Villa Cicolina

Beautiful location with stunning view from their lovely pool. rooms were a little rustic but very clean and spacious and AC worked very well. Menu was limited but very good quality. Staff were friendly and efficient. Only downside was access to Montepulciano where using the car was essential despite being only 2 km away.

We have been coming to Italy for nearly 30 years and stayed in many different hotels and villas and this place is our new favourite. The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautifully maintained and rooms are lovely. The building is several hundred years old so some aspects of the decor would be described as “rustic” and if you want polished marble and gold taps then go somewhere else but you will be missing a real treat. We stayed in the suite “il Balcone” which faces east so you get morning sun and avoid the heat of the afternoon. This is the only room in the main building with a balcony. There is very effective air conditioning in the bedroom and lounge. The room has minibar, kettle, iron and hairdryer. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor tables. Service was great. Shout out to Roberto. The menu is a bit limited and as we stayed 8 nights we would have appreciated more variety but everywhere we have stayed always has a limited menu. The pool area is lovely being in an olive grove so there is plenty of natural shade as well as open space immediately around the pool. Montepulciano is about 3 miles up the hill. One could walk it but if you do, be aware that from the gate to the town it’s another mile to the top of the town. For us, Cicolina offers the right balance between “rustic” and “posh” in the sense that the building and gardens are traditional while the service is what you might expect from high end city establishment - but with a genuine smile. As you’d expect, Cicolina is not cheap but it’s definitely value for money and we thoroughly recommend. We will be returning.

We stayed for just one night after cancelling the second night due to stinkbugs in the room and the internal noise from above rooms. Hotel is quite unique. Our original assigned room was in a standalone structure near the restaurant. I think it was a junior suite. Ambiance was dark and unwelcoming. Since it was early in the day, we requested another 'suite' in the main building. We were accommodated after a bit of resistance from the front desk lady. Our new suite was on second floor. However after some time we started finding stinkbugs in the room, mostly hiding in the folds of the curtains. Despite the charm of the room, my wife could not relax due to the stinkbug issue. My last straw was 2am with people in room above moving around and talking. It was quite a creaky floorboard ambiance for an hour. The property is old and if you like sleeping in museums, then this is the place. I understand older properties are limited regarding renewal designs. Property grounds are wonderful. The pool and view are stunning. Restaurant was closed for dinner but breakfast was great. Shame about the bugs.

This wonderful Hotel Villa Cicolina with beautiful gardens and amazing pool serves great food and is run by the friendliest staff. Nothing is too much trouble, the atmosphere is very relaxed but efficient. The rooms decor is charming and in the period of the villa but with air conditioning and very comfortable bed.

This gem is a dream and wanted to stay forever. It is exactly what you imagine in wine country, only better. The food and service and the location is not to be beat, nice walk to town and lovely menus for dinner. Breakfast was perfect and had something for everyone! The pool is to die for, have your afternoon Aperol Spritz pool side! We stayed in the attic room and it was perfect and so big and got perfect light in the morning and for sunset! The amenities were fantastic and the staff, thank you to all of you!!!

Absolute perfection just outside of Montepulciano! We visited as two couples and had the best 2 night stay at Villa Cicolina. From the moment we arrived, to leaving we were treated with such warmth and kindness from the staff. We adored the two ladies who ran reception & the cooking class! Made our stay so memorable. The two rooms we had were lovely. Modern interiors with beautiful Tuscan exteriors, and views for days. It felt like we had our own accommodation and were not at a hotel! The pool area was stunning. Views were just so beautiful. Felt so lucky to be there (especially enjoying an aperol!). We booked the private cooking class too which was 3 hours & so much fun. Our host was great chat and we all had a super time. What is even better is they serve up the pasta & dishes you prepare later that evening in the hotels restaurant for you to enjoy which was such a special touch. Its €140 and includes around 1 bottle of wine per person and making starter, 3 pasta dishes & a dessert. Such a good afternoon! It's well positioned around 7 min drive from the town. Montepulciano is not very well connected with taxis so do book in advance or make sure you have a driver willing not to indulge in the wine :) Recommend visiting Icario, canetto & de ricci wineries nearby. Such good tastings and all very different! We will absolutely return, 2 nights was not enough.