The Best Castle Hotels
near Abbadia San Salvatore

Historic property. Cosy rooms. Convento San Bartolomeo is a restored 13th-century Franciscan monastery offering traditional rooms with wood-beam ceilings. Located in Piancastagnaio, it features original frescoes in its dining hall and free internet access. It also boosts a brand new heated external swimming pool which is open also during winter time. With terracotta floors and natural wood furniture, the rooms at the Convento San Bartolomeo preserve many original features of the monastery. Breakfast at the property is served in the Friar’s kitchen, overlooking the gardens. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at local wineries and restaurants, tennis courts, horse-riding and thermal baths centre. Chianciano Terme Station is 37 km from the San Bartolomeo Convento. The A1 Autostrada del Sole motorway is a one-hour drive away. Show full description

Beach front location. Charming. Set on Mount Amiata in the south of Tuscany, Castello Di Potentino is a working organic farm that produces award-winning wines and olive oil. Its grounds include a private chapel and beautiful garden. Staff can arrange wine tastings and other tours around the castle and in the surrounding area. Castello Di Potentino is 5 minutes' drive from the small town of Seggiano. The rooms all have different designs, some with wooden beams and others with frescoes on the ceiling. Each one has antique furniture and plenty of old world charm. A sweet breakfast of bread, jams, fruit and yoghurts is served in the breakfast room each morning. Parking is free and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo is 20 minutes' drive away. The nearest bus stop is 1 km away for buses to Grosseto, 1 hour away. Show full description

Delightful property. Nice surroundings. Set at the foot of the Amiata Mountain the San Lorenzo offers a garden with outdoor swimming pool and picturesque views of Val D'Orcia. The restaurant serves traditional Tuscan specialities. Hotel Relais San Lorenzo is a former convent originally built in 1200, and offering free Wi-Fi throughout. This Hotel Relais is set in a private park of 3 hectares, halfway between Perugia and Grosseto. The rustic rooms include stone walls and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. The buffet breakfast includes homemade cakes. The restaurant serves classic recipes made with fresh local ingredients. Parking is free. Show full description

Beach front location. Charming. Superb interior design. Castello Di Proceno is located in Proceno and housed in restored medieval castle. It offers spacious rooms with a cosy fireplace, free Wi-Fi throughout, a gourmet restaurant, and wide garden featuring a free swimming pool. At the Castello Di Proceno Albergo Diffuso In Dimora D'Epoca you can start the day with a sweet breakfast including pastries and croissants. The rooms are elegant and have a refined rustic style, exposed wood-beamed ceilings and wooden furnishings. Each features an en suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The restaurant specialises in Mediterranean and local cuisine. Lake Bolsena is 22 km form the property, while Orvieto is a 45-minute drive away. Show full description

Luxurious. Great value. Set on a hill overlooking Val d’Orcia, Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery features a restaurant and a spa centre for an additional charge. The property is also reachable via helicopter and there is a helipad on site. The rooms located in the new wing of the castle include a patio and a spa bath in the bathroom. The Castello offers regional cuisine, accompanied by the property's own wines and olive oil. The Velona’s rooms offers views of Tuscan vineyards. Each one is air conditioned and features a log fire, a marble bathroom, and satellite TV channels. Both the Lounge Bar and the restaurant feature a terrace. Sant’Antimo Abbey is 2 km from the property, and Siena is a 30-minute drive away. Parking is free at the Velona. Show full description

Beach front location. Unique. Tennis court. Set in the Lazio countryside, Castello Santa Cristina is surrounded by a large green garden with swimming pool and tennis court. This property produces its own spelt and lentils, and organises horse riding excursions. In a building right below the 17th-century castle, rustic-style rooms and apartments overlook the garden and come with antique furnishings and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Apartments include a living area with satellite flat-screen TV, fireplace and kitchen. An Italian-style buffet breakfast is served daily in a dedicated room or out in the open during summer. The restaurant is open every day upon reservation, and specialises in typical local cuisine. Bikes can be rented out at the Santa Cristina, which is 4 km from the centre of Grotte di Castro. You can reach Lake Bolsena in 15 minutes by car while Orvieto is 34 km away. Show full description

