Villa I Barronci Resort & Spa

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Villa I Barronci? It’s not actually in San Casciano proper – it’s tucked away on Via Empolese in this surprisingly quiet stretch where you can still hear church bells from the village but feel completely removed from any tourist chaos. I mean, this is proper Chianti territory, the kind where you’re driving through actual working vineyards to get there, not the manicured Instagram version. The resort itself feels like someone’s wealthy Tuscan uncle converted his estate into a hotel but kept all the good stuff – those thick stone walls that keep rooms naturally cool even in July, original terracotta floors that creak just enough to remind you you’re in a centuries-old building, and honestly some of the most genuine hospitality I’ve experienced in Italy.

The spa is where this place really shines, though. It’s built into what I’m pretty sure used to be the old cantina, so you’re getting massages in these beautiful vaulted spaces that smell faintly of wine and lavender. They use local products too – not just marketing speak, but actually stuff from farms you can see from your window. The pool area is perfect for that late afternoon aperitivo situation, especially when the light hits those cypress trees just right around 6 PM. What I really appreciated was how they handle the whole “resort” thing without making it feel like a cruise ship – there’s structure if you want it (they do excellent wine tastings with a sommelier who actually knows the neighboring vintners personally), but you can also just disappear into the gardens with a book and nobody bothers you.

Here’s the thing about staying here: you’re about 20 minutes from Florence but it feels like a different world entirely. The staff genuinely seems to enjoy working there, which makes such a difference – they’ll give you real recommendations, not just send you to places with kickback arrangements. Parking is easy (huge plus if you’re doing the Tuscan road trip thing), and they have this lovely habit of leaving seasonal fruit from their own trees in your room. The 8.6 rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Tuscany, but it nails that sweet spot where everything works smoothly and you actually feel relaxed. Just book dinner at least a day ahead if you’re staying in high season; their restaurant fills up with locals too, which tells you something about the food quality.

Rooms

• Economy Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Room – Annex with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Suite (2 Adults) with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Suite (3 Adults) with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Suite (4 Adults) with 2 sofa beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Triple Room – Deluxe Annex with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Quadruple Room – Deluxe Annex with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 bunk beds for 4 adults, 1 child
• Quintuple Room – Deluxe Annex with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 2 bunk beds for 5 adults, 1 child
• Economy Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Double Economy Private Access Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Superior Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Double Room – Deluxe Annex with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Flexible Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Villa with Garden View with 2 × 1 double bed, 13 × 1 extra-large double bed, 3 × 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 sofa beds and 2 × 1 sofa bed for 41 adults
• Superior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 3 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 1 child
• Superior Chalet with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Sidney from Canada (9/10)

  Amazing Resort. The staff was extremely friendly, spa was amazing and restaurant was top noche. I will recommend Villa I Baroncci to all my friends and family.

• Ecaterina from Switzerland (9/10)

  THE POOL!!! ❤️ AMAZING 👏 restaurant amazing! The staff amazing! Super clean and amazon views! Worth every bit!

• Richard from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location and friendly staff

• Trevor from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The location is great (although the weather hampered the views) the villa is clean and tidy and lift worked well—-main lounge Tv nice but no English channels which would be nice

• Chantal from United States (9/10)

  Staff was great, we had massages and they were amazing! The grounds were beautiful and the pool was fantastic

• De from United Kingdom (9/10)

  My husband and I stayed there a couple of days before our wedding. Friendly and readily available staff! The room is super nice and the facilities are pretty great! I cannot emphasise enough – you have to try the spa offerings! It's worth it!

• Perri from United States (9/10)

  The heated pool overlooking the Tuscan countryside is so relaxing, and the breakfast buffet was wonderful! You can eat on the terrace also overlooking the same view. Beautiful. The sauna is also fabulous!

• Ilke from United States (9/10)

  Everything is great! We definitely go there again.

• Richard from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Fantastico

• Christy from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful views
  Peaceful
  Quite
  Clean
  Staff was very helpful and friendly
  Breakfast was amazing
  Hidden Gem of Chianti!

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