Sasseta Alta

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Sasseta Alta? The absolute quiet when you step out of your car. I mean, you’re already expecting peace and quiet in rural Tuscany, but this place – tucked away on a hillside about ten minutes from Scansano proper – it’s like someone hit the mute button on the world. The gravel driveway crunches under your feet as you walk up to what looks like a beautifully restored farmhouse, and honestly, that’s exactly what it is. The kind of place where your biggest decision is whether to have your morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the vineyards or in the little garden courtyard where the jasmine actually makes the air smell different.

The rooms are what you’d call authentically Tuscan without being kitschy about it – exposed beams that look like they’ve been there for centuries (because they probably have), terra cotta floors that stay cool even in summer, and these thick stone walls that keep everything naturally climate-controlled. I stayed there in late September, which is honestly perfect timing because the harvest season means the whole valley smells like fermenting grapes, and the weather’s still warm enough for the pool but not so hot that you’re melting by noon. The staff – there’s this woman at the front desk who knows every hiking trail within a 20-kilometer radius and will draw you little maps on hotel stationary – they’re the kind of people who clearly chose to work there because they love the place, not because it’s just a job.

What really sets Sasseta Alta apart though is how it sits in the landscape. You’re technically in Maremma, which means you’re getting this different side of Tuscany – less crowded than Chianti, more wild somehow. The hotel’s position on the hill means you can see all the way to the coast on clear days, and Monte Amiata looms in the distance like something out of a painting. Scansano itself is one of those medieval towns that tourists somehow haven’t completely discovered yet, probably because it’s not on the Florence-Siena-San Gimignano circuit. The local wine (Morellino di Scansano) is seriously underrated, and there’s this little osteria in town – Il Grottino – where the locals still outnumber the visitors most nights. The hotel’s restaurant sources a lot from their own garden, which sounds precious but actually just means your tomatoes taste like tomatoes and the herbs were probably picked that morning. Fair warning though: if you’re expecting nightlife or shopping, you’re in the wrong place. This is more “read a book by the pool and lose track of what day it is” territory. But for an 8.8 rating, it delivers exactly what it promises – a genuinely restorative experience in one of Italy’s most beautiful (and still relatively undiscovered) corners.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. Double or Twin Room with Bathroom with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $143. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $100. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Excellent venue, location and staff – Paolo from United Kingdom – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent staff and friendly owner. Great accommodation and location in the heart of Tuscany, close to great hiking and restaurants and a bit further away from the usual busy tourist areas. Great place to recharge the batteries.

• A quiet stay in an exceptional place – Barbora from Czech Republic – 5 August 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent secluded location on a hill (you have to take a dirt road, approx 1.5 km), so you're only there with the people staying at the other houses/appartments and the staff 🙂 The outdoor organic lake is lovely. There is a fine breeze up there, so it doesn't feel as hot as it otherwise might in summer temperatures. There is a spa that we didn't use but which might come in handy when it's colder (the pool looked shallow at first sight, so probably more for treatments than swimming). The half-house was spacious with a kitchenette and terrace, fans were provided for both rooms. There was also a European outlet adaptor. The local cosmetic supplies were really nice.
  We enjoyed both the buffet breakfast and dinner, especially the choice of fruit and vegetables.
  The sea is a bit less than an hour's drive, nearby Scansano has a well-supplied Coop.
  There are a lot of wineries around, we chose Fattoria Le Pupille which I can recommend.
  If you're looking for a memorable place to stay in Tuscany, look no further, Sasseta Alta is your choice!
  
  What could be improved: Maybe not the ideal place if you're afraid of dogs – we aren't 🙂 and enjoyed Joy's company.

• Amazing! – Douglas from United States – 1 August 2024 (10/10)

  I was so happy to be so far away from everything. The room was so clean it felt like home. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the staff are great, and it is exactly as peaceful as I hoped it would be.

• Superb – Margherita from United Kingdom – 29 July 2024 (9/10)

  Stunning location immersed in nature on the Tuscan hills, very quite and relaxing, amazing view.
  
  What could be improved: More of a point to note, the off road path to reach the hotel is longer than we expected (about 1.5km), you need to drive with care and have a suitable car.

• Incredible – Yellin from Philippines – 10 May 2024 (9/10)

  Everything

• Exceptional – Sarah from Switzerland – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

  Sehr ruhig, perfekt zum ausspannen

• Relax e benessere – Bughi9 from Italy – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  Relax e benessere con uno sguardo sulle colline toscane.

• Excelente – Jazmin from Argentina – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  Hermoso complejo en el medio dd la Toscana! Muy amble la gente que trabaja ahi y su dueño Roberto una fantastica persona que nos dio muchas recomendaciones sobre que realizar en las cercanias ( y tanbien sobre nuestros proximos dwstinos). Existe la posibilidad de comer en el establecimiento

• Weekend di relax in Maremma – Ilenia from Italy – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location eccellente, immersa nel verde. personale gentile e disponibile, stanza pulita e ben fornita. Colazione abbondante, la piscina interna bellissima! La cagnolona Joy è stata la nostra guida e compagna di passeggiate, è stata dura dirle arrivederci!
  
  What could be improved: Nulla, tutto bellissimo

• Exceptional – Olivia from Italy – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

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