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La Foresteria

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(75 reviews)

Via Boscolungo, 193 - Bettolle, Sinalunga (SI) - Area: countryside | Map

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Category
Hotel

Rooms
20

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite
for some rooms

Guests in this venue liked

Abundant breakfast
Charming property
Spectacular view
Very new
The design of the property
Near spa
Cheap
Shopping area

Description

Located in a large converted farmhouse, La Foresteria is located 9 miles from the spa town of Rapolano Terme. The hotel features a restaurant and pizzeria with wood-burning oven.

Albergo La Foresteria offers spacious rooms with exposed wooden beams and tiled floors. Each room enjoys views of the surrounding countryside, and includes a modern bathroom complete with bathrobe and toiletry set. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The Foresteria serves a varied breakfast buffet including homemade cake and cookies. The restaurant specializes in local cuisine and it offers an extensive selection of Tuscan wines. On summer evenings, guests can have dinner on the grounds.

Well placed to visit Medieval Tuscany, the Foresteria is 19 miles from both Montepulciano and Cortona. Golf Club Val di Chiana is less than one mile away.

The hotel is 2 miles from Sinalunga Train station. The Val di Chiana exit of the A1 Highway is a short drive away. The estate provides free private parking.

Rooms and Rates

Please contact the host before booking if you are traveling with pets or use the "Pets allowed" filter in your search.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Disabled Access
Air Conditioning
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating
Restaurant

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Disabled Access
Rooms with air conditioning
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker

House features

19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Garden
Access for the disabled
Garage / parking

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Spa
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 27
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 27

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests

Holiday themes - the place

Country

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Wine and food attractions area
Shopping area
Located in country side or nature reserves
Spa
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Garden
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

A sweet breakfast is served each morning in the dining room- homemade cakes and croissants, cereals, excellent yogurt and fresh juices. Also available is a savoury hot breakfast, with fresh omelette, and an incredible choice of local charcuterie and cheeses.

Restaurant

+20

For 40 years, our trattoria has been a classic family-run establishment that values traditional cuisine. We offer homemade pasta, wood-fired focaccia, mushrooms, and strictly grilled meat, among other dishes that are deeply rooted in our region's culinary traditions.

During the winter, our fireplace warms up the beautiful main dining room, and during the summer, our large garden is the perfect spot to enjoy our carefully selected, locally sourced ingredients.

In addition to typical Tuscan dishes, such as ribollita, crostini, pici, wild boar, and Florentine steak, our Neapolitan-style pizza is a must-try dish. Raffaele prepares classic versions such as margherita, marinara, and fresh tomato, all cooked in a wood-fired oven. Our homemade desserts and selection of Tuscan red wines are also highly recommended.

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Conditions

Check-in from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Area countryside

The hotel Foresteria, located in a central position as to the most beautiful art cities of the Tuscany and Umbria, offers a place for a very special holiday. Here it is possibile to relax yourself, in the calm of the surrouding country. The hotel is far only one km from Valdichiana tollgate and is situated in a hillock of Sinalunga town. Until few years ago it was the heart of a big factory, then a recent and accurated restoration transformed it in a welcoming holiday house which is divided in 16 rooms and three suites of very new construction. The restoration of the farmhouse, made under the direction of the architect Mietta, has been made keeping the same structural characteristics and its original charm…. . walls made by stones and bricks, rafters, vaults, arches.
The single rooms, with French bed, and the double rooms include Tv, heating, air conditioner, telephone, bath and fridge.
Together to the services listed above the suites have also a living room, hairdryer and safe-deposit box.
The price of the room includes also a really good breakfast with homemade cakes.
The family running hotel places an excellent restaurant with typical Tuscan food at their guests’ disposal, a very good pizza house with wood-burning oven, a stock of a large choice of red Tuscan wines, bar, parking and a big garden where it is possible to stay to have dinner during the summer period.
Everyone loves to rigenerate the body and the spirit and it is possible to do it in one of many thermal centres which can be reached in a few minutes by car from our hotel; really near there are swimming pools, golf, horse-riding centre, tennis, flying school and for shopping lovers we are far only one km from the new Valdichiana Villane Outlet.

