Castello di Vicarello - Tuscany, Italy

About this Chic Retreat

Castello di Vicarello is a medieval castle dating back to 1100, which has been turned into a luxury country house hotel unlike any other you will find in Tuscany. Guests feel like they are staying in someone's home, and in this case, castle rather than in a grand, pretentious hotel. The Etruscan mysteries began deep in these green hills in Maremma, the heart of Tuscany, under a starlit sky. Castello di Vicarello offers all the exclusive comforts and services you expect from a luxury hotel all set amidst breathtakingly beautiful grounds. Roses, lavender, jasmine and countless more native flowers fill the air with their blooms and there are ows of centuries-old lemon, olive and pear trees, cultivated on the grounds since Roman times, yield wonderful fruit. From the minute you arrive at Castello di Vicarello, you will feel at home. Within these ancient, restored walls guests will feel the welcoming, comforting touch of the owners, Aurora and Carlo Baccheschi Berti. We loved the oil lamps, lit while we had supper, leading us to our room adding to the medieval feel and romantic charm.

Accommodation

Open all year, Castello di Vicarello has 5 suites (2 can sleep 6 people) and is the ideal place for those who long to return to nature, beauty and tranquility and be surrounded by history & life. The rooms at Castello di Vicarello have been decorated with unique pieces of antiques and art that the owners love - all collected by them during their years spent living and travelling around the world, from Asia to South America to Italy and all points in between. The soap in the bathrooms is hand-made on site using the best herbs and olive oil. The luxury bedlinen is different in all of the suites - some from Italy, others from Asia, all utterly divine.

Activities

The new hillside spa with views across the Tuscan hills & valleys is now open and offers Ayurvedic massages, sauna, hammam and hot tub. Two swimming pools are integrated into the grounds: an infinity pool overlooking the entire valley, and a second one, very private, nestled discreetly amidst a grove of olive trees & lavender. Get up early enough and you can hunt for eggs with Carlo. Or help him pick from among the 1,500 plants; the artichokes are served raw, stuffed, or fried, along with homemade pasta and bread during the Spring.

Dining

At Castello di Vicarello. wine & food are all in keeping with the ambience and highest standards of taste and beauty. Much of the food is grown on the grounds. Everything is cultivated according to traditional methods as well as strict organic guidelines. All of it makes for creative, unforgettable dishes. Tuscan tradition rules in the kitchen, and only the best and freshest cheeses, fruits, meats, bread, oils and other ingredients are used. Breakfast is a rustic affair served in the pretty courtyard.

Rates

Rates at Castello di Vicarello are per day on a B&B basis and includes full breakfast and taxes. Also included is soft drinks and minibar. Half board (with dinner), plus Euro 55-70 per person per day.

Rates (EUR)
Room
Jan 2012
Feb 2012
Mar 2012
Apr 2012
May 2012
Jun 2012
Jul 2012
Aug 2012
Sep 2012
Oct 2012
Nov 2012
Dec 2012
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Apr 2013
May 2013
Jun 2013
Jul 2013
Aug 2013
Sep 2013
Oct 2013
Nov 2013
Dec 2013
Room: 
Suite I Sassi
Jan: 
890
Feb: 
890
Mar: 
890
Apr: 
890
May: 
890
Jun: 
890
Jul: 
890
Aug: 
890
Sep: 
890
Oct: 
890
Nov: 
890
Dec: 
890
Room: 
Suite Vicario
Jan: 
890
Feb: 
890
Mar: 
890
Apr: 
890
May: 
890
Jun: 
890
Jul: 
890
Aug: 
890
Sep: 
890
Oct: 
890
Nov: 
890
Dec: 
890
Room: 
Suite Giardino Segreto
Jan: 
690
Feb: 
690
Mar: 
690
Apr: 
690
May: 
690
Jun: 
690
Jul: 
690
Aug: 
690
Sep: 
690
Oct: 
690
Nov: 
690
Dec: 
690
Room: 
Deluxe Grotta
Jan: 
520
Feb: 
520
Mar: 
520
Apr: 
520
May: 
520
Jun: 
520
Jul: 
520
Aug: 
520
Sep: 
520
Oct: 
520
Nov: 
520
Dec: 
520
Room: 
Extra Bed (children only)
Jan: 
150
Feb: 
150
Mar: 
150
Apr: 
150
May: 
150
Jun: 
150
Jul: 
150
Aug: 
150
Sep: 
150
Oct: 
150
Nov: 
150
Dec: 
150
Room: 
Villa Chiesina (4 guests)
Jan: 
1980
Feb: 
1980
Mar: 
1980
Apr: 
1980
May: 
1980
Jun: 
1980
Jul: 
1980
Aug: 
1980
Sep: 
1980
Oct: 
1980
Nov: 
1980
Dec: 
1980
Room: 
Suite Chiesina (2 guests)
Jan: 
1480
Feb: 
1480
Mar: 
1480
Apr: 
1480
May: 
1480
Jun: 
1480
Jul: 
1480
Aug: 
1480
Sep: 
1480
Oct: 
1480
Nov: 
1480
Dec: 
1480
Room: 
Suite Sprone
Jan: 
690
Feb: 
690
Mar: 
690
Apr: 
690
May: 
690
Jun: 
690
Jul: 
690
Aug: 
690
Sep: 
690
Oct: 
690
Nov: 
690
Dec: 
690
Room: 
Chinese Room
Jan: 
390
Feb: 
390
Mar: 
390
Apr: 
390
May: 
390
Jun: 
390
Jul: 
390
Aug: 
390
Sep: 
390
Oct: 
390
Nov: 
390
Dec: 
390

* Rates in EUR

Additional information

  • Nearest Airport: Florence.
  • Distance from Airport: 1.5 hours.
  • Child Policy: Children Accepted.
http://www.castellodivicarello.it

Country Chic Retreats

6 Rooms

Good for:

peaceful tranquillity amongst the lush green of the Tuscan hills

Facilites:

babysitting, car parking, gardens, hammam/steam room, sauna, pets allowed, restaurant, swimming pool, spa treatment room, WiFi/Internet, child friendly, golf

Rates starting from

EUR 390
per night

5% off room rate

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