20 Old World Wine Hotels

Cavanera Etnea Resort

When we talk about Old World wines, we are generally referring to European wines whose origins date back to Roman times. France has the regions everyone's heard of from Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Loire Valley (not forgetting Champagne either!); Spain's most famous region is undoutedly La Rioja; whilst Italy can boast about Chianti, Piedmont and the ever popular Prosecco Country. These regions just scratch the surface, but everyone has to start somewhere! Below is our pick of the best Old World Wine Hotels, a list which has a choice for all tastes and budgets from all out luxury to vineyard hideaways. The perfect place to start planning your tour around the vineyards!

  • Chateau Giscours Bordeaux, Gironde 3 rooms from €130

    Country Escape  -  Forget about all your worries at this tranquil rural spot; wander through vineyards, explore the gardens and sample the wine!
    Wine tasting  -  Château Giscours is the perfect holiday destination for those who are interested in the wine industry
    Learning  -  The hotel puts on splendid tours of their winemaking facilities, an absolute must!
    Restaurant  -  Gourmet dinners are served in the chateau's grand dining room
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    Château Giscours is a 19th-century castle with glorious gardens, in the Margaux appellation outside Bordeaux. The property's stone and wooden interiors give it a classically rustic feel. With three large, elegantly decorated rooms this is the perfect option for a quiet country retreat! See More

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  • Le Relais de Franc Mayne St Émilion (Saint Emilion) 12 rooms from €220

    Country Escape  -  A gorgeous country house and working winery turned boutique hotel, set on a seven acre vineyard.
    Sights nearby  -  Enjoy the Romanesque churches and mediaeval ruins in St-Emilion, walking distance from the hotel.
    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor Pool
    Secluded setting  -  For escaping.
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodors

    A sun-soaked sandstone house, set on seven acres of idyllic vineyards. Elegant rooms with individual themes, from Out of Africa to Pop Art. A truly stunning country B&B with lovely natural pool. A wine lovers’ paradise! See More

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  • Chateau & Spa de la Cueillette Meursault (18 Rue de Cîteaux) 19 rooms from €255

    Country Escape  -  Situated in Chateau de Citeaux, this hotel makes a perfect weekend or romantic getaway from the bustling sounds of the city
    Historic  -  Expect XIXth century decor with period frescoes, paintings and tapestries, gilded mirrors, and chandeliers
    Spa breaks  -  The hotel boasts the world's first ever Fruititherapy Spa with grapes and other red berries
    Foodies  -  Fine dining cuisine is served in equally elegant surrounds; a real taste of the region
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    Set in a 19th century building amongst the popular vineyards of Meursault, this luxury hotel offers a calming atmosphere to its visitors. A unique spa experience, an all day buffet breakfast, a fine dining restaurant and a wine cellar that houses some of the best age-old wines from the region. See More

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  • La Maison d'Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 17 rooms from €165

    Chic  -  A real merging of styles include Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Pop, contemporary, and retro which all come together suprisingly well
    Foodies  -  Two dining options — the bistro offers casual seasonal cuisine and there's a fine dining option too. Both are very good!
    Romantic Break  -  With atmospheric rooms, gourmet dining, and wine tasting — this is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway
    Wine tasting  -  Wine tourism is a serious business here with sommelier-led vineyard tours, cellar tours, and wine tastings
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    Quaint 17th Century townhouse hotel in the heart of Burgundy's best vineyards. Spacious bedrooms are a charming blend of traditional and contemporary and the two suites have a private terrace. Burgundian cuisine is paired with the best wines of the region and from the family winery. See More

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  • Champagne Ployez-Jacquemart Champagne 5 rooms from €145

    Romantic Break  -  A stunning mansion set in mature grounds, with elegant interiors and free flowing champagne produced on site.
    Wine tasting  -  The hotel has its own vineyard. Learn how the wine is produced then sample the product.
    Great walks  -  Take long walks through the picturesque countryside starting right from the property.
    Sights nearby  -  Visit the famous champagne houses of Pommery, Mumm and Ruinart.
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    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A rural mansion and working vineyard in the Champagne region. Elegant rooms are traditionally dressed with chandeliers, large sash windows and carved antiques. Fabulous dinners are available (laced with champagne) by prior arrangement and tasting's of the hotel's produce is an added bonus. See More

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  • Castello di Gabbiano FI, Tuscany 20 rooms from €160

    Foodies  -  With cooking classes, themed dinner nights and a range of wine tasting tours all on offer, this is a foodie paradise
    Active Holiday  -  Good cyclling and hiking in the area including trails passing through the farm's vineyards
    Hideaway  -  A 14th century Tuscan-style castle set amidst 100 hectares of olive groves and vineyards
    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor heated pool in summer
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    A 12th-century castle set amidst rolling Tuscan hills dotted with vineyards. Offering Renaissance-style bedrooms with antique furnishings and terracotta floors. The outdoor pool and the restaurant serving local cuisine, alongside the tours to local wineries, are a real draw. A charming rural escape. See More

