Follonico
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BackSet among the rolling hills of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia, Follonico feels less like a boutique hotel and more like being welcomed into someone's much-loved home. Owners Suzanne and Fabio have carefully restored Suzanne's family farmhouse, creating an intimate retreat where hospitality is deeply personal and every recommendation comes from genuine local knowledge. Days begin with homemade breakfasts, unfold through quiet country roads, vineyards and hill towns, and end beneath wide Tuscan skies. Small in scale and full of character, Follonico is ideal for those seeking meaningful connections, unhurried days and the quieter pleasures of rural Italy.
Perfectly positioned between Pienza and Montepulciano, Follonico sits within one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes. Cypress-lined roads, vineyards, medieval villages and gently rolling hills create the timeless scenery that has come to define southern Tuscany.
Each day begins around the breakfast table with homemade cakes, fresh bread, seasonal fruit, local cheeses and preserves prepared by Suzanne. There is no rush to leave. Breakfast naturally becomes the first pleasure of the day.
Rather than offering a formal restaurant, Follonico introduces guests to the people behind the region's food and wine. Suzanne and Fabio are passionate about sharing their favourite trattorias, wineries, artisan producers and hidden local gems, helping you discover Tuscany through local eyes.
Each of the six individually designed rooms combines exposed beams, antique furniture and soft contemporary touches. Windows frame vineyards and rolling countryside, while the intimate scale of the house creates a feeling of warmth and familiarity throughout your stay.
Follonico is approximately two hours from Florence Airport and around two and a half hours from Rome. A car is recommended to fully explore the surrounding villages, vineyards and countryside.
Older children are welcome, although the peaceful atmosphere and intimate setting are best suited to couples and adult travellers.
Explore the hill towns of Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino, enjoy local wine tastings, cycle or walk through the Val d'Orcia, visit artisan food producers or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in the garden. Suzanne and Fabio are renowned for their personalised local recommendations.
Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni, Montalcino and the cypress-lined landscapes of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia are all within easy reach, making Follonico an ideal base for discovering southern Tuscany.
Sustainability is woven naturally into daily life through the restoration of the historic farmhouse, locally sourced produce, homemade breakfasts, careful resource management and a deep commitment to supporting the surrounding community and small local producers.
Your stay is booked with Wellness Traveller. Cancellation and amendment terms vary depending on the room, rate and dates you choose. The terms that apply will be provided before you confirm your booking and detailed on your booking confirmation.
For refundable bookings, Wellness Traveller requires an additional 24 hours' notice before the hotel’s cancellation deadlines, allowing us time to process the cancellation on your behalf.
If your plans change, please email hello@wellnesstraveller.co, quoting your booking reference. Your cancellation will take effect from the date we receive your written request.
A £25 administration fee per booking applies where you ask us to make a change or cancellation, in addition to any cancellation charges that apply to your booking. This fee does not apply where you have a statutory right to cancel without charge.
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