Literally can't say enough good things about this place. pure serenity from the moment you step out…read moreof the taxi. Every employee was so fantastic and went above and beyond the whole time we were there & even better they all had a big smile all the time!! The food is fantastic, the views are endless and the service was beyond incredible. Highly recommend a spa day & cooking class! We will be back & will be recommending to all our friends

Amazing! Truly paradise. This unique resort sits on top of a beautiful Tuscan hill looking over…read moresome of the most iconic Tuscan landscapes. Every corner you turn, every room you enter and every detail is like a fairytale. If you can make it here, you are one of the lucky ones.

A Perfect Farm-to-Table Lunch with Unforgettable Views…read more If you're anywhere near Pienza, do yourself a favor and stop for this incredible farm-to-table lunch experience. Everything was fresh, local, and incredible flavor. house-made cheeses and delicate prosciutto, salad and tomatoes, honey, and perfectly cooked pork. You can taste the care and tradition in every bite. Highly recommended

Go for the balsamic dressing on the fresh greens from the garden. The balsamic is stunning and i…read moreregret not buying a few bottles while I was at the farm. 5 stars for the balsamic and the greens. The pasta was a-ok and competent. The farm tour was disappointing--I happen to live farms and the challenge of farming here is a fantastic story. Instead of sharing that story, the farmer expounded on how American grocery stores are full of toxic foods. That lecture was full of assumptions and cliches. It was easy to tune him out and enjoy the rustic beauty of the farm and surrounding area. 2 stars (the pugs were adorable, I added a star). The people working on the farm were wonderful--friendly and happy to answer questions. 4 stars for ambiance and friendliness.

Hotel Osteria Dell' Orcia is a beautiful boutique hotel in a restored farmhouse in Tuscany. It's…read morethe perfect place to spend the afternoon poolside and to then have a leisurely dinner al fresco. Be sure to use Google maps and/or to call the proprietor for a bit more specific directions as a standard GPS will likely take you into town. The hotel and the staff are all warm and inviting. Upon arrival I was invited to the pool after dropping off my luggage and then asked when I might want to dine. After a bit later departure from the pool I asked if I could push the reservation out to 9 pm and there was no problem at all. Dinner was quite tasty. As it was Friday, fish was featured on the menu and I had the seafood soup (pretty good save a few bones) and the turbot which was exceptional. I don't normally do desert, but the tiramisu was exceptional. My only regret was going with the Rose prosecco vs. a local white wine. Breakfast started at 8 and featured a wonderful spread of fruits, hard boiled eggs, cheeses, meats, breads and pastries. And of course great coffee of my choice. Parking at the property was plentiful either outsid or in the private garage. Overall it was a great retreat in the heart of Tuscany and look forward to returning!!

Located an easy walk down the hill from the center of Bagno Vignoni - take the turn to the right,…read moreoff the road, and cross the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Fiume Orcia - quite a charming approach to this beautiful hotel. Or, if you're walking into town, it's less than 10 minutes across the bridge and back up that hill. Be sure to observe the donkey on the way, originally retained as a kind of tourist attraction, we're told. Hotel Osteria dell' Orcia has spacious rooms, spotlessly clean, and the entire place has a newly renovated look to it, while retaining a traditional style. Gorgeous lawn, with beautiful outdoor dining areas. Didn't have time to get in the pool, but it looked quite inviting. A shout-out to the energetic proprietor, Silvano, who is a kind of hotelier factotum, handling everything with excellent attention to his guests, a sense of humor, a great zest for life and good food. Can't recommend the restaurant more highly. Consider taking Silvio up on a grappa tasting.

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.

The good: Luxurious grounds, very pleasant staff and charismatic GM Danilo…read more The bad: Crowded, difficult to get a lounge at the pool, coffee served 30 minutes after the end of the breakfast, very expensive grill with tiny portions. Regular glass of wine at $20 and desert the same. Our room ($900 a day) that overlooked the restaurant and the nightly pianist was on the smaller side.

Updated on the basis of food service accommodations and the spa. Sublime…read more Arrived today had dinner and came back to the Suite and the power was out. Asked reception about this and the there is a card that needs to be inserted in a slit to keep the power on. The maids pulled the card when they left and left Us in the dark... No one said a word about this at check in. Unprofessional. Next up I tried to take a shower and found lukewarm water. Disappointing. The shower controls have a safety button to keep one from blasting hot water but even a full tilt the water is just lukewarm. Unprofessional.

The food was very good, lovely views from the vineyard and the price was actually pretty…read morereasonable. The waiter, Roberto was terrific and was willing to share a lot of local knowledge with us, that was super helpful. The only negative was some self absorbed dog owners feel the need to bring their dogs with them to an otherwise elegant restaurant, like they are going to a picnic or backyard BBQ, very selfish.

