Locanda al Colle
Art-filled bohemian-chic country house; personally run with extraordinary warmth; feels more like staying at a well-traveled friend's home than a hotel
Book the Wednesday cooking class when you reserve your room — it fills up fast and is limited to 4 guests
Why It Matters
Michelin Key holder. Owner-run with obsessive attention to art and design. Candlelit chef's dinners and Wednesday cooking classes replace room service. Heated saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, and a private beach club at Code Beach Versilia are all included in the rate. Twelve rooms only, so it never feels crowded.
A 12-room guesthouse built from a restored ancient farmhouse, perched on a hill above Camaiore with sweeping views toward the Versilian coast. Owner Riccardo Barsottelli — connected to the fashion world — has filled every corner with Art Déco and vintage finds sourced from Buenos Aires, Paris, and London: Fifties armchairs in animal print, four-poster beds, Tiffany lamp stands, and original sculpture. There is no reception desk, no TV, and dinner is a candlelit affair served five nights a week by the in-house chef. The property holds a Michelin Key and has been featured in Condé Nast Traveller, the Financial Times, and Wallpaper magazine.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Alba
The junior suite at 25m², finished in warm gold and turtle-dove tones that set off the white linen four-poster bed. The stone-walled bathroom is a genuine feature: a two-person freestanding bathtub sits against the exposed stone as if on a stage, paired with a HansGrohe rain shower. Private garden terrace. Sleeps 2 adults plus a cot for one infant. Dogs welcome.
25 sqm
Aurora
Elegant and spacious at 25m² with a green and gold palette, black and white nude photography, oak parquet floors, and a covered private terrace with a wraparound outdoor fireplace. Bathtub and HansGrohe rain shower. Sea and hill views. No dogs.
25 sqmCipresso
A step up at 19m². Shower bathroom, hill and sea views. King-size bed with Rivolta Carmignani linens. No dogs permitted.
19 sqmColle
The top suite at 35m². A grey and beige sitting room with a fireplace and Fifties animal-print armchairs opens onto a private terrace with pergola. The bedroom has a four-poster canopy bed. Two completely separate bathrooms — one with bathtub, one with shower — make it ideal for couples who want true privacy. Third bed available on request. Dogs welcome.
35 sqm
Colletto
19m² Superior room with shower, hill and sea views. Vintage Art Déco furnishings. King-size bed with luxury linens. No dogs.
19 sqmCollina
25m² Deluxe room with bathtub and rain shower, terrace with views over the Apuan Alps or hills. Some rooms in this category have an original fireplace. King-size bed, vintage furnishings.
25 sqmGiardino
The only Superior-category room with private outdoor space. 19m², shower bathroom, direct garden terrace access. Dogs welcome here. Good choice for those bringing a pet.
19 sqm
Mare
25m² Deluxe room with a private outdoor terrace facing the coastline and surrounding hills. Oak parquet floors, elegant wrought iron furniture, king-size bed. Bathtub and rain shower. Named for the sea it faces.
25 sqmNoce
19m² Superior room with the added luxury of a bathtub and shower combination. Third bed available on request. Hill and sea views.
19 sqmOlivo
19m² Superior room with shower. Named for the olive grove surrounding the property. Vintage furnishings throughout. No dogs.
19 sqmOrizzonte
The entry-level room at 16m² — compact but well-designed. Shower-only bathroom. No private outdoor space. King-size Simmons bed, Rivolta Carmignani linens, Erbario Toscano toiletries.
16 sqmTramonto
35m² garden-level suite in soft green tones, with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto an ample terrace set among olive trees and agave. The spacious bathroom features a designer cast iron enamel bathtub and HansGrohe rain shower. Decorated with artworks by Swiss artist Maja Thommen. Private outdoor shower on the roofed terrace. Dogs welcome.
35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Standard bikes at €15/day, E-Bikes at €30/day, available on-site for immediate hire.
Half-day or full-day guided rides through the surrounding hills and mountains, led by a former professional cyclist and Canadian National Champion. Tailored to all fitness levels. Road bike and e-bike rental available.
Multiple boat trip options: sailing from Marina di Carrara to Portovenere; catamaran dolphin-watching from Viareggio; private yacht to Portovenere and Cinque Terre from La Spezia.
Sessions with F.P.I.-certified trainer Gian Nicola Dini, covering boxing techniques, Muay Thai elements, and calisthenics. Individual or couple lessons. Designed for all ages and fitness levels.
A certified dog trainer collects your dog from the Locanda, plays with them, and takes them for walks. Dogs rest in a fully fenced-in property. Pickup and return to the hotel included.
Two-hour pencil portrait workshop with artist Alessandra Pagliuca in her studio in central Camaiore. Learn chiaroscuro hatching technique. €85 (1 person), €150 (2 people), €195 (3 people).
Three-hour clay tile workshop in sculptor Maja Thommen's studio. Work with clay to create a personal decorative tile. For 1–5 participants at €110/person. Materials and firing included. Plaster mould and international shipping available at extra cost.
Outdoor pool 15m x 4m, heated to 32°C, surrounded by olive trees and garden. Open April 1 through end of October.
Guided tour of the Carrara marble quarries with a Swiss sculptress who works near Pietrasanta. Includes a hands-on session in a sculptor's workshop. Available in English, French, German, or Italian.
Guests get access to a private gazebo and cabin at Code Beach Versilia in Marina di Pietrasanta, about 15 minutes by car. Includes sun loungers, comfortable sunbeds, towels, hairdryer, safe, parking, free bikes, and SUP boards. Snack and drinks service available under the gazebo. Tropical garden setting. Included in the daily rate from end of April to October.
Guided trekking in the Apuan mountain range with a professional guide. Routes suitable for all levels. Mountain peaks offer panoramic views over the Versilian coast.
Chef Gianluca teaches a hands-on 3-course dinner cooking class including homemade bread. Held every Wednesday at 4:30pm. Maximum 4 guests. Requires advance booking.
Large outdoor whirlpool set among the olive trees and garden blossoms. Complimentary for all guests.
Half-day tour to Montecarlo (province of Lucca wine trail) or full-day tour to Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci. Led by an expert guide. Both include lunch at a local restaurant.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Private gazebo and cabin at Code Beach Versilia in Marina di Pietrasanta. Included in rate from end of April to October. Towels, hairdryer, safe, parking, free bikes, SUP boards provided.
Each of the three floors has a cosy shared living room as a guest meeting point.
Extensive terrace between olive trees, lavender, rosemary, and sage where breakfast is served and guests can read or relax.
ADSL broadband Wi-Fi throughout the property.
One 16 Amp / 3.7 kW charger, guest provides own cable. Complimentary use.
All rooms equipped with Simmons World Class beds and memory foam topper. Rivolta Carmignani white linen throughout.
Tuscan natural product line in all bathrooms.
15m x 4m, heated to 32°C. Open April 1 to end of October.
Large whirlpool among the olive grove.
Private transfer from/to Pisa (35 min), Florence, or other nearby airports. Available on request at extra cost.
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