Great breakfast. How many people can say they’ve stayed in a 15th-century convent? You can if you book Relais Chiostro di Pienza, a charming hotel set right in the heart of Pienza. Set just 100 metres from Pienza’s cathedral, this historic hotel has well-kept gardens and a panoramic terrace offering lovely views of the Tuscan countryside. Relais Chiostro di Pienza’s rooms feature views of the old town, the Val d’Orcia countryside or the old convent itself. La Terrazza del Chiostro, the Relais’s restaurant, serves Tuscan and Italian dishes out on the terrace. What could be better than a refreshing dip in Chiostro di Pienza’s outdoor pool after an afternoon exploring the old churches and monuments nearby? Sun loungers are available for free. All come with tea and coffee-making facilities, minibars and satellite TV and some feature original ceiling frescoes. Take in the panoramic views while enjoying your meal. Show full description

Beautiful. Nice interior design. Surrounded by a garden, Castello delle Fornaci is a working farm 2 km from Arcidosso and a 25-minute drive from Monte Amiata. It features a hot tub. Shops, restaurants and bars are available in Castel del Piano, 2 km from Castello delle Fornaci. The rustic apartments come with tiled floors and a wooden beamed ceiling. They offer a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a patio or terrace, and a washing machine. Montalcino can be reached in 40 minutes by car. Show full description

Elegant. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Set just inside San Quirico d'Orcia's historic town walls, Palazzo del Capitano is a charming 15th-century building. It features a wellness centre and 1000-m² garden with vegetable patches and fountains. Breakfast is served at Trattoria Toscana Al Vecchio Forno, a few steps from Palazzo del Capitano Relais & Wellness. This property is surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean gardens where you will find plenty of sun loungers. The wellness centre includes a hot tub, a Turkish bath or a massage. It is available upon reservation and comes at extra charge. The rooms are decorated in a rustic style, with wooden-beamed ceilings, antique furniture and terracotta floors. They all have satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. There is also the relaxing living room which was once the stables and the Vecchio Forno restaurant. This Michelin-recommended restaurant serves Tuscan food and wine indoors by the fireplace or outside in the beautiful garden, under the olive trees. Set in the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany, the hotel is 25 minutes' drive from Montepulciano, famous for its wine. Show full description

Lovely property. Great location. Set in a former post office from the 16th century, the 4-star Relais Osteria Dell'Orcia is located in the UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia Nature Reserve, along the historic Via Francigena road. The property offers an outdoor swimming pool, elegant rooms with satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi. Air-conditioned rooms at the family-run Osteria Dell'Orcia are decorated in a traditional Tuscan style, with original wood-beamed ceilings, silk brocades, and cool tiled floors. With views of Pienza and Bagno Vignoni, all rooms include a private bathroom with hairdryer. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet of freshly baked bread, croissants and homemade yoghurt. Featuring traditional stone walls, the à la carte restaurant is managed by the chef Eliana and offers Tuscan cuisine and an extensive wine list including Brunello and Nobile di Montepulciano wines. Show full description

Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Mastrojanni Relais is situated in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, 39 km from Siena and 38 km from Saturnia. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free parking is available on site. Bagno Vignoni is 7 km from Mastrojanni Relais, while Chianciano Terme is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 79 km from Mastrojanni Relais. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is provided. Show full description

Cosy. Friendly staff. La Locanda del Loggiato is housed in a charming and 14th-century building. It is set in the tiny village of Bagno Vignoni in the heart of Tuscany. Bagno Vignoni is renowned for its thermal baths that are situated in the main piazza. Il Loggiato B&B is a small and intimate establishment which overlooks this beautiful scene. This B&B has successfully managed to retain its original and beauty and charm with its characteristic wooden-beamed ceilings and antique terracotta flooring. Here you can start the day with a traditional Tuscan breakfast. Show full description

