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One of the world’s best hotels – Seclusion & Relaxation in Tuscany: Castello di Vicarello Re-Opens for Summer 2020

One of the world’s best hotels – As lockdown eases and non-essential travel is back on the cards, where will you be heading first? Avoiding the crowds will be a priority for most, so a secluded castle estate with just 9 private suites will provide all the personal space you could need…

Castello di Vicarello, a family run luxury estate situated between Rome and Florence in the untouched Maremma region of Tuscany’s rolling hills and Tyrrhenian Seaside, is once more open to UK visitors, as quarantine restrictions are lifted and non-essential travel is once more permitted from 10 July. Listed as one of the world’s best hotels in Conde Nast Traveller’s 2019 Gold List, guests at Vicarello are offered a high level of privacy, seclusion and personalised service thanks to a fantastic staff and a limited number of suites. With two swimming pools, two kitchen gardens, an al fresco spa and exquisite terraces surrounded by 40 hectares of vineyards and olive groves, guests will feel safe and able to relax in a world away from the recent stress of lockdown.

From the new Spa Suite and a newly launched al fresco menu, to a renovated private villa with its own wine cellar, guests can expect space and serenity at this 12th Century Castello, whilst maintaining its charm and exquisite level of service, which the hotel has become renowned for; and the family living on the hotel grounds ensure each request is met with a personal touch.

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Acquired in the 1970’s by Aurora and Carlo Baccheschi Berti, the couple and their family have lovingly restored the characterful building to offer a private Tuscan retreat that boasts contemporary influences  and interiors from the family’s travels across the globe; with infusions of Middle-Eastern and Indonesian touches, accompanying the quintessentially Tuscan architecture and aesthetic, with unique pieces of art adorning the walls of the corridors and rooms. Now in the very capable hands of Aurora and Carlo’s son, Neri, careful consideration for the local surroundings and the comfort of guests has culminated in a unique and modern design-led style and sense of relaxed elegance throughout the Castello.

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One of the world’s best hotelsCastello di Vicarello attracts discerning travellers looking for an authentic Tuscan experience, whilst not compromising luxury. Nine exquisitely appointed suites comfortably sleep 22 guests in total, whilst an attentive, yet discreet staff are on hand to adhere to every whim. The head chef and team create wholesome Italian cuisine, using ingredients from the gardens and local farmers produce, and meals can be taken in any part of the estate; ideal for social distancing! No request is too big or too small, Neri and his dedicated team  continue to offer the exact same charm and sophistication of a bygone era, with the efficiency of modern times.

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At Castello di Vicarello, days are spent wandering the estate’s 40 hectares, which have been organic farmland for 25 years, with Carlo Baccheschi Berti and his eldest son Brando  establishing a highly successful award-winning vineyard with wine tastings as well as produce that supplies the hotel’s kitchen, including olive oil and vegetables.

Wine tasting

New Spa Suite and Al Fresco Spa Treatments

Spa seekers can revel in the hotel’s new one-bedroom Spa Suite, complete with a private steam room, sauna, outdoor shower set amongst a rosemary garden and hot tub for an idyllic wellness sanctuary. The contemporary chalet style suite allows the glorious Tuscan countryside to flood the space, whilst offering complete seclusion for its guests. Outside, the expansive deck provides the perfect spot   for a solo-yoga session, a space to soak up the Tuscan sunshine or enjoy a well-deserved glass of Prosecco or a Negroni. The Spa Suite offers absolute privacy, peace and tranquility, perfect for honeymooners or those seeking a complete sense of calm and relaxation.

The Spa Suite is priced from €1,160 (approx. £1,020.00) per night based on two guests.

One of the world’s best hotels – Oenophile Retreat at the Newly Refurbished Villa Chiesina

One of the world’s best hotels – The hotel’s largest Suite, the Villa Chiesina, has undergone a renovation for the 2020 season that offers the perfect escape for oenophiles and celebrates the estate’s award-winning organic  wines.  A  new space has been created in the villa exclusively for wine-tasting, guided by Brando Baccheschi Berti and a private wine cellar has been installed to house red and white wines available for guests of the villa to savour on the private patio with expansive views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Chiesina private terrace

Villa Chiesina is priced from €1,160 (approx. £1,020.00) per night based on two guests.

New Poolside and In-room Small Bites

Gourmands can revel in the hotel’s new small bites menu. The small dishes have been conceptualized by the hotel’s new kitchen team and features local delicacies and produce grown on the estate. The menu will be available at either of the hotel’s two infinity pools as well as in-room.

Fancy another serving

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