Agriturism
Our story:
La Banditaccia is an organic farm located on the slopes of Mount Amiata sacred to the Etruscans, a few steps from the ancient village of Monticello Amiata, with splendid 360 degree views of the nearby Val d'Orcia and the other Tuscan panoramas in the area . The first traces of the farm and its main farmhouse are already found in the Leopoldine maps of 1700 and the vocation has always been that of the production of wine and oil in an area, in the midst of the Montecucco DOCG for wine and the Seggiano DOP for the oil, known and renowned worldwide for its excellence.
The company has recently been taken over and relaunched with great passion and sacrifice by the Petrecca family, always in love with Tuscany, which starting from the splendid vineyards and centuries-old olive groves has renewed the products and expanded the other crops focusing on quality and on seriousness. In addition to the excellent wines and extra virgin olive oils, the company also produces lavender essential oil, to which will be added among not very valuable and fragrant truffles with all derivative products.
Our Service:
La Banditaccia offers visitors and its guests a variety of dedicated activities and services. Alongside the B&B services there is also the possibility of discovering all the treasures that a land like the Tuscan one has to offer. The structure is also equipped with a swimming pool that remain for the exclusive use of the structure.
In addition to the farm, where you can explore the birth of typical local products (which can be purchased directly on site), La Banditaccia is also an ideal place for ceremonies and private parties.
A magical location, where you can spend a weekend, a holiday or organize your event (both for individuals and for companies).
About La Banditaccia:
La Banditaccia is a modern structured of 18th century. The property extends itself for 272 acres around the main house; surrounded by olive yards, vineyards, woods and 2 and 1/2 acres of lavender. The farmhouse is located on the hill side of Monte Amiata; the sacred mountain of the Etruscans.
The view from La Banditaccia is free from any sign of modernity and, also at night, the farmhouse benefits from such an isolation that you can admire the stars with absolutely no light pollution from thetown centres.
The production of La Banditaccia is mainly focused on wine, oil and lavender. Our uncontaminated environment allows us to give you products of the highest quality standards.
Previously to its renovation in 2018, La Banditaccia was the protagonist of a farmhouse British reality show, currently airing on the BBC.
Where To Go:
If instead, you wish to socialize with people other than the Banditaccia owners, there is Monticcello Amiata at a 5-minute drive, Arcidosso and Castel del Piano at a 10- minute drive. Monte Amiata is at a 20-minute drive, for walks during the summer and skiing during the winter.
La Banditaccia is one road away from Montalcino, 30 minutes from the seaside, 50 minutes from Siena, 50 minutes from Monte Argentario and 1 hour and 40 minutes from Florence. The ancient Saturnia hot springs and the smaller but picturesque thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni are also at a 50-minute drive.
Bagni San Filippo is a charming town located in the municipality of Castiglione d’Orcia, between the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata, in southern Tuscany. Bagni di San Filippo is famous above all for its landscape characterized by the presence of limestone conformations, hot tubs and waterfalls, all completely surrounded by nature.
Sant'Antimo is an ancient abbey inhabited over the centuries by Benedictine monks and founded, according to legend, by the emperor Charlemagne. The church, built in the 12th century, is considered one of the masterpieces of medieval architecture. The walls of Sant'Antimo are not only a wonderful monument, but they become custodians and witnesses of the Benedictine monastic spirituality.