Our entire experience here was magical. My fiancé and I were taking a trip all over Italy and this…read morewas our absolute favorite place! Everything from the excellent service to the spectacular resort made our stay here so enjoyable. We are even thinking of this as one of our options for our wedding! Before our visit, I had emailed the resort to help me set up a surprise birthday dinner for my fiancé. Eleonor was so prompt to answer each time and she was so incredibly helpful in helping me plan this amazing night from so far away. I can't say enough about her excelent costumer service as well as everyone from the breakfast restaurant to the dinner restaurant to even the pool bartenders! Thank you so much for making this so special for us! We can't wait to be back one day!

We purchased a stay at the Relais Il Canalicchio via Fleetway Travel, a UK-based company, pretty…read moremuch sight-unseen. It was one of those "buy the ticket then figure out when you're going" situations (if anyone else does that...). Luckily, this wound up being a great decision. The Relais is the quintessentially charming Italian getaway we were hoping for. The staff is exceptionally friendly (and for the most part speaks nearly perfect English - a major plus when your Italian is as cringe-worthy as mine). They really were fantastic. Be forewarned, the resort itself is about 35-40 minute drive from the actual city of Perugia. There is basically nothing on-site except their passable restaurant and a small spa. It's perfect for people who really want to unwind, but not ideal as a home-base for touring the area. (One half-star off for this.) The restaurant on-site is OK, but honestly was one of our least favorite meals in Italy. (Another half-star off for this.) We wound up going down the street several times to a small place called La Locanda del Colle; you will absolutely need a reservation because it's tiny and DELICIOUS. My recommendations if you pass through and decide to stay in the area: brace yourself for the most unbelievable views, morning and night. It's truly breathtaking! Also, if you are looking for a wine tour, we really liked Gusto Wine Tours. They are local and regularly pick folks up from the Relais. (No Yelp page so just shouting out here!)

We stayed here for three nights. The food was very consistent and had good choices. Wine selections…read morewere also very good. Breakfast was included and if there was a weak link it was the coffee machine drinks. Our room was large and had a terrace and a stunning view. The bathroom was very large and well appointed. The property has 2 pools, a bar and is close to wine tasting and other restaurants- but, really, it is so beautiful you don't want to leave. The grounds and buildings are very old, historic. You feel like you are living in Italian history here. Great service!

This is a place high up that has the most beautiful view overlooking the hills of Tuscany. The pool…read morehas a perfect view of the mountains, and the dining space is so classic Tuscan with their garden and rustic scene. We stayed in the villa which had perfect wifi, nice bedroom sizes (bed kinda felt like a cot though) and a kitchen with cookware/utensils/wine glasses etc. We had dinner here one night where I had my favorite gnocchi of the whole trip (melts in your mouth) and their breakfast spread was really delicious with cheese, meats, and the freshest juiciest tomatoes I've ever had. Besides all of these wonderful features, the price was also unbeatable. Unfortunately, we weren't prepared for the curvy roads and we had rented a huge SUV (Italy is not made for big cars!!), so that made our stay more stressful than it had to be because I feared anytime we had to drive / leave the premises for the winery, dinner etc. The staff was unbelievably generous and understanding when we adjusted our plans to only stay 2 rather than 4 nights, and we could not be more grateful. We were sad to leave because the villa was the perfect size for our group of 5, and the hotel was perfect besides the distance from our plans / roads. I'd recommend staying here if you are looking to relax and stay on premises for most of the weekend; it has a very quiet, homey bed+breakfast feel that we loved.

We booked the hotel for 4 nights, but only stayed 2. Although google maps has it an hour away from…read morethe city. The roads are not what we are used to in the states. Very windy, blind turns and narrow. Oh and the locals drive quickly. Because of our fears of having a head on collision we left the hotel earlier than expected. The owners/managers were very accommodating to the unexpected change. They handled the situation perfectly. The hotel its self was everything I would of wanted in a Tuscany stay. The most beautiful views, great food and very nice room. We stayed in the villa in the back of the building. 2 floors, with 3 potential beds, it was really nice and comfortable. The pool area was very clean, very pretty and a nice size pool. The restaurant at the hotel was one of our favorite meals we had. Limited selection of food but a changing menu (daily), they want you to order ahead of time, and they have 3 course or 4 course option. We were not that hungry and only ordered 2-3 courses per person and they adjusted the price accordingly. Another amazing job by management. If you are brave enough for the roads and don't mind driving 1 hr + to any of the highlights of Tuscany this hotel is more than a treat.