We have been enjoying life at the Torre since 1975 and have discovered a few shortcuts. We are happy to be able to share the contact details of purveyors of fine and fun things to help you enjoy your stay with us. Reach out to them, they will be happy to assist.
Depending on your arrival time, your options for food on the first night will vary. We can book you in to the local pizzeria. Have a lasagna waiting for you to heat up, and some wine chilling in the fridge. Or you can arrange to have a chef preparing a treat for your arrival. Whatever suits your mood.
The basics to get your through the first breakfast before you head out and do a proper food shop.
The lasagna from the local butcher in Antella can be organised 2 days before your arrival. It’s worth trying at some point during your stay.
5 minutes walk from the Torre. Very authentic and economically priced. Run by the village, for the village. You will be the only non locals there.
The chefs below regularly provide culinary solutions to guests at the Torre.
They know their way into the property and around the kitchen.
Chef
Cooking Class
Catering - Drops food off and leaves
Pizza Party
Phone Number: +39 349 329 3217
Email: info@chefalessiosedran.com
Chef
Cooking Class
Phone Number: +39 391 312 1107
Email: info@mircopassini.it
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Chef
Cooking Class
Phone Number: +39 393 141 3348
Email: info@arturodori.com
Under the tuscan sun is located 5 minutes from the Torre and organise fun wine excursions into chiantishire.
Toll free from US: 1 (800) 982-0972
andrea@underthetuscansun.it
sunflower@underthetuscansun.it
www.underthetuscansun.it/
Stock up at this highly renowned Enoteca for a range of wines to suit all the moods of your sojourn. They also ship internationally.
A great place for an aperitivo when in Florence. Diagonally opposite the Museo Marino Marini.
+ 39 055 286243
14 hectares of organically farmed Sangiovese in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino.
If you venture as far as Montalcino, you must organise a visit.
The good news is that it’s also available at Enoteca Bellini in Florence.
+39 340 1445985
Carefully planned tours for those interested in a specific period or theme. With stops for snacks and an aperitivo or two.
Aniko Szabo your cultural guide.
The only modern art museum in Florence is located inside a former church and houses the contemporary sculptures of artist Marino Marini.
The space was converted by Bruno Sacchi, the architect who restored and lived in the Torre di Sopra.
I renaioli on Whazzap +39 388 850 6945
Mon - Fri / ore 9:00-19:00
Sat e Suna / ore 10:00-15:00
On the Road in Chianti can deliver bicycles and e-bikes to the Torre. (Pro model bikes also available.)
Simona+39 339 13 13 510
ontheroadinchianti@gmail.com
Andrea Dini, a certified Outdoor Guide and Yoga Trainer can arrange personalised half-day or full day tours with your preferred focus - history, culture or landscape.
Either stay local to Torre Di Sopra or head off to Val d’Orcia, Casentino, Alpi Apuane, and Cinque Terre.
Take a ride in his 4 Wheel Drive to reach incredible places off the beaten path or try the night hikes for Stargazing.
Camilla is a certified swimming instructor, personal trainer and pilates coach. She also does aqua-gym - a workout in the pool!
Reach her on whatsapp:
+39 347 825 8607
+39 055 206 40137
12 Minutes away in Ponte a Ema.
3 clay courts, 1 Astroturf, 3 x Padel.
Do summer courses for teens. A classic florence river pastime.
Antella has a secret little beauty place.
Manicure, Pedicure
Body and facial treatments
Bikini wax / Hair removal
Reflexology
Abhyanga Vedic Massage
Via S.Lavagninini 61, Antella 50012
+39 055 620 0413
bodybeautysnc@yahoo.it
Just 23 Minutes away this mall has Gucci and Burberry outlets amongst other things.
A professional babysitting and holiday nanny agency. Providing quality, English-speaking & multilingual childcare.
Wazzap+39 347 739 6655
www.internationalbabysitters.com
The local village of Antella has everything you might need, florist, hairdresser, stationary, newspapers, tobacco, vinyl and a wonderfully chaotic hardware store.
If you plan on treating yourself, you can pick up very high quality Tuscan food at the specialised grocery, delicatessen and butcher all side by side in the main piazza. Bar Fiorella for cakes ice cream and pastries covers the rest.
Amazing croissants, ice cream and cakes all made on the premises.
You can pre-order trays of pastries to pick up in the morning and skip the line. Or the Q as the English might say.
Ice cream! Our house favourites are:
- Pistacchio & Nocciola
- Frutti di bosco & panna
Very high quality butcher. Also has a range of freshly made minestrone, meatballs etc. for take away.
+39 055 621044
The Grassina fishmonger also delivers here by prior arrangement.
Smoked salmon, bread, focaccia, cheese salami etc. and the broadest selection of wine in Antella.
Farmacia Bischi +39 055 621042
A well stocked Pharmacy.
Opening times will vary during the summer months.
The actual bank has gone, one ATM remains in the village located opposite the pharmacy, close to the florist.
The wonderful local florist in Antella regularly delights with her compositions.
bloomlabottegadeifiori@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +39 324 661 4116
Possibly the best Florist in Florence. Mona, lovely lady from Germany makes the fabulous compositions.
+39 055 575258
The closest banks are in Bagno a Ripoli and Grassina. (Intesa San Paolo Bank)
Pescheria Marisa in Grassina has great fish and delivers daily to the Butcher in Antella by arranged pre-order.
Closed Mondays
+39 055 64 0389
Erboristeria Bottega della Salute
+39 055 217798
A well stocked herbalist store with a real herbalist owner.
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