After spending time in Positano and Rome, this was by far my favorite. The town is beautiful but…read morestaying at Il Tosco made it even more special. I felt like a local walking into my Tuscan home each night. We had two rooms which were next to each other and shared a common sitting area. The common area was a great place to read and play cards. There are homemade snacks all around for your enjoyment. If you want a bottle of wine, there are plenty all around the place. Our room was spacious and bed and pillows comfortable. The breakfast, oh the breakfast, it was amazing. Homemade cakes, fresh fruit, cooked to order eggs, cheeses, meats,.... There was so much food! It was outstanding. The staff was wonderful in helping us with reservations and such. Absolutely loved this place.

This is a beautiful hill top town full of wonderful shops restaurants and history on every street,…read moreso if you are here, you are already a winner. Choosing to stay at Il Tosco will take it from perfect to sublime. This property is a labor of love owned by a family and run by the same. You will quickly realize that as impossible as it seems, this project of theirs is more driven by their need for perfection than money. The breakfast that comes with the room is ridiculously elaborate and delicious. There are only 4 rooms, but every morning you walk into walls lined with food. Fruits and meats, cheeses and pastries, egg dishes, grilled vegetables cakes cakes and more cakes, breads, jams,jellies, juices, what ever kind of coffee or expresso or tea you wish, etc etc. Had to add the etcs because I know I'm leaving things out. The bedrooms are large and appointed with antiques while being also thoroughly modern. The bathroom was expansive, contemporary. The linens on the bed gorgeous. You will be made to feel at home and the gracious hospitality offered covered our every wish, without ever being obtrusive.

Great food and service at the restaurant. The property is very nice and has a great atmosphere. The…read morepool side service was great as well.

Tenuta Santo Pietro is a working farm located in Tuscan countryside, and features an outdoor…read moreswimming pool with views of Pienza, 5 km away. The rooms are located in a 13th-century farmhouse, and come with terracotta floors and wooden beams on the ceilings. There are 12 rooms in the boutique hotel. The location of the hotel is very special since it is located in between Pienza and Montepulciano with marvelous Chianti scenery. The Santo Pietro's well-tended gardens feature several patio areas, furnished with tables and chairs. The pool is surrounded by padded-teak deck chairs, tables, and parasols. The public areas of the hotel is very relaxing, the small pool area is also helpful to rest under the Tuscan sun... Most of the service people are very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is not bad with variety of freshly baked cakes, croissants and tarts. The dinner that we had at its restaurant was perfect. We had true Tuscan food with fresh vegetables, delicious meat with perfect wine. There are many people who only came for lunch and dinner. The rooms are very clean, the towels are soft and the amenities such as soap, shampoo and body lotion are special Tuscanian products. However there are some negative issues with the rooms. First, the hotel faces a busy traffic road and it was very hard to sleep since it is impossible to open the windows because of the noise. Although the rooms were nicely decorated, there was not a mirror in the room and there is only one chair. Therefore there is not a place to put your staff in the room. The other problem was the coverage of the wifi. It is not possible to use it in the rooms and pool area. Although it was a bit pricey we had very nice time at Tenuta Santo Pietro.

Most amazing stay with them in 2017. Hope it reopens soon.! Can still get their wine (LaLastra) in…read moreupstate NY!

Just outside of Siena this place is a jewel. I hesitate to actually do a review because it will…read morebook up faster, however the owners deserve a great review. The couple that owns this vineyard is super sweet and the staff is really excellent. Everything, and I mean everything, was fantastic. We stayed one night but I wish it was more. The "light" dinner they prepared was one of the best meals on our recent trip, all was fresh, well prepared and the wine tasting to go with it was also very good. The room was a little slice of heaven and very quite at night which was a welcome change from the city. The views were stunning, I walked the vineyard early in the morning and loved it. Don't believe me? Check out the photos!

Perfect! Quiet and quaint, just like Montepulciano. The breakfast was great too, full spread. The…read moreviews from the rooms are incredible. Be sure to catch the sunset just outside the bar and restaurant. ​

Our best meal during the three weeks traveling Italy? The pappardelle, gnocchi, Chianina, and…read moretiramisu (secret family recipe that Giacomo and Cristiana share) that we prepared in our Le Caggiole cooking class. I had so much fun, I swapped travel mates and participated in the Le Caggiole cooking class eight months later. Le Caggiole cooking classes are the real deal: a family affair who grow, inspect, and acquire the food supplies. Of course, the class is taught and served by the family also, whose Tuscan roots extend more than seven generations. Giacomo cares about quality ingredients, and it tastes like it! He believes simple, quality ingredients make the best food, and prepares a meal plan that allows one to spend time enjoying guests, and not sweating in the kitchen. The classes are small enough that Giacomo and Cristiana can demonstrate techniques and guide you, so you have the confidence to make your own perfect five-course authentic Italian meal. Two trips to Montepulciano, and Le Caggiole's cooking class has been my favorite activity, hands down! Grazie, Giacomo and Cristiana!

