Stay at Villa Barberino in Meleto

All units at Villa Barberino include original features such as wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture. Apartments also feature a kitchen or kitchenette, and air conditioning is available in some units. Accommodation is provided in a number of historic buildings, forming a large country estate on the former grounds of Barberino Castle.

Il Tributo restaurant is set in the old dining halls of the castle, and serves traditional Tuscan cuisine. During summer meals are also served outdoors. The hotel also offers breakfast in the room, a coffee house on site, and a selection of wine/champagne with special diet menus available.

The hotel has an outdoor infinity pool with a pool bar, solarium, and sun loungers. The landscaped gardens and terrace provide panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. Seasonal outdoor swimming is available, and the pool area includes dedicated sun loungers or beach chairs.

Guests can book a cooking class, participate in happy hour, go hiking, or attend themed dinner nights. Babysitting/child services and kids' meals are available for families, and the hotel has a business centre with meeting/banquet facilities. Free parking is provided, and pets are allowed on the property.

Set halfway up the hill separating the Valdarno and Chianti Valleys, Villa Barberino dates back to the 14th-century. San Giovanni Valdarno Train Station is 8 km away, with trains to Florence and Arezzo, and the villa is easily reached from the A1 Motorway. The location serves as a base for exploring the Chianti wine region, and staff are always happy to offer useful tourist and travel advice.

Rooms: Historic buildings with wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture

Dining: Il Tributo restaurant in castle's old dining halls

Pool: Outdoor infinity pool with pool bar and solarium

Activities: Cooking class, hiking, themed dinner nights

Family: Babysitting/child services and kids' meals

Pets: Pets allowed on the property