Mid-century hillside guesthouse
Owner-led hospitality and contemporary art create an intimate house-party feel overlooking terraced olive groves and the Versilia coast.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Reclaimed terracotta and Cardoso stone layered with mid-century furniture and contemporary art.
Notable
Rivolta Carmignani linens, Simmons mattresses, and owner-led hospitality without formal check-in desks.
Notable
Restored 1765 stone villas with exposed chestnut beams and historic monastic provenance.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Locanda al Colle is little more than a guesthouse in a village in coastal Tuscany, a short distance from Pisa and Lucca…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into the Apuan foothills above Camaiore, the property sits minutes from Pietrasanta's sculpture workshops and Versilia's sandy beaches.
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The rooms
Interiors pair reclaimed terracotta floors and Cardoso stone with collectible mid-century furniture and picture windows framing forested hillsides.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 15-meter heated saltwater pool sits on a stone terrace bordered by ancient olive trees.
At the table
Breakfasts and communal Tuscan dinners are served under the pergola terrace, with drinks from the garden honesty bar.
Inside, the view is equally impressive. Owner Riccardo Barsottelli ... decorated the interiors with a muted, retro palette and vintage furnishings passionately collected through the decades.
How it began
Former fashion executive Riccardo Barsottelli transformed this 1765 monastic farmhouse into a home for his decades of collected vintage design.
Camaiore
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.