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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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* 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