Airports

Perugia Airport - Sant'Egidio 60 Km
Florence Airport - Peretola 80 Km

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.3 / 10
76 reviews

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Location

Price/Quality

Breakfast

gony

A wonderful hotel with a restaurant, close to the highway but quiet, very nice hosts very clean.

stayed from 05/16/2024 to 05/17/2024

germain

We had a very good stay at the hotel restaurant LA FORESTERIA Via Boscolungo - Sinalunga (SI). Welcomed with kindness and discretion, the superior room was large, beautiful and comfortable. Raffaele went out of his way to satisfy us at breakfast. He kindly introduced us to many specialties. The restaurant is also very welcoming. The typical dishes of the region are generous and accompanied by good wines. The restaurant is also frequented by many Italians. In short, a lovely stay in a magnificent region: a stone's throw from the Val d'Orcia.

stayed from 04/20/2024 to 04/30/2024

martina

We had a great time.

stayed from 03/31/2024 to 04/01/2024

hyung jun

An excellent hotel. The best restaurant. Outstanding service.

stayed from 02/07/2024 to 02/08/2024

alessio

Structure a bit dated, excellent cleanliness and restaurant service top notch.

stayed from 11/13/2023 to 11/17/2023

hannelore

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stayed from 10/16/2023 to 10/18/2023

richard

If you are looking for a quality hotel and restaurant in a country setting away from the crowds, this is the place. The owners and staff are very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast choices were awesome and the food at the restaurant was excellent. It was quite evident that the restaurant is well-known to locals. We will definitely stay here again in the future.

stayed from 10/14/2023 to 10/16/2023

george

Very kind staff. Lovely property.

stayed from 10/10/2023 to 10/11/2023

pierluigi

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stayed from 10/10/2023 to 10/11/2023

francis

Excellent place to stay for a few days in a beautiful countryside setting. Everything is perfect, including: Facility, evening dinner, breakfast... And the EV charging station is really a plus. Thank you Gianluca.

stayed from 09/23/2023 to 09/24/2023

gianpaolo

After the second time, I can still say that La Foresteria is perfect for those passing by, very close to the highway, with all the comforts. Everyone is very kind.

stayed from 05/28/2023 to 05/29/2023

harald

We stayed in May 2023 for a good week at the B&B La Foresteria. Our room was spacious, everything was very clean and nicely decorated in Italian style. From the room, a door led directly to the garden, where one could sit in a shaded area. We didn't hear anything from the nearby highway. The extremely friendly owner family spoiled us with homemade cake, fresh fruit, and other Tuscan delicacies for breakfast, and there were no wishes left unfulfilled even during dinner at the associated restaurant. We really enjoyed this stay and can only recommend the B&B. Doris & Harald.

stayed from 05/06/2023 to 05/14/2023

stefano

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stayed from 04/29/2023 to 04/30/2023

filippo

Excellent welcome. Clean room. Top restaurant. Friendly and kind staff. Adequate price. We will definitely come back.

stayed from 09/23/2022 to 09/24/2022

anna

We had a lovely one night stay here, eating at the restaurant which was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. For Google maps make sure you put in Albergo La Foresteria, not just La Foresteria or you will be sent somewhere completely different! The actual location is quite near the A1 which is handy and now we know where it is we will stay again.

stayed from 08/28/2022 to 08/29/2022

fabio

Family-run structure, very attentive, I would say caring towards the well-being of guests and education. Top cleanliness, restaurant/pizzeria with excellent and abundant dishes (which today is more unique than rare). To recommend and definitely return.

stayed from 08/22/2022 to 08/23/2022

paola

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stayed from 08/10/2022 to 08/13/2022

marco

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stayed from 07/31/2022 to 08/01/2022

margherita

I stayed at La Foresteria for one night. The location is convenient to reach various nearby attractions, unfortunately, it is very close to the highway. Abundant breakfast. Unfortunately, the room was very hot from the moment we arrived until we left, the air conditioning was working but not cooling. For the price paid, not being able to sleep due to the heat does not seem right.

stayed from 06/03/2022 to 06/04/2022

giulia

Beautiful and welcoming place, very friendly and kind staff. Excellent food at the restaurant also for breakfast. I would recommend a swimming pool, ideal for those staying and returning from a visit in the surroundings.

