stayed in gaiole in chianti before, but badia a coltibuono guest house exceeded expectations. excellent food and service, friendly staff, stunning grounds and location. a perfect place for a digital detox.

Outdated bathroom fixtures.

After the crowds in Florence and Venice, I was looking forward to relaxing by the pool and walking the peaceful grounds. Plus, I thought it was really cool to be staying in a former abbey (and my family agreed). I would like to come back to take a cooking class and to enjoy the country air for a bit longer. One night simply wasn't long enough. Also, we enjoyed our gourmet dinner; the celery gnocchi alone are worth the trip!

Badia a Coltibuono met our expectations in every way. I was a little concerned about no air conditioning in the middle of August, but the evening air cooled nicely and the fan made our sleep quite pleasant.

We loved the the building as well as the wonderful garden. It is a real peaceful place, quiet and relaxing.

It is not an Hotel but a B&B : the reception closed at 7PM and there is very little service. There is no TV set in the room and we didn't see the inside pool nor the Hammam. The outside pool was full off mosquitos and bees...

We had a wonderful time staying at Badia A Coltibuono Guest House. The atmosphere was delightful, with charming old buildings and vintage furniture. The Italian gardens were lovely to stroll through, and the views of the landscape were absolutely breathtaking. The guided winery tour to the Abbey was a highlight, with fascinating stories and an incredible wine library. The adjacent restaurant offered a fantastic tasting menu with perfect wine pairings. The spacious room and luxurious bathroom had a vintage feel, and the view of the garden from our window was spectacular. We also enjoyed relaxing by the nice swimming pool on the site. our stay at Badia A Coltibuono was highly recommended.

Nothing, it's perfect! ✨

Badia a Coltibuono was simply amazing. The staff took great care during our stay. Everyone was friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make us comfortable. The tour and wine tasting is well worth the time. The breakfast was also spectacular.

I loved the beauty all around. The cooking school was terrific. I had friends there at the cooking school for a week about 5 years ago.

I had the pleasure of staying at a truly extraordinary guest house during my recent trip. Badia A Coltibuono Guest House is a remarkable historic building that has retained its charm and character without being overly modernized. It felt like I was a guest in a noble family's private home. The breakfast and dinner offerings were exceptional and provided excellent value. I also had the opportunity to participate in a cooking class, which was an amazing experience. The chef was talented, and I had the chance to meet some wonderful people during the class. Additionally, the grounds of the guest house were stunning, and I enjoyed a quick visit to the wine cellar. I would highly recommend Badia A Coltibuono Guest House to my friends - it truly deserves a 10/10 rating.

It was all superb! 👍🏼

The abbey itself is spectacular, immaculately maintained and preserved, including the wine cellar, gardens and church. The location is breathtakingly tranquil and serene. The restaurant was excellent, and the room we stayed in was beautiful. The staff is pleasant and helpful, and the breakfast is quite lavish compared to the big cities like Venice and Rome. It is an easy and picturesque drive from there to San Giminiano, Siena or towards Montepulciano.

Perhaps the only suggestion would be to have a staff to manage the luggage from the entrance up to the rooms and back .

Amazing setting in the hills just outside Gaiole in Chianti. Beautifully restored abbey with a magnificent chapel and gardens. Staff were very polite and friendly.

We found the rooms slightly disappointing. Although perfectly clean and comfortable, they were like any other hotel room, retaining little of the original character, which is so prevalent everywhere else.

Historic building, tranquil grounds, charming atmosphere, exceptional meals, amazing cooking class.

Surroundings including the historic buildings and the countryside. The breakfast was fabulous, the restaurant was amazing. The pool was a wonderful addition.

Historic rooms with vintage feel. Fabulous common areas and breakfast. Spectacular garden views. Highly recommended winery tour. Good tasting menu and wine-pairing. Lovely staff and owners. Plentiful and delicious breakfast. Amazing lounge areas with frescoes. Beautiful room. Fantastic pool. Breathtaking location. Fantastic food. Perfectly located for day trips.

Staying at a 1,200 year old Abby was exciting and central to the beautiful Chianti area. The Abby wine is outstanding and the staff very friendly and helpful. English is spoken as well as Italian. We loved our stay!!!

Rooms do not have air conditioning, so can be a bit warm during the summer. A fan is provided however. Do not let this inconvenience stop one from staying here. The Abby is a stay of a lifetime, and highly recommended!!!

loved our stay in gaiole in chianti, but this time exceeded expectations. exceptional space, lovely wine tour, and staff were super helpful. breakfast outside in the garden was a rare and delightful experience. the restaurant's food was yummy too!

This historical estate enjoys a beautiful setting in the Chianti hills with a lovely, well-maintained garden area to stroll around and pool area is that is very unique. Well set back from any main road, the long driveway makes for a good walk and is engulfed by tall trees and vegetation. Friendly hotel staff. Service at the restaurant for dinner was excellent, along with the views.

The charming rooms could certainly benefit by having a comfortable chair in which to sit and read. There is no wi-fi in the rooms nor television to watch. Wi-fi area in public space had very limited range and had 3 basic desk chairs. The owners could help its guests by making a bit of a simple investment of nicer seating arrangements to improve the comfort and enjoyment of a nice building. There is a nice, largely unused library area, which would be perfect to utilise for wi-fi. Whilst I enjoyed my evening meals at the restaurant, I found the nouvelle-italiane style to be a bit uninspired, with perhaps too much emphasis on technique and presentation v. developing unique and robust flavours for each dish. Great to experience once, but bored by it all for my second meal there. Food was good, but nothing to write home about.