San Quirico d'Orcia (Podere Casabianca)

A lovely country house in the Tuscan hills. Rooms are minimalist with rustic touches of embroidery and antiques. Complete with working farm, cyprus trees and vine covered terraces. Outstanding Tuscan cuisine, bicycles available, secluded setting. A great choice for couples or families.

• Local exploring - Thermal baths in Bagno Vignoni (4km); walkable sights of Vileta Chapel and Pienza; San Quirico with 16th century gardens
• Foodies - Home grown organic produce from the farm, annual olive oil festival, nearby is home of Brunello di Montalcino wine
• Cooking classes - Within hotel kitchen, 1 or 4 day courses
• Sights nearby - Val d'Orcia's small hilltop villages

San Quirico d'Orcia (Tuscany)

Traditional 15th Century Tuscan mansion with manicured garden and fountains behind the town walls of San Quirico d'Orcia. Pretty in pink rooms feature four-poster beds and whimsical spiral staircases. There's a cosy lounge with a vaulted roof and open fire plus an excellent restaurant and spa.

• Romantic Break - Relax in the hot tub, explore the local area and spoil yourself in one of the four poster bed suites
• Great walks - The Val d'Orcia is the perfect place for hikers and nature lovers to explore the south of Tuscany.
• Cooking classes - Learn not one but five traditional Tuscan dishes.
• Full of character