It was raining, baby was crying, grandmother nagging. I just pulled in after being lost for an hour. What an amazing place! The staff was wonderful (limited English), the food very good, the views from the room and dining room stunning. But the grounds were the best of all! Pool and gardens overlooked the entire countryside to several far away small towns and were lit at night with a stork fountain running. Just lovely. Tables are set up out there and an outside small work-out area (I didn't use...) Started with wine on the terrace. Free huge pool table in the castle-like front room. Fruit and hot tea set out at all hours. They had a wonderful hot tub (private) I didn't rent but would have but for the baby. The best surprise of my 2 month trip! Oh, very reasonable price. I think it's a 3 star but should be a 4 star.

This a small family driven hotel/B&B, with a central location between Sienna, Montepulcianio and Montalcino. It's located in a quiet rural area on a hilltop overlooking the valley and the mountains in the distant fog. The rooms are spacious and nice, and the suites have direct access to a nice pool/garden with perfect views. We stayed for three night with two small kids, and the atmosphere was very relaxed, and the kids could play around in the garden and the pool, without many other guests to respect. The breakfast could be a lot better, and we didn't try the restaurant. But for at quiet unpretentious spot with kids, this is great. In no way luxurious, but quite charming and relaxed.