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Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy · Independent · Core Luxury
Castello di Velona began as an eleventh-century fortress over the Via Clodia, then a Renaissance villa, then ruin, until a 1997 rescue. In 2003 renovators found thermal springs at 85 degrees Celsius, the hottest in Tuscany, and added interconnected indoor and outdoor pools. The estate bottles its own Brunello from 32 hectares above the Val d'Orcia.
- 45 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Neighborhood: Monte Amiata Scalo
- Architect: Alberto Durante; Fabiani
About Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery
- The castle appears in Vatican frescoed maps drawn by sixteenth-century cosmographer Ignazio Danti.
- Natural thermal water fills select room bathtubs; Abbey of Sant'Antimo is 4.4 km.
- Alberto Durante and Fabiani are the architects on the modern restoration; 45 rooms look over the hills.
History
Constructed as a medieval fortress in the 11th century to overlook the ancient Via Clodia, the property was transformed into a Renaissance villa before falling into centuries of neglect. In 1997, it was rescued from ruin and converted into a luxury relais, with a major 2003 expansion following the discovery of on-site thermal springs. Today, it stands as a meticulously restored heritage site that integrates its thousand-year history with high-end wellness and viticulture.
The setting
4.4 km from Abbey of Sant'Antimo. 13 km from Montalcino.
Experiences
- Thermal spa and pools — Pools fed by the natural thermal spring that the castle's water is said to come from.
- Wine Estate — A wine estate among the vines associated with the Castle.
Amenities
- OLISPA Thermal Spa with indoor and outdoor pools
- On-site winery producing estate Brunello di Montalcino
- Gourmet dining at Settimo Cielo and Il Silene restaurants
- Natural thermal spring water in select room bathtubs
- Panoramic terraces with 360-degree Val d'Orcia views
- Organic extra virgin olive oil production on property
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
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