The area is breathtaking, the view was gorgeous, and the food was amazing! The staff were some of the friendliest people we met on our 9 day tour of Italy. Our room was quaint but extremely comfortable and clean. They have a garden on site where they grow the vegetables they use in the meals they prepare, and I don't think I have ever had anything so fresh and tasty! I would strongly suggest staying and eating dinner on the patio overlooking the town of Sasetta, and if they are serving their garden vegetable lasagna you should order it for sure!

This was the last hotel we stayed at during our two weeks in Tuscany – and it left us with a great final impression. We arrived at the hotel late in the day after a scenic but tiring drive from San Gimignano. After being shown to our room, we noticed a small problem. We called the front desk, and within minutes, someone had arrived to fix it. Soon after, the front desk called again to ensure that everything had been taken care of, and offered to upgrade us to a premium room in the main lodge.

Our upgrade was superlative. Every detail of the room was meticulously designed, from the remotely-controlled skylight shades to the corner fireplace, bathroom fixtures and lighting. It was just what we had hoped for after a long day of driving and walking.

We opted to have dinner at the hotel both evenings of our stay. The dishes prepared by the chef featured local ingredients, many of which were grown on the grounds, so everything was fresh and very flavourful. The servers – and in particular, the main server – spoke English fluently, and were especially friendly.

Breakfasts were no less stellar. I think I can say without reservation that this hotel featured the best breakfast buffet of any of the four hotels we stayed at during our trip. Each morning, there was a spectacular spread of fresh items: flans, quiches, pastries, fruits of all sorts, sliced meats, cheeses, and an array of other foods.

Both days, we took advantage of the large estate property. We enjoyed seeing the animals that lived on the grounds, and noticed their carefully maintained natural surroundings and the obvious care with which they were treated.

All in all, this hotel was superb.

I have never been accused of being an exceptional linguist, so it's not surprising that I was speechless when I arrived at Tenuta La Bandita, not to mention breathless at the beauty of the villa and the surrounding area. From the moment my wife and I arrived we felt warmly welcomed by Daniela and her staff. After arriving and going for a brief tour of the villa, we were shown to our beautifully appointed, spacious, and lavishly-furnished room. This is where we called home for a week this October, just a short 13 km (7.9 mile) drive off the main highway set in the rolling Tuscan landscape complete with nearby quaint little medieval towns, incredible forests, wonderful vineyards and olive groves, and unbelievable vistas in all directions. Daniela's home, Lucian's (the head waiter) hospitality, Clarissa's culinary excellence - and indeed the entire staff and setting - combine to make everything perfect at Tenuta La Bandita. You won't regret your choice if you include this villa in your travel plans while in Tuscany.

Calgary, Canada

We stayed just 1 night on our way through. Great location; hidden in the hills, but easy to find. Beautifull panoramic views. Nice pool. Free internet. Main building was nicely decorated with a fantastic terrass.
Best breakfast we had during our 3 weeks in Italia. Dinner prepared with tastfull selfgrown products.