FOLLONICO T USC A N Y, I TA LY
Hillside views! ‘Far away from everything, yet magically close’ … words that make us jump with joy when sleuthing for authentic places to stay in Italy – and Follonico, a charming boutique-style hotel certainly delivers. At the end of a winding dirt road, you’ll discover a classic stone 200-year-old farmhouse surrounded by organic veggie and herb gardens, olive groves, an inviting pool and rolling Tuscan landscapes. Inside, expect giant hearths, old stone arches, exposed beams and ancient thick walls. ‘To us Follonico is a timeless way of living,’ say the owners, ‘following the seasons’ natural ever-changing rhythm. A living breathing thought. A moment in time, a melody caught in a breeze, always changing, ever so slowly. Follonico is a place to breathe, to touch, to listen, to smell and to see: a place to simply and gently be!’ Music to our ears, indeed. It’s a destination in itself, with plenty to explore in the area either by car, on an e-bike or hiking trails that they’ve put together with an environmental guide.
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