One of our top picks in San Casciano in Val di Pesa.In the Chianti hills, this stone guesthouse features an outdoor pool and is in the rural hamlet of Salvadonica. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it has accommodations with private bathrooms with Tuscan-style furnishings and free Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned rooms and suites are uniquely decorated and have different rustic features, such as wrought-iron beds, frescoed walls, or exposed wood-beamed ceilings. Pastries, jams, cold meats and cheeses are featured in the breakfast buffet, which is served in a room overlooking the Tuscan hills. The Salvadonica also features a small restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, which serves local specialties and the property’s own olive oil and wine. Guests can relax in the large garden, which surrounds the swimming pool and overlooks the Tuscan countryside. Massages under the gazebo can be booked upon request. The property provides free private parking and is well placed for visiting Florence, which is 12 miles away. Siena can be reached by car in 50 minutes.