Tenuta di Sticciano, Certaldo, Italy

• Scenery and vinery: Find the historic estate of Tenuta di Sticciano tucked between verdant vineyards and rolling hills, in the heart of the beautiful Val d’Elsa. You're in a great spot to explore all this region has to offer, from charming Tuscan towns to centuries-old wineries. If chilled-out days are more your thing, spend sunny hours lounging by the sparkling pool, or even book a tour of the estate’s very own vineyard and sample the Sticciano wines a stone’s throw from your room. 

• Tastes of Tuscany: Take a seat in the garden, and enjoy views across the valley while you sip on finest Tuscan wine or tuck into some classic Italian fare at dinner. Menus here combine local, high-quality ingredients with a passion for excellent food to create an unforgettable culinary experience. In the morning your tasty buffet breakfast is served up in the cosy fireplace room.

• Inviting interiors: After a busy day of exploring the region, or even a quiet day of relaxing by the pool, you'll be glad to retire to your stylish guest room. Bright, spacious and elegantly furnished, expect Renaissance details, romantic views and a palette of soothing neutrals. Chic-meets-historical décor continues throughout the hotel, where antique furniture and original features - like old timber beams and fireplaces - combine with all the necessary mod-cons for ultimate charm and comfort. Superior rooms even have their own Jacuzzi for the complete R&R experience.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.