www: La Bandita

Location: Pienza, Italy

What: Stylish Country House

Visited: July 2014

What cost: 250 euro/night

Where booked: Bandita.com

Special: Location

What to do: Val d’Orcia, Pienza

Breakfast: Choice of the day

After driving up the most famous cypress lined (but very bumpy) road you’ll arrive at La Bandita, located on what must be one of Tuscany’s most beautiful hills. This contemporary converted farmhouse has everything to seduce you. It’s prime location, the garden layout, the infinity pool with view over the area and it’s neighbors, the sheep. The staff is attentive but not too formal, you find fridges around the property to serve yourself and the in-house cook prepares savory meals. Leaving the property is not easy (mentally and physically :-)), but once you get down you’ll discover Tuscany’s most beautiful region.