Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa ★★★★

A charming building greets you when you arrive in the park encompassing the Tuscany il Ciocco Resort & Spa. It is surrounded by elegant Tuscan signature cypress trees and rolling parkland that stretches into the distance. Located between the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan Emiliano Apennine mountains, the hotel is nestled in one of the lushest and greenest parts of Tuscany. This is a top-quality hotel of the Renaissance Hotels & Resorts group, so you know that great customer service and relaxing surroundings are paramount here.

The rooms have fabulous views of the mountains overlooking the Serchio Valley and are decorated in simple earth tones and white. You’re not just welcomed with all modern hotel conveniences, but courtesy of VeryChic, a welcome drink, buffet breakfast, and discounts on spa treatments, truly a venue for lovers of the good things in life!  

The region is famous for its chestnut forests and abundant porcini mushrooms, one of the many local ingredients celebrated by the chef in his restaurant creations, as well as in the hands-on Tuscan cuisine classes that are a speciality of the hotel. Together with a distinguished wine list and a helpful sommelier, the gourmet experience is assured.   

You can relax in the spa for a wonderfully indulgent treatment or an anti-stress massage in a candlelit and softly scented setting that hypnotises you even before your treatment has started! Tennis courts and a gym beckon the energetic, whilst the outdoor pool invites lazy afternoons of luxuriating.  

This is the perfect springboard for soaking up the rich history and culture of the region. The theatre in Barga had the distinction of premiering Puccini’s Madame Butterfly simultaneously with La Scala in Milan, and there is a year-long jazz musical programme in the city, as well as numerous other cultural and culinary highlights.