Services
We are glad to welcome you to Odina!
A range of services are available during your stay or may be provided upon request.
(Please note that in Odina you won’t find any TV!)
Reception: Open daily from 9,30 am to 2,30 pm.
Information service: In your cottage you will find a booklet with a list of useful phone numbers, restaurants, shops, slow food itineraries, places to visit and information about the estate. If you wish to be supported in planning your daytrips or just to receive suggestions, we will be happy to assist you, by organizing Chianti tours, visits to the Gucci and Prada outlets, as well as reservations for the main museums in Florence. City maps, paths maps, as well as local events information are available at the reception.
Typical products: Locally produced organic products (i.e. olive oil, wine, honey, jams, lavender packets, and iris rhizomes) can be purchased at reception.
Library: We have created a small library based on our favourite subject, plants and herbs. The books are at your disposal at the reception and we will be pleased to lend them to you!
Delivery of fresh bread: What about a breakfast with fresh bread? Please make your orders at the reception. Price: at cost.
Wireless Internet: You can use your own notebook and have unlimited internet access.
Euro 20,00 for the password.
Mountain bikes: You can rent a bike and ride on the several trails around Odina.
Price: all day Euro 10,00 half day Euro 6,00.
Herb garden tour: Once a week we offer our guests a visit through the organic herb garden, introducing them to the magic of herbs that may be used for cooking as well as for health purpose. Afterwards we will prepare our dinner all together using the freshly picked herbs and vegetables.
While enjoying our meal, you will learn about the benefits of a healthy diet and of a lifestyle in harmony with the nature! During your entire stay you will also have the opportunity to pick fruits, vegetables and herbs from Odina’s organic garden, to prepare your own meals (at no additional cost).
Trek and barbecue: Once a week a guide will accompany guests on a trek along the paths of Pratomagno to discover the history and wildlife of the area. Back to Odina you will be welcomed to a barbecue with typical Tuscan dishes. Price: Euro 30,00 per person, with a minimum of 10.
Chef at home: If one night you do not feel like cooking, you may have a chef directly to your home who prepares a delicious Tuscan meal. From Euro 50,00 per person (wine not included), with a minimum of 6 (booking recommended at least one week in advance).
Cooking lessons: Should you be interested in learning and tasting typical Tuscan dishes, a local chef will come to your home. You will be involved in all phases of the preparation and have the opportunity to bring back to your country some secrets and recipes of Tuscan cooking. Lessons will be followed by a dinner.
From Euro 85,00 to Euro 110,00 per person, wine not included (booking recommended at least one week in advance).
Massage: Try the delights of being massaged at home (1 hour relaxing full body massage).
Euro 100 (booking recommended at least one week in advance).
Babysitting: Whenever you feel the need to spend a quiet evening with your partner, an experienced English speaking babysitter will look after the kids. Price: Euro 20,00/hour (booking recommended at least one week in advance).
Maid service: If you are not willing to do the housework during your holidays, our cleaning staff will be happy to support you. Price: Euro 20,00/hour.