The 12 Most Romantic Hotels in Tuscany

Located in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by the hills of Volterra and 750 hectares of private gardens and woods, Borgo Pignano has an outdoor pool, a children’s club and a restaurant. It offers accommodation boasting artwork and frescoes from the 18th century.

Rooms, suites and apartments at Borgo Pignano come with tiled or marble floors, a desk and most have a seating area. Some suites feature a balcony, while apartments have a furnished patio. All units come with en-suite marble bathrooms. The property is heated through an eco-friendly heating system.

To unwind and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Pignano, a wellness centre is at guests' disposal, including a sauna, a steam room and hammam.

The property also has an entertainment programme for children. It consists of swimming, arts and crafts, nature-oriented day camps and storytelling with qualified teachers.

The restaurant at Borgo Pignano specialises in regional cuisine, based on locally sourced ingredients. Fields of cereal grains surround Borgo Pignano and herbs and vegetables are grown in the gardens. The property also serves it's own olive oil, fruit and honey. In summer, guests can enjoy al fresco dining.

Volterra is 15 km from the property, while San Gimignano is a 20-minute drive away. Borgo Pigano is 45 km from Siena and 70 km from Florence. Parking is possible along the road of the property.

Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just 2 km from the centre of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it offers free parking. Wi-Fi is also free.

All the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Cora are decorated in classical style with antique furniture. They feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The wellness area includes a sauna and a Turkish bath, along with a fitness centre. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.

The hotel’s restaurant serves Italian cuisine and dishes and wines from Tuscany. Drinks and hot and cold snacks are available from the bar.

Villa Cora is a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery. The bus stop 400 metres away provides links with the city centre in 10 minutes.

Located just 6 km from Cortona, Villa di Piazzano is an elegant historical villa. Its landscaped gardens include a terrace for al fresco dining, a pool and panoramic countryside views.

This family-run hotel still includes a number of the villa's original features and a selection of antique furniture. All rooms are air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and Sky TV. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all areas, including the terrace and pool area.

L'Antica Casina di Caccia restaurant applies a 0-km philosophy, which means it uses only the freshest local ingredients. It specialises in Tuscan cuisine and homemade pasta. Meals are served out on the terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside.

The villa offers free parking and is a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno.

Villa Sassolini, The Originals Relais (Relais du Silence) is located in Montevarchi and has free bikes, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a spa & wellness centre, the property also features a garden, as well as a terrace. The restaurant serves local cuisine.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.

Villa Sassolini, The Originals Relais (Relais du Silence) offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation.

Siena is 43 km from Hotel Villa Sassolini, The Originals Relais (Relais du Silence). Florence Airport is 75 km from the property.

Just outside Chiusdino in the Tuscan countryside, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro has 5 hectares of private gardens. Dating back to the 1200s, it features a swimming pool with bar and terrace.

Rooms and suites are elegant and spacious, decorated in a Baroque style with hand-painted wall art and silk tapestries.

All rooms are air conditioned and feature free WiFi, an iPod dock and a TV with satellite channels and DVD player. You will also find a minibar and a modern bathroom with slippers. All have countryside views and some have a bath in the bedroom.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning while Santo Pietro's restaurant serves organic Tuscan cuisine at dinner. A spa with hot tub is available, while outdoors you will find a tennis court and BBQ. Guests also have a common lounge area with patio.

Free parking is provided and the property is 40 minutes' drive from Siena. Piombino on the coast is just over 1 hour away by car, for boats to Elba Island.

Featuring a golf course and a swimming poo and surrounded by 1100 heactares of unspoilt countryside, Toscana Resort Castelfalfi offers accommodation with free WiFi 60 km from both Florence and Florence Airport. Guests can enjoy 3 restaurants and a bar on site.

The property consists of a main, modern-style building and a converted tobacco warehouse, both hosting rooms. Rooms all boast air conditioning, a minibar and a satellite TV. Some also have a balcony. The bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer.

The property also have a wellness centre, as well as meeting and banquet facilities.

Pisa is a 50-minute drive from Toscana Resort Castelfalfi. Siena is 70 km away.

