ITALY

Villa Dievole Hotel

  Via Dievole is set in the lush Tuscan countryside on the private Chianti Classico estate. Formerly home to Florentine nobility, the hotel consists of renovated villas dating from the 15th to the 17th century and is located15 kilometers from Sienna. The 27 guestrooms are decorated in a variety of styles: the standard rooms are housed in converted stables; the superior rooms reflect traditional Tuscan interiors and the suites are situated in modernized 17th century farmhouses. All include sitting areas, fridges or kitchenettes, stereo systems and countryside views.
Guests can enjoy the hotel's outdoor swimming pool and fitness trail through the woods, unwinding afterwards with a drink in the hotel bar. Those guests after something more substantial can dine in the hotel restaurant, La Tavola and enjoy a creative twist on traditional Tuscan recipes in this intimately lit environment. Every Wednesday the hotel's traditional Tuscan wine cellar is the setting for a candle lit dinner, accompanied by mandolin and guitar music. Hotel recreation includes wine and olive tasting and games of the traditional Italian sport 'bocce'. The hotel also offers guided tours of nearby attractions, including Sienna which is 15 kilometers away, San Gimignano which is 25 kilometers away and Volterra, at a 35 kilometer distance. Florence is 65 kilometers away and is the location of the nearest airport. Journey time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 45 minutes. Taxis are available from the airport to the hotel. Alternatively the hotel offers a limousine service. Fares range from 100 EUR to 150 EUR.