Tuscany

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.

Tuscany, Italy

Set in the Val di Chiana, 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.

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

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.

Tuscany, Italy

deluxe

Tuscany, Italy

superior

The village of Bagno Vignoni in the heart of the Val d’Orcia has welcomed pilgrims for centuries; they would stop here to enjoy the hot springs as they travelled the via Francigena on their way to Rome.

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.

Tuscany, Italy

superior

Set against a dramatic backdrop of rolling countryside and overlooking the city of Siena, this property was home to the Sozzini family for many centuries and is the perfect place to escape to for peace and tranquillity.

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.

Tuscany, Italy

superior