Where to stay in Tuscany with family: kid-friendly accommodation in Tuscany you’ll love

Our tried and tested, curated list to help you choose where to stay in Tuscany with family: kid-friendly accommodation in Tuscany for all travel styles.

Deciding where to stay in Tuscany with kids can be overwhelming.

The region is vast and well served, it has accommodation options ranging from campsites to farm stays to hotels and castles and while this is one of the reasons why Tuscany is one of the best places in Italy for kids, it is also a place that can get you decision paralysis, the options are just so many!

What area should you pick, does it matter? What are must-have services and to what extent I can just pick any place and be ok?

I know Tuscany well. Half of my family is from Tuscany and I have been going on family vacations to Tuscany almost every year of my life (often more than once a year): this means I have well over 4 decades of experience when it comes to family vacations in Tuscany!

I adore the place. On this page, I share my best pick for family accommodation in Tuscany, all based on my experience of the place, the many family vacations we spent here and my extensive research I did for our own stays.

All places on this list have essentials such as air conditioning and pool in summer, hearing in winter and are, of course, family friendly.

I have selected places in the best areas to allow visiting the best places in Tuscany for kids without excessively long drives.

I hope it helps you plan your Tuscany stay!

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The best places to stay in Tuscany with kids – TL:DR (summary)

Name and link	Type of accommodation	Main amenities
Diacceroni	Agriturismo	Many Activities on site, pool, restaurant
Al Gelso Bianco	Agriturismo	Activities on site, pool, restaurant
Terre di Nano	Agriturismo	Self catering apartment, restaurant on site, pool, animals
Tenuta Chiudendone	Agriturismo/ Country stay apartment	Self catering apartment, kids’ garden toys, pool, farm to table cooking experience on site
Castelfalfi	Luxury country resort	Pool, restaurant, kids’ club and activiries
Borgo Sant’Ambrogio	Luxury contry resort	Pool, restaurants, kids activities
Il Borro	Luxury country resort	Pool, restaurants, kids activities
Podere Spedalone	Country stay / apartment	Self catering apartments, pool, breakfast on site
Hu Norcenni Girasole	All inclusive campsite / holiday village	Cabins, glamping tents, Pools, kids entertainment, sports pitches etc
Hu Park Albatross	All inclusive campsite / holiday village	Cabins, glamping tents, Pools, kids entertainment, sports pitches etc
Castello di Meleto	Castle	Family room, outdoor pool
Castello di Gabbiano	Castle	Family room, outdoor pool
Capalbio Resort	All inclusive resort	Family room, outdoor pool, all inclusive packages

Where to stay in Tuscany with kids: our list

The most common types of family accommodation in Tuscany are:

Agriturismo: aka farm stays. Agriturismo are farms / agricultural production estates with hospitality services such as rooms and (sometimes) a restaurants.

Agriturismo come in all shapes, sized and levels of comfort and traditionally they are place to unwind and get back in touch with the rhythm of nature.

They are one of the best places to stay in Tuscany with kids as there is plenty of space to run around, sometimes animals and pools. You can usually choose between places with breakfast and dinner or self catering option. To stay in Agriturismo you usually need a car as they are outside of towns / cities.

Need to know: agriturismo are not traditionally places for activities, they are rather the opposite. With very few exceptions that I mention below, agriturismo do not offer long lists of kids activities and entertainment : for that, in Italy you need to look for campsites and holiday villages instead (see below).

Agriturismo I love are:

Agriturismo Diacceroni – this is a very special place as it is the ONE agriturusimo that has both a traditional hospitality feel AND a vast array of activities for kids ranging from horse riding to cooking, pizza making, truffle hunting and more.

From here, you can easily reach Volterra, Lucca, Pisa, the coast and even Cinque Terre.

The agriturismo has several accommodation options and is budget friendly; while not luxurious, it has all you need and kids love it. This is the best place to stay in Tuscany with kids if you want to stay in the country, the ability to meet other families yet also a secluded place to retreat to when you need quiet time. Car needed. Book here.

Agriturismo al Gelso Bianco – this is a fantastic agriturismo / relais that specialises in welcoming families with kids.

The relais is in an lovely country setting, has a wonderful pool, has a vineyard and is very well equipped also to for families with babies and toddlers. The feel is upscale and wonderful. The position is ideal to explore the more beautiful and typical landscapes of Tuscany and places like San Gimignano, Siena, Lucca and even Val d’Orcia. Some activities such as cooking classes are available on site. Car needed. Book here.

Agriturismo Terre di Nano – Terre di Nano is a wonderful agriturismo and wedding venue neat Montepulciano and Pienza, maybe the most beautiful part of the Tuscany countryside.

You know the views of golden hills and cypress trees? This is where they are!

Terre di Nano offers beautiful accommodation overlooking a stunning vineyard, you have self catering facilities but can also avail of the excellent breakfast and dinner on site, it has a pool and it is a little piece of heaven.

Kids have plenty of space to run around, the property has chickens and a donkey and a plenty of space for running around. The feel is upscale yet family friendly, the places is spotless. We stayed here with kids and grandparents and all generations were super happy and well catered for! Car needed. Book here.

Agriturismo Tenuta Chiudendone – Agriturismo Tenuta Chiudendone differs from others on this list as they do not have meal options on site and it therefore suited to families who are looking for a self caterign option yet with all the charm of the agriturismo experience.

