Best Castle Hotels in Tuscany

Tuscany (Provincia di Grosseto)

Winning charm in a classic Tuscan castle setting. Friendly owners create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere like visiting an old friend. Eight rooms and four apartments are filled with period furnishings, paintings and vintage bath tubs. Come here for haunting beauty and rustic charm.

• Total relaxation - The perfect retreat to refresh and recharge, yoga in the mornings, cooking in the afternoon and wine in the evenings.
• Great walks - Wander around working organic farm, filled with vineyards and olive groves.
• Sights nearby - Visit the nearby medieval towns of Pitigliano, Sorano and Siena
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool set amid olive trees above the castle

Sorano (Tuscany)

Dreams of staying in a castle come true with this 11th Century fortress, with views of terracotta rooftops and Tuscan landscape. Comfortable rooms with tiled floors, wooden beams and natural tones. Full to the rafters with character. Ideal location for exploring this truly magical part of Italy.

• Historic - Located inside the 11th Century Fortezza Orsini di Sorano fortress, an impressive display of mediaeval military architecture.
• Local exploring - This area boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes for miles; get out and explore the Etruscan hills and valleys
• Great walks - Explore this hisotric town, owing most of its present beauty to Giuliano da Sangallo, Lorenzo de’ Medici’s own architect.
• Sights nearby - A must see is the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Maggiore, which houses one of the most ancient pre-Romanesque ciborias.

San Casciano in Val di Pesa (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)

A traditional Tuscan castle with gorgeous views of the Chianti region. Farmhouse-style apartments with high beamed ceilings, delightfully uneven white-washed walls and cast iron beds. An impressively proportioned infinity pool and bikes to potter around the surrounding countryside. Rural bliss.

• Country Escape - A rustic farmhouse set in the gorgeous Chianti hills.
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool.
• Full of character
• Views

Tuscany (Località Montebenichi)

A unique opportunity to stay in a historical hamlet in the Chianti hills. Apartments are utterly charming, filled with antiques and original features. The expansive grounds house a pool and command spectacular views of the surrounding region. The perfect Tuscan escape.

• Foodies - Plenty of opportunities for foodies from visits to vineyards and olive oil farms to cheese and truffle tasting
• Local exploring - The property provides the ideal base for exploring the glorious Chianti countrysde
• Great walks - Take long walks through the large private park near the castle that merges in with the gently sloping Tuscan hills
• Local markets - Visit the antiques fair in Arezzo (the largest in Italy)

Tuscany (Loc. Tornano)

A beautiful castle serenely perched on a hilltop. Traditional rooms and apartments, some in turrets, with oak floors, four poster beds, and magnificent valley views. Ideal for weddings, groups or family holidays.

• Weddings
• Groups
• Families
• Restaurant - Serving traditional Chianti cuisine and featuring vegetables grown in their own garden

Tuscany (Mercatale In Val di Pesa)

A 12th-century castle set amidst rolling Tuscan hills dotted with vineyards. Offering Renaissance-style bedrooms with antique furnishings and terracotta floors. The outdoor pool and the restaurant serving local cuisine, alongside the tours to local wineries, are a real draw. A charming rural escape.

• Foodies - With cooking classes, themed dinner nights and a range of wine tasting tours all on offer, this is a foodie paradise
• Active Holiday - Good cyclling and hiking in the area including trails passing through the farm's vineyards
• Hideaway - A 14th century Tuscan-style castle set amidst 100 hectares of olive groves and vineyards
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor heated pool in summer

Tuscany

A striking stone castle set in the Chianti hills offering a peaceful rural escape. Elegant rooms feature exposed stonework, beamed ceilings and antiques. The expansive grounds house a large pool and there's an indulgent spa to aid total relaxation. Best yet there's two good restaurants to pick from.

• Foodies - Two restaurants offer the choice of informal or formal dining, the latter of which has been awarded one Michelin Star
• Families - Apartments sleep four and have their own kitchens, ideal for families wanting a little privacy
• Sights nearby - The church of San Sigismondo, Gaiole in Chianti Stadium, and Medieval Tower of Barbischio are all easily accessible
• Restaurant - There are various dining options from Michelin starred to Pizzeria!

Tuscany (Tuscany)

Seven beautifully restored houses and apartments on an 11th-century estate in the southern Tuscany hills. Interiors blend classical elegance with modern comforts and house sizes vary from couples to larger family gatherings. The Michelin-starred restaurant draws a serious crowd and for good reason.

• Foodies - The Michelin-starred resaurant offers tasting menus inspired by Tuscan flavours, on a picturesque terrace or elegant dining room
• Sights nearby - Dive into the rich history of Tuscany with a day trip to the medieval town of Montepulciano, just a scenic drive away
• Other Activities - Unwind in the luxurious thermal waters at the renowned Fonteverde Spa, accessible to guests seeking serenity
• Families - With spacious accommodations and private facilities, the estate is perfect for families and groups

Tuscany (Montalcino Siena)

An award-winning Tuscan boutique hotel with serious joie de vivre. A stunning 13th-century castle and wine estate with traditional romantic interiors, gourmet Tuscan cuisine, an enoteca, and heated pool. Luxurious rooms and suites have arched ceilings, four poster beds, and stunning views.

• Foodies - Fantastic traditional Tuscan dishes and an Enoteca stocking wine from the 7000 acre wine estate.
• Good wine list - The castle has its own vineyard which produces award-winning wines.
• Romantic - Utterly romantic in location, decoration, and ambience.
• Views - Panoramic views of the hotel's vineyards around.

Tuscany

A 12th-century property set within acres of rolling Tuscan grounds. Find everything you could wish for in a converted Italian castle - frescoed walls, marble bathrooms, tiled floors and beamed ceilings. Boasting both a Michelin star restaurant and a restorative spa. Utter bliss.

• Spa breaks - COMO's Shambala Spa offers a fantastic range of treatments and wellness therapies. You can be spoiled for days!
• Foodies - With three dining options to choose from, including Michelin-starred La Torre, this is a foodies paradise
• Country Escape - A regal estate, set in stunning grounds, ideal for pure escapism
• Sights nearby - Visit the beautiful Santa Maria del Fiore duomo, the church of San Lorenzo and the Boboli Gardens in Florence (30 mins away)

Tuscany (Poggi del Sasso Grosseto)

A highly luxurious boutique hotel perched on a hilltop with panoramic views over its own vineyards. Romantic rooms and suites have traditional decoration and Italianate opulence. A top of the range spa, fabulous regional cuisine fresh from the garden, and a pool. Glorious, rural, romantic.

• Views - Stunning valley views of the vineyards beyond.
• Romantic - Rural romance and glorious countryside.
• Romantic Break
• Spa breaks