Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany 

Castle of dreams

Go all out with a special stay at this boutique hotel on a sprawling 10th-century castle estate among the Tuscan hills.

Castello di Casole has a magical location, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. You’ll know you’re in for a treat when you arrive at the long cypress-lined driveway that leads to the medieval castle and its hamlet. This special setting is topped off with the exceptional hospitality and attention to detail you’d expect from the Belmond brand.

Why we love Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

  • Pedal off on road and mountain biking adventures in the beautiful landscape

  • By day, join group yoga or Pilates classes on the lawn, and stargaze after nightfall

  • Master local dishes in the castle’s hearth and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine from the expert chefs

  • The land has been designated a Model Game Reserve by Provincia di Siena thanks to the hard work of the farmers and gamekeeper

5 stars
Apr - Oct
Rural Tuscany
Pisa: 2¼ hours
A picturesque 4200-acre castle estate, around 50 minutes from Siena and Florence
Approx. 50 minutes’ drive from Florence airport. Car hire is recommended
Sustainability, Honeymoon, Luxury

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Families
  • Good to Know

The exceptional dining venues give you ample opportunity to tuck into exemplary Tuscan food. Choose from the fine dining restaurant Tosca or head to the Pool Grill for views across the surrounding hills. The gardens are the perfect setting for gourmet picnics and the ancient forest provides a fairy tale setting for romantic sundowners.

Tosca Restaurant
The à la carte menu at this fine dining restaurant focuses on organic local Tuscan produce.

Bar Visconti
Named after the castle’s former owner Bar Visconti has a vast choice of cocktails, wines and spirits and is the go-to spot at sunset for an aperitivo.

Wine Cellar
Learn about the region's wines with a tasting session with the sommelier.

Pool Grill
Head here for long lunches and incredible views.

Pool Bar
Serving light snacks and gelato from the ice cream cart at the infinity pool.

If you’re looking to up the romance then a fairy-tale aperitivo at the floating Enchanted Table in the forest is a must.

Whats Included

Breakfast at the restaurant

Upgrade Options

Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant.

Set in ancient wine cellars with vaulted ceilings, the spa offers indulgent therapies inspired by local ingredients including rosemary, grapes, honey and olive oil. There are seven treatment rooms and a couple’s treatment suite with deep soaking tub and shower, pools, steam rooms and secluded gardens. Also in the vaults you will find the fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment.

Hike and bike on the estate's trails, go truffle hunting visit a secluded Etruscan tomb site to learn about this ancient civilisation or go stargazing with an expert guide – the castle is far away from light pollution so the stars are amazing.

There are children’s menus and highchairs in the restaurants and babysitting service on request. Activities include horseback riding, painting classes and cookery lessons, and a Kids' Club has a small animal farm, vegetable gardens and a playground.

A tourist tax is payable at the hotel.

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