Castello di Casole: the castle to obsess over Tuscany
Among florence Y sienna , in the **heart of Tuscany**, the Castello di Casole has opened its doors. A 600-hectare ensemble of Italian history dating back to the 10th century, long owned by an aristocratic Italian family, the Bargagli , who farmed these lands for generations, creating 31 (now restored) farms.
“In a document from 1640, the town had 130 inhabitants and, in 1845, the community had doubled its number of inhabitants. The farm was one of the most important properties of Italy ”, says Clio Cicuto, public relation manager of the hotel. Now what would be the church has been divided into suites and the cellar into a spa with remains of its Etruscan past.
Tuscany in a castle.
Years later, it would become the property of the film director Luchino Visconti , whose films The Leopard and Death in Venice, represented the golden age of italian cinema . Yeah that's how it was sweet life behind the scenes: the parties that Visconti celebrated in the castle are legendary, they brought together the cream of Hollywood . Names? “Who attended these parties and their details are a mystery, without knowing what happened behind the gates of the villa, where everything was managed very discreetly. However, there was talk of Hollywood names like sophia loren Y Helmut Berger ”, emphasizes Clio.
The restored 10th-century hotel is surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, an idyllic location to explore the most captivating places in the Toscana . The Castello is located in a nature reserve, so from here you can participate in one of its safari tours to discover all the species that live on the farm.
Its 39 rooms are designed in the style of Tuscany, with touches of terracotta, stone and alabaster from Volterra, large fireplaces, a symbol of Tuscan home cooking and family gatherings. "In summer, white roses permeate the environment with their aroma," adds Clio.
The swimming pool of the Castello di Casole.
In addition to the rooms, Castle of Casole it lacks no detail, with a heated infinity pool that is located outside and offers panoramic views of the hills and the **valleys of Tuscany**. And an offer of activities that are very characteristic of the region such as searching for truffles, learning the art of Tuscan cuisine, cycling, resting among the vineyards and having a picnic or swimming in the river.
A 10th century castle with the essence of Tuscany.
The Castle of Casole It is the latest acquisition by the Belmond group, in which they have invested 7.3 million euros in the renovation of the hotel, which will be carried out in various phases over four years. Two new villas will be added, bringing the total number of rooms to 41.
El Castillo joins two more acquisitions of Italian icons in recent years such as the Belmond Villa San Michele of Florence, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani of Venice and the Belmond Hotel Splendid or in Portofino. "We believe that this fantastic castle, steeped in Etruscan history, follows in our footsteps of acquiring properties that are unique and timeless, restoring them and restoring them to their status," said Roeland Vos, Chairman and CEO of Belmond.
A getaway to be happy in Tuscany.