Le Terrazze Del Chianti b&b Residenza d’Epoca e di Charme

Le Terrazze Del Chianti b&b Residenza d’Epoca e di Charme Overview

You know what struck me first about Le Terrazze Del Chianti? The name’s a mouthful, sure, but it actually tells you everything you need to know – this place is all about those terraces overlooking the Chianti hills, and honestly, they’re spectacular. Tucked away on Via del Giglio in San Donato in Poggio (which sounds way more intimidating than it is), this B&B sits in one of those perfectly preserved Tuscan villages that feels like someone hit pause on the 16th century. I mean, you’re technically in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, but San Donato is this tiny hamlet that most tourists completely miss – which is exactly why you want to stay here.

The building itself is what they call a “residenza d’epoca,” and you can feel the history in the thick stone walls and the way the floors creak just right under your feet. The terraces – and there are several – face west toward the Chianti Classico vineyards, so sunset here is basically mandatory viewing. I actually found myself timing my day around it, glass of local wine in hand (they’ll point you toward the good stuff). The rooms have that authentic Tuscan feel without being too precious about it – exposed beams, terracotta tiles, the works, but with proper modern bathrooms and decent WiFi. Parking’s straightforward, which anyone who’s driven these winding Tuscan roads will appreciate, and the check-in was refreshingly personal – no corporate hotel nonsense.

What really sets this place apart though is the location knowledge you get from the owners. They’ll tell you which trails lead to the best viewpoints (there’s one about ten minutes’ walk that hardly anyone knows about), and more importantly, they know the restaurant situation. San Donato is tiny – like, blink-and-you-miss-it tiny – so you’ll probably end up driving to nearby Tavarnelle or Barberino for dinner, but they’ll steer you away from the tourist traps. The 9.5 rating makes sense once you’re there; it’s that rare combination of authentic atmosphere and actually comfortable accommodation. Sure, it’s not the cheapest option in the area, but you’re paying for the privilege of staying somewhere that feels genuinely Tuscan rather than generically Italian. Plus, you’re positioned perfectly for day trips – Florence is about 45 minutes, Siena’s even closer, and you’re literally surrounded by wineries if that’s your thing. The only downside? Well, it’s pretty quiet here, especially off-season, so if you need lots of nightlife, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to wake up to church bells and vineyard views, with that particular golden light that makes Tuscany famous… honestly, I can’t think of a better base.

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Reviews of Le Terrazze Del Chianti b&b Residenza d’Epoca e di Charme

• Exceptional – Benjamin from Australia – 3 July 2025 (10/10)

  Breakfast was excellent – homemade and fresh. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful terrace and excellent location!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Kristiin from Estonia – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely hosts offering amazing home b&b. Terraze view is exceptional.

• Exceptional – Robertas from Lithuania – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  The host and his family are super warm people that treats you like a family member, a must experience. The place is beautiful, small city vibes.

• Authentic and lovely b&b with beautiful Terrasse and nice hosts. – Julia from Germany – 7 June 2025 (10/10)

  The Terrasse is really great and so beautiful.
  Paolo and Valeria are such nice hosts that love what they do and were very welcoming.
  The breakfast was really nice with lots of delicious self made things like cake or croissants and also fresh fruits.
  We booked a dinner with them it it was really lovely.

• A Warm and Authentic Tuscan Experience – Mariana from United States – 17 March 2025 (10/10)

  Our stay was amazing. It exceded our expectations. Paolo and Valeria were kind and thoughtful helping us book a great wine tasting tour locally and with the delicious breakfast we had. We were able to get the rest and privacy we needed but also felt like where at home. A warm and authentic experience. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

• Loved everything about this place ! – Helen from United Kingdom – 13 February 2025 (10/10)

  We loved staying here and wish it was for longer, we had the most amazing meal with the family and they made us so welcome. The rooms are beautiful, the fire was lit ready and cosy for our arrival
  Thankyou we hope we can come back some day

• Splendid discovery – Paris from Cyprus – 1 January 2025 (10/10)

  The proprietors deserve a 10 out of 10 as they are proffesionals and friendly.The vintage approach to design was so interesting and more…
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Amazing views, friendly service and overall exceptional value – Julie-ann from Australia – 5 November 2024 (10/10)

  Cute family owned B&B with spectacular views. Very friendly hosts. The room was very spacious, clean which window opened out to a view of the whole valley. Breakfast was great. Good location close to various wineries. Fairly close to Florence

• A wonderful Tuscan guesthouse with extremely warm hosts – Thomas from United Kingdom – 29 October 2024 (9/10)

  Super Hosts. Paolo and Valeria were so kind and helpful. The location is the center of town and close to our walking route.
  
  The breakfast was fantastic and Paolo even gave us some cake and croissants to take with us on our journey.

• You should definitely visit the town of San Donato and experience staying in this beautiful B&B – Manas from Singapore – 22 October 2024 (10/10)

  Paolo and Valerie were great hosts. This is a family run B&B and Paolo and Valerie work very hard to make it a great experience for guests. The town of San Donato is very picturesque and the view from the B&B's terrace is amazing. The daily breakfast spread is also amazing with Paolo making some great coffee and Valerie baking very good fresh cakes everyday. Paolo also went out of his way to arrange a local wine tour in a family run vineyard where we got a chance to interact with the family owners and hear their stories first hand. The people in the town are also very friendly and you should definitely try the Michelin star La Toppa restaurant (which is right next door and not too expensive).
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Just a tip – we didn't have a car and it was a bit hard to go outside the town since public transport is not that great. But we managed fine with the help of Paolo and Valerie and the locals.

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