Near Siena, in the heart of Chianti, Castel Monastero is a beautifully restored castle with spectacular views of Tuscany.
The origins of Castel Monastero are lost in the history of Medieval Tuscany. The castle is mentioned for the first time, under the name of Sarna, in 1044.
Afterwards, from 1050, it is cited more and more often with the name of Monastero, in connection with nearby Berardenga Abbey.
From the early years of the 12TH century to at least the beginning of the 14th, it was home to a branch of the Berardenghi family and in 1202 it belonged to the Commune of Siena administration system.
It was besieged but without success by the Florentines in 1208 and conquered in 1270 by Guido di Montfort who used it as a an outpost against the city of Siena.
Bought by the noble Sienese Chigi Saracini family, it became their country house, a place designated for hunting and harvesting the fruit of the vines in the castle territories.
At the end of an accurate restoration process aiming at reinstating its ancient splendour, it is today ready to welcome the guests.
Almost ten centuries of history await you there.
You're in the best place to set off from for exploring Tuscany and its artistic masterpieces, its culinary delights, and its extraordinary, legendary wines.
Castel Monastero and its splendid hotel spa, just 23 km from Siena, offer you the exciting chance to try something new every day.
Live the moment!
Back in the 11th century it was a monastery surrounded by the peace and quiet of the hills near Siena.
It then became a castle and the country residence of the noble Chigi family, and later a romantic hamlet in the Tuscan countryside.
The glorious past of Castel Monastero, today a luxury resort just a few kilometres from Siena, can be seen all around.
To see it for yourself all you have to do is pass through the walls that protect the ancient hamlet and stand in the square lined with splendid buildings.
Then step into any of the rooms or suites, and revel in the charm, colours and style of real Tuscany.
You are in the heart of Chiantishire. Look out of the window.
Stretching out before your eyes are vineyards, woods and fields straight from a Medieval fresco, and a splendid square, with its café, restaurant and even a little church.
You’ll soon realise you’re not just in a spectacular room, you're in the heart of the most beautiful part of Italy.
A small haven, in complete harmony with the beauty of Castel Monastero.
The suite is regal in size, measuring 74-79 square metres, and is divided into bedrooms and a lounge, all bathed in a distinguished atmosphere.
The elegance of the furnishings and materials highlights the history and taste of Tuscan tradition.
The bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub.
A view of the countryside surrounding the hotel and its ancient piazza completes these wonderful suites.
Every room comes with free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen LCD television and a mini-bar.
A magnificent 57-78 square metre apartment divided into bedroom and a large lounge.
The most refined materials, textiles and details decorate every area with their rustic Tuscan charm.
The bedrooms may be adjoining or connecting.
Some suites may accommodate up to four people (with sofa-bed).
Like in a historic fresco, a magnificent view of the fields, vineyards and piazza di Castel Monastero can be enjoyed from the windows.
The suites come with free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen LCD television and a mini-bar.
A magnificent environment measuring 50-63 square metres, divided into bedroom and a lounge, ideal for up to four guests.
Rustic Tuscan style shines forth in every detail, along with its most refined materials, from ancient types of wood to terracotta and textiles.
The bathroom also has a separate shower and bathtub. Some bedrooms may be adjoining or connecting.
The peaceful countryside of Castel Monastero and its charming historic piazza can be admired from the windows.
A haven of absolute Tuscan refinement and elegance.
Magnificent views of the fields and vineyards surrounding Castel Monastero, and of its medieval piazza, complete the charm of the Prestige Room.
Prestige Room offers a surface area of 45-51 square metres divided into several spaces, including a bedroom and small lounge.
It can host up to three guests, with the addition of a third bed or cot.
All of the bathrooms are fitted with a separate bathtub and shower, and some also feature a beautiful window.
The bedrooms come with free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen LCD television and a mini-bar.
For a charming, relaxing stay in 32-45 square metres.
The DeLuxe Room is ideal for a couple and includes the possibility of adding a cot.
The beauty of the countryside and of the piazza di Castel Monastero can be admired from the windows, like in an ancient castle.
The furnishings and materials create a warm atmosphere with their simple Tuscan brightness.
Many of the bathrooms feature a separate bathtub and shower. Some bedrooms may be connecting.
Offering a comfortable 25-30 square metres of space, the Superior Room is ideal for two people and offers a large bedroom furnished in Tuscan country style.
Historic materials and precious textiles create a warm, intimate atmosphere, and the bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and shower.
Every room boasts a magnificent view of the piazza di Castel Monastero or the surrounding countryside.
Discover Castel Monastero’s exclusive villa to make your holiday in Tuscany unforgettable.
You will be won over by the excellent service of the wonderful detached villa.
Culture, emotion, memory: these are all found in fine Tuscan cuisine and its wines.
They are also found in Castel Monastero and its gourmet restaurants, “Contrada” and “La Cantina”.
In charge of the menu is Gordon Ramsay, a leading personality in European cuisine, with a personal collection of 10 Michelin stars and an absolute passion for Tuscany.
Working alongside him the executive chef of Castel Monastero Stylianos Sakalis.
Completing the pleasure of a day at Castel Monastero is the tearoom at the spa with its infusions of aromatic herbs grown on the estate, and a wine bar in which the best aperitifs and the most famous labels of Tuscan wines may be sampled.
