Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany

Castello di Casole occupies a historic hilltop estate near Siena, with archaeological evidence on the property reaching back thousands of years and the castle itself dating to the 10th century.

The restoration preserves stone walls, timber beams and hand-plastered finishes while introducing a highly polished contemporary layer. The result feels historic without becoming rustic.

There are 39 rooms and suites plus two villas, including suites formed from former farm buildings and limonaia spaces with private gardens or terraces.

The heated infinity pool looks across the Tuscan countryside, while Essere Spa occupies former wine-cellar spaces beneath barrel-vaulted ceilings. Vineyard walks, cooking, cycling and truffle hunting give the estate real experiential depth.

Castello di Casole is best for travelers who want Tuscany to feel quiet and deeply rooted in history, with enough privacy and resort facilities to make the countryside itself the destination.