A large group of us stayed here for just 2 nights in September. We wished we had stayed a month. Over a 3 week trip, it was the most beautiful location. The hotel is run to an exceptional standard by the manager, Birgit, and her staff work as a highly-integrated team. The location is simply stunning, with views of vineyards and forest in every direction. Our room was large and elegant, again with stunning 'classic Tuscan' views. There are so many quiet spots outside to just sit and take in your surroundings. Perhaps the biggest star, however, was the chef, who delivered the best dinners of our trip in a stunning dining room. Exactly what you imagine when you think of true Tuscan fare - fine ingredients cooked perfectly. Antipasto with all local meats, stuffed roast rabbit, pasta with wild boar ragu and fabulous desserts. Some of group even organised a private cooking class for 10 which they enjoyed immensely. I can't understand why Villa Casalecchi is not booked out months in advance, right through Spring, Summer and Autumn. It is everything you could hope for...my wife and I will be back next year for a longer stay.

Although a bit old this hotel is the perfect place for relaxing at the beautiful pool area with a spectacular view into the Chianti area as well as for discovering the central must-have seens as Firenze, San Gimignagno, Siena etc. pp. It has been very pleasant for sun bathing from mirning to noon and seightseeing the other half of the day.

We can't say enough about this villa vacation. We spent 4 days at Casalecchi and were awestruck by it's beauty, wonderful service, excellent dining and peaceful surroundings. The local town of Castellina in Chianti was the quaint, non-touristy Tuscan experience we sought. Just thinking about lazing by the pool or eating al fresco overlooking the gorgeous scenery makes me long for a return visit. Don't forget to order the Bisteca Florentina. Best we had in Italy!

We stayed for 6 nights at this hotel and we could have stayed longer. The staff are friendly and helpful, the setting is stunning and the hotel itself a lovely old Tuscan villa. We particularly enjoyed the terraced areas in front of the garden rooms and the pool area has lots of space and sunshine! A great base to explore Chianti or to just chill. We even managed a great trip to Sienna without getting lost or arguing over where to park. We have been travelling to N Italy for over 10 years and this is only the third hotel we will be returning to again, quite possibly next year!