Medieval Castle Living: Vineyards, Swimming Pool & Rustic Tuscan Charm

Welcome to a beautifully preserved 13th-century Tuscan estate, where history, landscape and authentic hospitality come together.

The property is part of a small castle estate with independent guest residences. The owners live in the castle’s main building, while four elegant guest apartments are located in the surrounding historic buildings. Each apartment features its own private entrance and fully equipped kitchen, creating an ideal setting for couples or families travelling together who appreciate both privacy and the atmosphere of a historic estate.

Here you are invited to experience life within a historic castle property hosted by its owners, Sveva and her husband Marco, a prominent Sienese lawyer who have carefully restored the estate and its surrounding vineyards over the years. As the vineyard has grown and flourished, they recently chose to partner with Best of MAS to assist with welcoming guests and managing stays, allowing them to continue dedicating their time to the estate and its wines.

Throughout the property, the character of centuries past has been lovingly preserved: original terracotta floors, thick stone walls, antique furnishings and open views across vineyards and countryside create a setting that feels timeless and deeply rooted in Tuscany.

Mornings begin with a gourmet breakfast prepared by Sveva and served in the castle’s grand hall: a beautiful historic space that guests may also reserve for special dinners upon request. During your stay, you are also invited to visit the estate’s ancient wine cellars and enjoy a tasting of the wines produced directly on the property from the owners’ Super Tuscan selection.

Outside, the gardens open onto the rolling landscapes of the Montagnola Senese. A generous 20-metre swimming pool is set among vineyards and cypress trees, offering a peaceful place to relax and enjoy long Tuscan afternoons under the sun.

The estate is located just fifteen minutes from the historic centre of Siena and two kilometres from the charming village of Sovicille, where you will find local restaurants and a small grocery shop. From here, the celebrated towns of Florence, San Gimignano, Arezzo and Volterra are all easily reached for memorable day trips.

The castle estate comfortably accommodates up to twelve guests across the four apartments, with the possibility of hosting two additional guests upon request.

INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
Farm-to-Table Castle Breakfast
Each morning begins with a freshly prepared breakfast served in the castle’s elegant common grand hall, featuring organic and locally sourced ingredients. The Grand Hall may also be reserved upon request for private lunches or dinners.
Private Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting
Guests are invited to explore the estate’s historic wine cellars and enjoy a tasting of the wines produced on the surrounding vineyards.

THE SWIMMING POOL
The 20-metre private pool is open from 15 May to 30 September. Daily cleaning is performed by the castle staff. We kindly ask guests to use the pool with care and respect to preserve its beauty.

PARKING Private parking is always available on-site, free of charge.

The guest accommodations are divided into four independent apartments, each featuring its own private entrance and fully equipped kitchen. To ensure total privacy and atmosphere, the apartments are rented exclusively to your group, comfortably accommodating up to twelve guests.

GROUND FLOOR RESIDENCES: Two enchanting apartments open directly onto the gardens, surrounded by aromatic herbs, vines, and the lush greenery of the estate, an ideal setting for those who wish to step straight into the Tuscan countryside. The first apartment features a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a living area with a cozy fireplace. The second apartment offers two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room with a fireplace.
COMFORT: Air conditioning is available in both ground-floor residences.

FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS: Accessed by a stone staircase, the two upper apartments feature historic furnishings dating back centuries and elevated views across the vineyards and rolling hills.
- "Archi" Apartment: Comprises a double bedroom and a bathroom; an additional twin bedroom (with two single beds) can be made available upon request.
- "Vigne" Apartment: Features two bedrooms (one double and one with two single beds, which cannot be joined) and two bathrooms.

Both apartments include a private living area and a fully equipped kitchen. All apartments are equipped with air conditioning in the bedrooms, in the rest of the apartments, the thick medieval stone walls naturally regulate the interior temperature, keeping the rooms pleasantly cool even during the Tuscan summer. Windows are fitted with insect screens to allow the fresh countryside breeze to circulate, while high-quality fans are provided for additional comfort.

OPTIONAL GUEST EXPERIENCES
For those wishing to immerse themselves more deeply in the Tuscan lifestyle, a selection of curated experiences can be arranged:
- Dinner with the Castellana: an elegant, candlelit dinner hosted in the atmospheric castle courtyard and prepared by the Lady of the Castle Sveva.
- Private cooking classes or professionally catered dinners available upon request such as guided visits to local wineries, bike excursions, or scenic walks through the Montagnola Senese.
- Truffle Hunting: An authentic countryside adventure led by local experts and their trained dogs.