Enveloped by the undulating hills of Siena, where the rhythm of the land still moves in time with the seasons, lies Castello di Casole, a Tuscan estate so rich in history that it feels as though it has absorbed the very soul of Italy. Here, 5,000 years of life are layered within the stone: Bronze Age traces beneath the soil, Etruscan relics unearthed from the fields, medieval echoes within the castle’s ancient walls.
Today, those same walls cradle a sanctuary of contemporary refinement, a place where time stands still and beauty, in all its forms, reigns. Once a noble estate that welcomed royalty, film stars, and statesmen, Castello di Casole now opens its gates to a gentler kind of grandeur: the quiet, timeless luxury of feeling utterly at home.
Lovingly restored using original materials found on the estate, the castle’s honey-hued stones and wood-beamed ceilings whisper of centuries past, while soft modern comforts bring the story into the present. To stay here is not merely to visit Tuscany, but to belong to it.
Each suite at Castello di Casole is a love letter to Tuscan craftsmanship. Reclaimed stone walls, burnished metalwork, and hand-plastered finishes frame spaces where Dedar fabrics and Loro Piana textiles lend a soft modern rhythm. The balance between rustic beauty and contemporary design is effortless, as if the land itself had chosen the palette.
Beyond the main castle, the estate unfurls into a tapestry of spaces, intimate suites, sun-warmed villas, and secluded terraces that open to the horizon. Each offers a distinctive experience of Tuscan life:
Every room feels deeply personal, a story in wood, stone, and sunlight.
Dining at Castello di Casole is a tribute to the rhythm of the Tuscan table, where every dish is a dialogue between tradition and imagination. Ingredients come from the estate’s gardens, local farms, and vineyards; recipes are born of the soil, shaped by the seasons.
At Tosca Ristorante, candlelight glows against ancient stone walls. The menu is simple, honest, and deeply refined, with fresh pasta, estate olive oil, and local produce, all transformed into dishes that speak of home and history. In summer, tables spill into the courtyard for dinners beneath the stars.
For a more casual indulgence, Castello Grill celebrates long Tuscan afternoons. Guests gather around the open Gullo charcoal grill as the chef prepares meats, vegetables, and pastas with effortless grace. Nearby, the Emporio Terrace offers sweeping views of the Tuscan hills and a menu of baked pastas, rustic secondi, and wood-fired delights, convivial, family-style dining at its best. Bar Visconti, named after the illustrious Visconti family, former owners of the castello, captures the effortless glamour of Italian evenings. Overlooking the serene pool area, it’s among the most enchanting lounge bars in Italy, a place where the light softens over the hills and the sky blushes into twilight. Inside, classic marble details, a frescoed wall, and curved banquette seating invite quiet conversation and lingering glances. Outside, the terrace opens to the stars, the perfect setting for an elegant aperitivo as the sun sets over Tuscany’s rolling countryside.
Culinary Highlights:
Every meal is an experience, every flavor a conversation with the land.
Days at Castello di Casole unfold with a graceful sense of ease, mornings bathed in light, afternoons of gentle adventure, evenings that stretch into laughter and starlight. Here, luxury is defined not by excess, but by connection: to place, to people, to time itself.
Experiences for Every Season:
Each experience is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the pleasure of presence, the scent of earth after rain, the hum of cicadas, the stillness between the hills.
At the Essere Spa, ancient stone vaults cradle a sanctuary of calm. Treatments here draw from the land, wine, honey, olive oil, and herbs from the estate gardens, in rituals that echo the healing traditions of the Etruscans.
Signature Treatments:
Guests can complement their spa experience with yoga sessions in the hills, guided meditation, or workouts in the state-of-the-art TechnoGym fitness center.
Wellness here is not simply a pause; it’s a return to harmony with the world around you.
Every season brings its own poetry to Castello di Casole. In spring, the land bursts into color, perfect for hikes, wildflower foraging, and picnics beneath olive trees. Summer invites open-air cinema and alfresco dining; autumn brings grape and olive harvests, truffle hunts, and golden sunsets over Siena. Even winter has its quiet magic, a time for fireside tastings, spa indulgence, and candlelit feasts within the castle walls.
Each moment is shaped by the landscape, and every season tells a new story.
At Castello di Casole, centuries have left their mark not as weight, but as grace. Life here flows unhurriedly, through the vineyards, across the fields, and into the hearts of all who visit.
It is a place that teaches you to linger, to listen, and to fall in love with life’s simplest luxuries: a glass of wine at sunset, a walk through the olive groves at dawn, the stillness of night beneath a Tuscan sky.
In the end, Tuscany isn’t just a landscape. It’s a way of being, and at Castello di Casole, it feels like home.
