Nestled in the green countryside of Chianciano, in the province of Siena, between Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana, Palazzo Bandino is an oasis of comfort and relaxation. Surrounded by centuries-old vineyards, magnificent views of hills and lush olive trees, the farm has 9 apartments, a large vineyard and a vegetable garden Bio, in addition to a complete relaxation area and a restaurant that serves strictly local products.
The Azzienda Agricola Palazzo Bandino offers its services in an environmentally responsible energy system using a cd "Wood chips". This system uses as fuel wood waste coming from pruning the vineyard, olive grove and woods, which are shredded through a special machine (called chipper, in fact) and reduced chip. A boiler 250 kcal provides hot water to all apartments, the spa and to the air conditioning.
WELLNESS. Sensi Divine is the spa area and relaxation of Palazzo Bandino, small paradise where you can forget the stress and surrender to the peace of mind.
This elegant spa, guests can choose between indoor heated pool with massage (dorsal, lumbar and hydro cascade), heated outdoor Jacuzzi, Kneipp, Finnish sauna, steam bath, emotional shower, raxul (Rasul) and massages in the cabin.
Exclusive of this spa in Tuscany is the Rasul, special cabin treatments with steam, which can espitare up to 4 people.
In hot weather, but also in spring or autumn, you can relax in the pleasant and hot tub outside, where the temperature remains constant between 36 and 38 degrees. A blessing, while the eye is inebriated magnificent views typical of the province of Siena.
For a truly original choose treat oil-based or local wine and soak up the scents of the real Tuscany.
Dear guest, we inform you that at Palazzo Bandino is a relaxation activity UNDER DIVINE, open by appointment.
The relaxation area UNDER DIVINE is open, by appointment, for all guests:
- All guests of Colombelline, Hill and of course Palazzo Bandino, are entitled to an input to the UNDER DIVINE.
Please remember to bring their own swimsuit, towel and slippers, which however, (apart from the costume) can be hired on the spot.
COOKING COURSES
The farm Palazzo Bandino, inserted in the heart of the Tuscan hills, the borders of Umbria and Lazio, offers you the pleasure of immersing yourself in the quiet of a rural world of rare beauty and the atmosphere of a sweet and unspoiled nature.
While the world are experimenting with genetically modified organisms we continue to breed calves Chianina fed with fodder of our land to make you taste the tastiest steaks ....
producing a cereal (spelled) and that 'the Etruscan times, and with that we will prepare a vegetarian soup healthy, tasty and nutritious ... ..
to prune a type of grape (Sangiovese) who all tried to imitate, but that only the hills around us gives his best and that we turn into a wine aging in oak barrels ....
to pick olives by hand when they are ripe, but before they fall from the tree, to make you taste the real "bruschetta" While science dreams of bionic man, we think that you live in a big city and that maybe you want to taste our products, to breathe the pure air of our hills and live in a house built when the cement was not yet invented.
we are waiting ….
The recipes used in our cooking course is based on two elements: the tradition of Tuscan cuisine that dates back to the Etruscan population present in the area 2,000 years ago '; and the simple purity of ingredients.
The dishes we prepare are the same that we have are passed down by our ancestors, easy to prepare and you will not need to be experts in the kitchen to make them.
If you are interested in wine and tasty Tuscan cooking why not attend our cooking classes daily and weekly or our tastings and lectures on wine?
Our cooking class day is the preparation of an appetizer, two main courses and finally a delicious dessert, all enriched by the best Tuscan wines.
Of course after the course you will sit for lunch enjoying what you have just prepared.
If you're feeling adventurous you stay a week while having fun in our cooking class six days where you will spend half a day preparing delicious Tuscan cuisine, and the other half in the fine local sites of the Province of Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza.