Wine Country

Wonderful collection of houses located in an equally charming hamlet in south Tuscany. Rolling hills, woodlands replete with deer, hares and olive groves make up the enchanting backdrop to the equally delightful hamlet of Lucignano d’As...

Wonderfully located and good value for money rural bed and breakfast. Set in the gorgeous Tuscan hills, and yet only half an hour from Florence, the Casa Palmira is one of those skillfully renovated medieval farmhouses that the Italians seem...

Going just beyond the “standard” villas in Tuscany, this Castle retreat is something quite out of the ordinary. Machiavelli bought it in 1511 when it was already 500 years old and its defensive position on top of one of Chianti’s hills gives it...

Just 8 miles from Siena in the hills of a quieter, more traditional Chianti is the hamlet of Fonterutoli where the Mazzei family, owners of the Fonterutoli Castle since 1435, have four very historic apartments. Time has stood still here and b...

A truly historic Tuscany hotel, right in the heart of Chianti. Knights in shining Armour, shields, spears, thick stonewalls and an austere beauty leave you in no doubt that the Castello di Spaltenna is a true medieval castle. Indeed, the cita...

A beautiful, peaceful, luxurious Tuscany Hotel. The meaning of luxury is often in the eye of the beholder, but by any definition the Castello di Vicarello surely classifies an accommodation of great quality and charm. After driving along the...

This is the sort of thing Italy does so well – a retreat amongst olive groves and vines with never ending views of countryside that seem to have been made in Heaven. A truly aristocratic place to stay - in this case literally - as the San Bonifaci...

Enjoy modern comfort in the midst of nature.The Barbialla Nuova is an extensive estate surrounded by nature, which is located in the heart of Tuscany. The organic farm offers nature holidays in self-catering accommodations and a cottage. The busin...

Fattoria San Martino, a small piece of idyll with rural flair will also capture your heart by storm. This accommodation offers not simply just a place to sleep in a pleasant atmosphere. No, here you will find a small world, which should be dis...

Fattoria Tregole is your unique vine farm and charming residence in Tuscany in the heartland of Chianti Classico. From our terrace you can see the vineyards in an unspoiled countryside. Food is a real feature of a visit here. Enjoy the dinne...

When the owners are the one that receive you at your arrival, the possibilities to enjoy a pleasant stay dramatically increases. Fabio and Suzane, your Italian and Dutch hosts are really charming, thus allowing each guest to receive attention a...

In spring 2004, Alain Ducasse indulged his passion for Italy by setting up a new resort in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, inspired by the charms of the Mediterranean. Thus came about L’Andana, in the 500-hectare La Badiola Estate, a few miles...

Once the home of a poet and now a beautiful hotel above the town of Cortona, Tuscany, we fell in love with Il Falconiere, its views across the Tuscan landscape and its private groves of olive trees and vines. The building dates back to the 16...

Welcome to one of Tatlers 101 top hotels - la Bandita. Ideally located between Florence and Rome, nearby the renaissance gem of Pienza, the medieval hot springs of Bagno Vignoni, and the wine capitals of Montalcino and Montepulciano, the hotel la...

You’ll love this place” is how a guest lovingly talked about the La Locanda. In truth, it is a dream set in some of the most unspoilt landscapes of Chianti. Surrounded by vineyards, woods and olive groves, and overlooking Volpaia, a magnifice...

A lovely little Tuscany hotel still off the beaten track. Unless you are a connoisseur of fine white truffles, you may never have heard of San Giovanni d’Asso, a small hamlet nestled comfortably in the hills of this beautiful and relati...

The Locanda Ilune likes to say that “Another World is possible” and how true this is, for it seems to be one of those places on another planet – a perfect one. Perfect hosts, perfect house and perfect location to boot. The beautiful small inn...

This is a truly outstanding place, set in truly outstanding grounds where the sights and aromas of the vineyards (see below), picturesque villages surrounding the place make for a truly, dare we say it, outstanding occasion. Simple as that real...

Tuscany certainly brings a number of evocative images to mind. Those rolling hills, views to die for, cultured ambience, history, not to mention fine art and cuisine. It can take many days of traveling to just to get started on the real Tuscany...

The Villa Fontelunga – a typical, yet cosmopolitan Tuscan Villa. Three friends, two English and one Italian, one day got together to set up their own ideal of a stylish and relaxing retreat, where guests are warmly welcomed and invited...

Charming aristocratic country house in the heart of Chianti country The Villa Il Poggiale is a sister hotel to the Johanes, Johlea and Antica Dominica in Florence. Being owned by the same charming people means you can expect high standards...

Beauty, serenity, authenticity and hospitality are the key words to describe Villa le Barone. Staying at Le Barone is very much like visiting friends in a private, elegant home set in the gorgeous Tuscan hills in front of the San Leolino roma...

Some places – not many, for sure - are so stunning, so imbued with history, beauty and culture that they take the breath away. The Villa Mangiacane is one such place in almost every respect we can think of and we can’t speak highly...