La Cantina Relais - Fattoria Il Cipresso

Italy , Arezzo
AREZZO, LocaitÃ Sassaia di Rigutino n 1
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10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Peter

This villa is beautiful and the staff are fantastic! It's like a little classy Ralph Lauren boutique hotel without the pretentiousness. Alberto and the rest of the staff were so delightful and completely service oriented. All they wanted was for us to have a terrific stay there. The entire place is full of quality features and details of excellence. They've put a lot of time and money into making this place truly special. We had planned on eating in town, but we were too impressed with everything that we ate dinner in their greenhouse restaurant. Terrific meal and wine! Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Dereck

Beautiful property, food and people

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Kathleen

I had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful property towards the end of my visit to Italy. I stayed four nights and used it as a home base to do day trips to Cortona and to Arezzo. I also took time to just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The staff were wonderful and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable with a lovely terrace. The food and the wines at their restaurant were fantastic! I definitely recommend a visit!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Hans

Returning to Il Cipresso was like coming home!
We could live here!
Absolutely beautiful place to stay longer time and have the famous and less famous Tuscan hill towns with breathtaking views at a short distance away (0.5-1.5 hrs drive).

5 hrs drive

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Joanne

Lovely property.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Suzanne

Stay was exceptional.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Michael

Beautiful setting and the room was very comfortable. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Kerry

Amazing !! Alberto is a gem! We cannot say enough good things about our experience here and we will definately be returning!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Perry

The absolute best B&B.

I can’t imagine a better place to stay anywhere. This beautiful property was so welcoming and helpful. After the free parking, we were helped with our bags to our room which was large and fully equipped. We didn’t know at the time, but there’s a restaurant on the property And we were so tired from our traveling that we took advantage of eating there. Our dinner was phenomenal from the free extra treat in the beginning of the meal to the unique appetizers and dinners. It was a mouthwatering experience. They even gave us a free half bottle of wine which we had with dinner. If I was close by, I’d eat at this restaurant often. And if we come back to this area, we’ll definitely stay more than one night. In the morning we had the best breakfast I have ever had at a B&B or a hotel. The breakfast was covered with our room no extra charges. The breakfast came with a large amount of cakes and cookies and pastries. We could have eggs done anyway we’d like, Scrambled omelette whatever. We also had juices, coffee and tea. I can’t stop thinking about how good this breakfast was. You will not find a better place to stay anywhere in the area. I promise you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

JUAN

Amazing location and staff. Highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Hans

Beautiful Relais/Restaurant, super committed staff

The proprietor (Alberto) and his staff did not leave any opportunity unused to care for us and make us feel at home.
Food was delicious, the property is gorgeous and well maintained!
Rooms are spacious and beautiful.
Great starting point for many road trips to the most beautiful hill and mountain villages of Tuscany!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2024

Julian

Our second trip to Fattoria Il Cipresso - a wonderful place to stay and Alberto and all his staff could not be more welcome and friendly. We’re looking forward to our third trip soon!!!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Kannu

Lovely stay in Tuscany

Absolutely incredible place. Lovely hosts. Planning to stay here again!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

carol

We loved EVERYTHING - this is a beautiful place in every way. Welcome treats, a lovely pool, gorgeous rooms. Alberto is a perfect host & you’ll be friends forever by the time you leave. The onsite restaurant is wonderful & it's especially relaxing to savor breakfast outdoors. Honestly can't wait to return!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2023

Elizabeth

Very beautiful place, gorgeous outdoor setting with Greenhouse dining. Best gourmet food we had in Italy!
Very attentive staff. Most excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2022

David

Awesome renovation of a 500 year old villa. All of food was from the farm and was amazing. Alberto was very accommodating. We had a wonderful time and want to return with the entire family.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2022

Ronald

Perfect setting and wonderful people. Exceptional food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2022

Sandra

The most fabulous B& B anywhere in the world

This bed & breakfast was the best ever that we have stayed at. Alberto and his family treated us like their own family. The facility is outstanding. The friendliness is exceptional, the amenities are excellent. You could not find another B& B anywhere in the world that would be better. The accommodations and staff are the best you will find anywhere. The food was extremely tasty and well prepared and abundant. We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area. This is one of a kind B & B

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2021

Pablo

These place it’s amazing the food it’s awesome the people are extraordinary if you’re looking to have a real taste of Italy winery style food everything comes together on these beautiful place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2021

Irene

Excellent

Excellent all around. Great little bed and breakfast, only 7 rooms. Small, charming with great service. You feel like you’re on a well maintained farm. I typically stay in large hotels, so was a bit nervous, but it exceeded expectations. Breakfast was excellent, all home made. A bit out of the way, 25 mnt drive to arezzo, but we’ll worth it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2021

robert

It really is perfect!

