Casole d'Elsa, Italy
Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany
Aristocratic castle estate
Casole d'Elsa, Italy
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ResortOutside the door
The house
BelmondAristocratic castle estate
A central stone courtyard anchors the private reserve, where cypress-lined paths give way to rolling hills and ancient oak woods.
“Particular dialogues come from being situated at the Castello di Casole, a property that dates back as far as 998…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated estate hosts arrange private truffle hunts and countryside drives across the reserve.
Remarkable
A tenth-century castle displaying excavated Etruscan artifacts across converted farmhouses and chapel grounds.
Remarkable
A 4,200-acre reserve with racket courts, cycling trails, and a hillside infinity pool.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Hotel Castello di Casole stands on the site of a thousand-year-old aristocratic estate… the atmosphere is timeless, classic Italian country living.
“Part of a 4,200-acre wine estate, the resort's aesthetic encompasses terracotta tiles, exposed wood beams, heavy silk curtains, velvet-upholstered furniture…”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Deep in the Sienese countryside, the private reserve borders ancient oak forests with San Gimignano and Florence an easy drive away.
The rooms
Suites feature exposed stonework, terracotta tiles, and Carrara marble baths, while Limonaia categories open onto split-level private gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Bisazza glass mosaic tiles line the heated outdoor infinity pool, which looks out over the surrounding vineyards.
The baths
Roman-bath plunge pools sit under the barrel-vaulted brick ceilings of the estate's former wine cellar.
Yoga on the terrace
Morning yoga and Pilates take place on the terracotta terrace or on the lawns beside the chapel.
The spa
Treatments incorporate estate-grown rosemary and olive oil, and sound-healing sessions take place in the surrounding woods.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Chef Daniele Sera cooks with estate-grown produce at Ristorante Tosca, and Bar Visconti mixes botanical cocktails under painted frescoes.
Architecturally, the estate feels like its own ‘Little Tuscany,’ complete with a shared open-air courtyard that functions much like a piazza…
How it began
First recorded in 998, the estate later became a mid-century countryside retreat for the Visconti family and their circle of filmmakers.
“Located west of Siena, Castello di Casole, a Belmond Hotel, is set within a 10th-century castle surrounded by 4,200 acres of cypress-lined hills.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.