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There are so many reasons to visit Tuscany. And, while for some visitors, the delicious gelato eaten in front of the tower of Pisa, the superb Chianti sipped on a sunny terrace looking out from beautiful San Gimignano, or the perfect coffee to accompany ones musing over David, are a very pleasant bonus, for some of us they’re one of the main reasons to visit Tuscan. Because Tuscany is delicious! You might want to delve deep into the flavours of the local Montepulciano and Montalcino wines, or learn about the ‘Super-Tuscans’ from those who know them best. Or you might what to dive deep into the Ribollita or Pappa al Pomodoro, or even just the region’s olive oils — and possibly take home a few recipes of your own? Well our list of the 10 best Tuscany hotels for food and wine is a great place to start planning, and drooling, over your Tuscan travel plans. We’ve included some of the best Tuscan hotels for food, and some of the top wine hotels in Tuscany, but also the best vineyard hotels in Tuscany too.
The Best Vineyard Hotels in Tuscany
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- The Castello di Vicarello is one of the best luxury hotels in the Tuscan countryside, a seven room castle hotel with panoramic views over its own working vineyards. The decor is Italianate opulence: traditional and romantic, and there’s a top of the range spa and pool and a restaurant serving local sourced regional cuisine.
- Conti di San Bonifacio is a stunning, five room Tuscan farmhouse renovation set in the hills above its own wine estate. Expect four-poster beds, furniture throws, marble bathrooms, fireplaces and terraces, and an infinity pool with incredible views. And of course fantastic food and wine.
Hotels For Food, Wine and Views
- Montepulciano is a big name in Italian wine, and this gorgeously cobbled, Medieval hilltop town bats above its weight in the calibre of its restaurants too. The Locanda di San Francesco is a great gourmet restaurant in the centre of town, with just four rustic chic rooms - all with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. Their wine tasting events are excellent too…
- The Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort is another treat for anyone who appreciates the pleasure of great food against a great view. This country house estate is certainly one of the best hotels in the Tuscan hills and has a range of rooms, suites, family suites, and apartments, all decorated with antiques and killim rugs, with glorious views over cypresses and olive groves. They offer cooking classes too.
- If you’re here to learn how to cook like the Tuscans consider staying at the Tenuta San Pietro, a small gourmet hotel with just ten rooms. Its location is superb, just outside Lucca, and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. And the interiors of this 16th century farmhouse are lovingly restored, yet still charmingly rustic. They also run art classes.
For Food, Wine and Luxury
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- Borgo San Pietro is a fabulous choice for anyone who wants amazing food and wine, but at the same time to be cossetted amidst the finest luxury. Here you can expect regal rooms and suites with chandeliers, frescoes, marble fireplaces and silk upholstery, plus two exemplary restaurants (one has a Michelin star) where the focus is on farm-to-table, organic, zero kilometre cuisine. Oenophiles won't be disappointed either; the wine cellar holds some 1250 prestigious labels and intimate wine tastings can be organised.
- For a true slice of heaven book a stay at the Castello Banfi Il Borgo. Here you'll find a beautifully restored 13th century castle which now offers fourteen luxurious rooms and suites, plus fabulous restaurants (both fine dining and more relaxed) and all surrounded by its very own award winning wine estate.
- One of Tuscany’s finest hotels, Il Falconiere is all calm sophistication, elegance and superb service. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, where you can also take cooking classes or wine tastings, is set on a lovely romantic terrace with views over the surrounding countryside. The pool and spa are completely charming too.
- We also like Florence’s Villa Tolomei, which is an elegant, 14th century villa converted into a 31 room retreat, surrounded by gardens, olive groves, vineyards and an outdoor pool, yet just five minutes from the centre of Florence. The views over the city are peaceful, and the restaurant is wonderful.
For Food, Wine and Romance
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- The Villa di Piazzano was built by the Medici family as a hunting lodge, just outside of Cortona, and is now a magical, family-run hotel with 21 romantic rooms, a beautiful pool and Italianate gardens and a restaurant serving excellent Tuscan food and wine. They have an excellent cellar and run cooking classes too…
- La Bandita Townhouse in Pienza is a sophisticated, ten room townhouse with a modern Italian restaurant that people have been known to refer to as ‘divine’. The decor is minimalist: think exposed brickwork, whitewashed walls, angular four-poster beds and stand along baths.
For Great Value
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- The Relais Villa Baldelli is a striking country house hotel just outside Cortona. Its 15 rooms are traditionally decorated and quite romantic. And there’s a restaurant where they offer cooking classes and wine tastings, plus an enormous pool and lush gardens. And the room rate starts from under £90 per night.
- In the heart of Renaissance Pienza, Il Chiostro di Pienza is a former monastery, overlooking the peaceful Orcia valley. Bedrooms are graceful and simple with tiled floors and raftered or arched ceilings. Dine in the cloisters and relax in the pool with those lovely views.
If you haven’t found the perfect Tuscan hotel on our list of the 10 best Tuscan Hotels for food and wine you could: