Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere

This splendid 17th century manor lies in the Tuscan countryside, just outside Cortona. It boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a luxury wellness centre with outdoor and indoor pools. Rooms at Il Falconiere are set in different locations around the estate, which is home to vineyards and olive groves. Guests can sample the estate's own Baracchi wines, or join one of the Cooking under the Tuscan Sun gourmet cooking courses. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Each room is equipped with flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, with sun beds and deck chairs. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers a sauna, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, as well as beauty treatments and massages. Set in a converted orangery, the restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes. Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere is 2.5 km from Cortona's historic centre, and a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno. Parking is free. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Each room is equipped with flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, with sun beds and deck chairs. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers a sauna, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, as well as beauty treatments and massages. Set in a converted orangery, the restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes. Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere is 2.5 km from Cortona's historic centre, and a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno. Parking is free. 

• Rating: 8.8
• Stars: 5