Podere Pietreta

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Podere Pietreta? The address literally says “Santa Maria delle Vigne S.N.” – which means no street number – and honestly, that tells you everything about this place. It’s tucked away in the Tuscan countryside near Radicofani where addresses are more like gentle suggestions than actual directions. I mean, you’re essentially looking for a restored farmhouse surrounded by vineyards, and once you spot those distinctive cypress trees lining the gravel drive, you’ll know you’ve found it.

The whole property feels like someone’s wealthy Italian uncle decided to share his family estate with travelers, but actually kept all the good stuff intact. The rooms have this authentic rusticity – thick stone walls that keep things blissfully cool even in July, and those small windows that frame the Val d’Orcia perfectly. I stayed in one of the ground-floor rooms and could hear the gravel crunching under tires when other guests arrived, which was oddly comforting rather than disruptive. The breakfast setup happens in what used to be the main farmhouse kitchen, and they’re still using the original wooden beams overhead. They serve local pecorino that’s probably made within walking distance, though you wouldn’t want to walk it because this place is delightfully isolated.

What really sets Podere Pietreta apart is how it sits in relation to the landscape around Radicofani – you’re close enough to see the medieval fortress on the hill, but far enough from the main road that you only hear the occasional Vespa puttering past. The pool area faces west toward those rolling hills that show up in every Tuscan tourism poster, and around sunset (which happens late in summer, obviously), the whole scene turns into something ridiculous. I actually spent most evenings just sitting on the terrace with a glass of Brunello, watching the light change across the wheat fields. The staff seems to understand that people come here to decompress, so they’re present when you need them but won’t hover around trying to organize activities. Parking is just… wherever you want to park, really, which feels refreshingly uncomplicated after dealing with city hotels. The 9.2 rating makes complete sense once you realize this isn’t trying to be a fancy resort – it’s just a really well-executed version of what a Tuscan farmhouse should be.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. Double Room with Pool View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $118. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $118. Deluxe Double Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $122. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $154. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $157. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $165. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $202. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Cozy tuscan experience – Alessandro from Italy – 20 June 2025 (10/10)

  Pool, nice house with every comfort you could expect: kitchen, grill and so on
  
  What could be improved: A little bit out of reach, and no conditioned Air

• very roomy and private location, would highly recommend! – Bredt from Canada – 12 April 2025 (9/10)

  very quiet and private

• Exceptional – Selma from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 13 October 2024 (10/10)

  We loved it very much. The house, apartment, host, location, everything was perfect! Their homemade wine and olive oil are undescribable tasty too. We had a wonderful time. Can't wait to come back! 🍀

• Perfect stay, I would recommend the place to everybody – Monika from Italy – 29 September 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean and comfortable, beautiful surroundings, the pool was also amazing to stay at. Extremely nice and welcoming hosts. All was perfect and I would definitely go back

• Fantastic place – Michael from Israel – 10 September 2024 (10/10)

  It's picturesque, clean and cosy. The staff was amazing and made sure we feel at home.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing at all.

• Exceptional – Tamires from Brazil – 12 October 2023 (10/10)

  Amazing place! Quiet, clean,. Comfortable bed

• A quiet night in the country. – Sigurdur from Iceland – 12 June 2023 (10/10)

  Quiet and peacful, real out in the country feeling and such a beautyful place. Tina and Massimo where really helpful and patient to this technologically impaired traveller.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Vedran from Iceland – 18 May 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect place, wonderful host!
  
  What could be improved: Night owls were loud 🙂

• Exceptional – Jakub from Poland – 3 May 2023 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Scott from Italy – 29 April 2023 (10/10)

  It was extremely charming home with spectacular views
  
  What could be improved: We found it very difficult to locate the property at nighttime

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