This place was absolutely gorgeous, about three minute drive from the most gorgeous old town…read moreMontepulciano (yes, Twilight fans, this really is the place!). The grounds are wonderful, with many different rooms spread out of the property so you never feel like anyone is too close or too loud. The other guests were very friendly, we enjoyed a group dinner which we helped prepare with a cooking class on site, we made pasta from scratch and tiramisu in the kitchen with the owners and was definitely the highlight of our stay here. The wine country is amazing, and I was so our place came with a little kitchenette if you want to cook for yourself. The breakfast spot is outside in the most beautiful rolling quiet hills of Tuscany, truly a special place. We spent about two or three hours in the quiet bench overlooking the hills and it was a lovely respite from busy travel. One tip- it was it was very hard to find, and the owner gave us the exact latitude and longitude coordinates as a helpful guide, but unfortunately our GPS did not let us enter them all in, so we ended up quite far away in the dark :-). The only other small ding was the breakfast consisted of excellent cake in the morning...but not much else.

We stayed at several hotels all over Italy on this trip and none of them came close to the La Corte…read moreDi Ambra style, comfort, or cleanliness. We found this b&b while searching for Tuscan villas to stay in for a night and we wished we had booked there longer. Sara and her family (the owners) are the absolute most wonderful, helpful people ever in a country full of people in the service industry who leave a lot to be desired in their service. The town of Cortona is an absolute MUST visit that many people don't know about. I tell you this as a visitor having traveled all over Itlaly, from Rome to Naples, from Capri to Venice, from Milan to the Lakes to Portofino and Pisa to Florence, all more than once. This was the BEST OF ITALY!!! Even saw a Hollywood Star. Beautiful town, church, and people.

We stayed here for four nights during our honeymoon…read more Highly recommend this beautiful hotel. It is outside of the main city, which I like the most. It's beautiful surrounded by wineries. Has a nice pool with free ice cream stand along with many pool floaties (unicorns, flamingos). Free breakfast daily. After eating so much pasta every day during the trip I tend to eat a lighter breakfast and the fruit selection and espresso is Perfect and hits the spot. Everyday the owner, Alberto, would be at breakfast and ready to give me recommendations, directions, or make me reservations depending on what we were doing. Everything he suggested did not disappoint. We cannot wait to come back and stay again in the future. ****I highly recommend renting a car when visiting. This location. It is not walkable in my option during the summer ****

Can't add too much to reviews below however Alberto is a super fantastic host and the surrounding…read morescenery is amazing. The breakfast is fantastic. The place is somewhat hard to find and is pricey but well worth every single penny!!! It is most convenient by car.

When in Orvieto...Stay here. This place was a steal and Sabrina is a delight. She makes a great…read morebreakfast, delicious cappuccino, and offers terrific advice. The view from the room we stayed in was beautiful right on the outer wall of Orvieto. If arriving by train don't feel the need to get a rental car. You can for sure get by without a car in this town. The finicular is in the same parking lot as the train station. When you do get a car, if staying in Orvieto, Sabrina offers free parking. Wish we stayed during the Umbria Jazz fest but all in all Orvieto was a terrific, laid back, safe town to be immersed in excellent food, awesome views and an easy visit. Ripa Medici is a great Bed and breakfast to stay at. One note about the beds...my husband is 6 feet and he was a bit tall for the bed. As for me, I wished I brought my own pillow. We shall return one day for sure I hope.

Couldn't have asked for a greater place to stay. Reasonably priced. Clean, spacious rooms with…read moreAMAZING views!! Comfortable beds & a nice, hot shower. Great location. Everything we needed to see was in walking distance. Sabrina was extremely helpful in navigating Orvieto & suggesting spots we shouldn't miss. She also provided a delicious breakfast for us. Fresh homemade bread, fruit, pastries, eggs & cappuccino. If we are lucky enough to make it back, we will definitely stay here again.

The best location with the best food with the best service! Everything was delicious and the view…read morefrom the patio is amazing!

Perfect Italian restaurant by Ely and her family-crew…read more Superb Italian food. Freshly made every day. On a excellent location with great views. If You are in the region: a must taste! Make reservations! Service is top as well! Highly recommended!