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Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

Casole d'Elsa, Italy

Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

If you’ve ever dreamt of a life in the countryside, far from the urban din, where you can search for truffles or watch the sun rise over vineyards glistening with dew, the chances are that you were dreaming of Tuscany. And a visit to this property, set within a 1,700-hectare estate in the heart of the Valdelsa Hills, will make that dream come true. In characteristically Tuscan style, the light-filled rooms in pale, earthy colours offer travellers a warm welcome. Whether you’re into fine dining, seeking spa relaxation with treatments inspired by nature, or a lover of country walks, life at the castle can be savoured at every turn, right through to the Bar Visconti. This beautiful tribute to the filmmaker, who used to come here to unwind, is truly fitting, as every detail pays homage to an aristocratic Italian aesthetic.

Accommodations

What we like

The flowers

Smell the estate’s roses, which inspired its own rose variety: the Rosa Castello di Casole.

The aesthetic

The vernacular charm of Villa Thesan, and its Ming vases fashioned into lamps.

The sky

Gaze upon the “most beautiful sky in Italy” from a bed laid out beneath the stars, astrology chart at hand.

Location

Address

Località Querceto

53031 Casole d'Elsa, Italy

Airport

An hour by chauffeured car from Florence Peretola Airport.

Val d'Elsa

Siena thirty minutes east, San Gimignano twenty.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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