The Art of Luxury Issue 65 2024 | Page 12

12 LUXURY TRAVEL
Elevating the quintessential Tuscan country house to new heights of sophistication is the threebedroomed Locker Cottage , which is set amidst a sprawling 2,230m ² garden , rich in olive trees , lavender , rosemary and a host of other Mediterranean plants .
Two additional types of Maremma Cottages – Olive Trees and Horse
Track – each offer a unique interior design theme to captivate the senses and reflect the environment . They , too , have three bedrooms and large decked terraces with loungers and outdoor hot tubs .
Each villa rental includes a VIP welcome , daily buffet breakfast , access to the spa and wellness facility and personalised concierge services . Guests can also enjoy the convenience of daily housekeeping , 24 / 7 security , and a range of amenities designed to ensure their stay gives unparalleled heights of indulgence . Other services are provided upon request , from private chef services to wellness treatments , in the comfort of your villa .
Away from the villas , guests can unwind around one of the hotel ’ s two swimming pools ( either the heated indoor pool with saline water or the outdoor pool ) by the 2,700 m ² Espace Wellness Centre and MediSPA or , if preferred , get into shape ( both body and soul ) thanks to a fitness centre with Technogym equipment , bio-sauna with chromotherapy , Kneipp circuit , six massage and treatment cabins and tanning showers plus numerous other services .
In the evening , the relaxation mode continues at Argentario as guests indulge in the tasty specialities of the local environment . The Aper Bar , where in-house cocktail maestro , Giuseppe Calo , serves mouth-watering refreshments created using his own homemade fruit essences and compotes , is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset overlooking the Orbetello Lagoon .
Then it ’ s time to savour the finest local wines and fine dining cuisine , created by local chef Emiliano Lombardelli , that is served in the stylish Dama Dama Restaurant , named after the fallow deer that occasionally roam the Resort . His
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 65 2024