Tuscany

Belmond Castello di Casole

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Located close to the hill town of Casole d’Elsa, 45 minutes from Siena and 50 from Florence, this is Tuscany’s most luxurious retreat. The hotel stands at the top of a 4,000 acre estate and has wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and the distant towers of San Gimignano.

Castello la Leccia

Tuscany, Italy

superior

Opened in 2012, Castello La Leccia is a beautifully restored ancient hamlet situated two kilometres south of Castellina in Chianti and 45 minutes from Florence. It has a spectacular position at the end of an avenue of cypress trees and has panoramic views of the Val d’Elsa, taking in Siena, San Gimignano and the Alps.

Hotel Le Fontanelle

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Torre Mozza

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Located right on a sandy beach, Torre Mozza is a 16th century watchtower commissioned by the wealthy Appiani family who wanted to keep a close eye on the transportation of precious minerals from the nearby island of Elba. Restored and reopened in 2015, it is now a unique and intimate hotel with just eight suites mixing original features such as exposed stone and wooden beams with contemporary design, modern art and marine themed sculptures.

Albergo Villa Marta

Tuscany, Italy

superior

A beautifully restored 19th century hunting lodge, Villa Marta is located in the countryside, just three miles from Lucca and is recommended for those looking to combine sightseeing (Lucca, Pisa and Pietrasanta are all close by) with relaxation.

Il Falconiere Relais

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Located close to the beautiful town of Cortona where the regions of Tuscany and Umbria meet, Il Falconiere is perfectly situated for visiting Siena, Arezzo, Assisi and Perugia which are all within a 45-minute drive. The original buildings of this 17th century manor house have all been recently renovated and now form part of this small luxurious hotel.

L'Andana

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Owned by the Moretti family, L’Andana is located in the Maremma region of southern Tuscany near the beaches of Castiglione della Pescaia. Pisa airport is one and a half hours away and Rome Fiumicino can be reached in two hours. Set at the foot of lush green hills with views out towards the island of Elba, this tranquil oasis which has been restored and renovated to palatial charm was once the hunting lodge of the Duke Leopold in the 16th century and is set in 1,200 acres of olive groves, vineyards and fruit orchards.

Villa di Piazzano

Tuscany, Italy

Set in the Chiana valley, the Villa di Piazzano is an elegant retreat offering a genuinely warm and welcoming atmosphere. Owned and run by Alessandra Wimpole, it is an early 16th century hunting lodge. The 13 traditionally furnished bedrooms all overlook the valley and the tranquil gardens where there is a large summer swimming pool.

Borgo San Felice

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

The pretty hilltop hamlet of San Felice lies in the heart of Chianti, 15 kilometres from Siena. It dates back to as early as 714AD and now the whole hamlet has been converted into a luxury hotel. It is also one of Chianti Classico’s leading wine estates.

Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Castelfalfi is located in verdant countryside, 50 minutes’ drive from Pisa airport, an hour from Florence and Siena and 30 minutes from Volterra and San Gimignano. A quintessential Tuscan hilltop village, once abandoned, has been beautifully restored, with a modern, eco-friendly, unobtrusive building added to create a wonderful resort surrounded by oak trees, vineyards and olive groves with far-reaching views of a quintessentially Tuscan landscape.