Fortified Medieval Monastery in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
| Location |
Near the town of Gaiole in Chianti, about 1 hour and 20 minutes south from Florence, Tuscany. |
| Our Rating |
Superior First Class Castle hotel with church attached. |
| Setting |
Medieval monastery and hamlet, fully restored with garden and views over the entire valley. |
| Interior |
Vaulted arches, beautiful cloister and courtyard, charming suites with wooden beams...everything here reveals elegance combined with warm Tuscan hospitality. |
| Accommodations |
37 rooms and suites. |
| Receptions |
Minimum 2, maximum of about 50. |
| Restaurant |
Click here for a sample menu used in the past at this wedding location. |
| Facilities |
Covered and openpools (2), tennis, sauna and fitness center. |
| Types of Ceremonies |
Catholic in attached church, civil in a nearby palace wedding hall. Symbolic and Protestant on the grounds. |
| Activities |
Everything the Tuscan countryside can offer. |
| Entertainment |
Music possible. Curfew after midnight due to guests. |
| Price to Rent |
Can vary, in some cases not required. Please inquire. Expensive. |
| Best time of year |
All year. Best months April through October. |
Special Features
Featured on CNN's travel program and well known for its elegance and unique surroundings, this castle/monastery exudes authenticity and charm and is ideal for a smaller group under 50. the castle suggests that in such cases you take over the entire property. Special rates are offered for such situations.
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