Castello di Potentino

If bucolic rolling countryside, historic towns and villages, good weather, and world-renowned food and wine is your thing, it doesn't get much better than Tuscany. Long popular as a summer destination, there are endless accommodation options to select from when picking the best place to stay for you. Our hotel experts have always been a fan of the B&B for its independent feel, local knowledge, and (generally) appealing price tag. With this in mind, our Gurus have compiled a collection of the best B&Bs in Tuscany selected on their design, location, amenities, and overall feel. Whether you want a chic boutique guesthouse, a converted castle, an eco-lodge, or an agriturismo — there is something for everyone here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?

For a boutique stay

Casa Iris

  • Casa Iris is a boutique B&B situated in a five-hundred-year-old palazzo in the historic centre of Orbetello. The property has been fully renovated, with original frescoes carefully restored and modern Italian design pieces added. With bikes to hire and the coast nearby, this is an idyllic stay.
  • Follonico is an authentic and relaxed boutique B&B in the southern Tuscan hills. Six restored rooms and suites are rustic chic in style, beautifully done with a marvellous blend of period features and modern amenities. Just a short drive from Montepulciano and Siena. A hideaway where time continues to stand still.
  • Siena House is a refreshingly contemporary property in rural Tuscany. Just seven rooms and suites feature artworks, views, large bathrooms and chic furnishings. Boasting a shared kitchen space, cinematic projection room, and pool. The laid back atmosphere makes this a great choice for a relaxing holiday for a group of friends or family.

For couples

Badia Giulia

  • Badia Giulia is a gorgeous adults only B&B set in a beautifully restored Benedictine convent in Camaiore. There are six stylish rooms with plenty of original features alongside modern styling — the best feature a private sauna and hamma. Plus there's a lovely little garden and hot tub for all.
  • Castello di Potentino is a traditional Tuscan castle with friendly owners who create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere, like visiting an old friend. Eight rooms and four apartments are filled with period furnishings, paintings and vintage bathtubs. A romantic choice for a couples' hideaway.
  • La Locanda del Loggiato is a romantic hotel set within a medieval village. Unique rooms feature wooden beams, terracotta floors, and views over the square. A thermal spa in the village, walking tours, and wine tasting in the surrounds make this an enchanting weekend escape for couples.
  • Il Casale di Monserrato is a quiet B&B tucked away in the Valley of Montserrat on the Tuscan island of Elba. The heritage villa is shaded by the region's emblematic cypress trees and has a chic terrace with a plunge pool. With heritage rooms, a beautiful garden, and a sit-out terrace — book this hotel for a relaxing couples' getaway.

For families

Agriturismo Poggiacolle

  • Agriturismo Poggiacolle is a gorgeous farmhouse with its own vineyards and saffron farm. Four separate self-catering apartments occupy the farmhouse. Expect rustic-chic rooms, an infinity pool, tennis courts, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Ideal for families looking for an independent stay.

For a coastal break

Villa Talamo

  • Villa Talamo offers a stunning location overlooking the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Boasting elegant traditionally styled rooms, beautiful views, and wonderful landscaped gardens. This is ideal for a romantic coastal break.

For an eco-lodge

Villa di Campolungo

  • Villa di Campolungo is a beautiful manor house and organic olive farm turned chic eco-lodge in the hills above Florence. The elegant rooms offer traditional features such as wooden beams, exposed brick and mosaics and the bathrooms are stocked with handmade soaps from the farm. The home-cooked organic breakfast is wonderful.

For exclusive use

Podere Dionora

  • Podere Dionora is a pretty stone country house B&B surrounded by farmland with undulating views. Rustic chic rooms feature four-posted beds, some with private garden terraces. There's a lovely breakfast room and a large swimming pool. With just six rooms, this is ideal for a group getaway.

For great value

Casa Palmira

  • Casa Palmira is a restored barn turned into a charming B&B. Elegant bedrooms feature wooden floors and handmade furniture. Breakfast is an elaborate spread and the pretty grounds has a large pool. Well priced and offering a serene location from which to visit the regional historic cities.

