Relax and unwind in luxury at one of the largest and most beautiful private estates in Italy

This truly beautiful hotel with its own villas and farmhouses is set in an estate of 4,200 acres of glorious rolling Tuscan countryside. Fully restored by specialist architects and artisans using traditional methods and reclaimed materials together with luxurious fabrics and contemporary fittings.

Castello di Casole’s incredible history can be traced back to the Bronze Age due to its agricultural past. Artefacts from Etruscan farmers which have been discovered on the estate are on display at the castle and a nearby museum. As you would expect from a hotel of this calibre, you benefit from daily housekeeping and a nightly turndown service, 24-hour room service, luxury transportation to and from the property, children’s activities and much more. This is a superb 5* property that we have visited personally in 2018 and can highly recommend.

Location

Located in the glorious rolling hills of Tuscany, not far from Florence and Siena, the Castello di Casole estate encompasses 4,200 acres of beautiful rural landscape and historic properties including the castle itself.

Accommodation

Just 41 luxurious suites are available at the Hotel Castello di Casole, ranging from classic Tuscan suites within the castle walls to modern apartments a short walk away. An incredible restoration of the property has resulted in a perfect blend of original materials and authentic touches with luxurious fabrics and furnishings, together with all mod cons.

The Bargagli Penthouse

This gorgeous penthouse comprises two full suites in the castle and is the ultimate residence with in Castello di Casole. Taking three years to plan and design, this penthouse is classically Italian in design with beautiful antiques and fabrics. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, each with their own private bathrooms, a full kitchen and a fully provisioned pantry. Spa services are available in the penthouse, together with the hotel’s attentive service.

Villas

Just moments from the castle and hotel can be found a selection of three perfectly-restored villas with the advantage of privacy and space and yet all the facilities of a 5* hotel close by. Interiors are richly decorated with modern bathrooms and a private plunge pool. All villas have expansive views across the estate to the mountains and valleys beyond and are air-conditioned. They also have traditional interior and exterior fireplaces and a jacuzzi.

Farmhouses

Contact us for details of the extensive range of traditional Tuscan farmhouses on the estate that are available to hire.

Dining

Food lovers rejoice: the focus here is very much on beautifully prepared rustic Italian food made in a traditional style using fresh organic vegetables and fish/game from the locality.

Trattoria Pazzia

The hotel’s casual and relaxed trattoria has an original brick oven for enjoying the perfect hand-tossed thin-crust pizza. This is also the ideal venue for sampling a range of antipasti, fresh salads and even-fresher vegetables from the hotel’s organic vegetable gardens.

Ristorante Tosca 

The emphasis at the hotel’s restaurant is on traditional Tuscan cuisine with a hint of modern. Enjoy homemade pasta, locally-sourced meat, delicious seafood, fresh organic vegetables, homemade bread and estate-grown olive oil, offered with a wide selection of wines from the estate and beyond. Dine surrounded by restored stone walls and under Murano glass chandeliers for the perfect romantic dinner.

Visconti Bar

Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while overlooking the pool at the hotel’s beautiful bar. A local artist has created a fresco on one of the interior walls and a marble bar and banquet seating inside invite conviviality and conversation.

Essere Spa

Formerly the estate’s wine cellar, today the hotel’s luxury spa has a perfectly serene setting on one of the most dramatic parts of the estate. Relax and enjoy a range of treatments while gazing at the barrel-vaulted ceilings and restored stone walls, together with expansive views of the park. Treatments are inspired by local ingredients such as rosemary, grapes and olive oil and products are provided by Carita and Ila plus a selection of homemade organic products produced by the estate.

Pools, steam rooms and comfortable spaces allow for ample relaxation including a spectacular couple’s treatment suite with deep soaking tub and shower, and luxurious private outdoor gardens.