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Tuscany is full of period residences. Splendid properties where you can stay and experience a truly unique atmosphere, surrounded by sumptuous furnishings in the styles that define this region: Renaissance, rural or twentieth-century. Staying in a period residence in Tuscany can prove to be a winning idea, allowing you to experience the territory fully and make the most of every moment of your holiday.
There are countless period residences in Tuscany. From the heart of Florence to the Sienese countryside, from Arezzo to the small medieval villages in the region’s interior, here are the best ones: choose based on the style you prefer, the budget you have available and, of course, the type of holiday you’re planning.
The first period residence to stay in Tuscany and experience a fairytale holiday is Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & Spa. We’re in Radda in Chianti, a small village in the province of Siena, in the heart of what is known as Chianti Senese. Here, close to the town centre yet immersed in an idyllic setting of rolling hills, vineyards and stunning landscapes, you’ll find Palazzo Leopoldo, a complex consisting of a fourteenth-century villa and an adjacent historic building.
Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & Spa offers guests rooms equipped with all modern comforts, while remaining deeply attentive to tradition, with ornamental plasterwork on the walls, elegant flooring, lavish curtains, and sometimes even a huge fireplace. The furnishings are in a classical style, very often in antique wood.
A key strength of the property is its fitness and wellness area, with sauna, Turkish bath, heated indoor swimming pool, two outdoor hot tubs and even a private area available on request. The hotel also has La perla del palazzo restaurant, which serves typical Tuscan gastronomy revisited in a gourmet style; in summer, tables are set up in the garden, allowing guests to dine outdoors.
Let’s head to the heart of Pisa. Just steps away from the Leaning Tower, which can be admired from many of its windows, stands Residenza d’Epoca Relais I Miracoli, located within a twelfth-century building.
The interiors, however, are completely renovated: the rooms are furnished with care, featuring parquet flooring and antique furniture restored according to modern standards; everything is in white tones, creating a sense of peace and tranquillity for guests staying here.
The property is a bed and breakfast, so in the morning it offers a generous breakfast at the Caffé Pasticceria I Miracoli, located on the ground floor, with cakes and home-baked products. There’s no car park, but the property has an agreement with a private garage located nearby.
In the heart of the historic centre of Florence, on Via Ghibellina just steps from the Uffizi Gallery, within a fifteenth-century noble palace stands Residenza D’Epoca Historia Luxury Boutique, a perfect solution for staying in Tuscany’s capital whilst immersing yourself 100% in its history and culture.
Here you can sleep in elegantly decorated rooms, with coffered ceilings richly frescoed, tapestries on the walls, terracotta flooring and classical-style furniture, though sometimes renovated with a modern touch. The rooms are very spacious and bright, and each one is named after an important Florentine artist or famous paintings, to further immerse you in the city.
The accommodation options at Residenza D’Epoca Historia Luxury Boutique are varied, ranging from double rooms to quadruple rooms, some of which are designed to host entire families as they’re interconnecting, or spread over multiple levels. Rooms also feature all modern comforts: from free wifi connection to air conditioning, from Smart TVs to very spacious private bathrooms.
Let’s move to the heart of Siena, on Piazza Gramsci. Here, in the heart of the Istrice contrada, stand the Residenze d’Epoca Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini, within a sixteenth-century palace managed for over a century by the Coli Bizzarrini family, and designated as a site of historical interest by the ministry of cultural heritage.
By staying at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini, guests will have the unique opportunity to be transported back to a medieval noble palace, where references to past centuries abound, from coffered ceilings to four-poster beds, from terracotta flooring to fireplaces in some of the rooms, not to mention high-quality paintings, rugs and curtains.
Accommodation options at Residenze d’Epoca Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini are varied, from the imperial suite of 100 square metres for two people to the executive apartment with city views, featuring a private kitchen, private bathroom and all the comforts necessary for a dream holiday in Tuscany.
In the heart of the Valdichiana, in the province of Arezzo, within the municipality of Cortona lies the Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere, belonging to the famous French luxury residence chain Relais & Châteaux. This fantastic period residence is set within a seventeenth-century castle, and is equipped with all the comforts necessary to provide you with a dream holiday.
You’ll find a magnificent outdoor swimming pool awaiting you, rooms furnished in traditional style and plenty of attention to detail. The accommodation is varied, ranging from standard double rooms to the enormous executive suite of 60 square metres with two bathrooms, one of which features a hot tub.
Finally, the property’s restaurant deserves special mention, located in a former orange grove and awarded the prestigious distinction of one Michelin star, which serves revisited traditional dishes and an extensive selection of wines from the Baracchi estate. The restaurant also organises cooking classes “Cooking under the Tuscan sun”.
Behind Arezzo Cathedral, in a favourable position for visiting the city, you’ll find Ca de Guelfi residenza d’epoca, a bed and breakfast that makes careful attention to its surroundings and excellent value for money its greatest strength.
The rooms are furnished in classical style with an eye towards the modern, thanks to details such as pendant lights and design elements. The contrast between old and modern is the common thread of Ca de Guelfi residenza d’epoca, and you’ll notice it practically everywhere.
The property offers three types of rooms: two doubles called Queen and King, and a triple room equipped with three single beds. There’s no car park, though there is a dedicated loading and unloading area, and it’s very close to the Pietri car park, which is large and convenient for exploring the city.
Let’s move to the Florentine countryside, to San Casciano Val di Pesa. Here, in an isolated position away from the town centre, you’ll find the hotel Villa Il Poggiale Dimora Storica, a renovated Renaissance villa from which you can admire splendid views of the Chianti region and the Tuscan countryside.
The rooms and spaces are in classical style, with beamed ceilings, hand-painted bathroom tiles, elegant ornamental plasterwork on the walls, and classically inspired furniture and curtains. Of course, the rooms are equipped with all necessary comforts, from wifi connection to mini bar, from air conditioning to flat-screen TV.
The accommodation is varied, from standard double rooms to suites for 4 people with sofa bed and double bed, right up to an apartment for 5 people, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, equipped kitchen and dining area.
Villa Il Poggiale Dimora Storica has an on-site restaurant: breakfast is served in the morning, featuring organic and home-made products, while at dinner you can enjoy traditional local dishes and taste the renowned wines of the region.
Finally, we close our review of the best period residences to stay in Tuscany with Domus Socolatae Residenza d’Epoca e Appartamenti, located in Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Follonica. We’re in the heart of the Maremma coast, in the province of Grosseto: here, just steps from the beach, you’ll find this splendid bed and breakfast located within a beautiful early twentieth-century villa, where you can fully enjoy a Tuscan holiday.
Some exclusive services centred around the world of chocolate are particularly interesting, including chocolate-based massages, a light and romantic dinner to enjoy in your room with a choice of meat or fish menus with chocolate touches, and the Domus Socolatae product line, cacao-based body cream and shower gel, available in the rooms and suites.
As a bed and breakfast, the property offers a generous buffet breakfast every morning, and salt options on request. You’ll have the opportunity to stay in various accommodation options, from single rooms to apartments for 6 people with 2 bedrooms, located in a separate building. To fully enjoy your stay, the property also offers a romantic suite, of 40 square metres, with a lounge area with bathtub.
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