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In the rolling Tuscan hills near Siena, in Castelnuovo Berardenga. A pet-friendly, family-friendly retreat minutes from Berardenga Riding Centre and Villa a Sesta Polo Club, with Crete Senesi and Castle of Brolio within easy reach.

Set in a restored monastery with Beaux-Arts character, the hotel offers 74 individually decorated rooms. Rooms feature iPod docking stations, minibars, 32-inch LCD TVs, and private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers, bidets and designer toiletries; some rooms have balconies or terraces.

A full spa offers massages, body treatments and facials, plus two indoor pools, an outdoor pool and a pool bar. There’s an outdoor tennis court, fitness center, sauna, garden and terrace, plus concierge services, valet parking and optional airport shuttle; pets are allowed (charges may apply).

About 2,400 sq ft of conference and meeting space with dedicated meeting rooms. Complimentary wireless/high-speed internet and transport assistance simplify events and transfers.

Dine at one of the hotel's restaurants or unwind in the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily, and menus focus on Tuscan and regional flavors for candle-lit dinners and hearty local meals; limited room service is available.