the farm

Le Logge di Sopra, is a family run B&B located in the countryside, in the heart of the �Crete senesi�, on the panoramic �Lauretana� road, in a strategic position for a quick tour or a pleasant week full of significant highlights offered by nature, history, culture, gastronomy and oenology.   It is ideal also for winter holidays, owing to the nearby thermal baths, located 10 minutes away (in Rapolano Terme) and open all year round.

structures

The transformation of the large, striking wine vault into 3 snug rooms and 2 apartments, thermally comfortable at all times, has created a cosy structure that offers peace and privacy to guests, also due to the small number of people who can be accommodated at the same time.  This is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday in the wonderful Tuscan countryside, with all the amenities of a lovely setting enhanced by a homey atmosphere.  A special mention is deserved by the culinary specialities served at the typical restaurants (some of which with special rates agreed with our B&B), like the �ribollita�, the �pici� with wild boar, the chickpea or spelt and porcini mushroom soups, the charcoal T-bone steak called �Bistecca alla Fiorentina� with white truffle, considered to be the �white gold of the Crete Senesi�. Guests can relax in the a beautiful solarium, where they can enjoy a vast, breathtaking view, or in the meticulously manicured garden with swimming pool.  There is also a free private car park with automatic gate.  The guest can at all times enjoy a beautiful solarium, where we can look a vast and suggestive view, besides a beautiful garden.

rooms

The apartments, furnished in the Tuscan style, with rustic flooring and chestnut beams, are both made up of a living-room with cooking area (with 2/4 gas rings, refrigerator, electric oven and crockery) and a comfortable double sofa bed, a double room and a bathroom (with shower, hairdryer and courtesy kit) and a separate bath anteroom. Also provided: colour TV, bed and bath linen, and mosquito-nets at the windows.  The rooms, for two or three guests,also furnished in the Tuscan style like the apartments, are cosy and quiet, and have a private bathroom (with shower, hairdryer and courtesy), minibar, colour TV, bed and bath linen, table, and mosquito net at the windows.  The apartments and the rooms are cool and welcoming in the summer (the temperature never rises above 24�C -75�F, notwithstanding the lack of air conditioning), guaranteeing optimal and �natural� thermal comfort thanks to the careful refurbishing) and warm in winter (the apartments are provided with autonomous boilers, with customisable heat setting in the rooms thanks to electronic sensors and solenoids.)

services

ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES
*Breakfast buffet,
*internet WI-FI,
*colour TV with SAT decoder (DVB-S),
*minibar,
*electric kettle,
*hairdryer,
*courtesy kit Tuscan extra virgin olive oil biological,
*daily tidying of the room (free of charge daily bath linen change -on request-; other changes at extra charge),
*heating,
*mosquito-nets at the windows,
*private car park with automatic gate,
*Swimming pool and garden use,
*solarium with tables and chairs,
*outdoor barbecue,
*useful brochure (at your check-in)

restaurant

The lovely breakfast-room, obtained from the ancient cellar, lets guests experience the emotion of a mouth-watering breakfast.  Homemade cakes, biscuits and jam, the wild flowers honey typical of these areas...not to mention the Tuscan prosciutto ham and salami, the typical cheeses of the Crete Senesi, like the pecorino cheese, served with delicious bruschettas made with our olive oil and vintage balsamic vinegar aged in chestnut and juniper barrels.

rates

room for 2 guests 85,00 room for 3 guests 100,00   apartment for 2 guests 105,00  apartment for 3 guests 120,00  apartment for 4 guests 135,00

surrondings

It stands 275 m a.s.l. and 5 km from Asciano, a small town of Etruscan-Roman origin with interesting sites and a wonderful, recently opened museum with Etruscan finds and sacred art objects of the 13th century, and an Etruscan tumulus tomb.   Siena, a city famous all over the world for its Palio (raced every year on July 2nd and August 16th) and its wonderful medieval palazzos (like the Town Hall in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the majestic 13th century Cathedral, the Picture Gallery, the Museo dell�Opera Metropolitana, the Santa Maria della Scala) is only 20 km away.   San Gimignano, a real jewel of medieval architecture and art, is 55 km away. We are 80 km from Florence, 35 km from Montalcino (renowned for its Brunello wine), 40 km from Pienza (inside the Orcia natural park, very interesting for its Renaissance architecture, but also known for its local products, in particular its pecorino cheese), and 110 km from Pisa.   Other beautiful places near us: Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Cortona, Assisi, Volterra, and 3 abbeys: Monte Oliveto Maggiore, San Galgano and Sant� Antimo.

where we are

Driving on the �Autostrada del sole� (A1) toll road, coming from the west or south, exit at the "Val di Chiana � Bettolle" gateway and follow the SP 326 provincial road in the direction of Siena (it is a 4-lane road). After about 16 km, take the "Asciano" exit in direction of Asciano. Drive through Asciano and then take the SP 438 provincial road (called Lauretana) in the direction of Siena.  Cross the bridge on the Ombrone River and, after 4 km, on the right, you will find the �Le logge di sopra� estate (indicated by a road sign placed 350 m from the estate, and by a brown sign with �Le logge di sopra� written in white placed on the left, close to the B&B).  If you come from north (driving on A1, take the gateway "Firenze-Certosa"), so also from the north, therefore also from Florence or from Siena, exit the A1 toll road at the "Firenze-Certosa" gateway and take the Firenze-Siena highway. At the end of the highway (Siena by-pass included, never exiting so as to avoid a more complicated route) the road forks: to the left towards Grosseto and to the right towards Arezzo/Roma. Bear right towards Arezzo/Roma.  After about 5 km (and two short tunnels) you will find another fork: to the left towards Siena and to the right towards Arezzo/Roma. Keep right and you will end up on the SP 73 provincial road (Siena-Bettolle); after only 500 m, turn right in direction of Taverne d�Arbia�Asciano (road works are ongoing; be very careful to turn right and not go straight towards the A1 toll road).  Drive through Taverne d�Arbia and Arbia and keep on towards Asciano for 15 km (it is a beautiful road, where many films and spots are shot).  About 50 m after the indication of km 13 of the SP 438 provincial road (Lauretana), on the left, there is Le logge di sopra (indicated by a road sign placed 500 m from the estate, and by a brown sign with �Le logge di sopra� written in white placed on the right, close to the B&B).  At this point, all you have to is ring the bell at the gate... Your journey is over and we will be there to meet you!