Overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, set in the province of Siena between Montepulciano and Pienza, the romantic Lupaia features a unique combination of nature and history. Situated in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, it is strategically close to the most enchanting historical towns such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Perugia, offering at the same time the unique experience of being on a tranquil country estate that offers the serenity and solitude that has become so rare in this busy world.

On a hilltop in the heart of Tuscany, Lupaia, a converted stone farmhouse overlooking Montepulciano, will offer you a warm welcome.

The hotel is made up of 12 charming and unique guest rooms, each of which have beautiful hand painted walls, original wooden beams, antique furnishings and paintings and restored fireplaces.

All enjoy independent access and have private terraces or gardens as well as extraordinary views of the surrounding Tuscan landscape with its hills and medieval villages. The…

Set within 39 km of Piazza del Campo and 43 km of Mount Amiata, il burellino offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Montalcino. This farm stay features a pool with a view, a garden and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

The units at the farm stay come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the farm stay also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the farm stay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The farm stay serves a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, il burellino provides a selection of packed lunches.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Montalcino, like cycling.

Bagno Vignoni is 20 km from il burellino, while Bag…

Terra Antica - Resort, Winery & SPA features a sauna and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Montepulciano, 11 km from Terme di Montepulciano. Wellness packages is available for guests, coupled with a fitness room and a steam room. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

At the farm stay, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and dishwasher. The units come with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have pool views. At the farm stay, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available every morning at the farm stay. There is a coffee shop and bar.

Terra Antica - Resort, Winery & SPA also provides an infinity pool and spa facilities for guests to relax in. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are…

Mastrojanni Relais is situated in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, 39 km from Siena and 38 km from Saturnia. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free parking is available on site.

All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is provided.

Bagno Vignoni is 7 km from Mastrojanni Relais, while Chianciano Terme is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 79 km from Mastrojanni Relais.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and large gardens, family-run Il Serraglio offers rustic-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Set 3 km from Montepulciano, it produces its own red wine, olive oil and white truffles.

Rooms and apartments at Agritursmo Il Serraglio are elegantly furnished and come with air conditioning, a TV and coffee machine. The private bathroom includes free toiletries. Tea, coffee and milk drinks can be prepared in each room.

Guests can use the BBQ facilities in the garden, and they can taste and buy the homemade products.

The property provides free private parking, and is well placed for visiting the Montepulciano thermal baths, a 5-minute drive away. Pienza can be reached by car in 15 minutes.

Rooms at the Nobile have a satellite flat-screen TV, view of the garden and a cooling fan. Each includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A free gym is also available.

A free shuttle to the centre of Montepulciano is available. Chiusi Train Station is 20 km from this family-run property.

Featuring a garden and free WiFi in all areas, Castello di Spedaletto da Laura offers air-conditioned rooms in a peaceful area in Pienza. Olive oil, wine, pasta and legumes are produced at the on-site mill.

All the rooms are located in the former grain store just outside the castle's walls, and come with a fan and a TV. The private bathroom is complete with a shower and free toiletries.

A sweet and savoury breakfast is offered daily. It includes hot drinks, pastries, cold meats and homemade products.

Castello di Spedaletto da Laura is a 20-minute drive from Montepulciano, famous for its red wine. Lucciolabella Natural Reserve is 5.5 km away.

Set in Montepulciano, 13 km from Terme di Montepulciano, Borgo San Vincenzo offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at the hotel also provide guests with a terrace. At Borgo San Vincenzo every room has bed linen and towels.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Bagno Vignoni is 28 km from the accommodation, while Bagni San Filippo is 35 km away. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is 69 km from the property.

Set on a hilltop 10 km from Montalcino overlooking its own vineyards, Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Relais et Chateaux offers elegant rooms. This hotel boasts an outdoor pool, gym and its own winery and cellar. The restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine and local wines.

Guests will have discounts on wine at the Cantine Banfi wine cellar.

Offering views of the Ombrone valley and the vineyards, each room comes with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, and a walk-in rainfall shower. Some rooms have a bath. Rooms are furnished with wood-beamed ceilings and Tuscan-style interiors.

With stone arches and antique chandeliers, the restaurant provides local specialities at lunch and dinner. Breakfast is provided as a buffet.

Siena is a 1-hour drive away and Montepulciano is 50 km from the Castello Banfi hotel.

Set 14 km from Terme di Montepulciano, Tuscany Living - Terra Antica features accommodation in Montepulciano with access to a hot tub. This farm stay has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The accommodation offers a sauna, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

At the farm stay, units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and a hair dryer. All units feature private entrance. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the farm stay.

Italian and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities and juice are available every morning at the farm stay. A bar can be found on-site.

Guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Bagno Vignoni is 29 km from Tuscany Living - Terra Antica, while Bagni San Filippo is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 70 km from the accomm…

Terre di GIORGIO Agriturismo Villa la Palazzetta, a property with a bar, is located in Castiglione dʼOrcia, 11 km from Bagni San Filippo, 12 km from Bagno Vignoni, as well as 34 km from Terme di Montepulciano. The property features pool and garden views, and is 25 km from Mount Amiata. Free private parking is available and the farm stay also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

At the farm stay, all units include a desk and a flat-screen TV. All units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the farm stay, units include bed linen and towels.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the farm stay. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site romantic restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

The farm stay boasts a variety of we…

Delcorto Suites is set in Montepulciano, 5.7 km from Terme di Montepulciano and 21 km from Bagno Vignoni. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 48 km from Mount Amiata.

At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, guest rooms at Delcorto Suites have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a terrace. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Delcorto Suites you will find a restaurant serving Italian and local cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

Bagni San Filippo is 28 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 76 km from Delcorto Suites.

La Pievina is a family-run farmhouse with swimming pool in the Tuscan countryside, 3 km outside Montepulciano. Set in 25 acres of private farmland, it has panoramic views of the surrounding hills and vineyards.

Guests can relax out in the garden where you will find tables, chairs, a gazebo and BBQ. Breakfast is served each morning and includes homemade specialities.

Rooms and apartments have a rustic design with wrought iron beds and wooden furniture. Each one features a TV, private bathroom and a patio. Apartments also feature a lounge area with fireplace and a kitchen.

La Pievina breeds cattle as well as producing its own fruit, vegetables and olive oil. Parking is free and the farmhouse is easily reached from the A1 motorway. There are many interesting towns, churches and nature parks around Val d'Orcia.

Villa Le Prata - Farm House & Winery - Adults Only is housed in an 18th-century restored villa in the peaceful Tuscan countryside, a 5-minute drive from Montalcino. It offers a lush garden, free private parking, and free WiFi in public areas.

Overlooking the private park or the vineyards, the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Le Prata all come with antique furnishings. They include a private bathroom fitted with a shower, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

The property is in an area ideal for hiking, cycling, and wine/food-tasting tours. You can also visit the Sant'Antimo Abbey, located 13 km away.

Set in the Tuscan countryside at the top of a hill, Relais Ortaglia is surrounded by vineyards. It features a pool with a small waterfall and is less than 2 km from the Montepulciano’s town centre.

All the rooms have been furnished with great attention to detail, including original wooden beams and antique furniture. They all have a TV. Some of them come with a spa bath and a minibar.

A breakfast buffet is served every day at the Relais Ortaglia. Guests can also enjoy a walk in the garden and pick juicy fruit from the orchard. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are also provided.

The area is well-known for the production of the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Castiglione del Lago, on the margin of the Trasimeno Lake, is 34 km away. Arezzo is 55 km away, whilst Siena is 63 km away.

Immersed in the peaceful greenery of Val d'Orcia Valley, the elegant Borgo Canalicchio features 2 outdoor pools, free Wi-Fi and a large garden. All self-catering apartments offer air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, 2 km from historic Montalcino.

Wrought-iron beds and wood-beamed ceilings characterise apartments at Borgo Canalicchio Di Sopra Relais. Each has a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge area.

This family-run estate produces and sells its own Brunello wine. Nearby Montalcino hosts a range of restaurants, shops and bars.

Boasting an infinity pool and views of pool, Agriturismo Merigge Wellness & Spa Montepulciano is a farm stay set in a historic building in Montepulciano, 12 km from Terme di Montepulciano. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

The farm stay will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. A balcony with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in each unit. At the farm stay, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Continental and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the farm stay. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.

A variety of wellness packages are available for…

Located in Pienza, 40 km from Mount Amiata, RELAIS VAL D'ORCIA provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is situated 19 km from Bagno Vignoni, 19 km from Bagni San Filippo and 22 km from Terme di Montepulciano. The hotel features garden views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a minibar. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box.

The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Italian options.

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at RELAIS VAL D'ORCIA.

Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve is 38 km from the accommodation.

The pale-yellow three-storey main house was restored using natural materials and finishes, such as lime, wood, stone and beeswax. The family lives on the ground floor, while four large guestrooms, all decorated by Karin, occupy the upper floors. In the guesthouse, breakfast is served with organic products sourced or farmed locally - the five-hectare farm counts olive oil, fresh vegetables and fruits among its produce. Decor is a blend of handmade wooden pieces, local antiques and collectables and reinvented pieces – Karin gives items a new lease of life, creating cushions out of old Dutch mailbags and turning scraps linen into bedspreads or lampshades.
Words by March Heldens from "Under tuscan skies" in the home magazine "inside out. Inspiring homes with heart". sept/oct 2008.

Surrounded by its large gardens and orchards, Fattoria San Martino is located 800 metres from Montepulciano. It offers panoramic views over the town and has free parking and free Wi-Fi.

The rooms at the San M…

Located in Montalcino, 37 km from Piazza del Campo, Capanna Suites provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking, a spa and wellness centre and a garden. A hammam and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests.

At the farm stay, all units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. The units are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At the farm stay, every unit has bed linen and towels.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Montalcino, like cycling.

Mount Amiata is 47 km from Capanna Suites…