Former Castle Hotels in Tuscany

An 18th century castle.

Surrounded by the Tuscan countryside, the former castle features spa and fitness center, 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.

The castle hotel's rooms have traditional Tuscan décor and offer some amazing views over the valley and the courtyard.

The castle boasts more than 1000 years of intense history, having changed hands and gone through countless battles over the centuries. Now it is owned by the Selvolini family, who has turned it into the beautiful hotel that it is today, surrounded by vineyards and offering guests the most unique Italian countryside accommodation.

The origins of the castle are lost in long history of Medieval Tuscany. The castle is mentioned for the first time in 1044.

This place was built as a medieval fortress in the 11th century, while one part of the castle is preserved from the late medieval period. The Watchtower is an element that stands there to remind us the importance of the castle during the 12th century.

Once a fortified village dating back to the 13th century, Castello Di Gargonza retains its medieval ambience and splendour until today, while also offering some modern amenities such as a swimming pool, which, however is located outside of the medieval fortifications.

The first first record of this castle's existence dates back to the 11th century. Many noble Tuscan families lived in the castle over the centuries, until the Greene family (descendants of the famous writer Graham Greene) bought it and restored it to its past glory, planting vineyards and creating the outstanding castle hotel that exists today.