Fattoria Pieve a Salti  

Out in the rolling Tuscan countryside near Buonconvento, this family-friendly country house sits a short drive from Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Pienza Cathedral and Abbazia di Sant'Antimo. It's a rural escape with easy access to local galleries and historic villages around Montalcino.

Fattoria Pieve a Salti feels farmhouse-chic with warmly decorated rooms and a cozy lobby fireplace. There are 29 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, refrigerators, desks, complimentary bottled water and private bathrooms with showers, bidets and toiletries. On-site touches include a library and a small chapel, plus spa facilities for low-key pampering.

Pamper with massages, body treatments and facials at the spa. Stay active in the health club, swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub/spa tub. You'll also find a sauna, steam room, yoga area and an outdoor tennis court. Wake up to quiet valley mornings and unwind with tour assistance or wedding services on site.

Event-ready with three meeting rooms and about 350 sq ft of conference space. Complimentary wireless internet (free Wi‑Fi), luggage storage, laundry and free self-parking help keep things easy. Train-station pick-up is available for a surcharge.

Dine at Podere Caprili for straightforward Italian fare, grab snacks and coffee at the on-site café, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:00 AM.