Tuscan hilltop hideaway
Stone farmhouses gather across a quiet hilltop, where open fires, vineyard views, and owner-led hospitality set a slow Tuscan rhythm.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed ancient wooden ceiling beams, rough-hewn stone walls, terracotta tiles, and curated vintage furnishings throughout each room.
Notable
Owner-led attentive hospitality, guaranteed open-kitchen dinner seating, and twelve private suites with personal gardens or terraces.
Notable
Centuries-old stone farmhouse structures dating from 1622, restored into five rustic buildings across the hilltop estate.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Here the farmhouse charm is cranked up to eleven or twelve, especially in its open kitchen, where a daily four-course dinner is made out of produce...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched between Montepulciano and Pienza, the estate provides a peaceful base for exploring Val d'Orcia wineries and medieval villages.
The rooms
Each room features terracotta floors, ancient exposed timber beams, and a private furnished garden or terrace looking toward Montepulciano.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The infinity pool looks out across olive groves and rolling hills toward the distant skyline of Montepulciano.
The spa & gym
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Country Kitchen
An open kitchen prepares a daily-changing four-course dinner, using vegetables and herbs picked straight from the estate garden.
How it began
Dating back to 1622, these five stone farm buildings once housed goat herders before owners Heidi and Christopher Mueller restored them.
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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.