At the charming Castello di Casole, a Belmond hotel housed in an ancient castle in Tuscany, the green and golden Tuscan countryside awaits you with all its charms. Try your hand at making dough in the small pizzeria, taste the authentic dolce vita in the Ristorante Tosca, or relax in the former wine cellar, which is now an impressive spa. With barrel vaults, restored stone walls, and views of the green valley, you'll find well-deserved relaxation here. Outside, the extensive gardens await with cypress trees and olive groves, a large pool, and iconic views that lay the heart of Tuscany at your feet.
Choose from 39 luxurious rooms and suites in various styles and sizes. All suites are decorated in the luxurious style of Tuscan rusticity: rich traditional colors such as ochre, gold, olive green, and terracotta, heavy antique furniture made of polished wood, four-poster beds with wrought-iron frames, and original stone floors. If you are looking for something historic, book one of the Tinaia suites near the chapel, which feature original stone walls and mosaic-decorated bathrooms. The Bargagli penthouse, on the other hand, comfortably accommodates six people and boasts a private terrace, antiques from the farmhouse, fine fabrics, and bathrooms made of Carrara marble.
Breakfast and dinner are served at Ristorante Tosca, decorated in red brick with warm terracotta tones, custom-made Murano glass chandeliers, and stained glass-inspired paintings from the surrounding valleys. The menu has a Tuscan influence and offers finely tuned homemade pasta, fish, and game dishes such as tuna with burrata, capers, and anchovies, linguine pastificio with clams, and tagliatelle with wild boar sauce. Artisanal sandwiches and gelato are served by the pool, and the Visconti Bar, with its pretty monochrome checkered floor and leather benches, offers a dazzling selection of spirits.
The heated outdoor infinity pool is built into the hillside and offers magnificent views of the valleys and vineyards of Siena. It is flanked by sun loungers with parasols, where you can relax and sunbathe. The wine cellar, which has been transformed into a spacious luxury spa, impresses with high vaulted ceilings, restored stone walls, and Etruscan artifacts on display. Look forward to steam baths, Roman bath-inspired plunge pools, and seven treatment rooms where you can indulge in a classic aromatherapy ritual, among other things. There is also an east-facing garden terrace for yoga and Pilates classes, countless hiking and biking trails, a cinema, a fitness center, and a cute boutique selling local products.
Castello di Casole awaits you with the perfect Tuscan flair: the extensive grounds with their cypress trees and olive groves invite you to dream and linger. Choose from 39 luxurious rooms and suites in various styles and sizes. The classic Tuscan suites in the castle itself allow you to immerse yourself in the building's 1,000-year history, while the modern Italian apartments impress with contemporary luxury. Castello di Casole also offers culinary delights – you couldn't ask for more dolce vita! In the hotel's own restaurant, the chef will spoil you with a mix of Venetian classics and traditional Tuscan specialties.
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