Bed And Breakfast La Fonte Del Machiavelli

Italy , Siena
SAN CASCIANO IN VAL DI PESA, Via Scopeti 54 Localita Fontanelle
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10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Sandra

Beautiful property surrounded by vineyards, Tuscan hills. All day you can hear birds singing and the smell of jasmine throughout the property. The host is attentive and kind, and prepared an incredible breakfast that you can enjoy indoors or on the terrace outdoors. My only regret is not staying for more nights!

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Gena

This B&B is unimaginably beautiful. It is literally next to a vineyard. The views from every angle are amazing. The room was so comfortable. The host is very kind. I cannot say enough how beautiful every corner of this property is. If you are considering staying here, you will not regret it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

AMY

Simone is an amazing host. the most delicious croissants you will ever have. I have been the last two years. I cannot wait to return.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Ruben

It was a wonderful stay the bed was comfortable and the view was beautiful.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2024

Daniel

No staff available at listed check in time, had to wait over an hour for staff to show up to check in. Road into facility was a disaster.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Amanda

We loved our stay, and would come back and stay longer next time. We loved the views of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, and will try the oldest restaurant in Tuscany the next time we come back (it was closed this time). The owner of the B&B was very nice, and we loved visiting with his cats too😻!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Hannah

Wonderful place, beautiful property.

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2024

ellen

there was some miscommunication in the beginning about checking in but we got it fixed and everything was fine

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful little place with the absolute best scenery. Fantastic breakfast. Only problem lack of Wi-Fi service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Kar

Beautiful villa with an amazing view. Simone is extremely friendly and always willing to help.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful setting amidst vineyards

We had an excellent stay at this B&B. The host was very helpful. The scenery was superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2023

Brian

This was an incredible place to stay. The photos don’t give the full view of the place, but do help. The owners were very nice and polite. The room was clean. It’s about a 30 minute drive to Florence.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

Paula

Wonderful property!! Beautiful location! Great breakfast served by the host! Peaceful area and wished we could’ve stayed longer!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2022

MILICA

Hidden cute Tuscan paradise

Simone is a fantastic host and manages this property very well. It is a very cute villa, with a nice pool and the surroundings and the view are amazing. The breakfast was a typical Italian one ( brioche with jam and cappuccino:) and Simone is happy to accommodate you with any request. Overall, a great price quality ratio and will gladly be back to this spot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2022

Ted

The picture perfect scenery was beautiful. The small town (walking distance) has a great restaurant (reputed to be the oldest in Italy) and the villa to which Machiavelli was exiled and wrote his famous thesis, Il Principe.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It was quiet and had lovely views but it was quite far from the road so you need a car.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed for 4 nights (June/July 2019) and booked a triple occupancy room (1 double bed and 1 twin bed). We were 2 adults and 1 teenager (15 years). LOCATION: This was the best view/location of our trip. We had rented a car in Florence and got to the hotel in 30 min. We used Google maps to guide us and had no problems. The road leading to the hotel is bumpy, but the view is amazing. There was always parking available. ROOM: Our room was a good size, and quiet. But the air conditioning did make some noise a few times, which woke my husband up. It had a fridge, TV, hairdryer (wall unit), small desk and chair, wardrobe (with extra blankets) and 2 bed tables. The shower was small but not too tiny. The TV did not have any english channels working, so we listened to the France news channel instead. BREAKFAST: The view from the terrace where we could eat breakfast was breathtaking. The food was the same for the 4 mornings we were there, but it was very good. There were eggs, ham and another cold cut, cheese, fresh croissants and fresh bread, juice, plenty of fruits. The owner would prepare us the coffee we wanted (cappuccinos were very good). POOL: Very nice pool. Clean. The water was not very cold, because of the sun and it was very hot during our stay. There was some shade if needed. OTHER: The owner was very nice to us, always available. There are a few cats and bunnies. Lots of flowers. CONCLUSION : Best hotel of the trip! Our host was fantastic. We would go back anytime.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2019

Danny

Beautiful B&B in nature

Beautiful location nestled away down a hill. Nice walking trails and shot walk to fab restaurant.
Breakfast is limited/standard and could be improved a bit.
Pool is really nice and a big plus

