as honey, saffron, the famous extra-virgin olive oil and the new DOC Orcia which has further extended the already exceptional range of Sienese wines.