Gorgeous is the only word to use when describing this 19th-century villa in Foiano della Chiana, 35km southwest of Arezzo. Its nine rooms are the perfect balance of traditional Tuscan elegance and jet-set pizzazz. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, gorgeous pool and mountain-bike use. Dinner (€39 including wine) is offered twice weekly.
There's a two-night minimum stay, service is first class, and the hotel also has a couple of effortlessly stylish self-catering villas to rent (one week minimum).