Lupaia is surrounded by bucolic Tuscan countryside which, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see from bed. It’s perfectly positioned for exploring the region’s award-winning vineyards, though you may struggle to tear yourself away from the picturesque pool.
The current rate for a room (for May 2023) is £380p/n (breakfast included).
Borgo Pignano strikes the balance between rustic charm and modern luxury; the sustainability efforts are impressive, and the organic farm-to-table breakfast spread was a standout for me. Unusually for a boutique hotel, there’s a separate children’s pool, plus kids and adults alike will love the hotel's stables.
The current rate for a suite (for May 2023) is £330 p/n (breakfast included).
Reschio is impeccably designed, from the mix of custom and antique pieces in generously proportioned rooms, to the landscaping of the extraordinary pool and gardens. The equestrian facilities and special touches (we arrived to a bottle of champagne and a freshly baked almond & chocolate cake in the room) make it a truly elevated hotel experience.
The current rate for a standard room (for May 2023) is £920 incl breakfast.
The setting of Cala Piccola is the selling-point of this hotel; the interiors are outdated, but you won’t be spending much time in the room. Access to the beach club, a series of stylish sunbeds terraced above the crystal-clear water is included in your stay- a huge draw of this pick.
The current rate for a double room (for May 2023) is £135 p/n, incl breakfast.
Monte Argentario was an island which is now joined to the mainland via two ‘tomboli’. The arrival of Hotel Il Pellicano put Porto Ecole (one of the two main towns in the area) firmly on the map of international jet-setters, but on the whole Monte Argentario has a wonderfully low-key and authentic feel.
Sleepy hilltop villages reached via sinuous roads lined with towering cypress trees; welcome to the Val D’Orcia in Southern Tuscany. This region is UNESCO protected, there are vineyards and olive groves abound, and you’re never far from a historic abbey or castle. Unsurprisingly, a car is a must for exploring!
The terrace of this restaurant overlooking the Val D’Orcia is heavenly, made even better by the fact it’s on a farm and olive grove which produces 100% of your meal. This is somewhere that does the ‘basics’ perfectly, from the airy focaccia and rich, tangy olive oil to the salty meats and creamy cheeses.
Set in an idyllic walled garden in the heart of Pienza, one of Tuscany’s prettiest towns, this restaurant is a modern take on traditional Tuscan dishes. Don’t miss the smoked duck tortellini, or chocolate and pistachio tartlet.
As one of the best luxury hotels in Tuscany, it’s no surprise the restaurant is superb, but the thing I love most about dining here is the option to have your own magical private dinner set-up in one of the many enchanting nooks in the estate.
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