Located in the town of Pienza, this luxury 12 room boutique hotel is a former convent which blends easily into the narrow street.

The hotel has been sympathetically restored and the attention to detail can be seen everywhere, from the stunning exposed stone entrance corridor to the communal library where you can help yourself to the honesty bar while admiring the owner’s awards from his earlier life at Sony. Brightly coloured gerbera abound both in the public areas and the bedrooms.

This is a truly luxurious property but what sets it apart is the warmth of the staff who create a relaxing and unstuffy atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble. This is not a surprise, however, when you meet the owner, John Voigtmann, who is himself a gracious host.