Relais Il Falconiere & Spa

If you dream of rolling hills, cypresses and pure Tuscan perfection then Il Falconiere is the place for you. When I was looking to spend a few days in Tuscany, I searched for many hotels and while Cortona region was not directly in my plans I am very happy I changed my itinerary to spend a few days here. The Relais is known as a stop between northern Italy on the way to Rome by tourists for a few days and also beloved by many Italians. My search was difficult as I was looking for something completely stress free that would accommodate with a dog and this was it. I want to start off with a thank you to Silvia Baracchi and her whole team. The communications with the hotel staff and them accommodating my requests were commendable. Everyone is attentive and all was very clean. Please note that the hotel has rooms in two sections – one is closer to the front desk, spa and restaurant and other is a bit of a walk. We were located right by the spa in a beautiful old Tuscan house. There are some rooms that are more modern and some are a bit older but that is part of the charm. The drive over was a bit bumpy and we entered through I think the wrong road but still made it so don’t worry when your driving – you will get there. The property is beautiful – near and what you can see all around. On the property you are surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, and gardens, as well as a chicken hotel! You can safely roam around and explore. It is also very quiet and you can get up early to enjoy the birds starting off the day in pure serenity. The pool is perfect with an amazing lady working there at the bar. The spa pool is warm and very relaxing. We were there during hot summer days and the AC was working but leaking a bit but no big deal. If you do come there for a few days and are big water drinkers I recommend buying to bring with you or go to town to get some. We didn’t go to Cortona but it is something you can do via taxi. Cooking Class: I am VERY thankful that I signed up for the Cooking Class as it was one of the highlights of my trip. Silvia herself led the class with her team and the dishes were delicious. You are cooking fresh pici pasta while enjoying some Italian music, talking to Silvia and those joining with you while sipping some wine from their wineries (the Rose Prosecco by the way is amazing).It was a lovely day spent and then we all dined together and further talked. You leave with the cooking instructions and I already re-created the delicious meals at home! Food: The breakfast buffet was very lovely and had a lot of good options. The room it is in is stunning as well with beautiful views. The lunch and dinner options on the terrace are unfortunately very limited but good & enjoyable. We also tried Silvia’s Michelin star restaurant. It hurts me to say this because everything else was perfect, but the restaurant misses the mark. The food was not good sadly and didn’t represent to me the amazing cooking and ideas that we saw everywhere else at the Relais. It also may be a bit tough with kids due to options and also because of the time of service. But all aside we will return. Thank you Silvia & Il Falconiere for making us feel so welcome. It was a pleasure to meet you. It is exactly what we were looking for.

Loved the location and the rooftop bar was so quaint and a great view. Room was lovely and staff very attentive. Great stay. Would definitely stay there again

This Relais et Chateaux is a beautiful property in the hills of Cortona. The reception was amazing, We booked " Under the Tuscan Sun " package which I would recommend. The restaurant is a 1 star Michelin.

I absolutely adored this place and its ambiance is incredible. We stayed for several rainy days and enjoyed the spa, the restaurants, the shopping and the wines! Our favorite part was the cooking class. I made great memories with my clients and freinds and we learned so much in a short day with the chef. THe owner and chef has a brilliant vision that she brought to life and I am honored to have been able to experience it.

After visiting Florence, we wanted to spend some time in the Tuscan countryside. Il Falconiere is conveniently located whether you wish to visit some of the local wineries or picturesque hilltop towns. Friendly, helpful staff and great food complement this beautiful location.