A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Saturnia, Italy. We have also included hotels in old "castello"-s, historic properties, country estates, hamlets, historic villas, resorts, medieval castles, monasteries, french "relais" (mansions) and beautiful country residences. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Stay on a typical Tuscan wine estate at Villa Acquaviva Wine Resort, located 800m from Montemarano’s pretty medieval centre. Well-located for exploring the Maremma, this country house offers great facilities. Taste the Acquaviva’s own wine and oil in the Relais’ wine cellar. Relais Acquaviva’s rooms are decorated in a rustic, Tuscan style. Relax in peaceful rooms surrounded by 15 hectares of vineyards which produce some of the area’s best wines, from Bianco di Pitigliano to Morellino di Scansano. Some rooms come with hot tubs or panoramic terraces. Everyone can enjoy hydromassage in the outdoor pool, set in Acquaviva’s beautiful grounds. There is also a tennis court on site and you can enjoy fascinating nature walks in the park. The famous thermal waters of Saturnia are located a 10-minute drive from Villa Acquaviva and the hotel offers special discounts at the golf course and spa there. A range of massages are also available on site.Show full description
This farm stay is popular among couples travelling to Saturnia.
Luxurious. Great location. Immersed in the Tuscan countryside, this beautiful 16th century stone farmhouse is a 10-minute drive from the spas of Saturnia. It features colourful frescos by modern artist Julianos Kattinis, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Suites feature a living area, a spa bath, and a patio or balcony overlooking the surrounding estate. Wi-Fi and bike hire are free. Rooms at Fattoria Pianetti feature elegant wood-beamed ceilings and traditional terracotta floors. Breakfast at the Pianetti is buffet style, with freshly baked cakes, fruit and yoghurt, ricotta and sheep cheese, and local salamis. The restaurant serves traditional specialities for dinner. The lounge with a large fireplace is the ideal place to read and relax. Beaches on Monte Argentario are 45 km away, and a 50-minute drive will take you to Lago di Bolsena lake. Free parking is available on site.Show full description
Beach front location. Delightful property. Comfortable beds. At the far side of the beautiful medieval hamlet of Sovana lies Sovana Hotel & Resort, a restored country house surrounded by Tuscan countryside, with its own wonderfully designed large park. Admire olive groves and the 12th-century cathedral opposite the Hotel & Resort from your window and enjoy complete tranquillity and great service at this friendly and well-maintained hotel. Interiors feature traditional wooden décor and make great use of the famous local tufa rock. With its characteristic setting, the Sovana Hotel & Resort is the perfect choice for discovering this part of Tuscany. Sovana, once the capital of this part of the Maremma and birthplace of Pope Gregory VII, has ruins and ancient buildings to explore as well as Etruscan tombs. Pitigliano, with its unforgettable views and stunning positioning is just a few kilometres away, as are the hot springs at Saturnia.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. 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
Aia Della Colonna is a family-run agriturismo offering an outdoor swimming pool, guest rooms and apartments in the Tuscan hills, 12 km from Saturnia. A great Morellino di Scansano certified wine is produced on site. Aia Della Colonna is a historic building including walls from the 14th century. The interiors include modern sculptures by Ingo Maurer, and offer views of the surrounding vineyards. Apartments and rooms have private entrances and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can relax in the lounge with fireplace, where a breakfast of organic homemade products is served. The Aia serves local cuisine with seasonal ingredients, upon reservation. Meals can be enjoyed on the terrace in warm weather. Aia Della Colonna is ideal for exploring the hills and medieval towns of the Maremma area. It is located 10 km from Roccalbegna.Show full description
Luxurious. Great value. Boasting pool with a view and views of garden, Il Poggio di Teo is a farm stay set in a historic building in Manciano, 50 km from Mount Amiata. The farm stay offers a spa experience, with its spa facilities, wellness packages and beauty services. The farm stay also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Some units in the farm stay have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. All units are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and some rooms have a patio. A family-friendly restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, and car hire is available at the farm stay. Il Poggio di Teo has a children's playground and a picnic area. Cascate del Mulino Thermal Springs is 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Beautiful. Great pool. Relais Ciavatta is a typical family-owned Tuscan residence surrounded by olive groves and century-old oaks, located 800 m from Montemerano and 5 km from Terme di Saturnia and the Cascate del Mulino waterfalls. All en suite rooms and apartments are decorated in a typical Tuscan rustic style, and come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, some with hydromassage shower. Surrounded by olive and oak trees, the Ciavatta Relais has its own seasonal outdoor pool with hydromassage corner, as well as sweeping countryside views. Cottages come with private garden and fully equipped kitchenette. There is plenty of free parking space. You can try delicious Maremma specialities at the on-site restaurant, Osteria La Frasca. All meals are homemade and prepared with home-grown or local organic ingredients. The property is surrounded by a spacious park with wild horses. As a guest of the Ciavatta you enjoy a special discount at the Terme di Saturnia spa and golf complex.