TUSCAN SUN

Traveling to Follonico, Italy.

Follonico is a unique country house offering an authentic and relaxed Tuscan experience. For those who want to escape the rush, take a slower journey into the heart of Southern Tuscany. Six beautifully restored suites have been created with utmost respect for the history and environment surrounding Follonico.

Each morning, delicious, seasonal ingredients are lovingly harvested from Follonico’s land. Fresh veggies are gathered from the kitchen garden, organic eggs collected from the freerange hens and ducks (...well, sometimes they strike and we need to find alternatives) and home-baked sourdough bread is served warm, straight from the farmhouse kitchen.

The hillside where Follonico gently rests has been transformed over time into an enchanting natural environment for guests to enjoy. Abundant borders of lavenders and aromatic plants give the garden a touch of romance, whilst climbing roses, jasmines and honeysuckles clamber along ancient stone walls and fill the air with the heady scents of Tuscany. Terracotta pots are planted with Michaelmas daisies, sedums and lilies. Natural borders of rosemary and sage sweep across the land, gently dividing the surrounding gardens into al fresco rooms.

Enjoy the many secluded corners of the gardens where you can relax with a good book or watch the sunset over the hills and valleys of Montepulciano. Savor a glass of Brunello under the shade of a Wisteria laden pergola or simply spend a lazy day under the gentle warmth of the Tuscan sun.