1Castello di Casole, d’Elsa, Tuscany

A lane flanked by cypress trees leads guests to this 10th-century castle turned boutique hotel, whose setting on 4,200 rolling acres of Tuscany countryside means sweeping views from each of its 42 rooms.

Many are housed in separate stone farmhouses, which fan out from the former stables and feature original paintings and beamed ceilings.

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