A lovely old farmhouse in an idyllic location, kindly and thoughtful staff and a relaxed vibe. It's a very small hotel with just a pool and the great Tuscan hills and sky for entertainment.
You'll find it at the end of an exciting drive down a twisting unmade road (bikers note that it's not suitable for heavy sports/touring machines) outside the village of Castellina in Chianti.
Our room was spacious and comfortable, with lovely fresh linen and plenty of fluffy white towels.
Breakfast - fresh and plentiful - is the only meal provided, but that's okay because you're in Chianti and surrounded by some of the best cafes and restaurants on the planet. And you can always buy goodies in the local supermarket and picnic in the hotel grounds.
The staff are what make this place so pleasant to be in. Attentive and helpful, they give the place it's relaxed but efficient vibe.
Yes, our bathroom could probably do with updating, as could the sofas in the guest lounge ... and some of the pool loungers were a little bit past their best, too - but frankly so what? It's an unpretentious, charming gem of a place.