Borgo de Brandi  

Set in Monteriggioni in Val d'Elsa, this country house sits minutes from Monteriggioni Castle. Florence highlights — Piazzale Michelangelo, Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio — are within easy reach for day trips.

A small estate with 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen and satellite TVs, daily housekeeping and optional cribs. Expect a rustic wine-country vibe with an attached winery, a seasonal outdoor pool, a solarium and a massage room, plus a library, chapel and concierge services.

Soak in the seasonal outdoor pool, sip at the on-site bar or explore the attached winery. On-property perks include a picnic and barbecue area, tour desk and transfer arrangements, parking, complimentary Wi‑Fi and even a doctor on call.

Complimentary wireless internet and free self-parking. Laundry facilities and a quiet library add practical convenience for longer stays.

Buffet breakfasts are served daily for a fee, and the attached winery plus the hotel bar bring local Tuscan wines and flavors to the table.