Interesting news from Castello di Velona Resort Thermal Spa & Winery, now reopened for the spring/summer season. First new, there is a new resident chef, Mirko Caldino, strong of his long experience abroad. He has arrived in Val D’Orcia after many years passed in Russia as executive chef in famous restaurant, most in luxury hotels. Loves an essential cuisine, made by fresh products and raw materials km0. There will be a new staff with Caldino, with the duty to satisfy guests who can choose the Velona Lounge, inside the Castle’s old cloister, sheltered by a crystal dome, or the Ristorante Settimo Senso has a west-pointing panoramic terrace offering a great view of the Val d’Orcia, or, in summer, the Pool Bar, in the swimming pool area. A gourmet news is waiting wine addicted. The 2011 Brunello di
Montalcino, produced in the 5 hectares of vineyards on the estate, has been awarded in “Benvenuto Brunello” event and is now ready to be tasted. Guests can also taste another jewel of the resort, the EVO oil. The spa water spring that gushes from Monte Amiata is the dominant natural element of Oli SPA, a structure covering 1,500 m2 and part of the Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery. It is here that we have created the most complete mix of wellbeing treatments and natural elements: the landscape, natural products and silence of the Val d’Orcia. The perfection of the travertine marble is the dominant element of the wellness area. The use of this prestigious material, a Tuscan tradition, is also a reference to the mineral contained in the spa waters, which spurt forth in the two outdoor swimming
pools and in the two indoor pools with Jacuzzi, all boasting a fine view of the Val d’Orcia, a Unesco world heritage site. The five treatment cabins, two Turkish baths, sauna and ‘emotional showers’, just as all the treatments on offer, from body and face massages to scrubs and packs, are designed to offer sensory delights and total relaxation. Grapes and olive oil, local products, and other natural products, are used to give guests the body sensation of a perfect union between the territory, water and man. Oli Spa offers couples the possibility of sharing in a private cabin a moment of relaxation and wellbeing, as well as the possibility of staying in one of the Hotel’s Spa Suites, where spa water is supplied directly to the tubs in the bedrooms, also fitted with private cabins for treatments enjoyed in the privacy of one’s own room The season opens with some special offers. The first, if you Book at least 21 days before arrival, save 15%, and the Special Long Stay Offer Stay at least 4 Night and 1 is Free
Leave a Reply