Breakfast & Bedrooms at Relais I Melograni
“Una
colazione senza cafè è come un giorno senza sole”
(Italian proverb:Breakfast without coffee
is like a day without sun).
BREAKFAST
A
typical Tuscany breakfast is included in the price and served on the
terrace during the summer months or in the breakfast room. Italian breakfast
pastries and bought fresh from the ‘pasticceria’ early in
the morning in the village. Served with real fresh Italian coffee made
using a Moka (caffettiera) brewed on a stove, the most popular home
method in Italy for a good full-bodied coffee. (Or there is a choice
of teas). Also fruit juice, fresh Tuscany bread, jams and local home
made honey. For those who prefer a savory breakfast we can offer Tuscany
breakfast bread filled with ‘prociutto ham’ and cheese or
mozzarella and tomato.
There are maps and travel books available in the breakfast room for guests to use. Riccardo will help you to plan your daily excursions with maps and give advice on places to visit, places to park, scenic routes to take and local events going on in and around the area.
LOCAL TRATTORIA’S
There are three nice trattoria's in nearby villages
that are very popular with local Italians and serve typical traditional
dishes. All three places have a nice family atmosphere and have tables
outside for eating 'al fresco' during the summer months. See the menu
for some examples of local specialities and prices.During
the summer months guests walk down the track into the nearest village
to eat at the local trattoria.
WINE TASTING
There
is wine and olive oil tasting on the next hill (a 10 minute walk up
a farm track) at Fattoria di Piazzano. On the farm they make a delicious
Sangiovese which comes under the name of Ventoso, (wind) because of
the strong gales we get along our valley during the winter. They also
produce a delicious CHIANTI DOCG RIO CAMERATA RISERVA, deep ruby red
in colour with a hints of plum and ripe wood fruits Also their olive
oil production contains the typical Tuscan varieties of olives: Moraiolo,
Pendolino, Frantoio and Leccino which give the oil a very fruity and
slightly peppery flavour. The farm has belonged to
the Bettarini family since 1948 and Riccardo the father and his son
and daughter Ilaria and Rolando are passionate about their wines and
will show you their products with real genuine friendliness.
EATING ON THE TERRACE
There is a fridge in the breakfast room kitchen
where guests can leave food and drink if they would like to prepare
picnics or eat on the terrace. Empoli supermarket has a wonderful delicatessen
counter where you can buy local cheeses, hams, fresh tomatoes and fruit.
There are plates, cutlery and wine glasses in the breakfast room kitchen
that guests are welcome to use.There are no cooking pans but there is
a microwave.The terrace has tables and chairs and a spectacular view
over the countryside.
"Unpack your bags, put away your stress, and revel in the beauty and the peacefulness of Tuscany that has inspired artists, writers and poets for generations"
CHOICE OF ROOMS
ROOMS IN THE
VERGER'S LODGE
Rooms
situated in "The Verger's lodge" (a restored building right
next door to the villa) have breathtaking views of a classic Tuscan
landscape,
private en-suite bathrooms, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and
safe.
The bedrooms on the Upper
level have a small balcony and the rooms on the Patio
level walk out directly onto the terrace. All
rooms have a table and chairs for sitting outside.
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ROOMS IN THE VILLA
The rooms in this very old villa are furnished in a typical Tuscan style and still have their original features. The showers and bathrooms are shared and are situated in the hallway between the bedrooms. Both bathrooms have hairdryers..
An ideal solution for a family with teenagers (or couples touring Italy together) is to take two rooms in the villa (a discount given on the second room) and take one of the bathrooms situated between the rooms for their exclusive use only .
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