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Ursula

Love this home and Chianti

We had a wonderful stay. The room was very pretty and quiet. Beautiful location overlooking the wineyards. Nice walks, nearby pretty villages. Simone made tasty breakfast and yummy cappuccino!!! He was very helpful. We got there late and hungry. He served us delicious bread and Italien salami and prosciutto! That was so kind. The only complaint it took some time to heat the room because the evenings got cold. Otherwise I highly recommend this wonderful place. Chianti is gorgeous.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2018

katherine

Hidden Tuscany

Beautiful views, but difficult to find...use wazs
Fantastic breakfast
Great place

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

We enjoyed our stay. Property is beautiful. My daughters loved the pool. Breakfast was good and owner is very pleasant. A car is needed for the location.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful location and great hospitality from Simone. A very relaxing place to stay during our time in Florence.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2016

Luke

One complaint is that the wifi was very poor

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Perfect spot to explore Florence

Great stay! We were here for two nights on our honeymoon and the location and staff were great. Breakfast was very good with cappuccino and an omelet along with the typical breakfast fruits, breads ect. They were very helpful and it was a very pleasant stay. We parked in their private lot for 18 euro per day with unlimited in and out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2015

Verified traveler

Beautiful place

Ncie place to relax and stay out of the busy cities. Excelent toom.and bath very clean and excellent breakfast. I recommend it 100%

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2014

peter

very pleasant experiance

very clean. good breakfasts with a beautifull view. good location to explore Tuscany.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

A beautiful location surrounded by vineyards

We were thrilled when we arrived. It is a beautiful spot completely untouched by anything \" touristy\". It was a little hard to find but that may have been due to the GPS we were using The keepers are extremely pleasant, the breakfast was good, and there's even a very clean pool. The wifi could only be used on the terrace but it was a beautiful place to sit so it didn't bother me. I could have stayed there for hours. We were visiting Florence and it was about a twenty minute drive away. It was so nice to leave the city to return there and it served as a great location for exploring nearby vineyards as well. I would definitely return!

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2013

Pete,Terry, Jas

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel set in beautiful countryside with great views. Simone was very pleasant and helpful, even with limited English and our non existent Italian. Perfect base to explore Florence, Pisa, Siena and the surrounding area by car. We walked to San Casciano in Val de Pesa during the day, but you have to walk on the road, so not recommended for night time, although there are some nice places to eat there. Very nice restaurant at end of track, although we did find it fairly expensive. Another place to eat is Trattoria La Baracchina which is a short drive, set in woodland and very popular with the locals. Breakfast at hotel was good and Simone was very accommodating when we needed to eat earlier than normal. All in all we had a great holiday and hopefully will return one day!

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2013

Outstanding Views of Chianty Country

We enjoyed very much the location and the view!! Breakfast was very good and staff was nice and helpful. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2012

Reggie

Lovely views

By far the best feature of this B&B is its location. The views from the terrace are breathtaking. I recommend waking up earlier and seeing the mist rising above the vineyards. The breakfast was beautiful. The swimming pool was quite large, and you could see the beautiful valleys whilst in it. The owner (Simone) recommended a local restaurant (Baracchina), which turned out to be a real delight. They serve traditional Tuscan food, and I must say I had the best dinner there whilst in Italy. Do have dinner there whilst staying at the hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2012

Verified traveler

Awesome secret place

Simone is wonderfull and very helpful. The view of this place is something else, right in the middle of the Chianti region, right in the middle of a vineyard. The inn has breakfast included, eggs, ham, bacon, rolls, expresso drinks, cereal, natural squeezed juices. There's a restaurant about 500 yards away where they produce their own wine; WOW what a wine! you got to go.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2012

Verified traveler

Good location, FREE PARKING!!

The hotel is in a quiet neighborhood, and is within an easy walking distance to most anywhere that tourists would go. We slept really well every night. FREE PARKING was the reason we made a reservation with this hotel and we were NOT disappointed!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

very beautiful hotel

charming view and good location - close to Florence and chianti area.
the room was nice but not very clean even though i will recommend this hotel

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2010

Ruline

Stunning setting!

WE enjoyed our stay at this B&B in the quiet and tranquil setting. The view was absolutely stunning!
Our room was beautiful (Michael Angelo , spacious, very clean and cool.
Our room did not have a fridge or iron and when we brought it to the owners attention, we were supplied with these items in no time.
The breakfast was on the patio, a nice spread of juices, fruit, yogurts, breads and warm items (eggs, bacon and ham) and of course coffee and tea.
A charming B&B overall.

