This luxurious Tuscan boutique retreat balances its opulent offering with a commitment to sustainability and the beauty of nature that plays out in the sustainable farm, cheesemaking, organic skincare range, holistic spa and 300 acres of gardens and farmland. The 800-year old farmhouse was once a welcome place of rest for mediaeval pilgrims and the cocooning rooms, restaurants, spa and peaceful gardens continue to offer respite to travellers to this day. Though today’s hotel is a more luxurious affair, the 13th century pilgrims would probably feel at home with the farm-to-table principles, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture prioritised by the two restaurants, and the healing therapies of the spa.
Each of the hotel’s 22 rooms has been individually designed with the utmost thought, from antique pieces to bespoke beds and hand-painted frescoes. Rooms offer intimacy and seclusion with light-filled, romantic interiors that evoke the character of the historic building. Each offers its own unique character, whether boasting expansive garden views from the large windows, Mediterranean courtyards, or leafy private terraces with a private pool.
Enjoy Italian flavours at the trattoria, unwind on the rooftop with city views, and experience the true spirit of la dolce vita woven through every detail.
This meticulously restored palazzo nestles on the picturesque coast of Palermo and has been transformed into a sanctuary of opulence and elegance by Rocco Forte and Olga Polizzi.
Villa Cora’s story is as opulent as its current incarnation; built in the 1860s by Baron Oppenheim, and visited by Princess Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, and the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.
This beautiful villa-style hotel sits on a picturesquely rugged bay near Mount Etna and was originally built in 1919 as the seaside home of an English family.
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