What it is

A garden-fringed retreat amid Tuscan olive groves with a beloved locavore restaurant, an intimate spa with a hammam, and cooking classes—the ultimate souvenir.

What it isn't

Equipped with a massive outdoor pool. You’re in Tuscany, and you won’t miss it.

What we think

Tucked within a revamped 17th century water mill, Il Bottaccio is everything one could want under the Tuscan sun: earthy and elegant, in a storybook setting. Each and every guest room feels sumptuous, beginning with the 452 square foot Deluxe Room, where exposed beams overhead, carved furniture, plush Persian rugs underfoot, and a marble lined bathroom complete with Ferragamo toiletries make guests feel truly pampered. If you’re in a #treatyoself mood, we feel you can’t do any better than the two room Prestige Suite, where the 1,184 square foot floor plan feels more like a castle (note the 18th century Piedmont bookcases, leather sofa by the iconic Poltrona Frau, and soaring cathedral ceilings). Don’t miss their curated activities list, including yacht cruises on a Rio 950 Cruiser and behind the scenes tours of carrara marble quarries.

You're here because

The hotel is a gem, as evidenced by their membership in the highly coveted Relais & Châteaux network.

The Moment

Food at any Relais & Châteaux is exemplary, but your dinner tonight within the art-stocked restaurant is another level entirely—from the scampi with clams and sea broth to the heather honey panna cotta with carmelized berries.

Restaurants & Bars

Il Bottaccio Restaurant and Lounge Bar - beautiful cuisine crafted with care and skill in line with the property's dedication to art and finesse. Meals can be taken in Sala Diana or Sala della Piscina around the property.

Il Bottaccio Lounge Bar - a perfect place for an evening drink or canapé with an impressive list of champagne and extraordinary cocktails

Location

Just over an hour’s drive from Amerigo Vespucci Airport, and a ten minute drive from the white sand beach and turquoise water at Spiaggia Libera Le Dune.