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The locations was very unique and very quiet. Great pool. Great wine. Wonderful views. Very friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2025

The air conditioning was not the greatest especially in the second bedroom. Breakfast was o.k. but on the expensive side for what we got. Lots of cake, which were delicious but would have preferred more variety. Also you had to take the breakfast for your whole stay. We would have preferred only the morning after our arrival as we did not have a chance to go food shopping

Staying in a castle was a treat but the actual apartment as attractive as the pictures showed in the listing

Stayed in June 2025

Internet/wifi is very patchy so made hard to access emails. Given the hot weather, no airconditioning in the apartment (water coolers were included but not up to the task)

Location to explore the Tuscany region was excellent. Having the chance to stay in an old castle also brilliant. Great size rooms and bathroom. Given hot weather, the pool certainly a nice bonus to use after exploring the area

Stayed in June 2025

I would have liked one extra mirror in the room (there was just one in the bathroom). Anyway, everything's perfect.

Clean bedroom and bathroom. Big shower. Very good breakfast. Excellent venue.

Stayed in June 2025

The property was beautiful and the pool very refreshing on a hot day. The wine was amazing. The room comfortable and all that we needed. I would suggest driving to the property and bringing your own snacks as they only offer breakfast (which is amazing) and dinner for an additional cost. There are not many options for food in the area.

Stayed in June 2025

No restaurant on the premises, but there is a very popular pizzeria restaurant, la Locanda di Strove 400 meters away in the tiny village of Strove.

Splendid castle abode with a great swimming pool. Located right on the Via Francigena, so nice hiking opportunities from the doorstep.

Stayed in June 2025

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The hospitality of Mauro and his staff was great. Location a 10, as its close to main attractions. Taberna del Oso restaurant few mins by car, worth dining there everyday. !

Stayed in May 2025

The setting

Stayed in May 2025

Best place to stay in Toscana. The family host was really helpful, offered great wine and everything we needed was taken care of. The breakfast was really good

Stayed in April 2025

The list on this is endless but if the owners are reading this and then I feel a few things desperately need addressing ... The boiler smells... Rooms freezing... The old bedspread on the bed looked like it had not been washed in years and it's all there is just one the bed ...no extra covers to help with the cold... Black mold in the shower and the smell not just from the sewage but the whole damp cold room ...the bed was also like sleeping on the floor and on inspection was just two old mattresses put on a put me up frame ... The daughter told me how her dad had struggled to keep the castle going and it was his dream ... Well maybe getting the essentials sorted might help ... This is my first bad review I've left ...as I can always find something positive to say ... But sadly as hard as the owner has tried it's lacking so much basic comforts ...

The staff at the castle were very nice, and the exterior of the castle looked great ...but that is where it stops for me I am afraid... I chose this castle with little expectations as I quite like the experience of the old thick walks and odd shaped steps and doors ...and over the many years of my extensive travels has revealed many castles in various states of repair... The room was terrible, the smell was so overwhelming at times it made us feel ill. It's freezing, I stay in Castles and old buildings wherever possible and understand the quirky problems people have converting these buildings, keeping them warm and damp proof... but sadly this is by far the worst castle I've ever stayed in. The ramp to get into the castle rooms is dangerous for any one with mobility problems and is completely disabled unfriendly. The car park drive way had also been washed away ...

Stayed in October 2024

Castle close to Monteriggioni, not far from Siena. The family keeps the place in order with passion.

Stayed in September 2024

staying in a 1,000 year old building was spectacular. we had a thunderstorm while there which was pretty cool. It's a family run hotel and we were made to feel at home. fabulous

Stayed in September 2024

Unfortunately no Kettle or tea & coffee facilities in the room so we couldn’t make a drink after long drive. There wasn’t any glasses to drink out of either so this was an issue.

Beautiful setting & nice room, accommodation is not in the castle but outer building. The pool area is excellent to relax by.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing!

Absolutely loved the castle apartment. The hosts were gracious and welcoming. The castle wines were good - we particularly enjoyed the Chardonnay! Loved the proximity to Strove and the pizzeria.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was great - especially our kind hostess.

The location was excellent and the staff were very welcoming and efficient. They made reservations for us for an excellent meal in a local restaurant and also for opera tickets. There were suggestions for our itinerary using local knowledge. Breakfast was taken near the 11th century tower and provided a good choice. The pool was very clean and conveniently located. The nearby village had a great pizzeria within walking distance. The property was close to many interesting places including Siena, Montereggiano, San Gimignano, Colle Val d'Elsa and Volterra. We had a most enjoyable stay and hope to return in future.

Stayed in September 2024

Local and freshly made sweets and farm products

Stayed in August 2024

Rigidity around check in and out; flexibility is needed by most travellers. Wine tasting that was offered several times before we eventually said yes, was then charged on check out. FYI: Short stay rooms are not in the actual castle - these rooms are for longer stays.

Friendly hostess; the daughter’s owner and the lovely swimming pool.

Stayed in July 2024

Defintely recommend a car so you can explore the area fully, not a negative though!

Breakfast was simple buffet but plentiful. We sat outside in the grounds which was stunning

Stayed in July 2024

Era tutto perfetto

La location

Stayed in July 2024

Bathroom walls were thin, the couple next to us were arguing the whole evening and night, although closing the bathroom door sufficiently dampened the sound.

Beautiful castle/villa turned into hotel in Tuscany. Breakfast was nice and the coffee was always great in Italy. It is very close to Monteriggioni which made dinner in the walled town perfect!

Stayed in July 2024

- we stayed in the detached lodge next to the castle and we couldn’t go in the actual castle building - the shower grout needed a scrub

- comfortable soft bed - large room with exposed beam ceiling and terracotta flooring - breakfast was great - pool area was nice

Stayed in June 2024

The owners are lovely and extremely accommodating, rooms were very comfortable and dinner was delicious.

Stayed in May 2024

Katarina was wonderful,and took time to help me with my Italian. The food and their wine was molto buono. The place has a beautiful charm as does everyone that works there, we would definitely come back.

Stayed in May 2024

Great location. Good breakfast. One night we went for a drink and left our car on the parking of an nearby restaurant. When we left the bar, the gate of the parking was closed so a friendly customer brought us back to the hotel. The next morning the host was so kind to bring us back to our car. We want to express our gratitude again for this!

Stayed in April 2024