Facing the piazza, true to the most authentic Italian tradition, “Contrada” is Castel Monastero’s gourmet restaurant.
The charming, elegant establishment is divided into two lounges, also available for private dinners.
On the menu are classic flavours of Tuscan cuisine, re-worked in a modern key.
Maximum attention is paid to local products, which are selected directly by the chefs.
A delightful tasting of typical wines, oils and cheeses is an opportunity not to be missed.
An evocative setting with a relaxed atmosphere.
In the medieval wine cellars of Castel Monastero, where the estate’s Chianti has rested for centuries, a delightful restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine has been opened.
The architecture, with its high vaulted ceilings and visible stone walls, will take you back in time.
The dishes are eternal masterpieces of unique Italian tradition: from “pici” pasta with bread and tomato sauce, to Chianina meat.
The wine list is extraordinary.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner.
In his personal constellation, he can boast as many as 10 Michelin stars.
He is Gordon Ramsay, a chef of the highest creativity and guest star at the Castel Monastero restaurant.
Expressing this union of creativity, tradition and innovation alongside him is the executive chef of Castel Monastero, representing the new school of Italian cuisine.
United by their love of the Tuscan tradition and its raw materials.
You are in the land of the Renaissance where proportion and balance are everything.
Could there be a more beautiful and harmonious place to get back in shape, detox your body and rejuvenate yourself?
The splendid spa at the luxury hotel Castel Monastero in Tuscany is the perfect place.
In the two traditional old elegant Tuscan villas, just a stone's throw from the hamlet, you can try out the extraordinary Slimming, Detox and Anti Age treatments.
Complementing these treatments and enhancing their effect is the amazing "Aquae Monasterii" course with its high saline density sea oil pool, designed exclusively for the spa by the medical team of Thalasso del Forte, the spa at Forte Village, a World's Leading Resort since 1998.
In the healthy, peaceful setting of hills of the Chianti region, the extremely discreet Castel Monastero spa has been chosen by internationally recognised medical centres providing plastic and aesthetic surgery, for post-op convalescence after reshaping and rejuvenating operations, for both men and women.
Designed for people experiencing general imbalance which manifests itself in a lack of energy or irritability or poor-quality sleep.
Losing yourself completely in the Oriental world, a world made of ancient spices’ scents, fragrant essences, vibrant colors, melodious sounds and music. Water, air, ground and fire in special alternation and combination,
The revolutionary treatment reducing, firming and shaping your body.
Designed to free the body of the toxins which accumulate due to intense, irregular lifestyles and an unsuitable diet.
Enchanting couple sensory experience to dive yourself in a wonderful universe of beauty and totally transform your skin with the power of innovative active principals.
Guests taking part in these special programmes for Castel Monastero will benefit from a reserved area within the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner in order to receive suitable dishes, which are different to those eaten by guests not following treatments.
Castel Monastero takes care of both your body and your soul also thanks to a gym equipped with the last wellness design of Techogym.
A space to breathe in the deep sensation of wellness in an environment in which attention to detail and the professionalism of staff creates a unique and unrivalled harmony, immersed in the unspoilt nature of the Tuscan countryside.
Designed for people with obesity or presenting localised fat or who simply feel “out of shape” and wish to lose weight.
This is the time you never have when you're at home, about town or at work, busy with the many things you have to do every day.
Free time - a time when you are free from stress - is the most wonderful gift that Castel Monastero, the luxury hotel and spa in Tuscany, can give you.
How about starting with a soothing massage in the spa and a swim in the spectacular black basalt pool?
Or a tennis match?
Or the unique experience of truffle hunting in the woods and countryside around the resort, followed by a truffle dinner in the restaurants, washed down with some extraordinary Tuscan wine?
You can take to the skies too in a fantastic balloon, flying over the spectacular Chianti hills and its splendid historical towns.
And when your feet touch the ground again you can play a round of golf at the superb 18-hole Ugolino Golf Club, just an hour's drive from the hotel.
Or perhaps you prefer polo?
In just a few minutes from your room you can be at the beautiful Villa Sesta Polo Club.
And you've come to the right place if your passion is Italian haute cuisine.
Back at Castel Monastero you can take part in a master class with the multi-Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsey, or taste some Super Tuscans with the sommeliers.
Would you believe it if we told you we even have a telescope ready for you so you can explore the heavens?
This time it's the sky's turn to reflect the beauty of the Earth.
Created by stellar chef Gordon Ramsay and the Resident Chef Stylianos Sakalis, the program is a journey into the true essence of Tuscan and Italian cuisine, highlighting the finest dishes and freshest ingredients from the region.
This authentic experience will allow you to discover the treasures of this wonderful land.
This unique experience will enable you to see the Tuscan landscape from a different perspective!
Lovers of polo can gallop off to enjoy the matches at Villa Sesta Polo Club, just a few kilometres away from your new holiday home in Tuscany.
Enjoy the three elegant swimming pools close to the Spa.
Truffle hunting takes place in Castel Monastero's fields and woods, an area famous in Tuscany for its black and white truffles.
The "Wine Tasting Program" is a guided journey into the Tuscan Wine-making tradition and provides the guest a general knowledge about the history of the territory and the history of each wine.
CASTEL MONASTERO
Loc. Monastero D'Ombrone, 19Castelnuovo Berardenga SIItaly