stayed from 05/20/2022 to 05/22/2022

josef

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stayed from 05/13/2022 to 05/14/2022

pavol

The pizza they prepare in their trattoria is fantastic! Perfect service and friendly staff.

stayed from 04/10/2022 to 04/13/2022

stefano

Beautiful property, very well-kept, immersed in greenery and well connected, close to the most important tourist centers of Umbria and Tuscany.

stayed from 12/31/2021 to 01/03/2022

roberta

We stayed for 4 days and there are no words to describe the place, people, cuisine, and memorable stay. We will definitely come back, a stop to remember. Thank you.

stayed from 12/16/2021 to 12/19/2021

leonardo

Starting from the kindness of the managers, the food, the room, and the location, all really excellent. We used the holiday bonus at La Foresteria. We will come back to visit you.

stayed from 11/27/2021 to 11/29/2021

luciano

Nice and well-positioned structure, excellent breakfast and friendly and very helpful managers.

stayed from 10/30/2021 to 11/01/2021

vittorio

All excellent, highly recommended.

stayed from 10/22/2021 to 10/24/2021

cristina

Very kind managers, beautiful structure and spectacular homemade cantucci.

stayed from 09/03/2021 to 09/05/2021

monica

We stayed 5 nights at La Foresteria and we had a great time. The managers were friendly and always available, the room was cozy and clean, the breakfast was abundant and good, and the location was strategic for various visits in the area. We will definitely come back!

stayed from 08/22/2021 to 08/27/2021

colin

Outstanding service!

stayed from 08/23/2021 to 08/25/2021

luca

Nice property, well managed.

stayed from 08/28/2021 to 08/29/2021

antonella

Immersed in greenery and close to many towns to visit, I highly recommend this facility. The food is very good and homemade. Excellent breakfast. Gianluca, with his team, has been truly appreciated for his care and kindness! Thank you for the hospitality.

stayed from 08/08/2021 to 08/13/2021

consuelo

The facility is very clean, the welcome and professionalism of the owners is nothing short of impeccable. We felt pampered from the first to the last moment we spent in their company. It seems like entering the home of relatives! Special praise to Raffaele who spoiled me at every breakfast! Go there, it is really worth it! The only thing missing is the pool.

stayed from 08/02/2021 to 08/07/2021

odeta

Beautiful structure immersed in greenery. Impeccable cleanliness and abundant breakfast. The savory food prepared in the kitchen at the moment with eggs, toast, tomatoes and hams, for the sweet there are many homemade cakes, pastries, jams etc. From the internal bar to the restaurant you can then request coffee, cappuccino, tea etc. The location is strategic, in a pleasant half hour (or a little more) by car among the Tuscan hills you can reach Lake Trasimeno, Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino in the Val d'Orcia. Beautiful stay!

stayed from 08/02/2021 to 08/06/2021

lavinia

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Beautiful property in a great location and the restaurant's pizza is also good. Friendly and helpful staff.

stayed from 07/29/2021 to 08/01/2021

giorgio

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stayed from 10/30/2020 to 11/01/2020

caterina

Excellent facility, staff and cleanliness are top-notch! We had a wonderful weekend with my family. I must say that we had a great time thanks to Gianluca's professionalism, and the pizza, what can I say, FANTASTIC! Highly recommended, especially because we were able to use the "holiday bonus". Thank you to all.

stayed from 10/31/2020 to 11/01/2020

rolando

We had a great time, good and plentiful food and a very kind and helpful owner.

stayed from 10/24/2020 to 10/25/2020

federico

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stayed from 10/16/2020 to 10/18/2020

marco

The external structure is spectacular. Some details could be reviewed and fixed internally and in the rooms, for example the bathroom. The location is excellent and close to many points of interest in the area, perhaps a bit penalized by the proximity of the highway. The management is excellent, the staff is friendly and helpful, excellent breakfast and the restaurant is definitely worth trying, lots of choices and very good quality. Overall, a good structure, recommended.

stayed from 10/15/2020 to 10/18/2020

paolo

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stayed from 10/10/2020 to 10/11/2020

giuseppe

Everything very good from breakfast to rooms, very qualified and helpful staff.

