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are from small, specialized Tuscan craft<br />
shops. Nothing is left to chance, every detail<br />
creates a refined yet comfortable atmosphere.<br />
For breakfast the guests can feast on local pro-<br />
ducts from neighboring organic farms – ham,<br />
ricotta, honey – and also on pastries like apple<br />
and cinnamon cake, fruit tart, brioche and<br />
quiches prepared by the chef who follows tra-<br />
ditional family recipes. His secrets can be dis-<br />
covered during cooking classes, which are<br />
available on request.<br />
The swimming pool lined with yellow bricks<br />
and the view of the hills are perfect for those<br />
partial to idleness but also those in need of<br />
the internet since the whole park has wireless<br />
access. Those who love hydrotherapy will<br />
appreciate the essential oil infused hydro<br />
massage bath, the honey peeling or the olive<br />
oil bath. If one is interested in art or history,<br />
Florence and Pisa are only 20 minutes away.<br />
Villa Il Poggiale<br />
Via Empolese 69<br />
500026 San Casciano Val di Pesa<br />
Tel: + 39 055 8<strong>28</strong> 311<br />
www.villailpoggiale.it<br />
Vanina C. Rina