Located just outside Siena and a short distance from the stunning Castel Monastero resort, the magnificent 17th-century Villa Lavanda is surrounded by sweeping grounds and a thriving Chianti vineyard. The Villa has been painstakingly restored and retains all the typical features of Tuscan country architecture: from its elegant simplicity and harmonious proportions to the terracotta tiled floors and exposed wooden beams, and from the spacious rooms opening onto the gardens to the large patio where guests can immerse themselves in nature from dawn to dusk. Easy to reach by car and with its own private car park, Villa Lavanda offers guests the exclusive services of Castel Monastero: two outstanding restaurants, “Contrada” and “La Cantina”, directed by international culinary superstar Gordon Ramsay, a wonderful Spa, with exclusive treatments by Dr Mosaraf Ali, formerly physician to the British royal family and a leading expert on Integrated Medicine, as well as swimming pools and tennis courts. Not to mention golf courses and polo fields just a few kilometres away from the resort. Whenever they desire, guests at Villa Lavanda can count on all the services and hospitality of Castel Monastero’s staff. Villa Lavanda is strategically located, enabling guests to discover the very finest Tuscan art, architecture and cuisine every day at their own leisure. The Villa is just 1km from the Siena Bettolle motorway exit, 20km from Siena, 70km from Florence, 55km from Montepulciano and Lake Trasimeno and 45km from Arezzo. Castel Monastero – Loc. Monastero d’Ombrone 19 Monastero d’Ombrone - SIENA - Tel. +39 0577 570001 [email protected] - www.castelmonastero.com VILLA LAVANDA, FLOWER OF TUSCANY Description of exterior Surrounded by wonderfully peaceful gardens filled with olive trees and fragrant Tuscan plants, Villa Lavanda is set over two floors, each with its own separate entrance. The large terracotta patio is the ideal place to delight in the beautiful natural surroundings, enjoying lunches and dinners in complete freedom. A gratifying fitness corner can be set up on request. Just beyond the villa, spectacular vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. During the harvest guests can help pick the grapes, giving them a chance to savour the true Tuscan country spirit and its wine par excellence: Chianti. Description of interiors Ground floor With direct access from the garden, the ground floor offers a spacious, airy living area with large windows looking out onto the stunning vineyards. The furnishings are a homage to the warmth of the Tuscan tradition, to the history of Castel Monastero, once the domain of the aristocratic Chigi Saracini family, and to cutting-edge technology. Adjacent to the living area there is a kitchenette equipped with every possible convenience: crockery, cooker, refrigerator. Also on the ground floor is a spacious bedroom, decorated in truly romantic colours, materials and stunning fabrics. Next to the bedroom there is a sumptuous bathroom, complete with bathtub and separate shower, double washbasin and black marble finishes. First floor An internal staircase, decorated with fine frescoes depicting the Chigi Saracini coat of arms, leads up to the first floor. This floor can also be accessed from its own private entrance via the garden and a second patio. Filled with natural light and colours, the second floor boasts two wonderful bedrooms. They feature antique furniture, decorative frescoes and the very latest technology. The comfortable setting is completed with a handy closet and an elegant bathroom with double washbasin, bathtub and separate shower. Castel Monastero – Loc. Monastero d’Ombrone 19 Monastero d’Ombrone - SIENA - Tel. +39 0577 570001 [email protected] - www.castelmonastero.com VILLA LAVANDA, FLOWER OF TUSCANY Cleaning Staff from Castel Monastero clean the Villa and change bed linen and towels twice a week (included in the tariff). Additional cleaning services are available on request. Tariffs and services Stunning Villa Lavanda sleeps up to 7 people. The cost per week, including the services outlined, starts from Euro 9.900,00, depending on the season. The tariff also includes a Fidelity Card for each guest, providing free access to the following services at Castel Monastero: . satellite TV . Wi-Fi access . telephone . sun lounger . outdoor swimming pools . entry to the Acqua Benessere circuit, including use of the Finnish sauna, biosauna, Turkish baths, toning whirlpool bath, relaxing, lymph- draining high saline density pool, Kneipp circuit, multisensory showers with chromotherapy and natural essences, relaxation lounge . bicycle hire . use of tennis court Extras Guests at Villa Lavanda can explore and savour the cultural and culinary riches of Tuscany with Castel Monastero’s extensive range of first class services. Guests with a Fidelity Card receive special discounts and concessions on the following activities (charged for separately): . a culinary experience at the resort’s “Contrada” and “La Cantina” restaurants, discovering the flavours of Tuscan and international cuisine as interpreted by Gordon Ramsay . lunches and dinners at the Villa, prepared by Castel Monastero’s chef and served by the resort’s staff . cookery courses . wine-tasting courses, held by a leading sommelier in the spectacular setting of Castel Monastero’s “Cantina” . wine and food-tasting tours of some of the wonderful wineries near the resort, discovering fine Chianti, Brunello, Montepulciano, Montalcino and Castello di Brolio vintages . guided visits to centres of Medieval art, including Castelnuovo Berardenga, Monteriggioni, San Gusmè, San Gimignano, Pienza . panoramic hot air balloon flights . tennis lessons . horse-riding lessons . access to golf courses and polo fields . work experience during the grape harvest at Castel Monastero . car and scooter hire . transfers . personal butler . daily cleaning services at Villa Lavanda . massages and treatments at the Aquae Monasterii Spa . babysitting service Castel Monastero – Loc. Monastero d’Ombrone 19 Monastero d’Ombrone - SIENA - Tel. +39 0577 570001 [email protected] - www.castelmonastero.com VILLA LAVANDA, FLOWER OF TUSCANY Castel Monastero, the freshness of a thousand-year history A stay at Villa Lavanda is made even more special by the extraordinary history of its “neighbour”, Castel Monastero. This tiny hamlet, surrounded by peaceful countryside and woodland, was a convent in the 11th century. Perched on a gentle hill, the citadel later became a military fortress. The aristocratic Chigi Saracini family then acquired the estate and made it their country seat, infusing it with the style of one of Italy’s most noble dynasties. Today this wonderful resort exudes a wealth of architectural and landscape features, enabling guests to experience a different aspect of Tuscany with every season. Set amid the beautiful hills of Siena, Castel Monastero is the ideal base from which to explore Tuscany’s artistic and culinary treasures. An extraordinary experience awaits you every day: from the beauty of Siena and the Palio to Chianti vineyards; from Piero della Francesca’s frescoes in Borgo San Sepolcro to the striking castle at Pitigliano; from the archaeological heritage of Tuscany’s Etruscan necropolises to the Renaissance splendour of Pienza. As you return from your travels in the evening, the warmth of a historic Villa awaits you and your memories – the perfect way to extend your journey around Italian style. Castel Monastero – Loc. Monastero d’Ombrone 19 Monastero d’Ombrone - SIENA - Tel. +39 0577 570001 [email protected] - www.castelmonastero.com .