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  • Mormoraia San Gimignano 22 rooms from €190

    Foodies  -  The restaurant serves excellent traditional Tuscan cuisine, and tastings of the homegrown wine and olive oil can be arranged.
    Romantic Break  -  A romantic Tuscan country retreat with simple and chic rooms, outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath.
    Great walks  -  There are innumerable beautiful walks available through the Tuscan countryside.
    Sights nearby  -  The property is only fifty minutes drive from both Siena and Florence.
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    A beautiful hotel set on a Tuscan farm near San Gimignano. Rooms are tasteful and spacious with exposed wood beams and stone flooring. Lounge by the pool with vistas of sprawling Tuscan countryside or browse the vines and groves from which the hotel produces its delicious wine and olive oil. See More

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  • Villa Giara Calosso, Piedmont 10 rooms from €150

    Wine tasting  -  This is great wine country and some of Italy's best vineyards are close by and open for tastings
    Views  -  Stunning panoramic views of rolling hills and vineyards
    Great walks  -  Explore the gardens and countryside further afield. There are great walks on the doorstep
    Local markets  -  There are lots of farmers and antiques markets in the surrounding towns and villages
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    A cracking country house B&B not far from Asti. Rooms with panoramic views boast elegant interiors filled with antiques and period features; the best come with a private balcony or terrace. Plus there's a large pool and early evening drinks service. A hidden gem in truffle and wine country. See More

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  • Maso di Villa Collalto (Treviso), Veneto 6 rooms from €140

    Romantic Break  -  Miles of vineyards and with charming ancient villages and fortified castles nearby
    Country Escape  -  Cycling on the Prosecco road, recognized as the most popular route in the Veneto.
    Local markets  -  Antiques markets in Vittorio Veneto and in Oderzo
    Cooking classes  -  Arte Culinaria specialising in Veneto cuisine
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    A charming country house hotel surrounded by vineyards. Unique rooms with vintage style textiles, wrought-iron beds and hillside views. Breakfast served in the beautiful garden with outdoor pool to cool off in. A laid-back choice for a romantic country escape. See More

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  • Eguren Ugarte Laguardia, La Rioja 21 rooms from €134

    Foodies  -  A great spot for foodies, where you can opt for a gastronomic meal one day and something more traditional the next.
    Country Escape  -  A stunning rural escape nestled in front of the Sierra de Cantabria Mountains with beautiful vineyard views.
    Restaurant  -  There is both a gastronomic and traditional restuarant.
    Views  -  Glorious views over the surrounding vineyards
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    This gorgeous hotel, set within a winery has a fabulous lookout tower and bedroom views across the stunning vineyards. Bedrooms are comfortable with lots of natural light and private balconies. The gourmet restaurant serves a range of traditional Spanish cuisines and great wines. See More

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  • Schwarzer Adler Hotel Vogtsburg (Vogtsburg-Oberbergen) 14 rooms from €150

    Foodies  -  Boasting a Michelin Star amongst other acclaims the restaurant showcases the finest regional dishes and wines.
    Great walks  -  Go for long rambles through the picturesque vineyards.
    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool.
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    A superb restaurant with rooms and winery situated in picturesque vineyards. Traditional rooms are totally charming with chintz fabrics, antique furniture and lovely views. The Michelin starred restaurant serves exquisite French cuisine and the winery encourages sampling.The perfect rural idyll. See More

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  • Domaine de chateauvieux Geneva (Peney-Dessus 16) 12 rooms from €205

    Total relaxation  -  Superb food, great wines and luxurious rooms with wonderful views, the perfect spot to get away from it all.
    Foodies  -  Foodie heaven, the on site restaurant is renowned for its excellent food and has won two michelin-stars.
    Sights nearby  -  Culture vultures must see St. Pierre Cathedral, famed for its lovely architecture.
    Great walks  -  Wander through the vineyards, or head off on a longer trek along the river.
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    Recommended by  -  Relais & Chateaux

    A lovingly restored former winery nestled in the heart of the Geneva Vineyards. The beautifully decorated and comfortable rooms offer excellent views of the Rhone river and the Jura mountains. The restaurant has earned two Michelin stars for its unique inventive dishes. Well worth checking out! See More

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  • Six Senses Douro Valley Peso da Regua (Lamego) 60 rooms from €370

    Spa breaks  -  Enjoy locally inspired treatments at the incredible spacious Spa complete with sauna, lavish wet area and top notch therapists.
    Country Escape  -  An impressive organically minded hillside manor overlooking incredibly unspoilt stretches of vineyards and the Douro Valley.
    Sailing  -  Take a 'wine and dine' Douro river cruise, perfect for a romantic break.
    Great walks  -  Explore the Douro Valley with its pretty villages and vineyards.
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels

    A world-class luxury hotel set in a quintessentially Portuguese landscape. Terracotta-coloured manor house on the banks of the Douro. Sleek contemporary rooms with all the equally sleek technology. Excellent spa and gourmet restaurant. A magnificent setting for complete relaxation. See More

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  • Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Pinhão 11 rooms from €195

