Our apartment was on the lower level of the castle. It was large, roomy and very comfortable. It had a fantastic little kitchen and beautiful views of the Tuscan sunrise. It was quiet and cozy. Breakfast was excellent with perfect, warm croissants and fresh fruit with yogurt, superb cappuccino, etc. We liked the lower level because the castle has A LOT of stairs. After walking 16,000 steps a day, this was a nice respite. The bed was super comfortable and the linens were very high quality. The clothes washer worked perfectly. The only caveat is that the internet on the lower level was not accessible. It worked well, upstairs in the common area, however. The host and staff were lovely. The castle was gorgeous. The restaurant Le Pietre Vive owned by the proprietor was absolutely EXCELLENT. He highly recommend it.…
We stayed here mid September in the bedroom at the top of one of the Towers (tower room). What an unbelievable view and experience. Just ten minutes or so outside of the City of Siena, but feels light years away. Surrounded by beautiful Olive and Cyprus trees, with grape Vineyards, just down the hill. Wake up to the sound of roosters crowing in the distance. Wonderful accommodations with a wonderful breakfast served in your own dedicated room on the floor below. The Castle is filled with antiques and it is a unique experience to stay here that you just can't find anywhere else. The owners are very gracious and have a wonderful restaurant (Le Pietre Vive) that is only a few miles away. In our two week stay in Italy, this restaurant was one of our top two meals (the other being a Michelin star restaurant in Venice). As Siena is a more rural area, we would highly recommend renting a car for your stay. Can't say enough about how wonderful this stay was, and we would not hesitate to recommend a stay here. A place and experience not to be missed.…
For travellers from Australia, it was an amazing experience to get to stay inside a 13th century castle in Tuscany, and it was extra special that the current owners have lived in the castle for many generations. Don’t go there expecting luxury accommodation- it isn’t- but you’re willing to overlook it to get the privilege of staying inside someone’s home who lives in an actual castle.
Can you even imagine staying in a genuine 13th century medieval castle in the peaceful and gorgeous countryside of Tuscany? Well, we actually did experience it, and it was as delightful as it was memorable! Castello delle Quattro Torra (Castle of the 4 Towers) was a fully functional, battle ready medieval castle, though now the guest rooms in each of the towers have been updated and modernized for our comforts and conveniences, while maintaining the charm and feel of being in a medieval castle. Every window overlooks the beautiful landscape of the Tuscany countryside, making our stay here the perfect setting to relax and take in the beauty and charm of the area. The bed was very comfortable, the rooms were cozy and warm (we visited in January), and the wonderful breakfast was astoundingly delicious, and perfect for this wonderful setting. We were greeted by our humble and very hospitable host, Nicola Guerrini, who welcomed us and then hoisted up our luggage with a platform lift to the 5th floor common room. One of the 4 towers is higher than the others, allowing guests to get a 360 degree view of the rolling hills and nearby villas, with the city of Siena just a short distance away. We will definitely plan to visit this remarkable B&B style stay again, and next time we will plan enough time to take in the truffle hunting and enjoy the associated restaurant in Siena. We highly recommend this great experience and accommodation that we tell all of our family and friends about! It was a romantic setting, and a great place stay in beautiful Tuscany Italy!…
We loved our stay out of the hustle and bustle in this quaint family run B&B. The setting was perfect. The room was comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful. The family was helpful with arranging for taxi service to Siena's nearby city center. We also had the amazing experience of joining one of the cooking classes at the family farm/restaurant. It was a fabulous taste of Italy experience. I would stay with this family again!
Our stay at Castella Delle Quattro Towers was our favorite during our trip to Tuscany. We stayed in one of the tower rooms and the views of the Tuscan countryside were amazing! The rooms are comfortable with everything you need. The castle is family run and only has a few rooms so it is very peaceful. Breakfast was included and was served in a nice private breakfast room. Fruit, breads, yogurt, juice, and their homemade honey. We also highly recommend eating at their family owned restaurant- Restorante Le Pietre Vive. We enjoyed the atmosphere and food immensely. We went two nights in a row because we enjoyed it so much! Our stay here is one we will remember forever!
My wife & I stayed @ Castello delle Quattro Torra from Tuesday, 05/21/22, through Saturday, 05/24/22, in the Blue Room. Upon arrival, after ringing the bell, the massive castle doors were opened by a young lady, Gioia ("JOY-yuh") who turned out to be the daughter of the couple who own the castle Gioia proceeded to load our luggage onto a cage tied to an electric lift that hoisted our bags 60 or 70 feet up through the open inner courtyard to a window through which she swung the entire load to deposit it in the open living area of the main level. She then signed us in and gave us an extensive tour of the place while pointing out interesting and unique characteristics of the 800+ year old structure. She also pointed out a "private" area where her grandmother (Nonna) lives. We met Nonna later when, along with a woman who works at the castle, served us breakfast every morning. Gioia's poise and grace had us guessing that she was in her mid-20s at least, but it turns out that she was 16 years old - a gracious and poised young lady. I should add that the family owns not only the castle, where Gioia's father grew up, but a farm and vineyard where they live and have a farm-to-table restaurant, Ristorante Le Pietre Vive, where we had dinner that first night and where we were served by Gioele, Gioia's brother who was equally mature, poised and professional and, besides, had a superb knowledge of local vino which we sampled at length. All-in-all, our stay "with" the Guerrini family was very memorable and included views to die for of the Tuscan countryside and the Siena skyline from the windows of our suite. Don't miss this place!…
The castle, built around 1200 and fully revamped, is located in the middle of an olive grove, and from its terrace you can admire Siena (at some 3-4 km away). We stayed in an apartment, large, clean and nicely decorated, and were surprised to find out that each room/apartment is allocated its own breakfast room. The breakfast was simple, the bed was comfortable. The wifi did not work well in the apartment, but we had internet in the lounge and in the breakfast room. When we returned in the dark it was a bit difficult to enter the parking lot without a light source. The owner was very kind and provided guidance about points of interest in Siena and neighboring areas, and the lady serving the breakfast was very nice. We liked very much this place!
Dear Signora Nicola, dear hosts, our stay at the Castello delle Quattro Torra was a unique experience! The imposing building, the luggage transport to the 5th floor, the unique room with a large bathroom - impressive! The service at breakfast was just as courteous as the lady of the house, the son and the staff. The dinner in the associated restaurant Le Pietre Vive, which is a bit out of the way (but has to be visited!) Rounded off our top satisfaction. We will be back! Best regards Peter and Christine
We had a fantastic stay at the castle for 5 nights. This is a "once in a lifetime" experience to be able to stay in an actual castle. The castle itself is stunning and the views of the surrounding countryside can be seen from every window. We did not have a car but the very hospitable staff connected us with a helpful taxi service to get back and forth to Siena and the train station for a day trip to Florence. We also had dinner on two evenings at the sensational restaurant at the farm owned by the family, Le Pietre Vive. The setting at the restaurant is seriously out of a movie. You sit outside in the Tuscan countryside and eat incredible food. The owner of the castle drove us back and forth to the restaurant. Highly recommend!!!
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