Original Travel has selected some of the best properties from across the region. Many of them are in rural settings, but within easy range of the main cultural attractions, giving you the best of both worlds, but we have some properties in the beautiful city of Florence itself.
Luxury Hotels in Tuscany and Umbria
Luxury Hotels in Tuscany
COMO Castello del Nero
Surrounded by 740 acres of rolling Tuscan hills in the Chianti region, COMO Castello del Nero is a beautifully converted 12th century castle...
Villa Fontelunga
A beautifully restored Tuscan manor house, set above the Val di Chiana and enjoying panoramic views towards the hilltop town of Cortona.
Borgo Santo Pietro
A luxurious villa set amid 13 acres of private grounds in the Tuscan countryside.
Belmond Castello di Casole
Belmond Castello Di Casole is part of one of the largest private estates in Italy, with 4200 acres of pristine Tuscan countryside surrounding...
Castello di Vicarello
In one of the most unspoilt areas of Tuscan Maremma, well away from the main tourist routes, lies the exclusive luxury hotel Castello di Vicarello.
Castiglion del Bosco
For a taste of life on a grand Tuscan estate, a stay at Castiglion del Bosco is highly recommended. There are a mere 4,500 acres for guests to...
Hotel Il Pellicano
This magnificent hotel, on Tuscany’s Argentario peninsula, is surrounded by centuries-old olive trees set in an extensive garden.
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