Hotels in Loro Ciuffenna, Italy

Antica Villa Poggitazzi

Fattoria di poggitazzi | Loro ciuffenna , Italy 52028

Location. The Antica Villa Poggitazzi is located in Terranuova Bracciolini, Italy, 3.5 kilometres from the nearest village, Loro Ciuffenna, 25 kilometres from Arezzo and 40 kilometres from Florence.
Hotel Features. Built in 1911 as a farmhouse, the Villa Poggitazzi has been sensitively restored to retain its Tuscan rural charm. The villa looks out over 430 hectares of grounds which include vineyards, olive groves and ancient woodland. There is an Italian garden, church and oil mill next to the house and an outdoor pool set within gardens planted with bougainvillea and pine trees.

The Villa Poggitazzi's restaurant is open for dinner and is situated in the villa's old wine cellar, which opens out onto the Italian garden. It serves typically Tuscan dishes including Crostini, Bean Soup and Pasta with Wild Boar.

Guests can take part in cooking lessons at the villa, while tastings can be arranged of the villa's produce, including extra virgin olive oil and Pecorino cheese. Hunting, mountain biking and swimming can be enjoyed on site, while there are tennis courts and a bowling alley nearby. Opportunities for walking and hiking are extensive.

Guestrooms. There are 26 guestrooms and apartments at the villa built over two floors. Decor is simple with tiled terracotta floors, white painted walls and rustic furniture. Rooms and apartments are equipped with satellite television, air conditioning and heating, safes and refrigerators. Apartments additionally have furnished cooking areas with stoves and espresso machines. Some apartments and rooms also have fireplaces. Bathrooms are supplied with complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Loro Ciuffenna straddles a deep gorge, cut into the rock by the River Ciuffenna. Full of character, narrow lanes run through the old part of the village, while amenities, include a supermarket and a post office. It's a good place to check out the local food too, with more than a smattering or restaurants, bars and pizzerias.

Dimora Casa Eugenia

Piazza nannini 2/a | Loro ciuffenna , Italy 52024

The Dimora Casa Eugenia is a sensitively converted 14th century town house in the village of Loro Ciuffenna, 40 kilometres from Florence. The seven guestrooms, over two floors, have antique furnishings and traditional Tuscan decor. All offer village or river views, satellite television, climate control, direct dial phones, dial up Internet access, complimentary newspapers, safes, minibars, hair dryers, housekeeping and turndown services. Child care (surcharge) and cribs are available.
The hotel has two dining options: The Wine Bar Restaurant Vino al Vino which serves Tuscan cuisine with an outdoor terrace overlooking the River, and the Sala degli Archi Restaurant which is a private dining room featuring antique furnishings and river views, for which booking is required. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the terrace, and sample local wines in the hotel's wine shop. Public areas are air conditioned, complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and guests can book tours and tickets at the concierge desk. Practical amenities include babysitting services, currency exchange, and free parking available nearby. The hotel is well placed to explore the many sights in the surrounding area; the Romanesque Parish Church at Gropina is two kilometres away, and the Hell's Valley Nature Reserve is five kilometres distance. Montevarchi Terranuova railway station is 12 kilometres away. Florence Vespucci Airport is 48 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 50 minutes.