Hotels in the Tuscan countryside, close to Siena

Residenza d'Arte, Torrita di Siena

This attractive three-star hotel near Siena is situated in the pretty hilltop commune of Torrita di Siena, which lies between the cities of Siena and Pienza in a glorious Tuscan landscape. The historic towns of Cortona and Montepulciano are within easy reach making this an ideal spot from which to explore the Tuscan and Umbrian art cities and the beautiful Chianti countryside. The Residenza d'Arte, Torrita di Siena is surrounded by cypress trees and age-old olive groves and the views from here are superb. There are plenty of activities and attractions in the immediate area, including a swimming pool and health spa with relaxing and therapeutic beauty treatments, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a horse-riding centre and an abundance of hiking, rambling and nature trails.

Residenza d'Arte has eight welcoming rooms, all with attractive original architectural details such as wooden beams, exposed stone and pretty fireplaces. Nearly all the rooms have stunning views and en-suite bathrooms with fitted hairdryer and shower. Interesting artworks are hung on the walls and rooms are equipped with cable/satellite television and refrigerated minibar. Cots/cribs are supplied for families travelling with young children and under-fives stay free of charge in their parents' room with a specially reduced tariff for under-12s.

This Torrita di Siena hotel runs a programme of wine courses and cultural tours of Tuscany, Umbria and the Chianti area as well as relaxing retreats with therapeutic beauty treatments provided in Montepulciano's thermal spa. The hotel has pretty gardens with an outdoor play area for children and other amenities include free car parking and a transport service ferrying passengers to and from Siena or collecting them from any of the nearby airports.

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Double room from €150