Castle hotel with spa, restaurants, pool, vineyards, and olive groves.
Località Querceto, 53031 Casole d'Elsa SI, Italy Get directions
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"Hotel Castello di Casole stands on the site of a thousand-year-old aristocratic estate, the fruit of years of meticulous restoration by an army of architects and designers. It’s a restoration that was rigorously historical where it could afford to be, and yet wasn’t afraid to take some very welcome liberties — the atmosphere is timeless, classic Italian country living, which is only enhanced by the addition of modern marble baths and up-to-date electronic amenities." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Set within a 10th-century castle and 4,200 acres of cypress-lined hills west of Siena, this expansive estate combines 39 castle suites and 28 scattered villas and farmhouses decorated in rustic Tuscan style with carved wooden furniture and exposed stone walls. Culinary fans will appreciate three on-site restaurants and hands-on cooking courses, while other leisure options include croquet, an on-site cinema, cycling beneath tree-lined paths, and guided truffle-hunting excursions with Lagotto Romagnolo dogs." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"An elegant river barge through the Champagne region of France. Foregoing shiny yachts on open seas for classic barges on scenic French waterways, Belmond’s fleet of luxury péniches will expand in May 2023 with the inaugural voyage of Coquelicot in Champagne. Slow, sophisticated travel is the objective; each sailing is a week long to allow guests the time to slip into the gentle rhythm of river cruising. As they do, they’ll breathe in the scents of local herbs and wildflowers that perfume the large top deck social area and lounge in artfully curated living spaces outfitted in the pastel shades of sparkling wine. A partnership with Maison Ruinart, the original Champagne house, uncorks exclusive tastings and lunches both onboard and in the vineyard. “We provide an exclusive home that moves while enjoying the most amazing meals with the best produce sourced from local markets and a dedicated team who is on hand for any requests," says Gary Franklin, vice president of Belmond Trains and Cruises. "This has never been more relevant or appealing to guests as it is today.”"
"Hotel Castello di Casole stands on the site of a thousand-year-old aristocratic estate, the fruit of years of meticulous restoration by an army of architects and designers." - Mark Fedeli
"This 41-suite hotel was built on the ruins of a tenth-century castle, with a spa, three restaurants, and an epic-size pool with one of the best views in Tuscany. Part of a 4,200-acre wine estate, the resort's aesthetic encompasses terracotta tiles, exposed wood beams, heavy silk curtains, velvet-upholstered furniture, Carrera-marble bathrooms, and a central courtyard with fountain. Note: Acquired by Belmond in February 2018."
