Le Buche Wine Resort & SPA

Sarteano is a rather fetching town between the Val d’Orcia and the Valdichiana. It is an ancient area, inhabited since at least the Neolithic period. When you see it, with its abundance of spectacular views observable from virtually any point in the town, you can’t help but wonder if humans were drawn to it even back then simply for its natural beauty. The Etruscans were especially drawn to the area, occupying it for some nine centuries. Indeed, some important Etruscan tombs have been found here, making it as important a site for anthropology as it is for wine and olive production.

Nestled in the hills of Siena, just south of the town, is Le Buche Wine Resort & Spa. This is Italian wine country exactly as you imagine it. The property is wonderfully quiet, the landscape devoid of anything other than blue skies, olive trees, and grape vines as far as the eye can see. Though it is technically a resort, there is a homely and intimate feeling as soon as you begin the approach up the winding path toward the property - almost a foreshadowing of the warm hospitality you can expect from the staff here, who, of course, greet you with a drink.

Rooms here are all rather appropriately named after different wines and varieties of grape, split into Classic and Deluxe types. No two rooms are exactly the same, though all house two people and share a sense of warmth through the typical Italian décor - terracotta floors underfoot, large beams across the ceilings - making for a charming mood that’s well-suited to wine country.

There is a wine cellar onsite that you can visit, where the legacy of classic methods used by the Tuscan masters are combined with new technological innovations to create truly fantastic wines. Enjoy these at the Restaurant, perfectly paired with classic Italian dishes like handmade pasta, bread, and cakes, all prepared with fresh local produce. Head to the stylish Spa and unwind in the massage room, pools, Turkish bath, or Finnish sauna, before sealing the deal with a herbal tea. This is a holiday that’s all about unwinding and recharging – escape the daily grind in the heart of the Tuscan countryside at Le Buche Wine Resort & Spa.