Castles in Tuscany to stay in: 4 ideas for a romantic getaway

An experience to keep among the most beautiful memories. A stay surrounded by the legendary charm of historic locations: spending a romantic weekend in a Tuscan castle will make you feel pampered, happy and even more in love.
Our guide to the most suggestive castles of Tuscany to stay in will help you choose the structure tailored to your needs, which will give you unique moments of relaxation and well-being.

Castello Banfi il Borgo– Montalcino (SI)

The authentic Tuscan countryside is the scenery of this village, built in the 18th century around the fourteenth-century Castle of Poggio alle Mura. An oasis of peace and beauty that hosts an elegant boutique hotel obtained from what, in bygone eras, were the farmers’ rooms at the service of the lords. The perfect choice for sleeping in a castle in Tuscany if you are looking for well-being and uniqueness: here you can find spas, heated pools, pool bars and a fitness room, but you will also have the possibility to choose from many activities ideal for couples. Hot air ballooning, horseback riding or a private dinner in the castle’s rose garden are just some of the proposals. Castello Banfi can also features a wine bar, where you can taste the wines made on this estate, and two restaurants – Taverna Banfi and Sala dei Grappoli – to enjoy traditional Tuscan cuisine. To complete the picture there is also a balsamery, where the “Etruscan Balsamic Condiment” is born and the Museum of the Bottle and Glass, which preserves one of the largest and most interesting private collections in the World.

Castel Porrona – Porrona, Cinigiano (GR)

A medieval village built in the 12th century, today a widespread hotel and luxury relais, restored in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment and its history. Castel Porrona Relais & Spa overlooks the Maremma countryside, offering a breathtaking view. Its rooms combine medieval charm with a modern receptive idea, which also includes a SPA with an oriental atmosphere. A large space of 800 meters with 4 cabins, two of which are dedicated to couple treatments; sauna and turkish bath, Jacuzzi, swimming pool with salt water, sensory showers and relaxation area. If you are looking for a little dream adventure this is the right place. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, with outdoor pools and bars, it is located in a strategic position, from which you can also visit all the most famous places in the surrounding area: Siena, Grosseto, Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica.

Castello di Gargonza – Loc. Gargonza, Monte San Savino (AR)

Nested between the Crete Senesi and the Val di Chiana, this historic residence of the XIII century represents the possibility of living an exclusive holiday, in which to enjoy absolute tranquility. In 1303, inside the fortified village where the castle stands, spent part of his exile Dante Alighieri; in the following centuries the castle was first used by an agricultural community and later abandoned, to then return to its ancient splendor. And this very particular story makes it a destination to breathe all the history that characterized Tuscany and the perfect castle to spend the night in. A panoramic swimming pool, green gardens and La Torre di Gargonza Restaurant, which offers typical dishes of the local culinary tradition, will make you live a fairy tale: it could be the ideal place for a romantic proposal of life together.

Castello del Nero – Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI)

A residence of over 900 years, which retains its charm, visible in the artistic details of its ceilings and frescoes that still decorate the rooms. Now a luxury hotel, equipped with every comfort, is able to amaze you with everything it can offer. In addition to the incredible historical context and the view over the Chianti vineyards and olive groves, it features an exclusive SPA – one of the best in the region – a 25 meter swimming pool and 2 tennis courts. But these are not the only peculiarities of this castle: in fact it preserves a wine shop dating back to medieval times and an 18th century chapel. To make the context even more exclusive there is the Restaurant La Torre, which has obtained the prestigious recognition of a Michelin star. What more could you ask for an unforgettable night spent in a Tuscan Castle?