The Tenuta is on top of a hill, it has vast areas for kid to run around, garden games, a pool and something special: it is an actual family home!

While you get accommodation that is just for yourself, the family actually lives beside you which means you have help on hand no matter what you may need and a real local experience.

Also, they are lovely! After staying with them, we are proud to call Isabella and Francesco our friends!

The place is upscale and spotless: they will show you their vineyards, olive trees, you can go truffle hunting with them and they also have a wonderful farm to table experience with cooking that is perfect for families. Car needed. Book here (tell Isabella and Francesco that Marta sent you!)

You can find here >>> a longer list of my favorite agriturismo in Tuscany for families

Best family friendly country stays in Tuscany that are not agriturismo

You don’t need to be on an agriturismo to enjoy the Tuscany countryside. If you prefer a hotel type stay, you have some wonderful options such as:

Castelfalfi – fabulous, luxury resort in the countryside, not far from Florence and in a great position to exlpore medieval towns, vineyards and castles.

The resort offers different types of accommodation for families (including a villa with easy access to the upscale beaches of Versilia), and kids’ activities on site including kids adventure park and falconry. Book here.

Good to know! Castelfalfi has lovely Christmas events for families and is one of the best places to stay if you are visiting Tuscany with kids in winter.

Borgo Sant’Ambrogio – this is another wonderful luxury accommodation options for families who want to be immersed in the Tuscan countryside and have all the comfort of an upscale hotel. The tenuta has stunning family rooms, restaurant on site, swimming pool and incredible views.

The staff can arrange all sorts of activities in the area including horse riding, cooking, wine tasting, trips to local towns and more. Car recommended. Book here.

Il Borro – Part of the Relais & Cahteaux family, il Borro is a medieval hamlet now transformed into a beautiful Relais and country stay.

The Borgo has family rooms, restaurant, pool, stunning views and they have activities for kids such as carts and crafts workshops, golf, tennis, horse riding and cooking classes.

This is a wonderful, upscale, family friendly stay in a spectacular part of Tuscany. Car recommended. Book here.

Villas / Airbnbs / Rentals

Since Tuscany is so rural, villas and rentals in general are a popular choice for families since they offer space, a traditional type of accommodation for that perfect Tuscan feel yet they leave you the freedom to be completely independent and secluded, should you book one just for yourself.

For a private stay for a large group you may like Sole del Chianti, which several accommodation options to be together yet with personal space.

The villa has a pool, wonderful views, it is 2km walking distance from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa town (it is so rare to find a country stay so close to a town!) and the owners can arrange private chefs and cooking classes on site – ask in advance.

If you prefer self catering apartments in a villa setting, Tenuta Chiudendone, Podere Lavacchio, and Podere Spedalone are exceptional.

Campsites / holiday villages

Campsites and holiday villages are the best place to stay in Tuscany with kids if you are looking for plenty of kids entertainment, activities, pool and the chance of meeting many other kids, both local and from abroad.

Campsites in Tuscany have cabins and holiday homes or bungalows so you do not need to pack your tend to travel with much luggage at all as everything is provided for you.

Excellent Tuscany campsites for families are:

Hu Norcenni Girasole Village – in Chianti, very close to Florence yet surrounded by beautiful countryside, the campsite has cabins, mobile homes, rooms and glamping tents, it offers an all inclusive type of stay and kids activities such as sports pitched, adventure park, pools, mini golf, game rooms and more. They have a shuttle into Florence yet a car here can be handy. Book here.

Hu Park Albatross Village – again part of the Hu Family, Park Albatross is a well established campsites on the coast of Tuscany, a wonderful place if you also want to go to enjoy some of the best beaches in Tuscany (Baratti, Donoratico and San Vincenzo area).

The park offers cabins, mobile homes, rooms and glamping tents, it has all inclusive options for meals, several pools and kids activities such as sports pitched, mini golf, games room, adventure park / net adventure and more. Car is best to explore the area. Book here.

Best castle stays in Tuscany for families

Tuscany has some lovely castles that have now been transformed into hotels!

Some we recommend are:

Castello di Meleto – this is a lovely castles with a family room in the castle tower, a lovely swimming pool with kids inflatable toys and a delicious country restaurant five minutes walk, at the bottom of the hill, within the estate.

This is a fantastic place for a special one night stay: you can have wine tasting onsite, the kids can play in the pool and the food at the restaurant is top. My kids adored that the bathroom is in the old tower and is therefore round! Car needed. Book here.

Castello di Gabbiano is a lovely and atmospheric castle in Chianti with rooms and apartments for guests.

The castle overlooks beautiful countryside, it has a restaurant on site, offers wine tasting from their own wines and they have a lovely outdoor pool for summer. Car recommended. Book here.

All inclusive beach resorts

Tuscany has a long coastline and especially in the South you have some lovely and higher end beach resorts that are fun and relaxing for families.

A good one is Resort Capalbio: located in a stunning area of Southern Tuscany, close to beaches and hilltop towns, the resort has family rooms, pool, play area and sports pitches and restaurant on site.

Some rooms have private patio areas what are great for young kids as it means you can sit out and have a glass of wine while they sleep! Car recommended. Book here.

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