Relais Le Macine Di Stigliano

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Relais Le Macine Di Stigliano? The sound of actual silence. I mean, you’re tucked away in this little hamlet called Stigliano – honestly, most people zoom right past it on their way to Siena without even noticing – but that’s exactly what makes this place special. The converted mill sits right there on via Borghesi, and when I say converted, I’m talking about a restoration that actually kept the soul of the building intact. You can still see the old millstones, and there’s this wonderful weight to the stone walls that keeps everything cool even in July.

The owners clearly know their stuff because they’ve managed to create something that feels authentically Tuscan without being precious about it. The rooms have those thick walls I mentioned, so you sleep like the dead (no street noise because, well, there’s barely a street), and the beds are actually comfortable – not always a given in these historic properties, if I’m being honest. What really got me was the breakfast setup on the terrace. They source a lot locally, and you’re sitting there with proper coffee watching the morning light hit the cypress trees while planning your day. Sovicille itself is maybe ten minutes away if you need actual shops or restaurants, but honestly, you might not want to leave. The pool area is where you’ll probably spend your afternoons – it’s got that perfect positioning where you catch the breeze but stay warm, and the view stretches out over olive groves that seem to go on forever.

Here’s the thing about staying out in Stigliano versus right in Siena’s center: you need a car, but you probably want one anyway for exploring this part of Tuscany properly. The drive into Siena takes maybe twenty minutes, and you actually get to see the countryside instead of just hearing about it. Plus, parking here is simple – no circling medieval streets looking for a spot. The staff runs the place like they actually care about whether you have a good time, not just whether you check out on schedule. They’ll point you toward the better local restaurants (skip the obvious tourist spots in Sovicille and ask them where they eat), and they know which hill towns are worth the drive and which ones you can skip. The whole operation feels personal in a way that’s getting harder to find, especially somewhere with a 9.4 rating that’s actually earned. If you’re looking for a base camp for exploring this part of Tuscany – and I mean really exploring, not just ticking boxes – this is where you want to be.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with Castle View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Junior Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Philipp from Romania (10/10)

  great pool. great nature around for a hike. great dinner and breakfast – loved it. very friendly service.

• Lynn from United States (10/10)

  Warm, welcoming reception and brief tour by Francesco. Very good dinner and breakfast.

• Sophi from Italy (10/10)

  Great service
  Grazie Francesco

• Orit from Canada (10/10)

  Beautiful. Clean. Great service. Great food. Great location to feel the Tuscany vibe

• Clare from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Beautiful boutique hotel. Amazing views from the swimming pool area. Exceptionally clean.

• Lisa from United States (10/10)

  Large, comfortable room. Pool was amazing with a beautiful view. Staff were very accommodating! Great breakfast!

• Oliver from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The staff were wonderful, the restaurant was excellent and the pool and rooms were lovely.

• Mara from Spain (10/10)

  Where do I start? I really want to come back and stay for ever. The staff is amazing, we asked them about recommendations and help with planning our days and they made everything so so easy. The surroundings are breathtaking and you have everything you need witihin a 15minute car ride. You wake up to the sound of birds and the views are stunning from the Hotel! The hotel restaurant is a must, the food and the service is outstanding. Breakfast is also amazing, a big variety of things out but you can also order some more stuff.
  There is a beautiful pool but the weather wasn’t on our side while we were there so we couldn’t enjoy it. I am definitely coming back soon!

• Lisley from United States (10/10)

  Everything was perfect!

• Carmen from Malaysia (10/10)

  We Love everything about this hotel during our stay with family in winter . We got 2 connecting room with castle view . Great services from the reception. This boutique hotel smells so good , clean & beautiful. Good showers. The hotel breakfast area is nice .

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