L'ANDANA
Super-chic former ducal hunting lodge in the Maremma
TAKE A GLORIOUS 500 ACRE ESTATE stuffed with olive-clad hills and vineyards, and the former residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Then rev up the neo-classical interiors with cool and chic design by architectural guru Ettore Mochetti. Now stamp the cuisine with the imprint of French masterchef Alain Ducasse – and you have L'Andana.
One treat comes overlaid with another at L’Andana. There’s a traditional fattoria set around an inner courtyard, a magnificent glasshouse-style foyer and bar, and some high-tech gadgetry in the rooms. Reception areas and suites have white-painted ceilings and walls, polished stone floors and draped curtains setting off eye-catching sofas upholstered in lush silks; it’s a look of artful simplicity.
Set eight miles inland from the Maremma coast, this grand estate is reached via a long avenue flanked with sentinel cypress and pine trees. Alongside the original grand villa there's a vast restored granary – now the restaurant – and a luxury spa.
Hit the Spot
In the Maremma region, near the Isle of Elba.
Bedtime
Suites entice with softly-softly beds and baths made for wallowing.
Be Savvy
Learn how to make what you've eaten: join cookery lessons with a masterchef.
Be Smitten
It's Tuscan cool notched up with Ducasse class.
King of gastronomy
Diners in the polished rusticity of restaurant and bar – expect painted beams and fun touches like cowhide sofas – catch sight of the kitchens where chefs trained by Ducasse rework classic Tuscan dishes. Regional specialities make full use of ingredients from the estate; a seductive style overseen by France’s king of gastronomy.
A pool, pamper-grade spa and a golf practice course complete the L'Andana picture. Well, not quite: just beyond these fabulous surrounds you can glimpse the sea and the Isle of Elba.
L'Andana was reviewed for Room for Romance by Mike North
One treat comes overlaid with another at L’Andana. There’s a traditional fattoria set around an inner courtyard, a magnificent glasshouse-style foyer and bar, and some high-tech gadgetry in the rooms. Reception areas and suites have white-painted ceilings and walls, polished stone floors and draped curtains setting off eye-catching sofas upholstered in lush silks; it’s a look of artful simplicity.
Set eight miles inland from the Maremma coast, this grand estate is reached via a long avenue flanked with sentinel cypress and pine trees. Alongside the original grand villa there's a vast restored granary – now the restaurant – and a luxury spa.
Hit the Spot
In the Maremma region, near the Isle of Elba.
Bedtime
Suites entice with softly-softly beds and baths made for wallowing.
Be Savvy
Learn how to make what you've eaten: join cookery lessons with a masterchef.
Be Smitten
It's Tuscan cool notched up with Ducasse class.
King of gastronomy
Diners in the polished rusticity of restaurant and bar – expect painted beams and fun touches like cowhide sofas – catch sight of the kitchens where chefs trained by Ducasse rework classic Tuscan dishes. Regional specialities make full use of ingredients from the estate; a seductive style overseen by France’s king of gastronomy.
A pool, pamper-grade spa and a golf practice course complete the L'Andana picture. Well, not quite: just beyond these fabulous surrounds you can glimpse the sea and the Isle of Elba.
L'Andana was reviewed for Room for Romance by Mike North
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Dining in
Cool and contemporary Trattoria Toscana, beautifully lamp-lit in the evenings, serves flavoursome Tuscan cuisine. Enjoy specialities such as pan-fried salt cod with white beans, almonds, lemon and herbs and finish with a hazelnut zuccotto.
Dining out
There’s a choice of nine restaurants in nearby Castiglione della Pescaia
Where?
Trattoria Toscana (for dinner) and La Villa (for lunch)
What’s cooking?
Try gnocchi with gurnard, capers, cherry tomatoes and marjoram for starters. Mains feature a range of Tuscan meats and freshly-caught fish.
Dress the part
You’re in coolly elegant surrounds here
Top table?
If three or more is a crowd, have dinner served in your room
See & Do
The Maremma region – set between Chianti and Siena – offers lots to see and do nearby. Visit the ancient gothic abbey at San Galgano – one of the loveliest spots in Tuscany – or the cove of Cala Violina, with its white sands and crystalline waters. Lose yourselves in the backstreets of historic Siena, with its awesome shell-shaped piazza (the Campo) ringed by cafes.
