Relais Villa Belpoggio – Residenza D’Epoca

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – I almost drove right past this place on Via Setteponti Ponente because it doesn’t scream “hotel” from the street. It’s tucked into what looks like a residential area in Loro Ciuffenna, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. The building itself is this gorgeous old villa that’s been converted into a residenza d’epoca, which basically means they’ve kept all the character while making it actually livable for modern travelers. You know what struck me first? The silence. I mean, you’re still close enough to hear life happening in the village, but there’s this peaceful quality that you just don’t get at those big chain places in Florence or Siena.

The rooms – well, they’re what you’d expect from a place that scores 9.4 out of 10, but it’s the details that got me. Real wooden shutters that actually block out the morning sun (crucial if you’re one of those people who needs darkness to sleep), and the kind of thick stone walls that keep things cool even in August. The owner clearly gets that travelers want authenticity without sacrificing comfort – there’s modern plumbing and reliable WiFi, but you’re sleeping in a space that has actual history. The breakfast situation is refreshingly straightforward too; local stuff, good coffee, and they don’t make you feel rushed if you want to linger over your cappuccino while planning your day.

What really makes this place work is its location in the Valdarno area. You’re about 40 minutes from Florence if you want to do the tourist thing, but honestly, some of my best days were just exploring the smaller hill towns around here. The staff actually knows the area – like, really knows it – so when they suggest a trattoria or a hiking trail, you can trust them. Parking isn’t a nightmare like it is in the bigger towns, and you can actually use this as a base to explore without feeling like you’re missing out on the “real” Tuscany. I stayed here in late spring when the weather was perfect for having morning coffee on the terrace, and I can see why people come back year after year. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re staying at a well-connected friend’s restored villa rather than just another hotel room.

Reviews

• Exceptional – Alex from Switzerland – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  Staff was wonderful, grounds are lovely

• Romantic rustic house in the Tuscan countryside with great character and team – perfect for lovers – Mitch from Australia – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  In a word – INCREDIBLE. We were on our honeymoon in Tuscany and Belpoggio was perfect for a 4 night romantic stay. The property is beautiful, with plenty of space to enjoy privately and feel at home in the countryside. The rooms were rustic, but with all the modern touches to ensure comfort, the breakfast was a great start to each day, the cleaners and maintenance team were like elves – we never saw them but room was always made up and cleaned.
  
  And the staff – Tania and Agnese were wonderful! They were both fun, helpful, and gave us plenty of advice on how to spend our time and to ensure we enjoyed our stay. They booked restaurants and tours for us, that we loved and would have had no idea about or ability to book otherwsise. Thanks you Tania and Agnese.
  
  The whole are of Loro Ciufenna and Castelfranco were quaint and peaceful, and Tania and Agnese helped us find suitable restaurants and facilities to compliment our stay.
  
  What could be improved: Literally nothing. Was perfect.

• Beautiful villa, amazing views, great staff! – Farkas from United States – 3 October 2024 (10/10)

  What an amazing place and experience! The rooms, the building, the breakfast area, the garden, the pool, the view… it was fantastic from every angle… and the staff was even better. We have never met friendlier and nicer people ever! Agnes, Tania and Gianni all went out of their way to help us with all our needs, even our car problems. I can only recommend this beautiful villa and this really great group of people who work there. Thank you guys for all your help and for an overall wonderful experience! GRAZIE MILLE!  🙂
  
  What could be improved: that I had to leave this amazing, relaxing place and such kind-hearted people 🙂

• Beautiful Villa – Richard from Australia – 12 September 2024 (8/10)

  Beautiful property, gorgeous staff, eager to please. Room was lovely. Massive bathroom with a fantastic shower.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really to criticise about the villa, but staying in Tuscany requires a car and someone always needs to be the designated driver which limits its appeal as a food/wine destination. You have to drive to everything. Forget organising taxis. They are virtually non existent.
  
  Also be aware that the villa does a basic continental breakfast and decent coffee, but that’s about it as far as an onsite restaurant is concerned.
  
  One suggestion I’d make to the villa is buy an iron and ironing board. It’d cost €100 and it’s absurd that the villa provides no ability to press anything!

• Amazing place to find a balance and enjoy free time. – Agnieszka from Poland – 22 August 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment was very clean. There was professional personnel always kind and ready to help. Tasty breakfast as a nice start of the day.

• Gorgeous place to vacation. – Ross from United States – 31 July 2024 (10/10)

  Only good things to say. The grounds were stunning. The staff was the most welcoming and kind individuals. The location was gorgeous.
  We traveled with our 10 mo old and 2 year old. The staff were so sweet with our children and the space was accommodating. We stayed in the apartment which they set up an infant pack n' play for us.
  The breakfast the staff provides in the morning is exceptional. The lunch you can order was also amazing. We did not book our stay long enough!

• This villa captures all the promises of a visit to Tuscany. – William from United States – 17 July 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent
  
  What could be improved: Due to reservation issue, had to move to another room for last night.

• Relaxing place – Péter from Hungary – 13 July 2024 (10/10)

  View, staff, breakfast, pool, historical building

• Exceptional, peaceful and amazing staffs. – Shen from United States – 14 June 2024 (10/10)

  The breakfast was light and delicious. The property was exceptional, offering stunning scenery that enhanced our experience. The staff were warm and friendly, with Tania and Agnes standing out for their knowledge, hospitality, and welcoming nature. They provided excellent recommendations for restaurants, wine tasting, and olive oil tasting, and even took the initiative to make reservations on our behalf. We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere of the property, which provided exactly the respite we needed.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Very good – Sharon from Malta – 10 June 2024 (8/10)

  What could be improved: The location and villa is exceptional lovely however hotel should offer the service of a shuttle service to restaurants and to the centre . Finding a taxi in this area is crazy .

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