Villa il Poggiale - Dimora Storica

After a week of the crowds and bustle of Rome/Florence/Venice, a stay at Villa Il Poggiale was heavenly. It is a family owned facility and it is run with that type of personal touch. When the staff learned that we were there as part of our 30th anniversary celebration, they upgraded our room and delivered asti and chocolates. The facility and its setting are beautiful and the spa in the basement was just what we needed. If we ever get back to Italy, this spot would definitely be on our short list to visit.

What a gem, in the heart of the countryside, overlooking vineyards and the Chianti hills. This beautiful 14th century grand house is only 17klms from Florence. We only stayed one night on our way back to Florence. We wished we could have stayed longer. It was like walking into a period drama or a grand museum. We loved it. We felt like royalty sitting in the large sitting room, having a drink from the honesty bar, after a delicious dinner. Very sad leaving the next morning. Promised myself I would return.

Fantastic Views. Wonderful service and accommodations. Exactly what one would imagine a Tuscany vacation should look and feel like.

If you are looking for a Tuscan villa away from the crowds this is for you. Personally, we were with a family so it wasn't perhaps the right fit but that is not a criticism of the Villa. The breakfast was impeccable. The food was locally sourced and fresh (the eggs were perfect), the rooms large and traditional rather than modern. They were very clean although with a slightly overbearing smell of potpourri. The views at breakfast were superb, the setting the classic Tuscan landscape, and the pool was clean and inviting. Only drawbacks were that you need a car to get around, and there were not many other local restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Overall good though.

I can't say enough about our stay at Villa Il Poggiale! The scenery, accommodations, and service made our trip very enjoyable. Monica and staff were very helpful with information about the area. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious breakfast every morning before going out. At the end of the day, we looked forward to sitting outside, overlooking the tuscan hills with a bottle of wine before dinner. We traveled as a family and Suite 19 was perfect! A small apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. On the first day we didn't have hot water but before I could speak to someone it was already being fixed. My husband and I hope to return again.

The location of the villa is fantastic with wonderful views from the top garden. We particularly liked the honesty bar for drinks on the lawn in the evening before dinner. One evening the sunset was magnificent the best I have ever seen.The pool was adequate with plenty of loungers and chairs. Breakfast was OK with a good choice of food but dinner was always a buffet, to offset this the staff were very helpful in making reservations for us in San Casciano restaurants which were very good. The staff also made reservations to the museums in Florence. We had a junior suite with a kitchen which was superfluous, who wants to cook.

Having read all the great reviews about the villa we were very much looking forward to our 3 night stay. The villa is nicely located, has a swimming pool and nice surroundings. However the rooms are of a massive need of an upgrade. We booked superior room which turned out to be small, quite dark, had some damp problem in walk in wardrobe space and had a very basic en-suite. One would definitely expect more from the price paid and the plush pictures shown on the website! On reflection I don't even think we were given a superior room.Also if you are a light sleeper don't expect great rest at night as there is a lots of noise coming from the nearby road pretty much 24/7. The breakfast was nice but the selection was quite average (if compared to other cheaper villas in tuscany that we stayed in). Overall will not be coming back and would not recommend.

This is the worst hotel experience I have ever had. The management were extremely rude.

We recently stayed here for 8 days while on vacation in Tuscany. It was conveniently located right outside of San Casciano in the heart of Tuscany. The villa's staff was very attentive and professional. The room, a junior suite, was large and beautiful. The entire villa was beautiful, in fact, and very well maintained. There were many patios and other sitting areas on the grounds with lovely gardens surrounding them. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Everything was wonderful - a pleasure for all senses. We travel frequently around the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia and I can say without hesitation that this place is not only excellent in quality, service and ambience, but great value. Visually a feast for the eyes, both within the property and surrounding views. Our room was beautiful with lovely rugs, decor and super comfy sheets and bedding. The room and hotel even smelled amazing, with fresh floral scent or around meal time, we were blessed with lovely aromas from the kitchen. Lovely relaxing music played at a perfect volume in the large sitting room. Outdoors, you could enjoy silence in the evening or birds in the daytime while enjoying the panoramic view at breakfast tables or near the pool. Breakfast was good quality, fresh food. We opted for dinner in town during our 2 night stay so cannot comment on restaurant although the menu looked good. Location is excellent if you have a car. Close to Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, etc. Lovely small roads to explore all around.