Castello di Vicarello

Nice small resort to have rest and enjoy, the room is perfect the food is good , the service is top . We would like to thanks all the staff that med our stayed wonderful specialy Mr jalal and Mr nari who were always around as to mad our day perfect. I am strongly recommend this castello. sure we will come back next year ✌✌

To be clear, we have never stayed at a Castle before, and I was not specifically looking for such an experience when booking. However, my husband had already made a reservation at a nice spa hotel in Tuscany, and asked me to find a place halfway between that place and Rome. I can not accentuate enough how beautiful the grounds, outside Castle views and mountain vistas are here. The owners have put a great deal of time and money to give the place charm in every corner, and made it clear what a long and painstaking process it is to turn ruins into a five star hotel, and they are trying really hard to make it happen! But it pains me to say that they are not quite there yet, despite the attentiveness of all the staff. Given the expensive price and the 5 star ratings and pictures online, I neglected to notice that there is no gym, not even a small one with a few pieces of equipment. Also despite google descriptions and listings clearly stating there is a spa, hot tub, sauna and stream room, these amenities are not available to guests but are in a private suite. At first I thought my disappointment was due to my misinterpretation, but upon returning home and looking at the listings I realize that management is being blatantly deceptive in my opinion. Moreover, of the two pools during our visit, one was not heated, and the other completely empty of water (though plans are to have one heated and to add a gym but we saw no such work going on). As a lap swimmer, I kept looking at the gorgeous pool longingly as it was open and filled with water but was ice cold. On the one rainy day we had, there really was not much to do except romance but that does not take us all day lol. We booked one of the least expensive rooms, and although it was quite large, it was not as hospitable as we would like and not a suite in what is described as an “all suite” hotel. Our room was dark with small windows too low to have views through the trees. And there was no fireplace as described in the list of amenities. The mattress and linens were super comfortable, and the room had a wonderful private deck built out over the mountain ledge as well as a modern Balinese glassed in shower. However, an old wooden window (from Bali?) was used instead of door to our toilet & bidet area, with a threshold on the floor over 6” high to step over, and the top of which one has to bend over to not hit head, even if you are only 5’4” like me! It is quite dangerous, especially after some wine. Our particular room, was the basement of an out structure not part of the castle, with an amazing suite on the upper floors (not ours), making our room feel like it was for staff. There were steep stone steps to reach our room, again a bit dangerous. The headboard on the gorgeous four poster bed, was so low, that one could not really read in bed without using every single pillow in the room, and every time I did that, the housekeepers would put the pillows back on the chairs as if what I was doing

This place is extraordinary. Where do I start, alora! From the moment I stepped on the property, I feel the hospitality from the ladies at the reception , my transport were arranged on time. I arrived around 3 pm and the restaurant has closed for lunch but they arranged special lunch for me, gluten free meals as my preference. They really do extra miles for their guests satisfaction. The food is delicious, fresh ingredients . Service is five stars , attention to details. One of the gentlemen who is from Morocco was kind enough to make masamman bread (special bread from Morocco ) , I am very touched. Fransesca is also very attentive . Thank you. The owner of the property , Mr. Carlo and Mrs. aurora Baccheschi Berti are very warm and friendly. I am lucky to have met them and their charming son , Mr. Corso Maria Bacheschi Berti. Last but not least , Uva , the mascot of Castello vicarello. I have had the best stay in this exclusive place . Memorable and I look forward to visit again very soon!

Slow mornings and cooking classes at the best spot in Italy. We absolutely loved the golden light, the endless view and the set up of a private dinner for two. Castello di Vicarello is an oasis in the heart of wild Tuscany.

We love Italian boutique luxury properties. We were planning another Tuscan retreat and needed another hotel to round out a two week stay. I found this place on the internet. Google maps tried to turn me around a few times but I found it. Glad I did! This is a family run luxury retreat in a restored 12 th century castle. There are only 9 suites and a staff of more than 30. The second generation owner operators are on site and attentive to service and quality. The place compares well to similar Tuscan luxury retreats at more than twice the price. We will tell several friends to put this place in their plans.

Within the confines of these rating apps, I am having great difficulty reviewing this place. We have never stayed at a Castle before, and I was not specifically looking for such an experience when booking. However, my husband had already made a reservation at a nice spa hotel in Tuscany, and asked me to find a place halfway between that place and Rome. I can not accentuate enough how beautiful the grounds, outside Castle views and mountain vistas are. The owners have put a great deal of time and money to give the place charm in every corner, and made it clear what a long and painstaking process it is to turn ruins into a five star hotel, and they are trying really hard to make it happen! But it pains me to say that they are not quite there yet, despite the attentiveness of all the staff. Given the expensive price and the 5 star ratings and pictures online, I neglected to notice that there is no gym, not even a small one with a few pieces of equipment. Moreover, of the two pools during our visit, one was not heated, and the other completely empty of water (though plans are to have one heated and to add a gym). As a lap swimmer, I kept looking at the gorgeous pool longingly as it was open and filled with water but was ice cold. On the one rainy day we had, there was not much to do besides romance but that does not take all day lol. We booked one of the least expensive rooms, and although it was quite large, it was not as hospitable as we would like, and was dark with small windows too low to have views through the trees. The mattress and linens were super comfortable, and the room had a wonderful private deck built out over the mountain ledge as well as a modern Balinese glassed in shower. However, an old wooden window (from Bali?) was used instead of a door to our toilet & bidet area, with a threshold on the floor over 6” high to step over, and the top of which one has to bend over to not hit head, even if you are only 5’4” like me! It is quite dangerous, especially after some wine. Our particular room, was the basement of an out structure not part of the castle, with an amazing suite on the upper floors (not ours), making our room feel like it was for the help. There were steep stone steps to reach our room, again a bit dangerous. The headboard on the gorgeous four poster bed, was so low, that one could not read in bed without using every single pillow in the room, and every time I did that, the housekeepers would put the pillows back on the chairs, so annoying. Another oddity was this huge piece of furniture in the corner of our room, for what purpose we have no idea, but this space could be used for a comfortable sofa, but instead was used as storage. We resorted to putting the do not disturb sign on the room because we felt the level of service was overkill. Other minor amenities missing, were a magnifying mirror (I could not put on makeup during my stay), no tv and no phones. Guests have to download WhatsApp to communicate with staff. I