Castel Pietraio

This medieval castle, very much appreciated, once important for defending the area, now offers peaceful, relaxing accommodation in a stunning setting. Visitors appreciate the hotel is located deep in the Tuscan countryside, valued throughout, just 10 minutes from the perfectly preserved walled village of Monteriggioni and less than half an hour from beautiful Siena. Rooms inside 17th-century the hotel are furnished and decorated in keeping with their history, highly regarded, with exposed wooden beams and terracotta tiles as well as all modern comforts. On site you will find a large open-air swimming pool with lovely views, and above all, a children’s playground and a barbeque area. If you prefer to stay closer to home, very much appreciated, you can go horseriding, walking or cycling directly from the castle and just 500 metres away is a village with shops and restaurants. In a tranquil but easily-accessible area, valued throughout, from the hotel you can be at San Gimignano in half an hour, as well as numerous other pretty historic towns.