Am I missing something with the bad reviews ?…read more What a gem in the mountains of Tuscany . We were woken every morning by a chorus of beautiful singing birds to views to die for . The breakfast of fresh fruit with fresh baked Italian breads and croissants and fresh honeycomb overlooking the valley was dreamlike . Barga , is about a 10 minute drive through fairytale landscapes to a multitude of restaurants and trattorias , charming is an understatement . I would highly recommend this fantastic hotel . Thank you to all the wonderful welcoming staff . Ciao!

I miss this hotel so much. We spent eight nights at Il Ciocco, and I honestly can't imagine…read morereturning to Tuscany and staying anywhere else. Where to begin... We visited in November and had no idea (1) how cold it would be (LOL), or (2) that it was the off-season which meant the hotel was basically empty. Don't mind if I do. As Titanium Bonvoy members, we were upgraded to the Penthouse and that alone made the stay unforgettable. There's nothing quite like waking up and stepping onto your own balcony to sweeping views of the Tuscan landscape. The penthouse itself was lovely and incredibly spacious. That said, the hotel is a bit dated. We didn't mind at all, but there are small things that could clearly be improved: the shower was tricky to turn on because a piece was out of place, the towels were on the smaller side and not the best quality, and the heat pumps could be questionably loud at times. And yet... we still loved the hotel. Even if you don't stay in the penthouse (that wasn't our plan either, just a very happy surprise), the views are dramatic from pretty much everywhere on the property. The hotel is expansive, remote (very much so, you'll definitely need a car), and the staff is truly incredible. Special shoutout to Alice, who was amazing, though honestly, everyone we interacted with was great. On one rainy day, a staff member literally gave me her personal umbrella (despite my insisting she didn't have to) so I wouldn't get soaked. Because we visited during the off-season, we didn't use many of the hotel's amenities, and breakfast was a bit underwhelming, though that may very well be seasonal. All in all, we loved our stay and would absolutely recommend Il Ciocco Renaissance!

The view is worth the stay alone. We have been traveling for the last 10 days and have stayed in…read moreheavy tourist areas. This was very refreshing to be here and away from the typical tourist hot spots. We are using this opportunity to decompress for a few days and relax. This is my first night and I can not wait to enjoy the rest of my stay.

My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon and can't recommend it enough. We wanted to stay…read moresomewhere a little bit outside of Florence because we were visiting Rome, here, and Positano, so we were hoping this would be the more relaxing part of the trip after being in the city of Rome. That is just what we got, this Villa is absolutely beautiful and the restaurant attached is great as well. That being said we did choose to rent a car for these 3 days of our trip and I feel that is definitely in your best interest to do if you're staying here but also want to see wineries around the area and Florence. This place is about 30 minutes outside of Florence which we made that drive twice, once to explore the city and once to do a guided wine tour that left from Florence. The sunset here was beautiful, the room was clean, and the staff was so nice. We got massages in the spa as well and they were incredible. If you want to feel like you're experiencing the beauty of Tuscany I would recommend this place to anyone.

My partner and I are completely blown away by the magnificence of this property. It's quite…read moreisolated but magically appears like an oasis between the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. When booking a stay you might want to legitimately consider having zero alternate plans as the property and amenities could keep an entire family fully occupied for days. Benjamin and his team have captured the art of true luxury by fulfilling the guest experience by anticipating one's needs and executing on them perfectly. The general decor and rooms are precious and constitute an ultra modern take of staying in a quaint Tuscan town. The amount of activities provided by the property are impressive and the bike tour with Daniele was particularly enjoyable. Cheers to Castelfalfi! If you are considering where to stay look no further - this is clearly the place to be.

The food here is really amazing. The meat is spectacular. The pizzas are super super Italian tasty…read morethe bread and olive oil and vinegar so good I really really recommend this place. Definitely come here and enjoy the wine.

Holy Smokes!! This was some incredible bang for your buck. We stayed in one of the "glamping" tents…read moreand aside from not being sound proof (which you wouldn't expect in a tent) it was amazing. Ours slept 7 with three seperate rooms. There was a bathroom and a small kitchenette. Our tent could be unzipped and you could pull a nice sized table out onto the deck. The beds were comfortable and the property was fantastic. If you like to walk and stroll through paved wooded areas this is definitely a must do. The pools were superbly clean and the staff was super friendly. The beach was also maintained and enjoyable to walk on in the early morning. They had shows and a bar that stayed open till midnight poolside. There was also a nice restaurant on the property.

This resort is beyond gorgeous and truly a magical spot in the Tuscan hills! We stayed in a 3…read morebedroom/2 bath apartment that was spacious, very clean, private/quite and full of windows overlooking the beautiful property and hillsides. Great shower and over-sized, jacuzzi tub which was appreciated after long days of sightseeing. We just spent 10 nights and wished we could have stayed another 10! The location is great and it is close to Florence - approx 40 minutes by car or best to take the light rail that had free parking. The resort is centrally location for visits to Chianti, Siena, and other small quaint Tuscan towns. A must is a car - no Uber in Italy. The beds are very comfortable, lots of storage space to unpack - all rooms had large closets and dressers. We had a full kitchen which was nice to have; we used the refrigerator, but didn't cook. We enjoyed their terrific breakfast everyday sitting outside, overlooking the hills. The breakfast selection is exceptional - eggs, meats, cheese, fruit, many selections of sweets, jams, breads. Great cappuccino and the perfect spot to enjoy it! The breakfast service was very good and our apartment was fully cleaned at day 5 - clean sheets, towels, etc. There is also laundry facilities nearby. The property has secure, ample parking for cars - easy in and out. We were very happy with the service - breakfast service, reception, getting directions/recommendations, and help with luggage. Our apartment was on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator, but our luggage was brought up and delivered to our car upon check out. This was a huge relief and was much appreciated! We love Italy and this was our 7th trip. We have been all over the country and normally stay in the city in at least a 4 or 5 star hotel. This property was a great choice for us and we feel this would be a great choice for anyone that wants to relax and enjoy the quite beauty of the countryside and does not mind planning some day trips. Great value and we will return.

great location for a base and fantastic elevated views of Tuscan countryside. Great buildings in…read morethis renovated castle and rooms have been refurbished well. Sadly the room was not the one in the brochure and I emailed the hotel requesting a private terrace. the reply said all rooms had furnished terraces, but ours did not. had to go out of room/building to get to the terraces, which were very nice, but not what we expected. the 2 suites at the front of the block had direct access to one terrace but the guests hung their clothes on the loungers so could not be used by anyone else. hotel did not have a bar or restaurant - a restaurant on site, but not owned by the hotel. Nothing like the photos, not sure what has happened to the interior since the photos were taken. Food OK, steak very tough. Hotel info said restaurant did pool service 12 - 5 but it did not offer this which was a shame as you could not get a drink or snack from 12.30 - 5. pool are lovely and not overcrowded even when busy but no lounger pads until last day - and not enough for all beds. being picky here: only given one small toilet roll per day and 2 sachets of shower gel given on 2 days then no more; peanuts were not replenished from mini bar one day so we were charged for them. only one euro so not point in complaining but the little things.....