A few little pointers to add:

Upon arrival, we had to stand around for about 20 minutes before we could find someone to announce our arrival; The welcome was not very warm.

More tourist information could be supplied;

The communication in English was sometimes a little difficult.

The family who lives there, had many guests and would sometimes talk and visit till very late at night. It became a little noisy night after night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Remco

Prachtige omgeving waarbij firenze, pisa en siena niet al te ver weg zijn. Ook is de gastheer een blije verschijning

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

florence

Excellent tout est parfait la piscine, la chambre et le petit déjeuner top 10

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Eduardo

Ótimo lugar

Adoramos a estadia, com certeza voltaremos. Cada detalhe da estadia foi cuidado com muito zelo pelo proprietário. O único problema foi que o Google nos mandou para um lugar um pouco diferente, que nos causou alguns problemas, mas isso nada tem a ver com a pousada.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Henrik Nordby

Roligt og sjarmerende sted med flott beliggenhet. Litt dårlig vei det siste stykke. Vi hadde et ganske stort rom, sengen var god og alt levde opp til forventningene, så vi var veldig fornøyde

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Marissa

Everything was well taken care of, a quiet place, exactly what we were looking for.
Room was good en very clean.
Breakfast was also very nice en complete.

We would certainly go again when we are nearby.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Larissa

Lugar lindo !!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

Eduardo

Perfeita

Hotel maravilhoso com uma vista incrível das montanhas e todas as belezas da Toscana. Atendimento do anfitrião Simone um espetáculo. Café da manhã maravilhoso.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2024

Per S

Kommer gerne igen.

Virkeligt dejligt sted - autentisk, godt miljø og flotte omgivelser centralt placeret iht at komme rundt i Toscana.

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2023

Armando

Ottima location colazioni abbondanti

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

marycel

Solo nos quedamos una noche y aunque no está cerca de la zona histórica, si uno viaja en vehículo está bien, es confortable , tiene una vista preciosa y sus alrededores son muy bonitos, para una estancia más larga es apropiado también. El are para desayunar, es muy agradable y el desayuno es bueno y variado

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2019

Henrik

OK uden at være prangende.

Fint bed and breakfast. Perfekt for afslapning.
Morgenmad ok men temmelig ensformig.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2018

elisabeth

Sehr schöne Lage.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2018

Marika

Comodo da raggiungere dall'uscita autostrada.

piacevole sorpresa della vista panoramica e del contesto paesaggistico; la struttura è molto bella e si lascia scoprire poco a poco.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Niklas

Nice hotel in Tuscany

Amazing Hotel near Florence. We used it as a base to explore tuscany. You need a car to get there but then a trip to Florence, Siena, Pisa etc. is quite convenient. The host Simone is very nice, he prepares a simple but tasty breakfast with an incredible view. Moreover there is a pool to relax or cool down after exploring the area.
The WiFi in our room was quite weak, so it took us some time to check the destinations for our next trips but all in all it was ok.

For restaurants I can only recommend San Casciano in Val di Pesa...its the next bigger village and offers pretty good food.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Apr 2017

VIKI

ותרו על המקום הזה. יש מקומות מהממים אחרים באותו סכ

מקום מרוחק מכל דבר. קושי רב להגיע. דרך גישה גרועה. חדר קטן מאוד צפוף ולא נוח. אין נוף. סגור ואטום. מיטות לא נוחות. אינטרנט אלחוטי גרוע ביותר עד 0 מוחלט. תמורה גרועה למחיר בהשוואה למקומות אחרים בטוסקנה.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Beautiful house in the middle of wine yard.

The GPS location was not exact. I asked two times to find the hotel in the evening time.
But people during my the way to hotel were so kind that they explained everything they know.
But before long we found out beautiful B&B. My daughter said that would not be our hotel. but it was not true.
The rooms has three beds with one bathroom.
A little bigger size room would be better for my five family. but good to stay.
The breakfast was fantastic. The host provided warm bacon, egg omelet, special coffee and various breads and juice. The view at the hotel also fantastic.
The hotel is traditional large house in the Tuscany country side.
The only thing to improve is WiFi network in the room. We can not access WiFi in the room.
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Family