Still not sure where to book?

The 12 Best B&Bs in Tuscany

Casa Palmira

Tuscany (Tuscany)

Rustic, restored barn turned charming B&B. Elegant bedrooms feature wooden floors and handmade furniture. Breakfast is an elaborate spread, catering to all requirements. Relax by the pool whilst day dreaming over the Tuscan hills. Serene location from which to visit the regional historic cities.

  • Less £ - With doubles from as little as €70 per night B&B, Casa Palmira is seriously good value!
  • Great walks - Through the vegetable garden, surrounding countryside and along the stream.
  • Cooking classes - Enquire with the hotel owners about booking cooking classes.
  • Sights nearby - Just 14km away Florence is worth a visit.
from CA$125 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Castello di Potentino

Tuscany (Provincia di Grosseto)

Winning charm in a classic Tuscan castle setting. Friendly owners create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere like visiting an old friend. Eight rooms and four apartments are filled with period furnishings, paintings and vintage bath tubs. Come here for haunting beauty and rustic charm.

  • Total relaxation - The perfect retreat to refresh and recharge, yoga in the mornings, cooking in the afternoon and wine in the evenings.
  • Great walks - Wander around working organic farm, filled with vineyards and olive groves.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the nearby medieval towns of Pitigliano, Sorano and Siena
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool set amid olive trees above the castle
from CA$339 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Agriturismo Poggiacolle

San Gimignano

A gorgeous Tuscan farmhouse B&B with its own vineyards and saffron farm. Four separate self-catering apartments occupy the farmhouse. Rustic-romantic rooms, infinity pool, tennis courts, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Ideal for families and groups of friends.

  • Groups - Some apartments sleep up to 10 people.
  • Families
  • Great walks - Plenty of walking on the doorstep
  • Sights nearby - Just 2km from San Gimignano
from CA$140 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Follonico

Tuscany

Authentic and relaxed boutique B&B in the southern Tuscan hills. Six restored rooms and suites are rustic chic in style, beautifully done with a marvellous blend of period features and modern amenities. Just a short drive from Montepulciano and Siena. A hideaway where time continues to stand still.

  • Local exploring - A wonderful base from exploring this area of Tuscany
  • Restrictions on children - From May to August babies up to 1 and children over 12 are welcome. The rest of the year all ages are welcome.
  • Views - Incredible views of Montefollonico and Montepulciano.
  • Cooking classes - Ask Fabio or Suzanne to organise one for you.
from CA$325 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Podere Dionora

Tuscany

Delightful stone country house B&B surrounded by farmland with undulating views. Rustic chic rooms with four posted beds, some with private garden terraces. Lovely breakfast room and swimming pool. A refined and elegant spot for a wedding or a group holiday.

  • Groups
  • Weddings
  • Sights nearby - Just outside Montepulciano
  • Cooking classes
from CA$413 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
La locanda del Loggiato

Tuscany (San Quirico dOrcia)

A romantic hotel within a medieval village. Unique rooms feature wooden beams, views over the square and terracotta floors. A thermal spa in the village, walking tours, and wine tasting in the surrounds. An enchanting weekend for couples in typical Tuscan style.

  • Romantic Break - Visit local villages: Montalcino, Abbadia San Salvatore, visit the thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni and nearby Bagni san Filippo
  • Foodies - Brunello wine region. In the Autumn, Montalcino food festival in medieval fortress, with vats of polenta and cooking on spits
  • Views - Over the water-filled square of Bagno Vignoni
  • Sights nearby - Siena, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano
from CA$177 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Siena House

Tuscany (Torrita di Siena)

A refreshingly contemporary hotel in Tuscany. Just seven rooms and suites feature artwork, views, large bathrooms and chic furnishings. Shared kitchen space, cinematic projection room, pool and gardens. Very laid back atmosphere. A great choice for relaxing holiday for a group of friends or family.