Featuring a 270-m2 garden-view terrace, AdAstra Suites offers air-conditioned rooms in Florence, within 10 minutes' walk of both Pitti Palace and Santo Spirito Basilica.

Each room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player and free WiFi. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with free toiletries provided.

AdAstra Suites is 1 km from Ponte Vecchio bridge. The nearest airport is Florence Peretola Airport, 5 km from the property.

Surrounded by the Tuscan countryside, Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany features an outdoor pool, spa and fitness centre and 2 restaurants. This former castle provides elegant rooms and suites, and is 41 km from Siena. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Rooms at Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany all feature a minibar, satellite TV and air conditioning. Featuring Italian design freestanding bathtubs, the large bathroom boasts Carrara marble or mosaic flooring and antique mirrors. Some rooms are in separate buildings, set between 50 and 200 metres from the main one.

A sweet and savoury continental breakfast is served daily. Guests can try traditional Tuscan food at one of the property’s 2 restaurants. A bar is also available.

Guests can relax by the pool, work out in the gym, or enjoy a massage in the wellness centre. The large garden and terrace are equipped with chairs and tables.

The property is well placed for cycling activities in the local countryside, and bikes can be rented on site. Casole d’Elsa is 9 km, while Florence can be reached by car in 1 hour.

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is a luxury hotel in the Tuscan countryside located 12 km from Montalcino. It features comfortable rooms, an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views, and free Wi-Fi. Parking is free.

The spacious rooms come with air conditioning and parquet floors. They include a bathroom with bath and shower, a seating area, and satellite TV. All the rooms offer views of the Tuscan hills.

This 5-star hotel provides a generous American breakfast in the morning. The restaurant offers traditional food and wines from Tuscany.

Guests can pamper themselves in the hotel’s relaxing facilities including a fitness centre, a sauna, and a Turkish bath. The property also offers wine tasting tours in its own cellar and winery.

With the green surroundings of Val D’Orcia, this hotel is an ideal place for outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, and fishing. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is 40 km from Siena, and a 2-hour drive from Florence.

Offering a garden with an outdoor pool, Locanda al Colle is located in Camaiore. Free WiFi access is available in all public areas.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, an iPod dock and a seating area. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer.

Viareggio is 9 km away. Locanda al Colle is a 10-minute drive from Lido di Camaiore Beach, where guests enjoy free access to a partner beach and use of 1 gazebo with sun loungers and beach towels.

Featuring panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 30 metres from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge.

The spacious suites come with full entertainment systems including an iPad, iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV. The studio also includes a dishwasher and coffee machine. Bathrobes, slippers, and Ferragamo toiletries are provided in the Carrara marble bathroom.

The Caffè dell'Oro bistrot restaurant is open from 7:00 until 22:00 and offers a wide range of dining options designed by the Michelin-starred chef.

An exclusive Lifestyle Assistant will be at your disposal throughout the stay to cater to your needs. Guests can enjoy access to the nearby White Iris Beauty Spa of the sister hotel Continentale, set 20 metres from the property, where beauty treatments by Comfort Zone are available at extra costs.

Piazza della Signoria is a 5-minute walk from the property, while Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is 600 metres away.

Immersed in the green of southern Tuscany's Maremma hills, Castello di Vicarello is a former castle transformed into a luxurious Mediterranean retreat. It features free Wi-Fi, a spa and a swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens.

All the elegant suites and rooms at the Castello di Vicarello feature the highest standard of furniture and objects gathered through years of travelling. Each unit has an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub.

The gourmet menus are based on local recipes, using the own Castle’s production and wines from the local vineyards. Guests can enjoy summer dinners under the stars, whilst the winter season offers warm meals by the fireplace. Cooking lessons and wine tasting are available on request. A sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily.

Roses, jasmine and countless native flowers mix themselves with ancient lemon and olive trees in the castle's garden. Less than one hour's drive from the hotel guests can also enjoy 2 golf course facilities. Hunting excursions are possible during the season.

The village of Paganico is 11 km away, whilst Grosseto's town centre is 36 km away. The picturesque coastal town of Castiglione della Pescaia is 57 km from the property. Siena is less than 1 hour away by car.