UNAHOTELS Poggio dei Medici Toscana (Scarperia, Italy)

Resort and golf club in the green Mugello valley, near the medieval village of Scarperia and all the best known towns in Tuscany like Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and Lucca. 70 spacious elegant rooms, in restored old farmhouses, a prestigious 18-hole golf course, restaurant for 170 guests, 6 meeting rooms, fitness and wellness centre, Turkish bath, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Magnificent villa dating back to XVII century with spacious garden suitable for banquets and ceremonies up to 100 people. Plenty of outdoor life, with a lot of inner wellbeing. The UNA Restaurant serves Tuscan specialities and dishes from the Mugello area, with freshly made pasta and local ingredients. A well-stocked cellar which satisfies even the most demanding palates and the most important occasions. The restaurant is in the main part of the resort and has an adjoining outdoor terrace with a view of the lake of Cignano and the practice field. Tuscan cuisine makes use of simple and genuine ingredients such as bread, olive oil, vegetables, meat from local farms and home made pasta. The splendour and eccentricity of the Renaissance courts have added to this a variety of more elaborate dishes which also satisfy more demanding palates. Our chef suggests a menu in which ingredients in season are used, with theme evenings and a variety of culinary events inspired by a choice of wines or locally found ingredients (wild mushrooms, truffles and chestnuts) as well as food from other regions. The chef suggests a menu of Tuscan specialities (hors d'oeuvres of cold meats and canapés, stuffed pasta from the Mugello, sliced rare beef steak with baby salad and parmesan cheese). The average cost of a meal is 40 € per person excluding wine. Situated in the main body of the building, in summer it is spread out to the terrace with a view of the lake of Cignano and of the practice field. UNA Café offers a mini menu restaurant service outside restaurant opening hours, under the pergola beside the pool during summer months, as well as a normal bar service. The rooms (double or twin beds) have minimum 40 sqmn surface, and a balcony with a view of the practice field or first Tee and number four green. The rooms have a balcony or garden and are complete with Internet Wi-Fi connection, Mini Bar, satellite TV, free SKY and air conditioning. All bathrooms feature a bathtub and/or shower, a hair-dryer and a hospitality set containing Aloe products. The suites are made up of a double room and a separate sitting room with a view of the practice field or number 4 green. They also have a balcony or garden. The rooms have Internet Wi-Fi connection, Mini Bar, satellite TV, free SKY and air conditioning. All bathrooms have a bathtub and/or shower, hair-dryer and a hospitality set with Aloe products. The SPA at UNAHOTELS offers a wide range of treatments focusing on wellness, relaxation and massage, aesthetic treatment for face and body, all tailor-made according to your needs. The reservation is suggested. The SPA at UNAHOTELS is revitalizing for the mind, body and soul, and features in the new area three different treatment rooms, locker rooms for men and women, Turkish Bath, and outdoor Jacuzzi and swimming pool. A welcome kit with hot/cold beverage, fresh fruit and magazine is available for the guests in the Relax room. The Golf Club Poggio dei Medici course is one of the finest in Italy. Opened in 1992 with 18 holes, par 72 and a Championship course of 6.452 meters long. Designed by the architect Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and by the golfer Baldovino Dassù, it was built to USGA standards. Poggio dei Medici was immediately recognized as "The Best New Golf Course" in Italy. It was recently selected by "Condè Nast Traveller" for its "Hot List" as "The best Golf Club", ahead of the likes of the K Club in Ireland and the Greebrier in the USA. The Golf Course, set in the Mugello valley, sheltered by Apennines, offers 5 different starting tees for an exciting game for all levels. The offer includes an extensive Driving Range complete with Pitching and Putting Greens, bunkers, 6 covered and 24 opened positions, PGA instructor available for private or team lessons. Golf Carts, hand-trunks and Golf Bags are available for rent. Caddies on request.