Un tempo vicino ad una sorgente d'acqua viveva una lepre, oggi quella fonte ha dato vita ad una pregevole residenza il "Fonte alla Lepre", che man mano vi si è sviluppata intorno. Il luogo è circondato da colline che degradano verso il mare distante circa 15 km,in una cornice tipica della campagna toscana. Nelle vicinanze abbiamo Volterra, San Gimignano, la costa etrusca. L'amenità del posto favorisce il relax e la vista spazia nella valle senza incontrare tracce visibili dell'uomo. Il segreto più affascinante di Fonte alla lepre è nascosto sotto terra; si chiama "OPERA" ed è una splendida SPA. Un complesso architettonico bello ed elegante per il design e la scelta dei materiali tra cui l'utilizzo di travertino e di altri componenti. La SPA si avvale di personale altamente qualificato di notevole esperienza professionale in grado di offrire vari tipi di massaggi, assecondando le richieste degli ospiti più esigenti e consigliando con competenza i diversi trattamenti viso e corpo che la struttura mette a disposizione. Tre tipi di percorsi "Pitta", "Kapha", "Vata", fatti di conoscenza ,relax, acqua sono offerti in una cornice di puro abbandono dei sensi. Le creme, le fragranze ed i principi attivi utilizzati, sono tutti prodotti naturali. All'interno troviamo una piscina "water paradise", sauna, crioterapia, cascata di ghiaccio, nebbia fredda, doccia emozionale tropicale, bagno turco e molto altro. Una sala per il rilassamento accoglie gli ospiti dopo i trattamenti, con lettini comodissimi e varie tisane, deliziandoli con la vista e il suono della cascatella della fonte che si intravede dalla finestra. Come il ristorante, anche la SPA è aperta ai clienti esterni, non residenti, ed è possibile prenotare sia pacchetti singoli sia pacchetti con cena e pernottamento anche solo per una o due notti. Il complesso residenziale è formato da strutture indipendenti di varie tipologie sfalzate su piani diversi collegate tra loro da giardini fioriti e camminamenti in pietra. Al centro del complesso,ai bordi di una piscina molto bella (è presente anche una più piccola per bambini) che trae l'acqua dalla sorgente, da qui il nome "Fonte alla Lepre" è situata la zona relax, il bar e il ristorante "Acquarello" con i suoi annessi. Lo staff in cucina crea ogni giorno deliziosi piatti di carne e di pesce utilizzando prodotti locali accuratamente selezionati proponendo secondo la stagionalita' pietanze della cucina toscana sapientemente rivisitate. Annalisa e Tony hanno voluto e creato "Fonte alla Lepre" a loro il merito di questo successo insieme al personale addetto. Abbiamo apprezzato la dedizione al lavoro e la gentilezza verso gli ospiti unita al rinnovo della cucina gourmet. Riconfermiamo la nostra valutazione di 20/20 attribuita anche nell' articolo pubblicato nel 2014.
Once upon a time near a water source there was a hare living happily. Today that spring is still there and next to it has been created an exquisite residence named “Fonte alla Lepre". The place is surrounded by hills that slope down to the sea for about 10 miles, through a typical Tuscan landscape. Nearby are the villages of Volterra, San Gimignano and the Etruscan coast. The local amenities promotes relaxation and the view stretches to the valley apparently without seeing traces of man. The most charming secret of “Fonte alla Lepre" is hidden in its underground. It is "OPERA" a wonderful SPA. This beautiful and elegant architectural complex presents a incredible design and the finest materials including travertine and other precious components. The SPA has highly qualified staff with extensive professional experience. It offers various kind of massages, satisfying the demands of the most discerning guests also advising competently about the varieties of facial and body treatments. Three body paths which include "Pitta", “Kapha", "Vata", made of knowledge, relaxation and water, are offered in a setting of pure abandonment of the senses. Creams, fragrances and active ingredients are used as well and they are all made with natural products. Inside you’ll find a pool "water paradise", sauna, cryotherapy, ice waterfall, cold mist, a the tropical shower experience, turkish bath and more. A relaxing lounge welcomes guests after treatments, with comfortable beds and various herbal teas, of the refined “La Via del Té” company, delighting them with the sight and sound of the waterfall of the source that is visible from the window. Like the restaurant, the SPA is also open to external customers, non-residents, and you can book both individual packages with dinner and overnight stay even just for one or two nights. The apartments complex is made up of independent structures of various types staggered on different levels connected by flower gardens and stone walkways. At the center of the complex, on the edge of a very nice pool (there is also a smaller one for children) that draws water from the spring, hence the name “Fonte alla Lepre" is located relaxation area, bar and the "Aquarello" restaurant. The staff in the kitchen daily creates delicious recipes of meat and fish using only carefully selected and seasonal local products. It’s all about authentic Tuscan cuisine expertly revisited. Anna and Tony have helped to lead “Fonte alla Lepre” to a successful refined place and location, including the great staff assisting them along the art of hospitality. We appreciated the dedication to work and kindness towards guests and the renewal of gourmet cuisine. We reaffirm our 20/20 score evaluation assigned in our article published in 2014.
Once upon a time near a water source there was a hare living happily. Today that spring is still there and next to it has been created an exquisite residence named “Fonte alla Lepre". The place is surrounded by hills that slope down to the sea for about 10 miles, through a typical Tuscan landscape. Nearby are the villages of Volterra, San Gimignano and the Etruscan coast. The local amenities promotes relaxation and the view stretches to the valley apparently without seeing traces of man. The most charming secret of “Fonte alla Lepre" is hidden in its underground. It is "OPERA" a wonderful SPA. This beautiful and elegant architectural complex presents a incredible design and the finest materials including travertine and other precious components. The SPA has highly qualified staff with extensive professional experience. It offers various kind of massages, satisfying the demands of the most discerning guests also advising competently about the varieties of facial and body treatments. Three body paths which include "Pitta", “Kapha", "Vata", made of knowledge, relaxation and water, are offered in a setting of pure abandonment of the senses. Creams, fragrances and active ingredients are used as well and they are all made with natural products. Inside you’ll find a pool "water paradise", sauna, cryotherapy, ice waterfall, cold mist, a the tropical shower experience, turkish bath and more. A relaxing lounge welcomes guests after treatments, with comfortable beds and various herbal teas, of the refined “La Via del Té” company, delighting them with the sight and sound of the waterfall of the source that is visible from the window. Like the restaurant, the SPA is also open to external customers, non-residents, and you can book both individual packages with dinner and overnight stay even just for one or two nights. The apartments complex is made up of independent structures of various types staggered on different levels connected by flower gardens and stone walkways. At the center of the complex, on the edge of a very nice pool (there is also a smaller one for children) that draws water from the spring, hence the name “Fonte alla Lepre" is located relaxation area, bar and the "Aquarello" restaurant. The staff in the kitchen daily creates delicious recipes of meat and fish using only carefully selected and seasonal local products. It’s all about authentic Tuscan cuisine expertly revisited. Anna and Tony have helped to lead “Fonte alla Lepre” to a successful refined place and location, including the great staff assisting them along the art of hospitality. We appreciated the dedication to work and kindness towards guests and the renewal of gourmet cuisine. We reaffirm our 20/20 score evaluation assigned in our article published in 2014.
Fonte alla Lepre
Address: Via Val di Lopia 5 Località Aiuccia, Riparbella, Italy
article by Paolo Centoni
Pictures by Maria Grazia Sanfelice
