Castello di Vicarello

Book it. The best hotel experience I’ve ever had.

The Sassi suite is the most impressive room/suite I have ever stayed in. The floor to ceiling windows overlooking a vast unobstructed view of the hills of Tuscany is simply amazing.

If you are looking for a peaceful and quiet experience this is the place for you! Each room has its unique characteristics and charm. The staff are very attentive and the chef is fantastic! Truly a one of a kind vacation experience.

I’m blown away… from the moment we drove through the private gates of this immaculate castle, I knew we were in for a great. Off the beaten path, 45+ minutes from the nearest major town, Castello di Vicarello is the most romantic oasis for couples to enjoy a stay like no other. The service is incredible, I wish I could name everyone personally because they each deserve recognition. In particular, we had a fantastic wine tasting experience with Astrid, maybe the most passionate sommelier we’ve ever encountered. The wine is fantastic, organic, unique and complex. The food is exquisite, especially the Florentine steak. Oh! The cocktails! Claudio is a wizard. If you are looking for a romantic getaway, a sanctuary of solitude, this is it. I’m getting emotional thinking about it. Our wedding anniversary could not have been more special. Thank you to the entire team and staff here. You won’t regret staying here!

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.

What a gem of a place. A little perspective: my new husband and I spent only 24 hours here as a part of our honeymoon. We traveled all through Italy for our honeymoon, staying in some spectacular, luxurious places from Villa d'Este on Lake Como to 5-star hotels across the country, and this place surpassed them all. It's a bit off the beaten path (maybe more than a 'bit'), but we loved that 'hidden' and remote quality. We really felt like we stumbled across something special. The grounds are impeccable, really immersive. There are just a few total suites, each one unique. There are spectacular views everywhere. It's somehow simultaneously incredibly private yet there's courteous staff around every corner, attending to any need you might have. The breakfast is ridiculously good, the dinner was amazing. They went above and beyond, even making a secret pineapple cake for my husband because I mentioned to them it's his favorite! Late-night cocktails were one of many highlights - a library/bar/living room becomes a custom, cart-service bar with Claudio giving you a show while creating delicious libations. The wine tasting with Astrid was delightful - she's super knowledgable, funny, and was attentive throughout our stay. Danila was always there anytime we needed anything - more food? Done. New drink? Done. Forgot a bag or jacket in the car? Went out herself in middle of the night to get it and bring it to our room! The incredible team is led by Alessia and Alessandro - what brilliant, kind, warm people. Short of literally holding our hands, Alessia gave us a tour of the grounds, helped us settle in, and made sure we always had what we needed, even helping us plan our next visit. Hearing we were driving to Rome from there, Alessandro took into account my dietary restrictions and packed us a lovely picnic lunch to-go, on the house! Of note, we also met two of owners, Corso and Brando, brothers who also live on the grounds. While opening their 'home' to us, they themselves were helping carry our bags and stepping up to help where needed. In short - we can't wait to return. Again, we stayed at ~16 different places over 3 weeks. This is the only one we NEED to revisit. We're already planning a longer Tuscan escape for 2024, hoping to make Vicarello our home.