Built in the age of the war between Florence and Siena as a defensive sentinel, the Castle overlooks since 1200 a striking view of chestnut and oak woods, and offers hospitality in its apartments for an extraordinary stay in Tuscany’s history and art.

The guests who arrive in the Castle give themselves up to the quiet of an ancient atmosphere carefully recreated in every detail, with passion for the protection of the past and defence of the ancient and precious tradition of the land of Tuscany.

Medieval suburbs, castles, churches, abbeys, monasteries, cottages and villas follow one another gently laid down on the hills. The alternation of vineyards on the one side and olive yards and woods on the other, produces an harmony unique in the world.

 This Castle  lies on a dominant position, 600 ms altitude, and emerges on its rock spur between two small valleys where two spring branches of the river Greve, flowing in the close valley having the same name, originates.

The “lawn” terraced garden turns towards the view and the small paths, the stone stairs, the walls with Mediterranean plants lead to the panoramic viewed swimming pool placed among the ancient stones and the castle traditional “a secco” walls. Every year, on a large sunny terrace, takes place the seasonal market which offers the guests the chance to taste fresh cut vegetables.

 The ancient medieval traced route’s ruins are the starting point for some walking tours and set courses in the wood. In the past it was the only to way to the castle: from the valley floor it brought to the walls’ front door.