La Miniera

The villa

La Miniera is an elegant, authentically rustic Tuscan holiday home set in a rural location, within its gorgeous grounds, within proximity to some of Northern Italy’s most preeminent cities.

La Miniera offers a prestigious, classically designed holiday home with all the independence and privacy of a secluded house, along with the broader services of a resort complex giving this home parallel status to a five-star hotel: personal chef, massage services, baby care and children’s activities, to name a few - all available for pre-booking in advance, for your comfort and convenience.

Seven bedrooms can accommodate up to fourteen guests, making this holiday home ideal for a large family, a group, or extended family; likewise, anniversaries, celebrations or even weddings can take place in this ideal, secluded and charming setting.

Entering La Miniera, guests will immediately feel the tempo drop, away from the bustle of the crowds and stresses of modern living, guests will take in the beautiful open plan living space, with its original stone floor, sublime country views and abundance of comfortable seating including the distinctive banquette-day bed.

This home is immaculately finished, with its quirks and designer flair to offer both simplicity and style, yet within such a cosy, home-like ambience. Far from being yet another sterile holiday home, La Miniera brings together original Tuscan charm, classical design and quality of raw materials, along with an abundance of personality for a home full of colour, vibrant touches and ambient quirks!

The dining space is something to write home about! A regal affair - elegant, and refined offering light and views from a double aspect through its “corridor” style set up; the exposed timber beams, beautiful high ceiling, luminous chandelier and classical art, along with the very timeless style of family dining table give this room its imperial, regal feel!

Executed immaculately for the family to come together at the end of a busy day of sightseeing to indulge in all the wonderful produce and wines of the region in warm and happy harmony.

The bedrooms retain this very classic, timeless design aesthetic, along with the touches of personality: pale lemon yellows, soft pistachio greens, dusty pinks and lavenders; the proportions are generous, the fittings are of uncompromising quality, while abundance light and views create such an airy feeling to this home.

Dining al fresco is a naturally elegant affair: the dappled foliage creates a shady al fresco dining spot on the veranda overlooking expansive grounds. The pool is set within supreme privacy, providing a beautiful setting for a refreshing morning swim, followed by fresh coffee and pastries, or simply relaxing poolside with a good book and a cold beer.

The access to services is unparalleled at La Miniera: from massages to laundry service, to well equipped gym, to partaking in cookery classes or physiotherapy, whilst the sheer natural and understated beauty of the surroundings and home itself provide a genuine Tuscan idyll, placed to enjoy the best of nature, within the most sophisticated yet cosy ambience.

Gavoranno is a mountainside commune in the Province of Grosseto, in the western Italian region of Italy. Set within the Upper Maremma, in Grosseto, Gavorrano is a medieval centre next to Monte Calvo. Gavoranno was a significant mining town, with remounts of the industry visible today. Some of the old mines have been converted into large museum complexes.

The noble Pannochieschi family ran Rich in history, the land and castle of Gavorrano in the thirteenth century. The town of Gavoranno, steeped in medieval legends and tales, maintains the architectural structure that was typical in the Middle Ages: the castle, arches, gates, walls and large palaces with towers will offer a plethora of discovery for history buffs.

Amongst top attractions is the Parc Nazionale Delle Colline Metallifere: a mining park where guests can go down into the mine and take a train or walk back - offering a fascinating journey into the region’s history. The impressive Teatro Delle Rocce acts as an open theatre set by the mining site, as well as a scenic walk and tranquil little church along the way.

The Castello di Scarlino is well worth a visit: offering beautiful views, Elba island and Follonica are visible, and there’s a fantastic ice cream hut at the top.

Both Florence and Pisa are a possible day trip.

The Tuscan landscape is considered among the best that Italy has to offer, with its beautiful hills, elegant architecture, olive trees and vineyards the views at every turn are enchanting and awash with seasonally changing colours.