Il Falconiere Relais & Spa
Italy
Il Falconiere Relais & Spa
Loc. San Martino a Bocena, 370
52044 Cortona – Ar
www.ilfalconiere.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Silvia and Benedetto Baracchi
Date of creation
1986
Hotel Positioning
5-star country Relais
Development Strategy
Owners Silvia and Benedetto Baracchi personally welcome and take care of the Guests, making them feel valued guests at all times. Likewise, the guiding values of their activity are found in the desire to offer emotions everywhere, in the restaurant, in hospitality, in the cellar.
Il Falconiere Relais & Spa
History & Story
• Typical mid-17th century Tuscan villa, it was the house of the famous poet Antonio Guadagnoli who wrote a part of his poems from the room in tower and home of the Baracchi family for generations. Silvia and Riccardo Baracchi, a couple strong since high school, have shared a life full of great passions, love, and challenges. Among these, the desire to requalify the family’s ancient estate, a small hamlet consisting of the main villa, lemon house, church, farmhouse, and stable. In the restoration and modernization works, they pursued conservative restoration to maintain the most authentic Tuscan style.
• Since 1986,through an exquisitely restoring and respecting the original architecture of the place, Il Falconiere Relais & Spa re born into a 5-star country Relais. It’s a genuine scattered hotel with the exclusive spirit of a wine resort immersed into a lush green, vineyards and olive trees.
• Owners Silvia and Benedetto Baracchi personally welcome and take care of the Guests, making them feel valued guests at all times. Likewise, the guiding values of their activity are found in the desire to offer emotions everywhere, in the restaurant, in hospitality, in the cellar.
Date of Renovation
March 2024
Main Strenghts, Special Touch
• Among the values, sustainability plays an essential role. As a cornerstone of the Relais & Châteaux manifesto, it’s the main inspiration in each daily operations. Zero Waste Hotel certification, studies on 100% renewable energy, green initiatives, and organic farming projects are just some of the sustainable practices adopted at Il Falconiere Relais & Spa.
• Family’s commitment in the social, economic, and environmental fields continues in the kitchen with the Food for Change campaign and participation in World Ocean’s Day. The farm is transitioning to organic, a great passion of Riccardo Baracchi now passed on to Benedetto: 32 hectares of vineyards and 6 of olive groves ensure the production of high-quality wine and olive oil.
• The farm life harmoniously integrates with top-level hospitality offering local experiences to the Guests.
At the restaurant, in the kitchen, at the reception, Il Falconiere Team, offers its own availability and specialties every day, continuously perfecting them to improve their quality.
Location
Located in a privileged position between Tuscany and Umbria, Il Falconiere Relais & Spa allows its Guests to enjoy the best of both regions. The Concierge service is always available to provide useful information on connections and travel.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Cortona: Antique market > every last week end of the month – the city centre welcome dozen of passionate collectors and sellers of antique and vintage objects
• NATIONAL ANTIQUE FURNITURE FAIR (Last week of August/ First week of September)
• ARCHIDADO (HISTORICAL REENACTMENT – June)
• Cortona on the move – an international photo festival, welcomes you in Cortona with many artists, workshops and events.
• Arezzo: ANTIQUES FAIR (Every first weekend of the month)
• SARACINO JOUST (Last Sunday of June and first Sunday of September)
• Perugia: Umbria Jazz (July)
• Siena: Palio (2 June and 16 august)
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• 31 rooms elegantly furnished in perfect Tuscan style. Some are located in the ancient Manor House, others adjacent to the San Girolamo Chapel, still others in the old Farmhouse and in the Stables, all sharing the view of the typical landscape of the cheerful Cortona countryside.
• 10 Rooms , some with original frescoes and all with en-suite marble and travertine bathrooms from 25 to 35 sqm
• 20 Suites elegant and spacious, suite rooms offer absolute comfort, King size beds, large modern travertine bathroom with walking shower. Exclusive contemporary design elements combined to antique furniture complete these suites, equipped garden wonderful view on the valley and Cortona.
• Winery Master Suite , one and only, it’s located on the upper floor of our winery, to savour privacy and comfort with views of the vineyards and the outline of Cortona.A cozy residence for the whole family with an amazing panoramic terrace fully equipped, private garden and parking.
Restaurants & Bars
• Silvia Baracchi, a Michelin star holder since 2002, along with her team of Chefs, farmers, and local producers, brings the best of Tuscan cuisine to the table with top-quality organic ingredients from local sources.
• There are many places where to enjoy the spirit and taste of Il Falconiere Relais:
• The Michelin-starred restaurant located in the ancient Lemon House with a brand new Orangerie:
a cuisine deeply rooted in the territory with the desire to share a creative style, while respecting and enhancing the rhythm of nature and the authentic flavours of the land.
• « Il Corbezzolo » Lounge Bar, on the Lemon House Terrace for a snack matched to tasty cocktails
• Pool Bar brand new bar corner by the pool, delighted by tasty picnics and iced white wines among our production.
• “Al Fresco” Light lunch: varied menus served on the panoramic terrace adjacent to the Limonaia, from where the view spans the Valdichiana to the mountains bordering the south of the Val D’Orcia.
Wellness
• Thesan Spa is a refined, warm, and welcoming environment, with decorations and frescoes that recall the nature of Tuscany. A stunning view of the gardens and the valley, providing the ideal context to regain balance and awareness of the senses and body. The Relaxation Area is designed to enjoy the picturesque view of the Tuscan countryside while waiting for your treatment, a relaxing Turkish bath, a sauna, or a warm vitality pool.
• A cozy place to be pampered by a large and tailor made choices of beauty and wellness rituals performed with natural products from the historic Florentine brand Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Our entire village serves as a fairy-tale location for every event, with the possibility of a buyout booking that includes 31 rooms, two pools, spa, heliport, and a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant.
• Weddings: Dreamy atmospheres and the luxury of a 5-star hotel, with its organization and efficiency, set in the unique and romantic context of an ancient Tuscan residence, perfect for an intimate and exclusive reception. It’s possible to hold the civil ceremony inside Il Falconiere, organize a religious ceremony in the family Chapel of Saint Gerolamo dating back to the 17th century or a symbolic ceremony or blessing.
• Corporate meetings: Our team-building events, created and followed by our Event Manager, include excursions, cooking classes, wine tours, yoga, and rides on our Pirelli E-bikes, as well as ceramics, painting classes, and rustic moments searching for wild asparagus, mushrooms, and truffles. Our meeting room can accommodate up to 30 people.
• Private events: Il Falconiere is the ideal place for birthday parties, banquets, bachelor or bachelorette parties, meetings, and family celebrations.
Extra Notable features
• Cooking lessons under the Tuscan sun with Michelin-starred chef Silvia Baracchi: From single lessons to more intensive more days programs, the courses propose typical recipes of Cortona territory from the deepest Tuscan tradition.
• Wine tour and tasting: Upon arriving at ll Falconiere, it’s immediately clear that behind everything is the tradition and great passion of a family born here and deeply rooted in the land. What the Baracchis have always wanted and pursued is the quest for excellence to create a world of gracious hospitality, fine and great wines.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
• Michelin star holder since 2002
• 2023 Condé nast Readers’ choice awards
• 2023 virtuoso culinary community best partner nominee
Number of employees
70