Reschio Estate & Hotel, Tuscany

Once a scattered patch of ruined farmhouses and a crumbling medieval stronghold, Reschio has evolved under the stewardship of the family behind it – into something almost unprecedented: a hybrid between private residences and boutique-hotel hospitality, all rooted in heritage, nature and deeply considered design.

At the centre lies Castello di Reschio – a 10th-century castle turned 36-room hotel, where each room and suite retains the building’s historic personality: irregular layouts, ancient stone, and details such as an original olive-press left in place as furniture. The result isn’t flashy-chain glitz but a quietly luxurious refuge that feels lived-in and timeless.

Beyond the castle, the broader estate – sprawling over thousands of acres of Umbrian hills – is dotted with restored farmhouses, many converted into private villas or residences. Some are available for rent; others function as permanent homes crafted for people who value privacy, design and connection to the land.

What’s remarkable about Reschio is how it marries the stability and intimacy of a home with the refined service and amenities of a hotel. Each house or villa comes with maid service, gardeners, estate-wide concierge, and access to estate offerings: organic food from their own lands, horse riding, private lakeside cabins, woodland walks, horseback treks and spa-style bathing in the castle’s ancient cellars.

In doing so, Reschio elevates the very idea of “hospitality.” It’s not about grand or standardised luxury – it’s about layering authenticity, history, comfort and discretion so that a stay (or a home) feels personal, rooted and rare. It’s not just a hotel with great design: it’s a dwelling, a retreat, a way of life.

Reschio doesn’t ask guests or residents to adapt to a brand’s template. Instead, it invites them into a living ecosystem – one where heritage, craft, nature and modern living coexist beautifully. And in that delicate balance, it redefines what high-end hospitality can really mean.

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