When things are terrible it is easy to write a review. When everything was perfect, what can you say, it was perfect.
Also one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Tuscan

Charming hosts and beautiful property. Comfortable room with Tuscan touches.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Alberto is an amazing owner and host! Dinner was great, hotel was even better!!! He even set up a cooking class for us in Cortona.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

Deb

Wonderful experience. Alberto is delightful. The accommodations were extremely clean, large, very comfortable, in a beautiful setting, and a bottle of the farm’s wine awaiting us in our room. Dinner was fabulous! One of the best meals we had in Italy. The on-site restaurant is popular with the locals so make a reservation when you book. (We weren’t aware of this but Alberto worked us in.) We would definitely come back and spend more time here!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2019

Maria

The residence was beautiful. The staff were amazing. Alberto, the owner, works night and day to make sure everyone is happy. The breakfast outside in the morning was heaven. The food is delicious and there are special dishes every night in the restaurant. You can eat outside in the “glass gazebo” or outside under the stars. The gardens are beautiful and there are beautiful roses everywhere. Christina who does everything(picks baskets of flowers, does housekeeping and serves dinner) is always cheerful and welcoming. You feel as if you are in a family. It is close to major sites like Cortona,Montepulciano and Pienza or Assisi in Umbria but of all we preferred Cortona.i would highly recommend it for a quiet vacation or central base in the area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Santiago

A teal Toscan experience.

The best was Alberto’s hospitality and the fantastic breakfast. A real Toscan experience. .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2019

Laurie Fiori

Wonderful spot

Fabulous inn and wonderful food! All the food is locally grown and delicious!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Julia

Location in the countryside. Friendly staff. Beautiful room spacious and decorated. Excellent restaurant. Good breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Friendly, welcoming host; excellent food; great location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2018

PegWalker

Alberto's welcome and attention to detail was superb. The property is lovely, although it would be more fun in the summer when the pool is open. The food in the Trattoria is outstanding, and the food products I tried that were made at the farm, wonderful. I'd recommend this to anyone. The only slight mar was the lack of a proper sign and a slightly confusing entrance. It might be a good idea if whoever confirmed a reservation, included specific instructions. Googlemaps sent me to the Farm not the Hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Paul

The rooms were period decorated beautifully. The property was immaculate and very relaxing. The owner found time to talk with us and really made us feel at home. The breakfast was wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2018

John

Absolutely beautiful place in Tuscany

Absolutely phenomenal place. A little tricky finding. GPS put us at the delivery door for their wine operations. Back track to round about and saw sign for hotel. No big deal. Excellent fresh food from farm for dinner at great prices. And the breakfast that was included was fresh from the farm and so much we could not finish. The hosts are very enjoyable to visit with. Our room was spotless with a large bathroom and fantastic shower. My wife and I plan to return next year so the she can take advantage of cooking classes they offer. Great place to stay while in the Tuscanny region

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

excellent place even though it is not on the main path. Totally worth the extra driving

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Organic farm with boutique hotel and restaurant

Don’t expect by hotel 5 star “luxury” but expect 7 star hospitality, quality and originality. Forget “normal” hotels. This is a genuine Tuscan multi-generational family farm experience and we felt simply sad to leave, this is how wonderful our stay was. It was like visiting a loving super-hospital family.
Top class acomodation (5rooms!) and home made food.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2018

Diane

We loved our stay. Alberto takes such attention to detail in everything he does to the property. His staff were so welcoming and accommodating as well. The property beautiful and relaxing. The food delicious. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank You all.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great Host, excellent dinner, lovely breakfast.
Couldn’t be any nicer
A little tricky to find

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2018

Paul

Delightful!

