Rinidia Bio

Hotel Description

You know what really gets me about Rinidia Bio? It’s one of those places that sounds way more rustic than it actually is – and I mean that in the best possible way. When I first pulled up to Le Colombaie (which, honestly, took me three tries to pronounce correctly), I was expecting some basic agriturismo situation. Instead, this 4-star gem sits in the rolling hills around Sovicille like it belongs in a magazine, but without any of that sterile, too-perfect vibe you sometimes get.

The drive from Siena takes maybe 20 minutes through proper Tuscan countryside – cypress trees, olive groves, the whole nine yards. San Rocco a Pilli isn’t exactly a destination most tourists stumble upon, which is probably why the place feels so wonderfully authentic. The staff actually lives in the area, so they’ll tell you about the little trattoria down the road that doesn’t have a sign, or which days the local market is worth hitting up. Check-in was refreshingly low-key – no marble lobby nonsense, just genuine people who seem to actually care about whether you have a good stay.

What really sold me was the attention to the “bio” part of their name. They’re not just slapping that word around for marketing points – the breakfast spread features produce from their own gardens, and you can taste the difference. The rooms manage to feel both rustic and refined (think exposed beams but with excellent Wi-Fi and proper shower pressure). I stayed during late spring, and honestly, waking up to the sound of birds instead of traffic was… well, it reminded me why I travel in the first place. The pool area gets busy around 3 PM when families settle in, but early morning and evening it’s perfect for just floating around and pretending you live there. Parking is easy – just a gravel lot, nothing fancy but plenty of space, which matters when you’re dealing with a rental car and narrow Italian roads. The 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’re there; it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Tuscany, but everything they do, they do really well.

Rooms

• Apartment with Shower with 3 × 1 single bed, 3 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 10 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Superior Apartment with 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
• Apartment with Garden View with 1 single bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Reashni from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Loved the space and the people.

• Aneta from Czech Republic (10/10)

  Actually the accommodation looks even much better then on the photos. Well equipped, really nothing was missing. Beautiful area.

• Kate from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Really clean and comfortable with everything you need in the apartment. Nice private outdoor seating area. Good location for day trips to Siena, San Gimignano and the Val D'Orcia. Hosts are friendly and helpful. The basket of home-grown fruit and veg was such a nice touch.

• Caitlyn from Netherlands (8/10)

  The appartement was very comfortable and clean. The staff was kind and helpfull. The area and view are beautiful, but a car is recommended. Whats nice was that there is a supermarket closeby, so we could cook ourselves when we wanted.

• Catherine from Australia (10/10)

  Great location with wonderful views of the surrounding area. Great pool

• James from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Fantastic pool and well located. The staff were very friendly.

• Catherine from Australia (10/10)

  Property located on farm. Close drive to supermarket. Pool was convenient for hot weather

• Fernanda from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Swimming pool area

• Martin from Czech Republic (10/10)

  This was an amazing stay in very serene place with location not far from beautiful Siena.
  The room was great and spacious, with two bedrooms and separate bathroom for each, the living room with dining part and kitchenette very good looking and adequate in equipment (there was even a washing machine), small space outside in front for dining or evening sit together and a drink.
  Very positive also was that there was AC in all rooms. We originally thought we would not need it, because house is build in such way that it retains relatively low temperature on the inside, but once the outside temps reached 40C, we switched it on at least before the sleep.
  All apartments have pretty good wifi connection too. Pool is not very long, but on hot summer days more than enjoyable!
  The nearby Siena is beautiful, but it's rather easy to get to few other places (like San Gimignano or Firenze). But we fell in love with Siena on this trip and spent evening there quite regularly.
  Last, but not least, opposite the Rinidia property is a little horse farm, where you could take horse riding lessons or simply go for a horse ride with an instructor. Very nice people there too, we really enjoyed that! 🙂

• Thomas from Denmark (10/10)

  Everything, beautiful place, exceptionally helpful staff

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