Stunning Tuscany castle stay in scenic Chianti

Castello di Tornano, Italy

Time-limited

Property details

Enjoy an enchanting stay in an amazing 11th century castle, tucked away in the Tuscan countryside just 30 minutes from Siena - includes breakfast and a welcome glass of wine
  • Tuscan escape: Amidst the vineyards and olive groves of the Tuscan countryside, you’ll find Castello di Tornano. Intimate and idyllic, this historic castle is the unique setting for your ultimate Italian escape. Mornings can be spent exploring the ancient woodlands, wandering the rolling hills or discovering the medieval towns that lie around the castle; in the afternoons you can return for a refreshing dip in the crystal clear swimming pool that sits in the ancient moat, or even make use of the tennis court.

  • Vine and dine: Experience the flavours of the Chianti region at the hotel restaurant, where traditional dishes are brought to life with local and authentic produce. From handmade pasta to homegrown vegetables, you’ll be feasting on the finest and the freshest of Italian cuisine. Of course, the region’s vineyards supply the wine cellar with plenty of the finest bottles to enjoy with dinner, or even sample at a wine tasting in the atmospheric old castle prison.

  • Charming chambers: Staying in the castle’s opulent guest rooms, you’ll soon be sleeping like royalty. Individually designed, these regal rooms all ooze romance and history with richly patterned fabrics, antique wood furnishings and carefully-preserved original features. Gaze out at the Tuscan countryside from your window before drifting off into restful repose under the exposed timber beams, the perfect setting for a peaceful night’s sleep.

How to get there

By car, the castle is roughly an hour to an hour and a half from Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence. Pisa International Airport is about two hours away. You could also travel by train from Pisa or Florence to Siena, which is a 35-minute drive away or 45 minutes on the bus. The nearest bus stop is Osteria Verso Gaiole, a 20-minute walk from the castle.

Good to know

To stay informed about how the UK leaving the EU could affect you when travelling in Europe, and the steps you need to take, please visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website: https://www.gov.uk/visit-europe-brexit.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Tuscan escape: Amidst the vineyards and olive groves of the Tuscan countryside, you’ll find Castello di Tornano. Intimate and idyllic, this historic castle is the unique setting for your ultimate Italian escape. Mornings can be spent exploring the ancient woodlands, wandering the rolling hills or discovering the medieval towns that lie around the castle; in the afternoons you can return for a refreshing dip in the crystal clear swimming pool that sits in the ancient moat, or even make use of the tennis court.

  • Vine and dine: Experience the flavours of the Chianti region at the hotel restaurant, where traditional dishes are brought to life with local and authentic produce. From handmade pasta to homegrown vegetables, you’ll be feasting on the finest and the freshest of Italian cuisine. Of course, the region’s vineyards supply the wine cellar with plenty of the finest bottles to enjoy with dinner, or even sample at a wine tasting in the atmospheric old castle prison.

  • Charming chambers: Staying in the castle’s opulent guest rooms, you’ll soon be sleeping like royalty. Individually designed, these regal rooms all ooze romance and history with richly patterned fabrics, antique wood furnishings and carefully-preserved original features. Gaze out at the Tuscan countryside from your window before drifting off into restful repose under the exposed timber beams, the perfect setting for a peaceful night’s sleep.

How to get there

By car, the castle is roughly an hour to an hour and a half from Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence. Pisa International Airport is about two hours away. You could also travel by train from Pisa or Florence to Siena, which is a 35-minute drive away or 45 minutes on the bus. The nearest bus stop is Osteria Verso Gaiole, a 20-minute walk from the castle.

Good to know

To stay informed about how the UK leaving the EU could affect you when travelling in Europe, and the steps you need to take, please visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website: https://www.gov.uk/visit-europe-brexit.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Castello di Tornano, Tornano, 53013 Loc. Tornano, SI, Italy

With a stay this rural, it’s all about discovering the hidden gems and local secrets, like an amazingly authentic restaurant or a picturesque Tuscan village with just one main road and sensational views. Of course, you can easily hop in the car and drive to UNESCO-listed Siena for some bigger city excitements, too. Medieval Siena is home to some incredible architecture, including an impressive duomo and the Gothic town hall. With a car, you can explore some of the larger Tuscan towns not too far away as well; famous San Gimignano, Bocaccio’s Certaldo Alto and Etruscan Volterra are all just over an hour’s drive from Castello di Tornano. If a road trip sounds enticing, you could also hop on the Strada dei Castelli del Chianti, which winds through the stunning landscape between castles and monasteries, or for a wine and food experience like no other, make the drive between Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano, all famous for their culinary delights.