Stay at Agriturismo Il Macchione in Pienza

Set on 50 hectares of private land, Il Macchione is an 18th-century stone farmhouse 1.5 km outside Pienza. The property includes a 70-m2 terrace with an infinity salt-water pool that overlooks Val d'Orcia Natural Park, plus a hydromassage area. Guests have access to sun loungers, a garden with BBQ facilities, an electric vehicle charging station, and a children's playground.

Each apartment has a rustic style with wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture. Rooms include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Some apartments are located in a Dependance building 100 meters from the main farmhouse, clearly marked for transparency.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and guests can book a BBQ dinner in the garden. The hotel offers cooking classes, truffle hunting expeditions, wine tours, and bike tours through the Tuscan hills. A sister restaurant in Pienza, Terrazza Della Val D'Orcia, provides a 10% discount and a free glass of bubbles for hotel guests.

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a salt-water system and a shallow end for children. On-site wellness options include massage, an open-air bath, a solarium, yoga classes, and personal trainer sessions. Bicycle rental and guided walking tours are also available.

Families can use babysitting services, board games, an indoor play area, and outdoor play equipment. Pets are allowed throughout the property, and family rooms accommodate larger groups. The hotel also provides a shared lounge/TV area and luggage storage.

Location: 1.5 km from Pienza on 50 hectares of private land

Pool: Infinity salt-water pool with hydromassage overlooking Val d'Orcia

Activities: Cooking classes, truffle hunting, wine tours, bike tours

Wellness: Massage, open-air bath, yoga classes, personal trainer

Sustainability: Electric vehicle charging station

Dining: Sister restaurant Terrazza Della Val D'Orcia with 10% discount