Originally Posted by
HumbleBee
I am contemplating a Tuscany trip this summer, and the top properties I've come up with are Borgo Santo Pietro, Borgo Pignano, Castello Di Casole, Castello Di Vicarello, Il Reschio, and Castel Monastero.
I am attracted by the views and sunsets, and can't figure out how long is ideal to stay in order to soak it in. I won't run from winery to winery, one or two are sufficient. I am afraid of repeating the mistake I made in Provence of cramming in sights and not falling into the local pace.
These are some very different properties, all with advantages and disadvantages.
Vicarello has beautiful views, but is a bit away from it all and limited in facilities and services due to being a small hotel with just 9 rooms. Depends what you are looking for. I liked it a lot.
Borgo Santo Pietro is in a slightly less attractive part if Tuscany, and no views from the rooms as the resort is set on flat land, not a hilltop.
Monastero is in a very good location, it’s a bit too big for my taste with 75 rooms. Views are not spectacular, and F&B was a weak point when I stayed there last year.
Reschio is brand-new, very nice hard product, but service level are still far from what one would expect at that price point. It’s an old castle, so views from the rooms are very limited. No outside space either for the rooms. It’s not in Tuscany, but deep in the Umbrian countryside. There isn’t much to do in the direct vicinity.
I agree with the suggestion of the Rosewood, which is the best luxury property overall in Tuscany.
I haven’t been to Casole and Pignano yet, but private outside space might be an issue here too. I also want to visit Como Castello del Nero and Badia di Pomaio.