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great restaurant. Located in the Maremma countryside, Agriturismo Il Cavallino is about 4 km from the hot natural springs of Saturnia. It has free bikes, a pool, and country-style accommodation with air conditioning and pool views. Rooms at the Cavallino have a fridge and private bathroom. The apartments include a kitchen and a living area with a TV. A daily buffet breakfast is provided. There is also a barbecue area for relaxed outdoor dining. The mediaeval towns of Pitigliano and Sovana are 30 minutes' drive away. Free covered parking is provided at Il Cavallino, which is 4.5 km from Semproniano. Guests have discounted rates at the spas, golf club, and a list of restaurants nearby.Show full description
Beach front location. Stylish. Superb breakfast. Set 2 km from the centre of Pitigliano, B&B Maremma nel Tufo is a family-run farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. It offers rooms, self catering apartments and a swimming pool. All themed, rooms and apartments feature country-style furnishings, a satellite TV and private bathroom with hairdryer. Each of the apartments has a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area. A sweet buffet breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room with wood-beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. It includes homemade cakes and pastries. Savoury produce is available on request. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with chairs, tables and deckchairs. The garden around the pool has a furnished patio and free barbecue facilities. A shared laundry is also available. A bus leading to Grosseto stops right opposite the B&B while Orvieto can be reached in about 55 minutes by car.Show full description
Elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. This resort features an 18-hole golf course and is 2 km from the medieval village of Saturnia, in the Tuscan Maremma. Built in Travertine marble, its elegant thermal spa features Roman baths and natural swimming pools. Rooms at Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World have a luxurious feel. All air conditioned, they offer LCD satellite TV and a kit with bathrobe and slippers. Refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed at the elegant Juice Bar, set within the thermal pool park. This area sometimes hosts contemporary art exhibitions. Treatments and massages are available at Terme di Saturnia’s wellness centre, complete with hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna. Guests can also relax on the sun loungers in the lush gardens. The property is 50 minutes’ drive from Lake Bolsena and the beaches of Argentario. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can provide tourist information.Show full description
Historic. Great views. This unique hotel is located within the Fortezza Orsini di Sorano fortress, dating back to the 11th century. The rooms are uniquely designed and furnished, and offer views of the green Etruscan Valley. The rooms of Hotel Della Fortezza are adorned with original 19th-century furniture, and feature rustic tiled floors. some come with exposed wooden beams on the ceilings, and some rooms overlook the hamlet of Sorano. Della Fortezza Hotel is set in the most ancient part of this imposing example of mediaeval military architecture. To reach it, you have to cross the drawbridge over the moat, at the end of the small inner square. A continental buffet is served daily for breakfast. The restaurant specialises in Tuscan and national cuisine.Show full description
Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in a green valley in the Maremma area of Tuscany, Hotel Scilla is part of an ancient hamlet inside Sovana's historic centre. It features extensive gardens and a restaurant. Set in two nearby buildings, rooms are bright and elegantly decorated with tiled or terracotta floors. All air conditioned, they also feature a TV. Scilla dei Merli restaurant is part of the Slow Food movement and operates a zero kilometre policy, using only ingredients produced in the immediate surroundings. Parking is free at the Scilla Hotel and the thermal spas at Terme di Saturnia are 26 km away. Pitigliano and Sorano are both within a 15-minute drive of the property. Lake Bolsena is 30 km away and trekking and mountain bike guides are available.Show full description
