Castel Monastero
Rooms and villas in a romantic Tuscan hamlet


A monastery back in the 11th-century; the restored Castel Monastero located in the peaceful hills near Siena has held onto centuries-old traditions of art and sophistication. The residence offers rooms, suites and villas decorated with elegant furnishings and rich materials while treating guests to views of the rolling countryside. The spa has a fantastic offering of energising and rejuvenating treatments that include slimming, detox and anti-ageing packages, alongside yoga classes and even plastic and aesthetic surgery.
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