Spectacular! If you are looking for a very special experience, Sant' Antonio is the place to spend…read moreyour holiday. Located just outside the Tuscan town of Montepulciano it is unique, quiet and very charming not to say breathtakingly beautiful. The accommodations are well appointed and beautifully furnished. You can visit many special Tuscan towns in close proximity and Montepulciano is extremely special with wonderful shopping and dining. A visit to the website will start your adventure. www.santantonio.it/ This converted monastery in the heart of Tuscany is an adventure not to be missed if you are looking for a unique, peaceful holiday where you go at your own pace and tour, or to simply relax around the pool overlooking olive orchards and vineyards. Most important, the owner Nico Pannevis and his wife Elena are very special hosts and charming people, always willing to be helpful in any way possible. Would give more stars if possible. Highly recommend you consider this special place.

One of the best places to spend your holidays. Relaxation…read moreand enjoying are the key-words here. Close to Montepulciano but outside the busy crouds of tourists. The owner (Nico Pannevis) is very warm and nice. Great place!

One of the most unique lodging experiences I've had anywhere in the world. Lovingly restored…read morecastle with odd corners to explore and details to discover. Can't beat the restaurant's deck for sunset views of Perugia. Tough to find but worth the effort.

If you're staying in or near Perugia and you want to get away from the crowds of the city center,…read moreyou can't do better than Castello di Monterone. Situated on the opposite side of the valley east of the city, along a ridge that separates Perugia from Ponte Valliceppi, the renovated castle is both a perfect spot for exploring Perugia and as a jumping off point for trips to Assisi, Spoleto, or wherever else in Umbria your fancy takes you. If you have a car, Perugia's city center is a short 5 to 10 minute drive, and taxi's can get you there for about EUR 12. The nighttime views of Perugia are stunning, and the castle itself could not be more charming with winding stairs that lead to rooms, balconies, and towers, in addition to the hearths, portals, and dungeons that you'd expect from a castle whose foundation was started in the 14th century. Although the rooms are not big, they are very comfortable, nicely appointed, and many have spectacular views of the Umbrian countryside. Try for a room on the western side of the castle for the best views. Finally, the hotel's on-site restaurant, Gradale, serves delicious Umbrian fare at what we considered to be very reasonable prices. Some of the better meals we had during a recent trip to Tuscany and Umbria were our meals at Gradale. All in all, our stay at Castello di Monterone was one of the most pleasant aspects of our recent vacation, and the hotel itself one of the best we've stayed in in recent memory.

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.

How lucky were we?!?! We purchased a pre-set 10 day trip through Italy, and this was our stop in…read moreTuscany. The boutique inn was the highlight of our trip! If you seek tranquility, a quieter life, and the joy of childhood curiosity, Locanda La Pieve in Semproniano is the place for you. After three days in Rome, we needed to unwind and truly experience the Italian lifestyle. The rich rolling hills and quaint little castle towns make for a magical escape. During the day we traveled to the nearby villages and towns, shopping, drinking wine, and enjoying the views. At night, we'd return for the best meals ever eaten -- all prepared by our gracious hosts. I've traveled to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Greece and Germany. Of all those places, Locanda La Pieve is on the top of my "must return to" lists!

What an experience! We found a hidden gem and everyone should have the experience to spend a…read morecouple days in Tuscany at Loncanda la Pieve. Food, rooms and hospitality was 6 Star +!

we loved it! the staff was exceptionally helpful and pleasant. yummy breakfast and clean comfy…read morerooms.

From the owner: Just a 5 km from the town centre of Perugia, the "Relais dell'Olmo" welcomes you with courtesy and…read morehospitality. An ideal place for work meetings, moments of relaxation or pleasant holidays. Thanks to its excellent location, the main cities of art from the Umbria region can be reached in a very short time: Assisi, Todi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto, as well as the Trasimeno Lake (20 kilometres). During the summer months your stay is made even more pleasant thanks to the swimming pool. Furthermore, a breakfast hall, two conference rooms, a car park and free garage are available. Relais has 52 rooms, two of which can welcome the disables, elegantly furnished and with special attention to all small details. 16 Rooms are fitted with a hydro massage. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, pay TV, mini bar, safe and internet wireless connection.

The best hotel I've ever stayed in. Period. My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon and hardly a…read moreday goes by when I don't think about it. The grounds are beautiful, our room was enormous and the staff paid attention to every detail during our stay. My wife and I just renovated our house and we put in a pool and landscaping that borrows from the aesthetic of Castello del Nero's pool area. We are already planning to return for my 40th birthday...3 Years from now. We spent 3 weeks in Italy at 6 different hotels and this is the only one I think about and have to return to. The restaurants are both amazing and the breakfast is the best we had on our trip. If I could give 10 stars I would, so if you're even considering a stay at Castello del Nero I'd say look no further...it's time to book a reservation.

My husband and I stayed here 4 nights of a two-week trip to Italy to celebrate our 10 year wedding…read moreanniversary. This hotel is a really high-end boutique hotel that really goes above and beyond to deliver an outstanding experience for all guests. The hotel is conveniently located in a small town about 30-40 minutes by car from Florence (between Florence and Siena). It is in the Chianti wine region of Tuscany. We stayed in a basic room, which was very nice. It was very large (one of the largest hotel rooms I have ever stayed in that wasn't a suite). There was a welcome bottle of champagne (already chilled for us) as well as a bottle of red wine and a huge basket of fresh fruit ready for us on our coffee table. There was a hand-written note to us that was a nice personal touch. The room had a beautiful view of the Tuscan countryside. The things that really stood out to me were: 1. Complimentary welcome champagne and wine 2. Abundant fruit basket that got replenished daily. 3. Complimentary bottled still and sparkling water replenished daily. 4. A pillow menu for guests! 5. Full breakfast every morning included with the room - there were 10 different kinds of milk out to suit everyone's preference (almond, soy, rice, goat, etc.) 5. The very nice spa 6. The setting of course! You literally couldn't ask for a more picturesque place! 7. Complimentary up to date movies on your TV 8. Great hiking trails right on the property My only (very small) complaints are that there was no dresser or shelves in the room - I had nowhere to unpack any of my folded clothes (there is only hanging space in the closet), and the mattress is very firm (this is just a personal issue though!). This hotel is very special and truly understands how to deliver a higher than 5-star experience to guests. I would highly recommend it for honeymooners, or anyone wanting a relaxing getaway in a beautiful place!