Secret Tuscany Walk
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Highlights Tucked away in the most northern corner of Tuscany are the beautiful wooded hills of the Alto Mugello where our walking takes place. Staying in a pretty mountaijn villagem, in a tiny 8-room hotel, you'll really get a grass-roots insight into life in the Italian mountains - it's like staying with old friends! 
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Holiday introduction
- Untouched walking country: romantic hills, spectacular ridges, majestic Apennines
- Small and friendly hotel with pool, jacuzzi and sauna
- Utterly unspoiled village in beautiful countryside
- Excellent regional cuisine using the very best seasonal produce
- Olive oil, wine tasting, cookery demonstrations included
This holiday takes place amongst the beautiful, romantic wooded hills of the Alto Mugello. The most northerly corner of Tuscany, it is overlooked by the majestic Apennines, and lies at the centre of a 'magic triangle' with Bologna, Faenza and Florence at the corners. Hills are cloaked in thick oak, beech and chestnut forest and valleys are a profusion of wild fruits and herbs. Expect to taste mulberries, cherries, sage, tarragon, basil and rosemary straight from the hotel gardens. The walks follow old mule trails and forest tracks, past bubbling mountain streams, deserted stone farmhouses and along panoramic ridges which form the border with neighbouring Emilia Romagna.
The 8-room *** Locanda Senio Hotel, run by Ercole and Roberta, lies in the heart of the pretty mediaeval mountain village of Palazzuolo sul Senio. You'll enjoy strolling through its narrow cobbled lanes and ancient stone archways, or maybe along the river bank before dinner. At 500m, the village escapes the worst of the summer heat, making it the ideal climate for walking. The comfortable en suite rooms are traditionally decorated, and each is named after a local herb. The hotel also boasts its own 'spa' including small outdoor pool, sun terrace, jacuzzi and sauna. Perfect for resting those weary leg muscles!
Also important about Locanda Senio is its highly prized restaurant which enjoys a long standing reputation (not least amongst Headwater guests!). The menu offers the best seasonal produce available, and reflects the traditional culinary recipes of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. Even breakfast is a lavish affair, noteworthy for its delicious home-made breads and cakes. We have included cookery demonstrations, wine and olive oil tasting as well as six picnics and all evening meals.
We're probably a little biased, so here's what our customers say...
"Splendid hotel in an unspoilt location. Hotel team friendly and helpful. It just suits our style, relaxing, interesting, comfortable, friendly."
Mr Littleton, Tyne And Wear
"This holiday rates in our top 3 of the many HW holidays we have had. Everything about it was superb. Special thanks to Ercole and his wife Roberta for the terrific food!"
Mr J Grebbell, Italy
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