Relais Castel Bigozzi

In the Middle Ages this castle belonged to the ancestors of the old and noble Montanini family and its Coat of Arms well recounts its history-a red shield like the land that surrounds it and a black lion - symbol of courage and battles - glory and victories - Historical chronicles report that it was a place of refuge and protection for Ghibelline troops. Castel Bigozzi is one of the oldest castles of this area situated up the hill of Strove - a little medieval village on the Francigena way. The suites can accommodate between 2 and 4 guests and feature a sitting room furnished in a modern style-a kitchenette and bedrooms with antique wooden furniture - beamed ceilings and a typical Tuscan terracotta floor - The bar and lounge area lead directly to the garden and swimming pool where you can relax while enjoying the stunning view over San Gimignano and have a light snack lunch. Today Castel Bigozzi is a 4 star hotel which has been sensitively renovated maintaining the original elements of the 12th century structure and two separate huts to offer guests the choice of 14 large suites and a double bedroom-all equipped with heating-air-conditioning-Jacuzzi bathtub or shower-hairdryer-phone-satellite TV-safe-mini-bar-antique wooden furniture - beamed ceilings and dial up internet access. The property is closed annually from November until the end of March The property is located 9 mi N of SAY-Siena; Beautiful hilltop in Chianti between Siena and Florence. Although Relais Castel Bigozzi does not have a restaurant-guests can enjoy the local restaurant Casalta just 300 meters away - here the chef Lazzaro serves the best local traditional cuisine together with a vast choice of wines - For nature lovers this area offers many pathways for outings on foot - mountain bike or on horseback - following trails of bygone days - bringing the wanderer to breath-taking landscapes like the famous Crete of Siena-the Senese Clavey Hills-the Chianti region or one of the many thermal springs of the area.