Amazing place, great host, excellent food. Nestling in a quiet location just off the main road between Cortona and Arezzo this little gem is a perfect place to relax and enjoy, Italian style. The host is charming, helpful and courteous. Nothing is too much trouble. The food and wine are of an equally high standard. All in all very highly recommended.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2018

Laurie Fiori

Wonderful spot with great food and accommodations

Fantastic place to stay and dine! Our host, Alberto, was terrific and gave us a tour of the winery. The agriturismo is recently restored so the rooms and bathrooms are pristine and very comfortable. We dined at the restaurant and it is the best food we have had on our trip-mostly home grown and simply delicious. The tagliolini with recently hunted truffles was divine! Alberto and his cooking staff are passionate about their products and food. We highly recommend this property and hope to return in the future.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

business trip

Great place,excellent service,beautiful house, area and restaurant.15 minutes from arezzo and 30 min from cortona.
We stay in august and it was hot , there is no a/c only a cooling system of the floors.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2017

Tony

Excellent stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2017

joseph

Adequate stay in a good location

Overall good value with adequate amenities. Only suggestions for upgrade concern the air conditioning in the rooms and the breakfast. They need to install better AC units. The AC works through the floor and will not satisfy those that like cool room temperatures. They also need to get a good commercial coffe maker for cappuccino and espresso. Whoever is picking out the fruit needs to make sure it is not sour. Overall a very pleasant staff and stay.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2017

Jillian

Beautiful villa and wonderful restaurant.

We stayed for 3 nights in July. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable (especially with the air-conditioning on hot days). The villa is in a quiet location, with peaceful grounds for relaxing, and a lovely pool that we used daily. We ate at the villa's restaurant nightly as the menu was very diverse and the specials varied daily. The staff was extraordinarily friendly and their attention to detail appreciated. It's centrally located and only 15 minutes from Arezzo's sights. We'd certainly stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2017

M and R

Fabulous B&B out of the city!

Everything was above and beyond our expectations. Alberto and staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay perfect! Restful, quiet spot and so relaxing. The restaurant food was the best we had in all our travels in Italy and it was wonderful to have a great breakfast served at our table each morning. We can't recommend this spit more highly.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2017

Eamon

Magnificent

We would go back anytime. The only mistake we made was booking one night. We should have stayed longer. The restaurant in the grounds of the hotel is a real gem and very reasonably priced. The food is sourced locally, some of it from the owners farm. Don't miss it.
The only problem we had was in locating the hotel. Our sat nav led us a merry dance before we abandoned it for a map. The hotel is in a small town on the road from Arretzo to Cortona. The town is Rigutino. Heading for Cortona the road you want is on the left half way up the Main Street.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2016

Mrs. D

Excellent quality. Passionate staff.

From the moment we arrived we were treated like valued guests by all of the staff. Alberto was incredibly passionate and proud of his hotel. The hotel is tucked away in a beautiful and peaceful location - excellent for exploring Tuscany then relaxing by the pool to recuperate ready for the next day.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2016

Jenny

A beautiful rural setting, excellent food and run by lovely people

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2016

BO RAM

Good~!

A little hard to find. But beautiful scene and perfect dining, humerous host.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2015

Peter

5 star luxury, hotel, restaurant, winery

Amazing place, in the country walking distance to town. Luxurious rooms with amazing rooms. The food in the restaurant was some of the best we have ever had, the staff amazing, each one greeting us and introducing themselves. The owner, Alberto made us feel like a guest in his home. We will be back on our next visit to Italy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

A peaceful spot near Arezzo and Cortona

This is a wonderful place. Family owned and operated, you'll feel right at home. The rooms are quite large and comfortable. The onsite restaurant serves excellent food. We hope to return some day.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2015

Rhian

Lovely small family run hotel.

Lovely hotel with only a few rooms decorated in Tuscan style but with all the mod cons, including modern bathroom. Underfloor cooling/heating. fresh flowers in room every day. Lovely swimming pool. Amazing staff who are very helpful. Breakfast served in adjacent building - delicious food.