stayed from 10/05/2020 to 10/07/2020

maria

A good structure, very well taken care of both externally and internally. Although the furniture in the room where I stayed was a bit dated, its beauty was the brightness and size. Friendly and kind staff.

stayed from 10/03/2020 to 10/05/2020

felice

Structure that fully met our expectations. The location is really great as it is easily accessible and well connected to the main points of interest. All the staff were very friendly, affable, and helpful right from the start. Great attention to Covid regulations. We also dined at the restaurant several evenings (the food is good, although some things need to be reviewed). At the end of the stay, Mr. Mario even gave us a bottle of good wine. I would happily return. I recommend it without a shadow of a doubt.

stayed from 09/18/2020 to 09/23/2020

claudio

Welcoming structure managed with care and cordiality, in a perfect location to visit the Val d'Orcia and Umbria, the restaurant of excellent quality. Highly recommended.

stayed from 09/14/2020 to 09/17/2020

mariagrazia

Small but comfortable room. Both the owners and the staff are very helpful and it is evident their willingness to meet every need. During our stay at the structure, we felt a friendly and peaceful atmosphere, helpful and discreet. Excellent cuisine and abundant breakfast. Unfortunately, the location on the road is not sufficiently marked. We will definitely return as soon as possible.

stayed from 09/06/2020 to 09/10/2020

giacomo

Superior room of considerable size, beautiful and spacious. Farmhouse beautiful to see and well maintained. We stayed 3 nights with half board and I must say that the food was excellent, complete breakfast and in the evening we dined outside the structure in a very relaxing setting. I thank in particular the owner Raffaele for his friendliness, kindness, and professionalism, definitely worth going back.

stayed from 09/08/2020 to 09/10/2020

kimberley

The family that manages the hotel is really kind and welcoming. Everyone was ready to meet all our needs. The room was nice and very clean, and the delicious food made our stay truly enjoyable. A beautiful experience.

stayed from 09/07/2020 to 09/10/2020

massimo

I had a great time. The staff was very kind and helpful. Excellent food. To come back.

stayed from 09/04/2020 to 09/06/2020

manuel

We spent our summer vacation here, beautiful structure surrounded by greenery and tranquility, all the staff very helpful and food quality and customer care top-notch. We will gladly return.

stayed from 08/31/2020 to 09/04/2020

simonetta

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stayed from 08/22/2020 to 08/29/2020

roberta

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stayed from 08/27/2020 to 08/30/2020

rebecca

Very nice place, surrounded by greenery, but also directly accessible from the highway junction of Siena, so very convenient for those who want to visit the treasures of the area. The apartment was perfect for a family, with a generous breakfast and excellent dinner, served in the well-kept and cared for outdoor garden. The managers were kind and helpful. Highly recommended.

stayed from 09/30/2019 to 10/02/2019

monia

The structure is a beautiful farmhouse located in an excellent position to reach all the villages of the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia. In half an hour you can also reach Umbria to stop at Lake Trasimeno. The managers and all the staff are attentive to the needs of their guests, always friendly and helpful. Also excellent is the typically Tuscan cuisine, and you can also taste real Neapolitan pizza. The breakfast is plentiful, both sweet and savory. Thank you very much to everyone! We highly recommend it!

stayed from 08/16/2020 to 08/22/2020

giuseppe

Excellent facility, friendly and well-prepared staff. Recommended.

stayed from 08/24/2020 to 08/27/2020

tiziana

I slept well, ate well. Excellent people attentive to customer needs.

stayed from 08/23/2020 to 08/26/2020

luca

Beautiful structure, equipped with comfortable rooms, a truly sublime restaurant that offers products and wines from the typical Tuscan cuisine and also the authentic Neapolitan pizza. \nThe managers are very kind, friendly, and always available, making their guests feel at home. \nThe location is strategically located for those who want to reach and visit gems like Montalcino, Montalcino, Pienza, Siena, San Gimignano, the typical villages of Val di Chiana, Val d'Orcia, and the Tuscan countryside. In a short time, you can also reach Umbria and stop at Lake Trasimeno.

stayed from 08/22/2020 to 08/24/2020

dario

Excellent structure. Excellent availability. Fantastic staff. Thanks a lot to all the staff. We really enjoyed our stay. Definitely worth going back.

