Podere Palazzolo  

Perched in the rolling Chianti hills, just about 1 km from the center of Castellina in Chianti. This rural bed & breakfast is a handy base for day trips to Siena (roughly 25–26 km) and Florence, and sits close to local wineries such as Casa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi.

An old Tuscan farmhouse set in a leafy park, with classic terracotta floors and exposed stone ceilings. Roughly a dozen individually decorated rooms feature minibars, iPod docking stations, private bathrooms with rainfall showers, desks and scenic hill views. The pool and grounds frame broad Chianti vistas.

Seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by greenery, a poolside restaurant for alfresco meals, and a spa complex with sauna, steam bath and hot tub. Bar/lounge, tour desk for local excursions, laundry/dry-cleaning and safe-deposit boxes on site. Free self-parking and multilingual staff keep things easy. Wake up to hill-breezes and Chianti views.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout and desks in rooms. Simple, work-friendly basics plus free self-parking for drivers.

Poolside restaurant with garden views and alfresco seating, a bar/lounge for drinks, and a complimentary breakfast each morning. Limited room service is available. The location also makes it easy to pair meals with nearby Chianti wines.