Le Ragnaie

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Le Ragnaie? It’s not actually in Montalcino proper – it’s tucked away in the countryside about ten minutes out, which honestly turned out to be the best part. I mean, you’re surrounded by those rolling Tuscan hills everyone talks about, but here you actually wake up to them instead of just driving through on your way somewhere else. The setting feels almost impossibly peaceful, especially if you’ve been bouncing around busier Italian cities. There’s this moment when you’re sitting on their terrace with a glass of Brunello (obviously – you’re in Montalcino after all) and the only sounds are cicadas and maybe a distant church bell from the village. It’s the kind of quiet that makes you realize how much noise you normally live with.

The hotel itself has that refined country elegance thing down perfectly – not overly fancy, but definitely a step up from your typical agriturismo. The rooms are spacious with those thick stone walls that keep everything cool even in summer, and the bathrooms actually have proper water pressure, which… well, if you’ve traveled in rural Italy, you know that’s not always a given. What I really appreciated was how they’ve restored this old estate without making it feel like a museum. The pool area is gorgeous and rarely crowded – I think because most guests are out wine tasting during the day – and the restaurant serves this incredible pici pasta that’s apparently made the traditional Sienese way. The staff genuinely knows the area too, not just the tourist spots. They pointed me toward this tiny enoteca in town that I never would have found otherwise.

Here’s the thing though – you definitely need a car if you stay here. The location is stunning but it means you’re committed to driving those winding Tuscan roads if you want to explore. Parking’s no problem at the hotel, and honestly, the drive into Montalcino proper is pretty spectacular, especially in the early evening when the light hits those vineyards just right. The town itself gets packed with tour groups during the day, but if you time it right and head in around aperitivo hour, you can snag a table at one of the wine bars overlooking the valley. September and October are absolutely perfect if you can swing it – harvest season means the whole area has this energy, plus the weather’s ideal. Summer’s beautiful too, just way busier and hotter. I’d definitely go back, probably in spring next time when everything’s green and the crowds haven’t arrived yet.

Rooms

• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Room with Garden View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Apartment with Balcony with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Superior Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Apartment with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Liane from Spain (9/10)

  Very clean – lot’s of attention to detail

• Yan from Sweden (9/10)

  It's good to spend some time for vocation there. Cute stone house with tuscany typical style. We are happy with the view there, can recommend to other friends.

• John from Australia (9/10)

  Daily breakfast was fantastic, traditonal italian with lots of cold cut meats, poolmarea and view amazing. good location… if you have a car which I would always suggest to do to get round tuscany region

• Tayla from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Beautiful. Great location and cozy feel. Would stay a million times over. Staff are so friendly and willing to go the extra mile to help

• Loretta from Australia (9/10)

  Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment.. lovely breakfast and close to Montalcino .. 5 mins by car .. lots of wonderful restaurants

• Lily from Canada (8/10)

  Well located and well maintained traditional tuscan lodging. Beautiful view from our apartment.

• Igor from Slovakia (9/10)

  We had a great stay at this hotel. The location is amazing, making it easy to explore the area. The pool was refreshing, and the rooms were large and clean. The staff was nice and helpful, and the breakfast, while fair, was a decent start to the day. Overall, a pleasant experience!

• Andrii from Hong Kong (9/10)

  I absolutely loved the location of the hotel – it was perfectly situated in Tuscany with breathtaking views of the rolling hills. The facilities were top-notch, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The peace and quiet were unparalleled, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy our time.

• Nienke from Netherlands (9/10)

  Everything was perfect. They thought about everything: from the pillows to how they keep track of your likes and dislikes. The place itself was beautiful and the location was central to other places.

• Kateřina from Czech Republic (9/10)

  Probably the nicest accommodation we have stayed in so far, with friendly service, breakfast, and a pool with views of the vineyards and mountains. The apartment has everything you need. We even stayed two days longer than planned. Just a 5-minute drive from the accommodation is the beautiful stone town of Montalcino, with many restaurants and small local shops. We will definitely come back here one day.

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