Casa Newton
Rural rosso residence
Under the Tuscan sun
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree at former family home Casa Newton (and not just because they were related to Sir Isaac): traditional features of this crimson-hued listed building have been retained, but deftly remixed with bespoke furnishings and Seventies-inspired interiors. You’ll drink in stretching Val d’Orcia and vineyard views from the farm-to-table restaurant and retro-chic pool, then stellar Sangiovese at the onsite winery. And thankfully this rural tonic leaves nothing but the sweetest hangover.
Facilities
Rooms
11, including two suites.
Checkout
11am. Earliest check-in, 3pm; but both are flexible, subject to availability.
More Details
Rates at Casa Newton include buffet breakfast; staff are happy to cater to any allergies or dietary requirements with advanced notice.
Also
You’ll find that this boutique bolthole is well-adapted to guests with reduced mobility – a lift reaches both floors, there are two wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, and staff can ferry you around the property on a golf cart.
Hotel Closed
The hotel is open annually from the start of March until mid-January.
Free Internet Access
Pet Friendly
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
At the Hotel
Winery, croquet lawn, bowling green, tennis court, e-bikes to borrow, walking trails, English garden, and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: Bluetooth speaker, Dyson hairdryer, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, free minibar, free bottled water and organic bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Each rustic yet raffish room at Casa Newton is named after the former owners’ children, so picking a favourite feels like we’re committing a parental faux pas… So, we’ll be diplomatic: we’re fans of Gervasio for its stone-archway-framed bedroom; Sofia has soul-stirring views of the chapel and olive groves; Elisabetta’s countryside-facing bath tub calls for scenic soaks, and standalone suites Aroldo and Anna have private gardens with greenery-blessed terraces.
Poolside
Seventies-style design comes into play at the Tuscan-tiled pool, where scalloped blush-pink parasols dot the poolside patio like piped meringues. It’s shrouded by pines and leafy bushes, and from your raffia sunlounger you can survey the undulating scenery of the verdant Val d’Orcia. And on days that the sun is shy, you’ll find that the water is warm, and a shallow end ensures little Smiths can take a dip too.
Packing Tips
If you’re artistically inclined, a small sketchbook and some watercolours wouldn’t go amiss to capture the hills basking in the glow of golden hour (a trusty camera works wonders, too). The suites are screen-free so opt for analogue fun come evening.
Also
Staff can arrange soothing massages with an external therapist; you can choose your soigné suite or a garden-swathed pergola as your treatment room.
Children
Little Smiths are welcome, and babysitting can be booked on request. Baby cots for under-twos can be added to all rooms for €40 a night.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Any of the tables on the archway-framed terrace, which overlooks the vast Val d’Orcia.
Dress Code
Take cues from your colourful hosts – maximalism wins at Il Cervo.
Hotel Restaurant
Il Cervo is Tuscan with a twist: the farmhouse-style setting is enlivened with bold patterns, vintage furnishings and brightly hued tiles, and Roman chef Sara Scaramella gives regional classics a modern makeover. The focus on garden-fresh ingredients means the menu changes frequently, in line with the seasons, and you can bet that some of the Italian-inspired dishes come with a healthy dousing of Fabbrica Pienza olive oil.
Hotel Bar
As you follow the rainbow furnishings of the main villa, you’ll eventually reach the pot of gold: the gilded Il Bar di Casa Newton. Ornate metallic wallpaper, embroidered lampshades and emerald-green velvet stools adorn the dapper space. Nurse a Newton (Grappa, Pienza pecorino, sage and plum) or Juda (homemade chilli vodka, fresh strawberries and lime) in one of its warmly lit corners, or sip your tipple in an alfresco spot of your choosing.
Last Orders
At Il Cervo, breakfast is served from 8am to 10.30am; lunch is noon to 2pm, and dinner is 7pm to 9pm. The bar pours from 5.30pm to 11pm.
Planes
Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport is a 90-minute drive from the hotel; Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and Pisa International Airport are two and a half hours away by road. Staff can arrange airport transfers on request.
Automobiles
Your own set of wheels will come in handy for reaching the hotel, plus Tuscan towns and Umbrian sights are all within driving distance. There’s a secure car park and two electric-vehicle charging stations at Casa Newton.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Casa Newton’s sprawling estate is your verdant playground: there are walking trails that wind off into the surrounding countryside; borrow an e-bike to whizz around the Tuscan terrain, or stay match-fit with a game of tennis, croquet or bocce. The hotel’s winery, Fabbrica Pienza, hosts daily wine and olive oil tastings, which are accompanied by a tour of the impressive space. Staff can arrange cooking classes a casa, using just-picked produce from the garden. Beyond the estate, island-dotted Lago Tresimeno, honey-hued Arezzo and cosmopolitan Perugia beckon.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