stayed from 08/20/2020 to 08/23/2020

angela

Property located in a great position, very kind and attentive owners.

stayed from 08/19/2020 to 08/22/2020

concetta

Warm welcome every time you meet all the staff. Pampered at all times of the day, the kitchen offers a varied and abundant à la carte menu. Excellent pizzas rigorously cooked in a wood-fired oven. A few km from the highway entrance, suitable as a starting point to tour Tuscany during the day and return in the evening to dine in the restaurant.

stayed from 08/15/2020 to 08/22/2020

domenico

Staff and management always available, prompt and friendly. Recommendation for short stops to rest and eat well.

stayed from 08/08/2020 to 08/15/2020

raffaele

Raffaele and his family were perfect. Kind and professional, they made us feel comfortable, like at home.

stayed from 08/08/2020 to 08/14/2020

andrea

We really enjoyed our stay at La Foresteria! The room was very spacious, very clean and with well-equipped furniture and wardrobe, it was arranged in 2 connecting rooms because we were 4 and the beds were very comfortable, even the sofa bed for the kids! The bathroom was spacious, with a nice shower and with quality shower gel-shampoo. The manager's welcome was very quick and especially friendly! The breakfast was really abundant and rich in delicious homemade sweets! In the evening we also had dinner and enjoyed the outdoor tables due to the nice weather, a truly suggestive and relaxing atmosphere and above all really delicious, typical and abundant dishes! The pizza was superb!

stayed from 08/12/2020 to 08/14/2020

kalina

Absolutely stay here! Polite and kind staff! Relaxing atmosphere, comfortable, impeccable cleanliness! Exquisite cuisine! Very good at their job!

stayed from 08/08/2020 to 08/10/2020

filippo

Very kind staff and very beautiful structure. Fantastic breakfast.

stayed from 08/17/2020 to 08/20/2020

veronica

Hospitable, friendly. Feels like being with family. Super fantastic breakfast.

stayed from 08/08/2020 to 08/13/2020

antonella

Lovely and peaceful place, excellent location to move around and visit the characteristic Tuscan villages as it is close to the highway/motorway. Extremely clean rooms and welcoming and kind hosts. The restaurant serves delicious food as you can tell that the ingredients are top quality and the cook is very skilled. Breakfast is also abundant and tasty. I recommend it, a wonderful and relaxing place to enjoy the Tuscan hills.

stayed from 08/13/2020 to 08/16/2020

alberto

Alberto, Monica and Sonia. We felt like at our own home, thanks to the hospitality and kindness of the hosts. We will return!

stayed from 07/30/2020 to 08/03/2020

monica

I stayed with my family at La Foresteria. Excellent welcome, impeccable cleanliness, exquisite cuisine, as well as an excellent location for endless excursions.

stayed from 07/27/2020 to 07/31/2020

claudio

It is a fantastic place, great for post-work relaxation. Wonderful welcome, exceptional cook and excellent cuisine, friendly and caring staff, fantastic.

stayed from 07/19/2020 to 07/23/2020

stefano

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stayed from 02/21/2020 to 02/22/2020

domenica

Located among the Tuscan countryside, well positioned to reach various tourist destinations. Comfortable rooms, good cleanliness, good quality traditional cuisine. Impeccable kindness of Mr. Raffaele and his entire family. Recommended.

stayed from 08/17/2019 to 08/24/2019

luca

Beautiful, clean location, strategically located for those passing through. Courtesy of the staff more than excellent. Dinner at the restaurant with excellent Fiorentina steak and correct price. It also has a charging station for electric cars.

stayed from 07/07/2019 to 07/08/2019

angelo

Exceptional as always.

stayed from 05/18/2019 to 05/19/2019

mirella

Mi sono trovata benissimo accoglienza da 10 lode esperienza da ripetere.

stayed from 03/23/2019 to 03/24/2019

martino

Un'accoglienza ed un soggiorno magnifico grazie a un gestore sopraffino. L'attenzione al cliente (e alle sue esigenze) è straordinaria. Sicuramente da consigliare, per quanto mi riguarda ci ritornerò sicuramente.

stayed from 07/08/2016 to 07/10/2016