Agriturismo Poggio alle Calle is surrounded by vineyards and produces its own olive oil. It is 10 minutes' drive from Saturnia and offers discounts at Terme di Saturnia thermal spa. Poggio alle Calle is a traditional Tuscan farmhouse with a swimming pool and table tennis out in the garden. You have BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen that you can use free of charge. Breakfast including homemade cakes and jams is served in the dining room with fireplace. Rooms offer garden views and include a TV and en suite bathroom with free toiletries. The nearest town, Montemerano, is 5 km away. You can reach the thermal spa in 10 minutes by car.Show full description
Set in the countryside, 11 km from Saturnia, La Bellantiglia is a working farm offering a pool, and rooms with a patio. The property’s olive oil is purchasable on site. Elegant, country-style rooms at Agriturismo La Bellantiglia have wood-beamed ceilings, air conditioning, and satellite TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have terracotta floors and wrought iron beds. A sweet breakfast here includes homemade cakes plus jams, while savoury items are on request. After a day on the property’s free bikes or hiking, guests can relax in the hot tub, spa and steam bath, or unwind in the panoramic relaxation room overlooking the surrounding hills. The medieval town of Montemerano is 5 km from the property. Orbetello, with its lagoon and sandy beaches, is reachable by car in just under 1 hour.Show full description
Close to beach front. Stunning pool facilities. Agriturismo Podere S. Croce is set in Montemerano, 5 km from the Terme di Saturnia. It offers a large garden with swimming pool. The restaurant with open fireplace serves local cuisine. Rooms at the S. Croce have a TV, wrought-iron beds, and a private bathroom. Breakfast includes a number of local products. Podere S. Croce is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. There is a children's playground and parking is free. The Agriturismo features a cosy reading room with fireplace and a café. Guests enjoy discounts at the nearby thermal spa.Show full description
This country house has a great beach front location and lovely pool facilities.
Historic property. Lovely interior design. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most HISTORIC AND RELAXING small hotels in Saturnia.
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
In my judgement this could be the most WELL DESIGNED small hotel in Saturnia.
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
Castello Di Potentino is a charming and historic castle located in Seggiano. The castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and is situated in the Monte Amiata Natural Park.
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Immersed in the green of southern Tuscany's Maremma hills, Castello di Vicarello is a former castle transformed into a luxurious Mediterranean retreat. This pet-friendly property features free WiFi, a spa and a swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens. All the elegant suites and rooms at the Castello di Vicarello feature the highest standard of furniture and objects gathered through years of travelling. The gourmet menus are based on local recipes, using the own Castle’s production and wines from the local vineyards. Each unit has an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. A restaurant with outdoor seating is available at the property. Guests can enjoy summer dinners under the stars, whilst the winter season offers warm meals by the fireplace. Cooking lessons and wine tasting are available on request. A sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily. Roses, jasmine and countless native flowers mix themselves with ancient lemon and olive trees in the castle's garden. Less than one hour's drive from the hotel guests can also enjoy 2 golf course facilities. Hunting excursions are possible during the season. The village of Paganico is 11 km away, whilst Grosseto's town centre is 36 km away. The picturesque coastal town of Castiglione della Pescaia is 57 km from the property. Siena is less than 1 hour away by car.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS farm stays in Saturnia. It also has amazing staff and outstanding views.
Comfortable beds. Villaggio Le Querce consists of 25 luxury apartments in an idyllic setting. The property is located in a beautiful 2-hectare park in Sorano, an ancient medieval town in the province of Grosseto. The estate consists of a series of terraced houses, each with independent entrances activated by electronic keys. Downstairs, there is a private garden and upstairs there are balconies with great panoramic views of the estate and its beautiful surroundings. Each well-appointed, air-conditioned apartment has a private bathroom, a bedroom and a fully-equipped kitchen area. The superb, tranquil parkland setting, surrounded by oak trees, makes Villaggio Le Querce ideal for a peaceful, relaxing holiday. The high-standard luxury apartments offer freedom, independence and convenience. The good facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool, a children’s activity playground, a tavern with a view of the park and free private car parking for 80 cars.Show full description
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