ロッカストラーダのParco delle Forme di Pietraホテル

What a gem of a place. A little perspective: my new husband and I spent only 24 hours here as a part of our honeymoon. We traveled all through Italy for our honeymoon, staying in some spectacular, luxurious places from Villa d'Este on Lake Como to 5-star hotels across the country, and this place surpassed them all. It's a bit off the beaten path (maybe more than a 'bit'), but we loved that 'hidden' and remote quality. We really felt like we stumbled across something special. The grounds are impeccable, really immersive. There are just a few total suites, each one unique. There are spectacular views everywhere. It's somehow simultaneously incredibly private yet there's courteous staff around every corner, attending to any need you might have. The breakfast is ridiculously good, the dinner was amazing. They went above and beyond, even making a secret pineapple cake for my husband because I mentioned to them it's his favorite! Late-night cocktails were one of many highlights - a library/bar/living room becomes a custom, cart-service bar with Claudio giving you a show while creating delicious libations. The wine tasting with Astrid was delightful - she's super knowledgable, funny, and was attentive throughout our stay. Danila was always there anytime we needed anything - more food? Done. New drink? Done. Forgot a bag or jacket in the car? Went out herself in middle of the night to get it and bring it to our room! The incredible team is led by Alessia and Alessandro - what brilliant, kind, warm people. Short of literally holding our hands, Alessia gave us a tour of the grounds, helped us settle in, and made sure we always had what we needed, even helping us plan our next visit. Hearing we were driving to Rome from there, Alessandro took into account my dietary restrictions and packed us a lovely picnic lunch to-go, on the house! Of note, we also met two of owners, Corso and Brando, brothers who also live on the grounds. While opening their 'home' to us, they themselves were helping carry our bags and stepping up to help where needed. In short - we can't wait to return. Again, we stayed at ~16 different places over 3 weeks. This is the only one we NEED to revisit. We're already planning a longer Tuscan escape for 2024, hoping to make Vicarello our home.

Castello Bnafi - Il Borgo is a luxury resort featuring great wine and food. Our junior suite was huge, the bed incredibly comfortable and the largest bathroom I've ever seen. It is surrounded by vineyards that produce the grapes for the great Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura, that we biked through using the resort's electric-boosted bikes. Two excellent restaurants on the premises and a nice breakfast is included. A great wine store: we shipped home a 6L-botte and a few other 750 ml-bottles of Banfi Brunellos. While there, we also took a private tour of other Brunello vineyards and wineries and the town of Montalcino. I cannot wait to go back!

Abbiamo prenotato una settimana in questa struttura. Che dire... è stato tutto spettacolare! La camera carina, ampia (anche se avrebbe bisogno di una nuova ristrutturata) e soprattutto molto pulita. La colazione veramente ottima: torte squisite, ogni mattina diverse, torta salata, salumi e formaggi con pane caldo, pancake ( soffici, che mio marito adorava). La piscina piccola ma molto bella, l'abbiamo utilizzata qualche pomeriggio per cercare un pochino di refrigerio. I teli da piscina vengono forniti dalla struttura. Molto accogliente e disponibile il personale: ci siamo sentiti veramente coccolati ( sopratutto una coppia di ragazzi dello staff della Campania, con cui ci siamo fermati spesso a parlare, e che a volteci hannoconsigliato). Tutto veramente molto bello, peccato che la vacanza sia finita... Complimenti per questa bella realtà, fatta soprattutto da giovani, e speriamo di ritornarci presto!