Set in the Tuscan countryside and surrounded by the Orcia Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agriturismo Corvaia is a 10-minute drive from central Radicofani. It offers a spacious garden and a terrace. The rooms and apartments come with wood-beamed ceilings, rustic furnishings, and a private bathroom with shower. Apartments also have a fully equipped kitchenette. The property is surrounded by its own vineyards and olive groves. An outdoor pool is available for free in summer. Guests can also enjoy discounted rates at a spa, a 15-minute drive away. The thermal baths of San Casciano are 10 km from the property, while Lake Bolsena and the unique town of Orvieto are a 45-minute drive away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Stunning pool facilities. Popular among couples. Offering a spa centre and a thermal bath, Albergo Posta Marcucci is situated in Bagno Vignoni in the Tuscany Region, 40 km from Siena. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The rooms are fitted with a TV and a minibar. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. Rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play tennis at the hotel. Saturnia is 41 km from Albergo Posta Marcucci, while Chianciano Terme is 16 km from the property. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is 72 km away. Show full description

Il Poggio is surrounded by Tuscan countryside in Celle Sul Rigo, in the province of Siena. It offers 2 outdoor pools, free internet, and free parking. Il Poggio has air-conditioned suites with spa bath and balcony with hill views. The apartments feature a seating area with kitchenette and sofa bed, and a balcony with countryside views. The restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine based on organic ingredients and renowned local wines. At Il Poggio you can have horse-riding lessons and go on a mountain bike excursion. The farmhouse is located between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys. It is a 2-minute drive from the SS321 state road and 25 minutes by car from the A1 Motorway. Show full description

Luxurious. Boasting an outdoor pool and an on site restaurant, B&B Palazzolo La Foce offers rooms in a peaceful location surrounded by the Tuscan countryside. Chianciano Terme is a 10-minute drive from the property. Both Montepulciano centre and Train Station are within a 25-minute drive of Palazzolo La Foce B&B. All rooms feature free WiFi and an outdoor dining area. Some have pool views. The bathrooms are equipped with either a bath or a shower and include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Pienza is 18 km away. Show full description

Superb breakfast. This old farmhouse is in the hills of the Val d'Orcia Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Tuscan countryside. It offers independent apartments and guest rooms, free parking, and panoramic views. Each of the apartments at Agriturismo Poggio Tobruk has a TV, a double bedroom and a living room with a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette. The Poggio Tobruk farmhouse has large panoramic terraces providing views over the olive groves and the countryside. Desserts are served in a large Tuscan-styled dining room. Olive oil is produced directly on the farm and is available for purchase. The Tobruk is a 10-minute drive from Terme di Bagno Vignoni, Castiglione d'Orcia, Pienza and San Quirico d’Orcia. Montalcino is 20 km away. Show full description

Charming. Great interior design. Surrounded by the Tuscan hills, a 5-minute drive from San Casciano dei Bagni, Villavetrichina offers a free pool and BBQ facilities. It features air-conditioned rooms with exposed wood-beamed ceilings, a shared terrace and a children’s playground. Free Wi-Fi is included. The rustic-style rooms offer light-pastel colours, wooden floors and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Città della Pieve can be reached in 25 minutes by car. The UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia valley is 30 km away. Show full description

Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Set in its garden surrounded by the Tuscan countryside, Agriturismo Il Cocco is a refurbished 15th century farmstay. It has rooms with views of Monte Amiata mountain. All rooms are spacious and decorated in a rustic style, boasting a bookshelf with lots of different books. Each has a desk and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and shower. At the Cocco Agriturismo olive oil and wine are produced and can be bought on site, and wine-tasting sessions are available on request. Chianciano Terme spa town is 44 km from the property. Siena is a 1-hour drive away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. This charming country estate has been transformed into luxury accommodation with a swimming pool overlooking the breathtaking Tuscan countryside. It offers suites with patios. Surrounded by vineyards and greenery, Tenuta Pianirossi Relais is a great place to sample Tuscan specialities and fine wines. Your suite at Tenuta Pianirossi Relais is uniquely furnished with hand-crafted furniture and original features. Breakfast includes local products and staff arrange wine tasting sessions. The restaurant is open on request for dinner. Each suite has a lounge area with fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities, plus a private patio with a view of the countryside. A car is recommended for guests at Tenuta Pianirossi Relais. Located just outside Cinigiano, it is 40 minutes' drive from Grosseto. The hill town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine, is 25 km away. Terme di Petriolo thermal spa is 30 km away. Show full description