Il Colombaiolo

Fantastic small hotel just a few steps outside the town. Very charming and comfortable room and a very large good bed. Lovely garden and pool and a fantastic hostess Roberta. In spite of no aircon, the room had a cool and comfortable temperature. Bathroom is of age, but everything worked well. We visited this hotel 27 years ago and loved to be back. Hopefully we can visit again soon. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights as part of a cycling tour through Tuscany. Nice room, good views, nice pool area , nice area undercover to relax. Decent breakfast. Just out of town and quiet. Roberta , the owner is really pleasant & helpful. There's even a nice cat! There are a couple of very nice restaurants 5/10 mins walk way up the hill and a good gelateria just down the hill.

Arriving late in the evening with no reservations the night receptionist checked us in, gave us a local restaurant recommendation and even called the restaurant to let them know we were coming late. ||During our 6 day stay at the hotel the hostess Roberta was gracious and helped us with local tips and also arranged a wonderful cooking school for us at a nearby winery. The hotel was charming, clean and well looked after. Rooms were spacious the grounds were charming with many quiet places to relax and enjoy the view. I would definitely return.

My wife and I stayed at Albergo (Hotel) Il Colombaio for 3 nights as we explored the Chianti and Siena regions. The hotel is a large farmhouse that has been updated to make your stay comfortable while still retaining the original rustic character. Parking is off street and easy to use. The room and common areas were spotlessly clean and well appointed. Roberta, the owner, was very friendly and helpful with all of our questions. Roberta's mother was there when we checked in and since her English was about as good as our Italian our check in experience was one of those times that makes travel so rewarding. She was a wonderful lady and we got it done with some memories to go along with it. Castellina itself was one of our favorite small towns with several great restaurants and historical sites. All of these are a short walk from the hotel. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

We've just come back from Tuscany and stayed for a week at the Il Colombaio for our honeymoon. The hotel is lovely full of rustic charm. The breakfasts were yummy - fresh croissants every morning with a delicious cappuccino. Everyone was really helpful and Roberta was lovely and speaks great English especially with all the questions I have about the area. Our room was clean and the we had fresh linen and towels every couple of days. The hotel is centrally placed to visit all the towns and sights of Tuscany and the village was a 5 minute walk ideal for our evening meals on the various restaurants. Will definitely return and stay again. Thankyou for helping to make our honeymoon really special. Michelle and Simon Green xx

A beautiful, rustic farmhouse within walking distance of Castellina in Chianti. Our room was gorgeous with a beamed ceiling and antique furniture. Roberta and team were great in helping us find places to visit, eat and organising a vineyard tour. Breakfast was great, warm croissants and fresh coffee. The pool is an added extra and great for a dip or snooze on a sun bed after a day of exploring this amazing part of Italy.

Great location in Castellina in Chianti, just a short walk to the town center and many dining options. This made for a great stay in the city, but we found the facilities lacking at this hotel. The building is a beautiful old structure but is somewhat run down and far from picturesque. The wifi also didn’t reach our room and be sure to note the lack of A/C if that’s important to you.

Arriving at night without a reservation, we were warmly welcomed at this comfortable inn on the edge of town. Everything was within easy walking distance, and the capable host cheerfully gave us suggestions for dining and area advice. She even arranged a cooking class at a nearby winery which turned out to be one of the highlights of our month in Italy.