Spa
L’Andana’s sleek and gorgeous spa has a mineral-rich Vitality pool four treatment rooms with a full range of body pampering treatments, and even a gourmet spa menu to ensure you eat well and stay healthy. You can also play tennis, golf or ride.
Shop
Siena has lots of speciality shops, including some wonderful book and ceramic stores.
After dark
Walk in the gardens or dip into the heated outdoor pool.
Dates
July and mid August
The legendary Palio horse race in Siena is staged on July 2 and 16 August. There’s also a jazz festival in the city from late July.
Cool and contemporary Trattoria Toscana, beautifully lamp-lit in the evenings, serves flavoursome Tuscan cuisine. Enjoy specialities such as pan-fried salt cod with white beans, almonds, lemon and herbs and finish with a hazelnut zuccotto.
Dining out
There’s a choice of nine restaurants in nearby Castiglione della Pescaia
Where?
Trattoria Toscana (for dinner) and La Villa (for lunch)
What’s cooking?
Try gnocchi with gurnard, capers, cherry tomatoes and marjoram for starters. Mains feature a range of Tuscan meats and freshly-caught fish.
Dress the part
You’re in coolly elegant surrounds here
Top table?
If three or more is a crowd, have dinner served in your room
See & Do
The Maremma region – set between Chianti and Siena – offers lots to see and do nearby. Visit the ancient gothic abbey at San Galgano – one of the loveliest spots in Tuscany – or the cove of Cala Violina, with its white sands and crystalline waters. Lose yourselves in the backstreets of historic Siena, with its awesome shell-shaped piazza (the Campo) ringed by cafes.
Spa
L’Andana’s sleek and gorgeous spa has a mineral-rich Vitality pool four treatment rooms with a full range of body pampering treatments, and even a gourmet spa menu to ensure you eat well and stay healthy. You can also play tennis, golf or ride.
Shop
Siena has lots of speciality shops, including some wonderful book and ceramic stores.
After dark
Walk in the gardens or dip into the heated outdoor pool.
Dates
July and mid August
The legendary Palio horse race in Siena is staged on July 2 and 16 August. There’s also a jazz festival in the city from late July.
GETTING THERE
Location
Località Badiola, 58043 Castiglione della Pescaia
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Grosseto station – 18km
Taxis
Private transfers are available.
Airport
Pisa – 145 km
Rooms and suites
20 rooms and 13 suites
Special features
The tone is swish rustic chic, beautifully executed. Some rooms have jacuzzi baths, and all have DVD players and iPod docks.
Also…
There’s everything you need here for a sporty time: a gym, spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, golf course and even a helipad.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 330 – 1,300
Open/closed
Closed late January – late February
Check-in
1pm
Check-out
12 noon
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served until 10.30am
Room service
Available 24 hours a day
Children
No restrictions
Pets
Small dogs are welcome
Air conditioning
Yes
Languages
English, Italian, French
Wedding license?
Yes – with parties for up to 250 guests catered for.
Eco conscience
The hotel recycles where possible
Your contact
Maurizio Romani – owner
Location
Località Badiola, 58043 Castiglione della Pescaia
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Grosseto station – 18km
Taxis
Private transfers are available.
Airport
Pisa – 145 km
Rooms and suites
20 rooms and 13 suites
Special features
The tone is swish rustic chic, beautifully executed. Some rooms have jacuzzi baths, and all have DVD players and iPod docks.
Also…
There’s everything you need here for a sporty time: a gym, spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, golf course and even a helipad.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 330 – 1,300
Open/closed
Closed late January – late February
Check-in
1pm
Check-out
12 noon
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served until 10.30am
Room service
Available 24 hours a day
Children
No restrictions
Pets
Small dogs are welcome
Air conditioning
Yes
Languages
English, Italian, French
Wedding license?
Yes – with parties for up to 250 guests catered for.
Eco conscience
The hotel recycles where possible
Your contact
Maurizio Romani – owner
