Stay at Lupaia in Montepulciano

The hotel offers 12 guest rooms, each with hand-painted walls, original wooden beams, and restored fireplaces. Rooms such as the Nido Junior Suite, Oliva, and Montellonico Suite include private terraces or gardens with views of the Tuscan hills and medieval villages. Every room has independent access and is furnished with antique pieces and original artwork.

The restaurant serves Tuscan recipes using olive oil produced from the hotel's own olive groves and wines from the surrounding Vino Nobile di Montepulciano vineyards. Each evening a four-course tasting menu is prepared, with ingredients sourced from the hotel's garden and local suppliers. Breakfast includes farm fresh eggs from the hotel's chickens, and guests can enjoy meals on the patio during summer.

An outdoor swimming pool is set into the hillside, with sun loungers and umbrellas offering panoramic views of the countryside. The hotel provides a hot tub, fitness centre, and massage services including couples massages and full body treatments. Guests can join yoga classes, bike tours, hiking, and cooking classes, or explore the temporary art galleries on site.

Lupaia sits on a hilltop above Montepulciano, with direct views of the town's medieval skyline. Florence is a 1-hour drive, Siena and Arezzo are within easy reach, and the hotel is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The property includes an electric vehicle charging station and free parking for guests arriving by car.

The hotel provides baby amenities such as bottle sterilizers, organic baby soap, and a welcome toy for young children. A kids' menu is available at the restaurant, and the cooking class can be adapted for families. For guests traveling with dogs, the hotel offers pet baskets and pet bowls.

Rooms: 12 suites with private terraces and antique furnishings

Dining: Four-course tasting menu with garden produce and own olive oil

Wellness: Hillside pool, hot tub, couples massage, yoga classes

Activities: Cooking classes, bike tours, wine and cheese tastings

Family: Baby amenities, kids' menu, family cooking class

Pet: Dog bowls and baskets available