Italy Tuscany: First floor

Rooms in Farmhouse: First floor

First floor: reading lounge with open fireplace, three guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Lounge Accessible from below using either the internal wooden staircase or the imposing external one. The picture window gives a view of the village with the peach of Mount Cetona. In the lounge facing the fireplace is a comfortable sofa to aid moments of relaxation and a selection of books concerning the territory, food and wine. The 3 upstairs guest rooms are reached from the lounge. In wintertime the fireplace will give warmth to your moments of reading and relaxation. Melissa guestroom Going back in time; you are in a late 19th century room, sleeping in a four-poster bed, sunlight filtering through its diaphanous drapes, the moon and stars will accompany your dreams. The en-suite bathroom also has an inviting bath tub. Lemon balm (Melissa) is a plant emanating a pleasing lemony odour. It is used in infusion to stimulate the appetite, to fight nervous tension and to help digestion. It's also used for its detergent properties in bath water and facial cleansing. Erica guestroom A room with an intimate, relaxing ambience. The terracotta joisted ceiling blending well with the subtle yellow walls. The window opens directly on the garden, promising unforgettable awakenings, drenched with perfume and odour as the birds bid you good morning. In flower language heather (erica) is the plant of hope and desires. Added to bathwater heather has purifying qualities and used in decoctions and infusions it helps improve muscular tone. Valeriana guestroom This room is spacious and bright; it can accommodate 3 people, having both a double bed and a comfortable art-nouveau style sofa. In spring time you can delight in the riot of iris blooms as seen from the window. Valerian (valeriana) is a perennial herbaceous. Its medicinal use dates for back in time, the name being derived from the Latin "to be well". It has a sedative effect and is also used for migraine and depression. An infusion of valerian drunk at bedtime aids sleep.