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Castello di Velona

Montalcino, Italy
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The Essentials

  • pool, spa area, restaurant, parking lot, free wifi
  • Hotel Type: Spa, Romantic, Luxury, 5 star, Vineyard
  • Hotel size (number of rooms): 46
  • Check-in: 16:00 o'clock | Check-out: 12:00 o'clock
  • Spoken languages in the hotel: English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Romanian

Highlights

  • 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

Location

Località Velona - Castelnuovo dell'Abate
53024 Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy

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.

Facilities

concierge
    elevator
      wireless LAN
      • free of charge
      • WLAN in rooms
      • WLAN in lobby
      air conditioning
        non-smoking building
        • entire hotel incl. lobby
        parking
        • guarded 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
                        • Free of charge
                        airport shuttle
                          shuttle to tourist attractions
                          • for a fee
                          breakfast
                          • breakfast served in room
                          dogs permitted
                            bicycle rental
                            • For a fee
                            jacuzzi
                            • for a fee
                            outdoor pool
                            • open year-round
                            indoor pool
                            • open year-round
                            fitness studio
                            • For a fee
                            fitness courses
                            • yoga
                            horseriding
                              children's play area
                                Outdoor playground
                                  childcare
                                    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 46 rooms in total.

                                      Check-in: 16:00 o'clock | Check-out: 12:00 o'clock

                                      The hotel is suitable for the whole family and also offers activities for children. These include, for example a children’s play area, outdoor playground and child care

                                      Yes, a charging station for electric cars is available to the hotel's guests.

                                      Discover the beautiful surroundings even easier by bike? At the hotel "Castello di Velona" this is no problem, guests can rent bicycles at the hotel for a fee.

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