This elegant 5-star hotel is set in a restored medieval hamlet dating back to the 11th century and surrounded by beautiful Tuscan countryside of rolling hills, woods and vineyards. Located only 28 km (c.25 minutes) from Siena, this historic castle offers beautiful vistas from its guest rooms which are furnished in a traditional and elegant style with sumptuous fabrics, stone and wood décor and terracotta flooring. This 16 acre estate has three swimming pools, two restaurants (one fine dining and one traditional), a sophisticated spa offering a variety of treatments and a large wine cellar offering a selection of Tuscan wines.
To better explore the area, we recommend car hire due to the property’s countryside location. Visit the many medieval hilltop villages and towns within easy reach from San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Arrezzo and Siena to name but a few. Hire a bike or take a hot air balloon ride to get a better feel of the area or try one of many of the activities offered from wine tasting and truffle hunting to meditation and yoga lessons. Transfers can be provided on request as there are many things to occupy your time onsite should you prefer not to drive - the choice is yours.
For those seeking a real Tuscan experience then why not try one of our suggested itineraries that include a once in a lifetime experience - the Siena Palio or tickets to see the famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Lajatico, his native birthplace.
Accommodation
- 73 air-conditioned rooms including superior rooms, deluxe rooms, prestige rooms, junior suites and suites
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- Two gourmet restaurants ‘Contrada’ and ‘La Cantina’ serving typical Tuscan cuisine
- Wine bar serving aperitifs and a large selection of Tuscan wines
- Medieval wine cellars - wine tasting offered and payable locally
- Beautiful gardens set in a 16 acre Estate
- Spa ‘Aqua benessere’ (1000 sqm) where you can try slimming, detox and anti-ageing treatments (payable locally). Entrance to the spa is payable locally at 40 Euros per person per day and open daily 10:00-19:00. Clients have access to a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, two indoor swimming pools (7x2m and 10x5m) with toning hydromassage and a high saline density for a relaxing Kneipp programme, sensorial showers with chromotherapy and natural essences and relax area. Children under 16yrs are not permitted in the Spa.
- Tea room (at the Spa) serving infusions of aromatic herbs grown on the estate
- Three outdoor swimming pools (14x4.5m / 14x7m / 14x8,5m) open May-Sept - pool towels provided
- Fully equipped gym (free of charge)
- Tennis court - clay surface (free of charge)
- Bicycles for hire - payable locally at 40 Euros per day
- Free onsite parking
- 9km to Castelnuovo Berardenga; 28km to Siena (c.25mins); 66km to San Gimignano (c.1hr); and 43km to Arezzo (c.46mins)
Activities
- The property can arrange a number of activities including guided bicycle tours around the Tuscan countryside; hot air balloon rides which enable you to see the beautiful Tuscan landscape from a different perspective; meditation and yoga lessons; wine tasting programmes; Go black and white truffle hunting on a splendid autumn day in the Tuscan countryside; and Vespa rentals where you can explore the area’s vineyards and small villages along white roads. All activities can be booked and paid for locally.
- For special events see our suggested itineraries: Andrea Bocelli at ‘Teatro del Silenzio’ (Package A) and A luxury break in Tuscany including Il Palio di Siena.
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Superior Room
Superior room (25-30 sqm) with air-conditioning, king size bed or twin beds, bathroom (bath and shower), telephone, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and view of the medieval piazza or the surrounding countryside.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe room (32-45 sqm) with air-conditioning, king size bed or twin beds, bathroom (separate bath and shower), telephone, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and view of the medieval piazza or the surrounding countryside. Some deluxe rooms interconnect (deluxe with deluxe and executive suite with deluxe).
Prestige Room
Prestige room (45-51 sqm) with air-conditioning, king size bed or twin beds, bathroom (separate bath and shower), small lounge area, telephone, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and view of the medieval piazza or the surrounding countryside. Prestige rooms can accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child. Some Prestige rooms interconnect.
Junior Suite
Junior Suites (50-63 sqm) with air-conditioning, king size bed or twin beds, bathroom (separate bath and shower), lounge area, telephone, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and view of the medieval piazza or the surrounding countryside. Junior suites can accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child. Some Junior suites interconnect.
Executive Suite
Executive Suites (57-78 sqm) with air-conditioning, king size bed or twin beds, bathroom (separate bath and shower), separate lounge with sofa bed suitable for two adults, telephone, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and view of the medieval piazza or the surrounding countryside. One executive suite interconnects with a deluxe room.
Royal Suite
Royal Suites (74-79 sqm) with air-conditioning, king size bed, bathroom (separate bath and shower), separate lounge with sofa bed suitable for two adults, telephone, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, minibar and view of the medieval piazza or the surrounding countryside. One Royal Suite with outdoor private patio and one with private balcony.