La Miniera

La Miniera is a charming hotel set in the 19th century copper mining village of Montecatini, surrounded by the green Volterra hills. This two storey hotel features 13 guestrooms, designed to retain as much of their original character as possible with white walls, wooden shutters, exposed beams, and traditional Tuscan furniture. Amenities include televisions, complimentary bottled water, and private bathrooms with showers. The Miner's Tavern restaurant is situated in the original tavern building, with maps and photos documenting the mine's history. Traditional local dishes are washed down with the best Tuscan wines, and local specialities include dishes such as Pappa al Pomodoro, Penne alla Boscaiola, and Torta della Nonna. As well as enjoying the chef's traditional Tuscan dishes, guests are offered the chance to learn how to cook them in lessons organised at the hotel. Coffees are served in the lobby or guests can relax on the patio and admire the beautiful views of the Volterra hills. Free parking is available for guests to leave their cars and explore the area on bicycles, which can be rented at the hotel. Guests at the hotel can enjoy the tranquillity of Montecatini Val di Cecina by wandering around town and visiting the local archaeological sites, or use the hotel as a base from which to explore the rest of Tuscany: Volterra is ten kilometres away and San Gimignano 40 kilometres. The nearest airport is Florence which is 90 kilometres from the hotel, around 75 minutes by car.
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