Now that Christmas is over, many of my readers are already planning their
vacation in Tuscany, and several have contacted me with the question,
"Where can I stay in a castle in Tuscany?" Luckily there are several beautifully renovated castles in Tuscany that offer
vacation rentals in the form of rooms and self-catering apartments. If your group is large enough, you can rent an entire Tuscan castle! And for those who are searching for a
Tuscan wedding venue, several castles in Tuscany offer truly beautiful, unique and memorable wedding venues. Note that I'm referring here to genuine castles. There are also, of course, many Tuscan villas that were originally castles but which were modified beyond recognition during the Renaissance when they were converted into villas. (I'll describe some of those in a future post.)
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| Castello di Meleto near Gaiole in Chianti |
When choosing your Tuscan castle, it's worthwhile ask yourself whether you want to rent a small, perhaps modern, self-catering apartment within the castle or its grounds, or a grand room that forms part of the castle proper with service in the dining room and access to a spectacular lounge.
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| One of the rooms at Spaltenna Castle near Gaiole in Chianti |
Other important aspects to consider are related to the location of your castle:
- is it accessible by public transport?
- does it have panoramic views?
- is it deep in the countryside or near a town or city?
And then there are amenities to consider:
- swimming pool? Not all Tuscan castles offer a pool but most do.
- gourmet dining or simple B&B?
- is the property a wine producer with cellars and wine tasting? Ditto olive oil?
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| Castello di Vicchiomaggio near Greve in Chianti |
Here I list some beautiful castles in Tuscany that offer vacation rentals. These are castles known to me personally and I'll be adding to this list as I visit more of them.
Castello di Meleto - a castle that retains a great deal of its military architecture, located near
Gaiole in Chianti.
Castello di Spaltenna - somewhat modified over time since the castle was converted into a monastery, but retains its military character. Located near
Gaiole in Chianti.
Castello di Vicchiomaggio - an important wine producer, located near
Greve in Chianti.
Castello di Querceto - another important Chianti wine producer, located near
Greve in Chianti.
Castello di Gabbiano - a splendid castle located near
Mercatale.
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Author: Anna Maria Baldini
