dahlialady

Will be there the end of April and would like to find something $200 or under price range.

Thank you.

Doppio

How long will you be there? Do you want a hotel or an apartment? Will you be renting a car? What kind of amenities are important to you?

Adoc86

When we were in Tuscany in 2011 we stayed in Monte Follonico, which is about 10 minutes from Pienza. Initally I wanted to stay in Pienza, but the B&B - Follonico, had such amazing reviews we decided to give it a try. It is absolutely amazing. Fabio and his wife Suzanne are the hosts and are absolutely wonderful!! Looking out over the vineyards you can see Pienza on a nearby hill.

I do hope you are renting a car though - if not then this would not be a good location for you...

www.follonico.com

zoecat

My favorite place to stay in the area-

http://www.fontebertusi.it/eng/

Others to consider-

http://www.santamariapienza.it/index.php?lang=ing

http://www.agriturismocasalpiano.it/index.html

http://www.cretaiole.it/index.en.php
(Excellent location)

http://www.cretedisiena.com/Casa_Picchiata/english.htm
(Excellent location)

http://www.terredinano.com/pages_eng...o_toscana.aspx

http://www.lafonte.toscana.it/2006/ita/
(Excellent location)

http://www.agriturismosangallo.com/ENG/home.html

http://www.tobruk.it/agriturismo.php?lingua=en
(Incredible views and a beautiful property)

http://www.casafrati.toscana.nu/
(Well priced)

http://www.lafoce.com/
(Beautiful apartments/houses/villa/property- very special)

http://www.lacasadiadelina.com/index...t&id=9&lang=en
(A small, lovely B&B located within the small, lovely town of Monticchiello)

http://www.lemaribelle.it/intro.en.php
(3 apartments located in Monticchiello)

If none of the above works for you, consider searching these two websites-

http://www.cretedisiena.com/english/

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals...cany/valdorcia

Henry

Dahlialady,
Try La Crociona http://www.lacrociona.com/

kybourbon

Do you want to stay in the towns or in the countryside? In Pienza, it would be hard to go over $200 a night. There are only a handful of hotels, several B&B's and several apartments.

Hotels in Pienza:

Chiostro di Pienza (in historic center)
http://www.relaisilchiostrodipienza.com/

San Gregorio (across street from historic center)
http://www.pienza.net/site.asp?idSit...a=2&idPagina=3

Rutliano (5 minute walk to historic center)
http://www.albergorutiliano.it/

Piccolo (across street from center)
http://www.piccolohotellavalle.it/

Corsignano - (2-3 minute walk to center)
http://www.hotelcorsignano.it/

Arca di Pienza (5 minutes walk to center)
http://www.arcadipienza.it/

dahlialady

Thank you all for your great suggestions. This will keep me busy for awhile checking these out.

Adoc86--Last time when my granddaughter and I were touring this area, I drove in and out of Monte Follonico and I thought it was charming, but due to lack of time was not able to explore it. In looking at the map of the surrounding area I couldn't find or remember this town's name so thanks for your info and help.
Yes I will be driving as it is the ONLY way to get to this area.