Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & Spa

"Amazing medieval town and a real castle. We liked the experience of living. Excellent service, comfort and anturage"

Borgo Vescine

"The Borgo Vescine was one of the most magical resorts we have stayed at. Our room was beautiful and we had our own private patio that overlooked the hills. It could not have been any more special. The landscaping throughout the resort including the views from the pool area were stunning. The two restaurants on the resort were fantastic, however the options if you don’t eat meat or fish were very limited. Since we rented a car during our stay we were able to drive 10 minutes to Radda and Castellina where we had many other restaurants to visit. However, our favourite restaurant, Soloperpassione, was right next-door from the resort so many places to eat at nearby. "

Relais Vignale & Spa

"We had the most wonderful time here. Staff was friendly, helpful, and definitely made out stay the best experience ever. Breakfast staff were organized and remember guests, making you feel special. The office manager went above and beyond booking us for 2 weeks when we arrived after our original booking elsewhere ended in near disaster. The rooms are beautiful, as is the entire building. Highly recommend and will return again. Best vacation ever due to Relais Vignale and staff."

Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò & Spa

"Palazzo San Niccolò is a charming place to stay. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the location is perfect for exploring the city. The staff is friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any needs. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it feel like a home away from home. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!"

Tenuta Cortedomina

Villa di Capovento

"Villa di Capovento is such a special place. We spent four nights here, and loved it! The grounds, and the views are beautiful. Super relaxing. The owners, Stella and Ettore, are so welcoming and attentive. We ate breakfast and dinner every day there - such amazing food, all cooked with love. And they have a good wine list, accommodating all budgets. We rented their e-Bikes one day, and enjoyed the bike tour around the area. We also walked into the town (Castellina in Chianti) one day, exploring the charming little town. Highly recommended! "

Pieve Aldina - Relais & Châteaux

"Hospitality at its best in wonderful Tuscany. Best breakfast, great location. Very good and personal service."

Villa Campomaggio Resort & Spa

"Het eten is geweldig. De bezienswaardigheden zijn overal goed."

Castello di Volpaia

"We stayed at the Castello di Volpaia in March of 2024 as part of our bucket list trip to Italy which had to include a stay in a winery in Tuscany. Volpaia is a tiny village that dates to 1000 AD when the Romans built a castle. Today it is a winery and four restaurants without losing any of its medieval charm. After the hustle and bustle of Venice and Florence this is a tranquil paradise. It is difficult to describe the incredible kindness and warmth of the staff - they are all five stars! The “hotel” has different types of accomodations and we chose the upgraded regular room. Extremely cool 2nd floor room with whitewashed beams and ceiling. Modern bathroom and a comfortable bed. We were lucky to have a private balcony and lower terrace with loungers overlooking the understated pool area but every room is different. We had friends in the same class of room but had a very different but positive experience except for a hard bed. Our mornings started with the breakfast buffet that was much more. Go, the lady in charge is wonderful along with her young and capable assistant. They provide a great continental buffet but also cook eggs to order along with porchetta which is the local equivalent of bacon but so much thinner and crispier. You can’t believe it until you try it! And the cappucino was amazing. What a great way to start the day. The delightful thing about Volpaia is that this quaint medieval town hides a modern winery which produces beautiful Chianti Classico and Reservas as well as others. The wine tour was as interesting for its vinicultural experience as for the exposure to the ancient architecture. The village has four restaurants, all wonderful in their own right, which I will post separately: Osteria Volpaia, La Bottega, La Piazzetta Bar-Ucci and the Pizzeria. No exaggeration that this was one of the best travel experiences of my life. Now for a strange personal story that accentuates the kindness of the people of Volpaia. My wife and I decided to drive to Siena on one of our days there. We had been advised by the car rental company to use Waze rather than Google Maps. That turned out to be questionable advice. Our suggested “shortest” route took us out of the back of the tiny village through a narrow walled archway that was impossible to pass without scratching the back fender. I know you are thinking “what a dumb tourist” but reversing seemed more daunting than hoping for the best. After that we quickly left the paved road for gravel that descended to dirt and rocks but again with little options for reversing course. Eventually we ended up in the bottom of a vineyard unable to continue up steep slopes. I called the emergency number for roadside assistance and was informed we were not covered for roads without pavement. We were f*cked. I left my darling to “guard” the car and walked back up a long hill for two kilometers to the charming village of Volpaia. I staggered into the reception of the hotel / Cast"