Countryside Hotels in Tuscany
If you want your hotel to involve peace, quiet and rural landscapes, you will be spoilt for choice in Tuscany. You can stay in converted castles, mellow old family-run villas, luxurious spa resorts, seaside retreats and Agriturismo farmhouses or working wine estates. You will most likely be immersed in idyllic countryside and will never be more than a short hop from great art, wholesome country food and excellent local wine. The order of the hotels in this list bears no reflection on our preference.
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Il Falconiere
Cortona, Tuscany
Fine furniture, lovely grounds and gourmet food are among the highlights at one of Tuscany's best hotels. Beautiful rooms, Michelin-starred restaurant, and a romantic terrace make this a fantastic spot for foodies and romantics.
22 rooms from $380Garden - 12 hectares of landscaped gardens, vineyards and olive grovesWine tasting - Visit the owners' vineyards, winery and cellar.Restaurant - Restaurant holds one Michelin Star.Spa breaks -
Locanda dell’Amorosa
Sinalunga (Siena), Tuscany
Seductive hotel created from an entire Renaissance hamlet and set in rolling countryside. A fabulously romantic building and setting with beautiful bedrooms, fine restaurant, fantastic swimming pool and charming wine bar.
from $262Historic - Hotel has been created from a mediaeval hamlet.Romantic BreakLocal markets - Good for local colour.Romantic - Good for couples. -
Pardini’s Hermitage
Isola Del Giglio, Tuscany
Simple but idyllic island refuge. A 50s villa set in beautiful gardens, only accessible by boat. A genuine hideaway that offers courses in painting, yoga, pottery and cooking. A cosy ambiance with communal dining.
13 rooms from $327Other Activities - Gardening Weekend retreats and Jewellry making courses.Art Classes - Pottery and Raku lessons for all standards.Country EscapeRemote - Only accessible by boat! -
Podere Il Terreno
Radda in Chianti, Italy, Tuscany
Peaceful 'agriturismo' in Chianti Classico. An award-winning wine estate in the heart of Tuscan countryside. Simple, but charming accommodation and delicious meals served at a communal table by a vast stone fireplace. A quintessentially Tuscan country escape.
6 rooms from $105Communal Dining - Dinner is served at a long communal table with the owners and is accompanied by their own Chiani Classico.Country EscapeFishing - Fishing available on the property's lakeGreat walks - Good for walkers. -
Villa Il Poggiale
San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tuscany
Elegant country villa with a private house ambiance. A pale salmon coloured villa with beautiful bedrooms filled with paintings, antiques and linen fabrics. Stunning grounds and swimming pool with views over the valley, well stocked wine cellar and Tuscan cuisine. A totally romantic setting.
24 rooms from $170 -
Castello di Gargonza
Arezzo, Tuscany
Attractive apartments and a guesthouse in a 13th-century fortified hamlet. A great choice for families and groups - the apartments have two double bedrooms. Charming rooms with wooden beams, fantastic swimming pool and an excellent restaurant too.
13 rooms from $131Historic - B&B and self catering apartments created from a 13th century village.Families - The suites have two double bedrooms.GroupsCountry EscapeRecommended by - Sawdays -
Casa Palmira
Polcanto, Tuscany
Charmingly rustic bed-and-breakfast in a converted barn. Pretty bedrooms with wooden floors and handmade furniture. Lovely gardens from which to taken in the beautiful hilly setting. The perfect place from which to visit the historic cities of the region.
7 rooms from $111Sights nearby - Just 16km from FlorenceCooking classes - Can be arrangedGreat walks - Good for walkers.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorRecommended by - Sawdays -
Villa Bordoni
Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Beautifully decorated country house with glorious views. A pretty pale blue facade and bedrooms that ooze traditional elegance - strong earthy colours, wooden beams, canopied beds and huge bath tubs. Excellent restaurant and cookery school. A popular choice with honeymooners and romantics.
10 rooms from $269Romantic BreakCooking classes - Non residential and residential cooking courses.Views - Great views over the Chianti hillsRomantic - Good for couples. -
Ca’ Di Gosto
Leoncini, Tuscany
Atmospheric, English-run farmhouse B&B and cookery school. A house full of personality, charming bedrooms and fantastic dinners cooked by Jenny, or by you! A very laid back and cosy atmosphere.
6 rooms from $223Exclusive offer - Save 25%Foodies - Week long cooking classes to paying house guests.Cooking classes - Tailored for each group or individualSights nearby - 20 minutes from CortonaSwimming Pool - Outdoor poolRecommended by - Sawdays -
Locanda Toscanini
Siena, Tuscany
Newly restored historic inn, where Toscanini stayed to take the healing cures of a local doctor. A charming traditional hotel with all the high techery. All the rooms are furnished with antiques and original fresco-painted walls. A characterful spot for local exploring.
9 rooms from $103Cooking classes - Can be arranged locallyGreat walks - Good for walkers. -
Country Relais Villa l'Olmo
Impruneta, Tuscany
"Splendid stone apartments and villas surrounded by vineyards and olive groves"
10 rooms from $118On the beach - In front of the hotel.Recommended by - Johansens -
Castello di Potentino
Seggiano, Tuscany
Winning charm in a classic castle setting. The perfect setting to enjoy wine tasting and cooking courses. Haunting beauty, total relaxation and great value. A great setting for a wedding, or for group weekends in the Tuscan countryside.
10 rooms from $170Exclusive offer - Up to 30% discountRomantic - Good for couples.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.
Nicky Swallow,
posted Friday, 12th February 2010
