Beautiful location with views over the Val d’Orcia and the Monte Amiata
Large spa with two panoramic swimming pools
Good kitchen with ingredients from organic farming
Vineyard with its own production
Good to know
Pets are allowed in the hotel
The nearest airport is 60 km away in Siena
Basic Wi-fi connection
The Essentials
pool, spa area, restaurant, parking lot, free wifi
Hotel Type:
Spa, Romantic, Luxury, 5 star, Quiet
Hotel size (number of rooms):
44
Location
Località Velona - Castelnuovo dell'Abate
53024
Montalcino
Tuscany,
Italy
License number
052014ALB0013
Hotel description
In a quiet environment, the Castello di Velona Resort offers 46 luxury rooms and suites, from which views of the Val d’Orcia and the Vulkan Amiata appear before you. In the large spa, two panoramic swimming pools await. The hotel restaurant serves regional Italian cuisine made with organically grown ingredients and offers cooking lessons. A winery with its own production methods belongs to the estate of the Castello di Velona.
Historic Hotel: Restored castle from the 11th century
The Castello di Vellona was built in the 11th century by a Sienese noble family. Carefully restored, today it houses 46 elegant rooms and suites of which each is individually decorated with carefully selected luxury furniture and antiques. The design concept is dominated by the colours blue, green and dark red, giving the rooms a noble feel. The guests can choose between suites, junior suites and luxury rooms. All rooms are equipped with a cosy fireplace, air-conditioning and high-quality bed linen. From the large windows, you can enjoy impressive views of the Tuscan countryside.
Spa Hotel: Large wellness area with two panoramic swimming pools
The spa area of the Castello di Velona is available to hotel guests for free. Across 1500 m² it offers a panoramic indoor and outdoor swimming pool with hydromassage, where you can float and enjoy views of across the extinct volcano and the valley. A Finnish sauna and a steam bath invite you to relax in warm temperatures and a thermal pool offers bubbling spring water. Massages and various treatments can relax you or alternatively feel energised in the hotel gym.
Winery Hotel: Vineyard with its own production
Nestled between hills, oak forests, olive groves and vineyards the Castello di Velona enjoys calm and picturesque views. There is also a 5 acre estate with their own wine production which enriches the grounds of the castle. After exploring the villages and historical monuments in the surrounding area you can taste both young and old wines from the region, as a good selection of the wines produced here are served in the hotel restaurant.
Food & Drink: Enjoy regional Italian cuisine beneath the Cypress trees
The guests of the Castello di Velona can enjoy the breakfast buffet in the restaurant Le Colonne or in your own room on request. In the summer, the terrace of the restaurant opens, where you can enjoy the Italian cuisine under olive trees and cypresses. In the winter, an elegant room with fireplace invites you to dine in style. The kitchen of Le Colonne uses fresh ingredients from organic farming. There are also fish and meat dishes on the menu carefully arranged by the head chef. Those who wish to take a slice the Italian lifestyle home can take cooking courses and learn how to prepare the fresh herbs and products of Tuscany for themselves.
Sports & Leisure: Spa and reading or riding and cycling tours in the surroundings
In addition to the pool, relaxation and fitness facilities of the spa, the Castello di Velona offers a peaceful terrace giving you the opportunity to spend the afternoon with a book or just the soak up the views over the valley. Various riding and cycling routes meander by the river bank along which you can explore the area. The picturesque UNESCO World Heritage town of Pienza is located nearby the Montalcino, which is known for its valuable wines. There is also the Monte Amiata, a mountain of volcanic origin, which is well worth a day trip.
Location: in the Tuscan countryside overlooking the Val d’Orcia
Located in the heart of the province of Siena, the Castello di Velona looks over the Val d’Orcia. To reach Montalcino by car takes only a 10 minute drive, the airport of Siena is 60 km away.
Sneak peek
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Facilities
concierge
elevator
wireless LAN
free of charge
WLAN in rooms
WLAN in lobby
air conditioning
non-smoking building
entire hotel incl. lobby
parking
valet service
parking spaces, Free of charge
charging station for electric cars
terrace
laundry service
garden/outside area
tanning bed
bar
restaurant
reception
24 hour reception
room service
safe
airport shuttle
shuttle to tourist attractions
for a fee
breakfast
breakfast served in room
dogs permitted
dog catering
water/feeding dish in room (on request)
dog basket
jacuzzi
for a fee
outdoor pool
open year-round, for a fee
indoor pool
open year-round, for a fee
fitness studio
For a fee
fitness courses
yoga
hiking
horseriding
sauna
sauna use at extra charge
Massage services
wellbeing massage
full body massage
foot reflex zone massage
massage for two
spa area
For a fee
treatments
facials
manicure
pedicure
body treatments
peeling
Hair removal
body wraps
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the hotel provides free parking facilities for its guests: Parking space
There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
The following pools are available onsite: whirlpool, outdoor pool and indoor pool
The hotel has 44 rooms in total.
Yes, a charging station for electric cars is available to the hotel's guests.