    Romantic Break  -  Attractive rooms in this beautiful manor house and wine hotel are the perfect setting for a romantic getaway in Nothern Portugal
    Country Escape  -  The valley of the Douro river offers a quiet and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life
    Foodies  -  Guests can enjoy elegant dining, paired with fantastic wines at the Conceitus Winery Restaurant
    Sights nearby  -  Take a cruise on the hotel's boat down the Douro river and enjoy wine tasting on-board while drinking in the sights
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    This attractive 19th century Manor House, perched high up amongst the vineyards which tumble down steeply to the Douro River beneath it, offers 11 charming rooms, a tiny 18th century white-washed chapel, perfect for weddings, and a restaurant which in summer opens out onto a terrace. See More

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  • Le Clos St Vincent Ribeauville 24 rooms from €129

    Views  -  Stunning valley views from all angles.
    Sights nearby  -  St. Ulrich Fortress, Centre de Reintroduction des Cigognes et des Loutres, Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg and Kayserberg Castle.
    Swimming Pool  -  Indoor pool.
    Restaurant  -  Dinner only.
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    A romantic Four Star hotel set in the hills with valley views and vineyards around. Rooms and suites in the style of wood cabins have elegant furnishings, all the mod cons, and private balconies. Dinner served in the restaurant, indoor pool, and therapeutic spa facilities. A country escape. See More

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  • Cavanera Etnea Resort Sicily 10 rooms from €120

    Total relaxation  -  With an endless selection of wine, a pool and the surrounding Sicilian countryside, this hotel offers total relaxation
    Country Escape  -  Located on a country estate with a vineyard at the foot of Mount Etna, this hotel is a glorious country retreat
    Romantic Break  -  Couples love the hotel's chic wine bar and the enormous outdoor pool
    Great walks  -  Explore the beautiful natural setting of the hotel on a long walk; enquire at the hotel for recommended routes
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    Recommended by  -  Great Small Hotels

    This luxury wine resort occupies a renovated country estate at the foot of Mount Etna. Rooms blend modern and classic interior design; the best have an exquisite four-poster bed. All rooms offer views of the vineyard and black tiled floors made from volcanic lava. Relax by the pool; a stylish stay. See More

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  • Chateau des Fines Roches Chateauneuf du Pape 11 rooms from €224

    Total relaxation  -  A peaceful chateau in an excellent wine region. Sit back and take in the views whilst sipping on a regional tipple
    Historic  -  A historic stay set in a 19th-century building that was a former marquis' château
    Views  -  Exceptional views of the Alpilles, le Palais des Papes, and Mont Ventoux
    Wine tasting  -  Take a course with the hotel Sommelier on regional wines
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    An impressive chateau overlooking endless stretches of vineyards. Elegant, well-proportioned, rooms are classically styled with cast iron beds, bold colours and large arched windows. Spend days cycling through the countryside or sipping on excellent regional wines. The perfect rural spot to unwind. See More

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  • Filodivino Wine Resort & Spa San Marcello (AN), Le Marche 8 rooms from €143

    Country Escape  -  Surrounded by acres of vineyards and rolling hills this is an utterly tranquil rural escape.
    Great walks  -  Take long picturesque walks starting straight from the property.
    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool
    Full of character
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    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    A working winery and chic guesthouse in the relatively undiscovered, and astoundingly scenic, region of Le Marche. A handful of rooms are beautifully renovated with simple modern furniture, tiled floors and white-washed walls. Expect a glorious infinity pool, wine tasting and exemplary cuisine. See More

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  • Hotel Viura Eskuernaga, La Rioja 33 rooms from €99

    Wine tasting  -  Located in the heart of Rioja wine country. There are regular tastings on site, plus visits can easily be arranged
    Architectural  -  Avant Garde architecture
    Swimming Pool  -  A public swimming pool attached to the property is open during summer months. Guests have free access.
    Views  -  Enjoy the views from the rooftop terrace with a glass of something cold
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    Recommended by  -  Tablet, I Escape, Small Luxury Hotels

    An unusual contemporary design hotel in the Rioja region. Sleek modern rooms and suites with all the mod cons and private balconies. Excellent restaurant, garden and pool, and plenty to explore in the region. A romantic country escape for wine lovers. See More

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  • Chateau Capitoul and Villas Narbonne 135 rooms from €259

    Families  -  The private villas which can sleep up to 10 are ideal for a family holiday plus there's loads of activities for everyone
    Self catering to rent  -  The luxury villas (sleep from 2-10) are beautifully appointed and many come with private pool and terrace
    Foodies  -  The gourmet Mediterraneo Restaurant serves delicious dishes with most of the ingredients grown on site
    Kids Club  -  New for 2024
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    A beautifully restored chateau with a handful of rooms and range of self catering villas just ten minutes from Narbonne. Interiors throughout are fresh and contemporary and the facilities are second to none: gourmet dining, spa, complimentary bikes...A superb pick for a luxurious family holiday. See More

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Written by Sarah Empson

posted Tuesday, 19th December 2023