Canto alla Castellana

Hospitality, Osteria "Gentile" with veg garden, Cooking School and a stunning infinity pool overlooking the valley: il Canto del Maggio, owned by Simona and her family, isn’t just a place to sleep — it’s a place where you meet a family deeply rooted in this land and in its rhythms.

Here guests are welcomed into six charming units that reflect a rare and authentic form of hospitality: the Albergo diffuso—literally, a ‘scattered hotel’. Developed in Italy, this model revitalizes once-abandoned villages by blending comfort with local tradition in a truly immersive experience- in fact the "borgo" is a shared community between locals that live here permanently, and travelers that was born in the late 1980's.

Our collaboration with this placa was born to promote a network of local chefs, farmers, winemakers, guides, and hospitality professionals — all working together to create meaningful moments that we hope will make your stay one to remember.
My team (I am Tuscany) and I will take care of the accommodation side of your experience — from the moment you book to the day you arrive. Before your stay, we’ll coordinate with you to plan any extra services or personalized experiences, so everything is ready and tailored to your needs before you arrive.
Simona, the soul of this place, will welcome you into her world: her home, her kitchen, around her table, or walking through the vegetable garden — the orto. On the plate, a cuisine that arises spontaneously: the garden decides the menu, and we simply follow its lead.

Together, we can plan special dinners in the garden or by the pool, enjoy breakfast on the terrace or your private patio, and explore much more — from local farmers’ markets and tastings to our favorite go-to places in the area.

Available experiences include:
-Harvesting ingredients directly from the garden and discovering the joy of simple, farm-to-table cooking
-Themed culinary workshops (vegetarian, pastry-making, regional cuisine)
-Activities that immerse you in the natural beauty, culture, and traditions of the area
-Private meals (including breakfast) served anywhere on the property
-Pop-up events hosted by the restaurant or the outdoor kitchen
-Private events and retreats tailored to your needs

We inform our guest of the need to rent a car because it's the only way to travel around freely (no Uber, not many taxis, not much public transportation). Free parkings.
Transfer services and car rental options available, ask for more information at the time of booking.

Want to enrich your local experience? ask for more info!

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE: We design meaningful, “like a local” itineraries — personalized, original, and far from mass-market routes.

Authentic & Human
Our experiences are emotional, educational, and built around real people, traditions, and stories — not checklists.

First-Hand Expertise
We scout every place ourselves and constantly grow our local network to ensure genuine, high-quality experiences.

A Boutique Alternative to Mass Tourism
Most agencies rely on large wholesalers; no foreign provider can know Italy the way we do — with daily, on-the-ground presence.

Our Philosophy
Slow, respectful, intentional travel.
Quality over volume.
Growth only if aligned with our values.

Pool area is 40 meters away, on the hilltop surrounded by a beautiful fenced garden, and it's shared with other guests.
By the pool you will find several patios with decks and loungers; outdoor kitchen with tables plus a mini bar with shared refrigerator;
Toilets and showers available.
Pool size: 6*20 meters, H 1.10-1.40 meters, open seasonal.

Free parking on the property

===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
GROUND FLOOR
Kitchen with dining table, chairs, fireplace, and induction cooktop.
Living room with double sofa bed. Stairs lead to the upper floor.

FIRST FLOOR
A connecting room, bathroom, and double bedroom.
The unit is equipped with air conditioning and independent heating.

OUTDOOR SPACE
Small garden/terrace with table and chairs.

AMENITIES
Wi-Fi, bed and bath linens, pool towel (weekly change), bathroom courtesy set, and hairdryer.

The following might be to be paid extra: Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Breakfast, Extra Bed, Final Cleaning for pets, Heating, Tourist tax, Welcome Dinner.