  • Groups - 4 rooms, modern and funky interiors, and shared open plan kitchen space, gardens and pool make this ideal for a group holiday
  • Hideaway - Pool, kitchen, and projection room, chic bedrooms to while away the afternoons, and endless regional sites nearby
  • Sights nearby - Lucignano, Cortona, Arezzo, Siena, Monteriggiono, Montepulciano
  • Designer
from CA$366 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Villa Talamo

Tuscany (Località Bengodi)

With a stunning location overlooking the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Villa Talamo is a delightful B&B. Specialising in elegant rooms, beautiful views and wonderful landscaped gardens. It is a great place to unwind.

  • Romantic Break - Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's a place steeped in romance and charm
  • Great walks - The surrounding coastline is great for walking.
  • Seaside
  • Views
from CA$201 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Villa di Campolungo

Florence (Fiesole)

A beautiful manor house and organic olive farm turned chic eco-lodge in the Tuscan hills. The elegant rooms offer traditional features such as wooden beams, exposed brick and mosaics and the bathrooms are stocked with handmade soaps from the farm. The home-cooked organic breakfast is wonderful.

  • Eco break - An organic olive farm and eco lodge, sustainably renovated, with water from a spring and power from the sun
  • Cooking classes - Learn to prepare a fabulous Italian meal using organic veg from the garden and feast under the stars
  • Great walks - Pack a picnic and head off into the Tuscan hills for a magical day of hiking and breathtaking views
  • Sights nearby - Nearby Fiesole is well worth checking out, with history dating back to the Etruscans
from CA$212 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Il Casale di Monserrato

Elba

This B&B is tucked away in the Valley of Montserrat on the Tuscan island of Elba. The heritage villa is shaded by the region's emblematic cypress trees and has a chic terrace with a plunge pool. Inside, terracotta arches and exposed beams will transport you back to 17th-century Tuscany.

  • Hideaway - Set in a secret garden nestled within the beautiful Monserrato Valley, book this hotel for a luxurious hideaway holiday
  • Romantic Break - With heritage rooms, a beautiful garden and sit-out terrace, book this hotel for a relaxing couples' getaway
  • Local exploring - Set in Porto Azzurro on the Tuscan island of Elba, this hotel is a great starting point for local exploring
  • Sailing - Porto Azzurro is a great spot for sailing; take sailing classes at the Circolo Velico to get started
from CA$295 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Casa Iris

Tuscany

This boutique B&B is situated in a five-hundred-year-old palazzo in the historic centre of Orbetello. The property has been fully renovated, with original frescoes carefully restored and modern Italian design pieces added. Hire bikes from the hotel and head out to explore the pretty coastline.

  • Local exploring - Set just within the walls of the old town there is plenty to explore close to the hotel, both on the coast and in the town
  • Hideaway - With just two suites and a charming location on the edge of town, book this hotel for your next hideaway holiday
  • Romantic Break - These beautifully appointed suites make an exquisite and discreet setting for a romantic getaway
  • Sights nearby - Head into the picturesque town and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta with its renowned rose-coloured windows
from CA$302 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Badia Giulia

Camaiore (Tuscany)

A gorgeous historic Benedictine convent turned boutique B&B in the centre of town. Six beautifully designed rooms and suites offer a stylish haven: think tiled floors, stunning original beams and luxurious touches. The best have a private sauna and hammam, and there's a pretty garden with hot tub.

  • Romantic Break - With beautifully chic rooms, some with private sauna and hammam, this is ideal for romance and relaxation
  • Total relaxation - This grown up hideaway not only offers a stylish base, but also a quiet one for total relaxation
  • Boutique - Beautifully styled interiors seamlessly blend period features with the best contemporary design
  • Sights nearby - Pisa with its leaning tower is only 30km away, Lucca isn't far and Cinque Terre is close by.
from CA$266 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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