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.....

This delightful place to rest and eat is accessible by way of train to Livorno, then taxi to…read moredestination. Highly recommended by all of us as the highlight of our first visit to Italy, September 2019. Our stay at Agriturismo Tenuta Scacciavolpe with Iacopo & his partner, together with Elena & other friends was the absolute highlight of our visit to Italy. It was like going home to welcoming family and friends, though first met. We stayed only two nights, all of us wish we had known to stay longer. We all hope to return. Find time dear reader, go .... but be prepared to fall in love...