I thought my holiday would be good but I was unprepared for how brilliant I would feel by the end of the week evening standard
Tuscany is one of the many jewels that Italy has to offer. Gorgeous summer climate, stunning scenery and ancient culture - and three fabulous places to stay, all with excellent spas.
We recommend Adler-Thermae which is a smart, traditional Italian spa resort with its own bubbling springs. Not far away, but several notches up in terms of luxury, is the Castiglion del Bosco - possibly the finest residential, spa and sporting experience in the country.
Castiglion del Bosco has the advantage of a selection of fully serviced private houses, all beautifully designed and offering every modern amenity. This property also offers broader attractions as it is not, in the strictest sense, a spa resort - it just happens to have a brilliant little Danielle Steiner Spa in addition to everything else.
The third option is the gorgeous Castel Monastero, 15 miles from Siena. A beautifully renovated 11th century village that now houses a luxurious 74 bedroom hotel, with an exceptional spa (including 3 and 7 day wellness programmes overseen by the famous Dr Ali).
Whichever you choose to visit, we recommend making time to explore the local towns and hilltop villages in order to discover the magic of Tuscany. We can. of course, recommend all the best options nearby.
We also offer a selection of wonderful private villas
Other Italian destinations
You might also like to consider nearby Croatia for a sailing holiday in one of our luxury fully crewed and catered gulets. We also have a selection of spa hotels and villas.
Weather and when to go
Tuscany is warming up as early as April when it is touching 19°C. The area enjoys long warm Summers, heating up between June and August reaching into the 30s. September and October are still enjoying temperatures in the late teens and twenties when warm coats are beginning to make their appearances on British streets.
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castiglion del boscotuscany, italy suites per night from £400 This must be one of the finest, most luxurious country clubs in the world, let alone Italy. Exceptional accommodation combined with first class facilities and services to keep everyone entertained; and all set in gorgeous quintessential Tuscan countryside. view |
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adler thermaetuscany, italy 4 nights half board from £895 This relaxed spa and wellness resort in the Tuscan hills is a lovely place to reclaim your mojo, with brilliant spa facilities, a genuine thermal water source and delicious Italian food. view |
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castel monasterotuscany, italy 3 nights from £970 Castel Monastero is a gorgeous hotel that's housed entirely within a wonderfully restored 11th century medieval hilltop village. With a fantastic spa, restaurant menus overseen by Gordon Ramsay, and surrounded by quintessential Tuscan countryside with easy access to many historic towns and villages, this is a perfect base for a stay in Tuscany. view |
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cassetta miniatotuscany, italy 7 nights villa rental from £1,165 Peacefully secluded in a large garden surrounded by mature trees, this charming little 2 bedroom house with its surprisingly large swimming pool has been sympathetically restored with contemporary comforts. view |
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casa simonatuscany, italy 7 nights villa rental from £1,500 Ideal for a special gathering of friends or family, this remarkable 6 bedroom property is surrounded by 150 acres of private land, with vineyards, olives and walnut groves. view |
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castello di casoletuscany, italy 4 nights from £1,517 Castello di Casole enjoys a commanding hilltop position with gorgeous views of the Tuscan countryside; combining classical Tuscan charm with modern boutique luxury, elegance and sophistication. view |
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casa di sopratuscany, italy 7 nights villa rental from £2,580 Casa di Sopra is an elegant, beautifully restored 7 bedroom country house residence set in lovely rolling Tuscan hills. view |
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capo duomotuscany, italy 7 nights villa rental from £3,275 With its commanding cliff-top perch on the private peninsula of Monte Argentario, this gorgeous 6 bedroom luxury villa enjoys fabulous sea views. view |
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bolgheri beach housetuscany, italy 7 nights villa rental from £5,000 6 bedroom Bolgheri Beach House is set in a quintessentially Tuscan landscape, where olive grove hillsides slip down to unspoilt beaches, fringed with dunes, and backed by umbrella pines. view |
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villa sant alessiotuscany, italy 7 nights villa rental from £5,900 Fabulous 8 or 10 bedroom villa set in a peaceful rural location just 4 miles from Lucca. With a swimming pool, terraces and both indoor and outdoor relaxation and entertainment space, the property is ideal for two or more families or a large group of friends. view |
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villa luccatuscany, italy Magnificent 7 bedroom private residence with immaculate 2 acre garden, large swimming pool, tennis court and conveniently close to Lucca, Pisa and Florence. view |