Massa Marittima, Italy
Tenuta Il Cicalino
Maremma hillside agriturismo
Maremma hillside agriturismo
The property operates as a working farm, with trails winding through oak woods and dinners drawn from the estate harvest.
What it’s good at
Notable
Six restored nineteenth-century stone poderi reflect two centuries of continuous family farming.
Notable
Five swimming pools and extensive mountain bike trails spread across 294 wooded hectares.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Vecchioni family has been farming this corner of Maremma since the 19th century, and Tenuta Il Cicalino carries that history visibly: six stone farmhouses spread across the hills outside Massa Marittima.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Across 294 wooded hectares in the Alta Maremma hills, looking toward medieval Massa Marittima.
The rooms
Rooms and apartments occupy six restored nineteenth-century stone farmhouses spread across the surrounding hills and olive groves.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Four outdoor pools sit across the grounds. Inside, a heated pool rests beneath exposed timber roof trusses.
The spa and gym
Two treatment rooms look onto garden greenery, and a timber-roofed gym houses strength equipment beside Finnish saunas.
Restaurant
Ristorante Tenuta Il Cicalino
Tables on the glass veranda look toward Massa Marittima, serving traditional Maremman recipes and ancient Senatore Cappelli grain pasta.
How it began
Agronomist Federico Vecchioni returned to his family's estate in the 1990s, restoring the derelict farmhouses to revive agricultural production.
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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.