cyndiann

We will be in the Sienna/ Val d'Orcia/ Pienza/Montalcino areas for 5 days. Any suggestions on romantic places to stay?
Thanks!

bobthenavigator

Of course--you pick it:


BOB’S FAVORITE DIGS IN TUSCANY

A. RURAL LOCATIONS: All have parking and good food options nearby

1. Relais La Saracina www.lasaracina.it 230 to 300E
Fabulous country home near Montepulciano—helpful owners

2. Cretaiole Agriturismo http://www.cretaiole.it/ Good value for families
Isabella also has 2 apartments in Castelmuzio for rent—a good option.

3. Terre di Nano www.terredinano.com 100 to 155
Both rooms and apartments at rural Agriturismo near Monticchiello

4. Casanova di Pescille http://www.casanovadipescille.com/ 100E
Rural B&B 3 KM from famed San Gimignano—we loved the views of San Gim.

5. Fattoria Tregole www.fattoria-tregole.com 110E to 180E
Has both B&B and apartment accommodations. Near Castellina in Chianti

6. Agriturismo apts. near San Quirico— www.poggiolo.info/ About 110E

7. New historic B&B north of Pienza. http://www.camprena.it/index.htm
Site of filming for THE ENGLISH PATIENT About 90E for double

8. http://www.borgoargenina.it/index.html A special rural B&B in Chianti.
The lovely owner, Elena, will make you feel like family. 170E for double

B. IN-TOWN LOCATIONS: For walking convenience to shops & ristorantes.

1. Palazzo del Capitano www.palazzodelcapitano.com 170 to 210E
Very nice small hotel in center of San Quirico—perfect location to explore.

2. Vecchia Oliviera www.vecchiaoliviera.com/ 150 to 200E
Nice 4 star hotel at the gate into lovely Montalcino---has pool.

3. Palazzina Cesari www.montalcinoitaly.com 80 to 110E
Lovely small B&B in heart of Montalcino—great value—2 night stay minimum.

4. Locanda di San Francesco www.locandasanfrancesco.it 180 to 200E
New boutique B&B in a lovely location in Montepulciano—great reviews !

5. Politian apartments http://www.politian.com/ Good value apts. with
minimum stay of 3 nights in Montepulciano---helpful host---85E

6. Palazzo Ravizza www.palazzoravizza.it 170 to 250E
Very nice & popular hotel in Siena with parking.

7. Fattoria Vignale http://www.vignale.it/eng/ Four star hotel in Radda in the heart of Chianti. About 230E for double

CaptCanuck

We've enjoyed staying in Relais San Bruno twice which is just minutes away from Montepulciano...and very close to Pienza and Montalcino. We've always stayed in 'Snow White's House' when we have stayed there.
http://www.sanbrunorelais.com/
cheers,
CC

jpie

These all look fantastic. Thanks cydiann for raising this topic! Quick question to bob and the capt-do you know if some of these places have wi-fi. We are thinking of spending a month in Italy but will be working part time via wi-fi. Any idea if any of these places have it?

CaptCanuck

Not sure about Relais San Bruno..it was recently renovated, so you could email directly to ask.
cheers,
CC

bobthenavigator

Most will but you really need to ask or look on the sites.
The small rural places amy not--just ask.

Saraho

Now I want to go back to Italy.

packed

In Pienza there is a small hotel,Piccolo de la Valle, that is owned by a very friendly local family. It has parking and is on the side of the village, so you can walk easily. The view is the perfect Tuscan picture. Only drawback is that the rooms are small.

cyndiann

Bob...thank you so much for all your input.....very helpful! We're now in the process of checking the various sites out! Also to CaptCanuck and packed............also appreciate your advise and will check out your suggestions as well! Getting very excited about our trip!