Castello del Nero Hotel and Spa — Florence, Tavarnelle, Italy
Castello del Nero Hotel and Spa
Florence, Tavarnelle, Italy
Style: Classic Luxury. Built: 1213. Remodeled: 2006. Rooms: 50. Suites: 18.
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Castello del Nero is a 12th century castle, restructured and opened as a 5 star deluxe hotel in June 2006. The property comprises an estate of 400 hectares of private game reserve with various kilometres of internal roads and trails ideal for horse riding, biking and trekking. A shuttle bus complimentary to hotel guests leaves at scheduled hours and drops the guests off in piazza della repubblica. The hotel boasts the first signature ESPA on property with 10 treatment rooms, heat experience and vitality pool. Other services include two tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a gym with state of the art equipment. A typical Tuscan restaurant - La Torre - offers signature dishes and the possibility of cooking classes where Guests venture with the Chef into our orchards to select organically grown vegetables which will be later elaborated in the kitchen. On property we also offer wine tastings, hot air balloon rides and guided tours of the Tuscan region.
Recommended Rooms
Galway Suite, offering a total of 140 square metres with original frescoes, a terrace which can easily accommodate a party of 30 overlooking our estate, the 2 lakes and the vineyards. Amenities in this suite include complimentary internet access, complimentary access to heat experience and complimentary minibar.
Banquets & Meetings
Possibility of maximum capacity indoors up to 120 people, parties can also be held on the Terrace for up to 200 people. A cellar for wine tastings and theme dinners is also available.
Disabled Access
4 rooms for disabled.
Fine Dining on Site
La Torre Restaurant, features typical Tuscan dishes with the use of our own oraganically grown vegetables and niche products such as real IGP chianina meat.
Fine Dining Nearby
Other than the restaurant on site, the area offers various solutions of fine dining the closest only 10 minutes away with 1 michelin star.
Fitness Center
A 300 square metre gym with state of the art technogym equipment, all with plasma satellite TV.
Child Programs
Special gifts to children, and children menus.
Pool, Outdoor
Heated, lifeguard on duty and pool bar on site.
Spa Facility
Designer ESPA, 1100 square metres with 10 treatment rooms, heat experience separated for men and women, double relaxation area outdoor vitality pool heated at 38 degree C. Treatments are of holistic concept and include hot stones, chakra balancing and Castello del Nero Signature treatment with olive oil massage.
Tennis Courts on Site
2 Outdoor courts, in synthetic surface, floodlit for evening play. Tennis rackets and balls are available at reception.
Ballooning, Hot Air
Hot air balooning on property, operated by hotel.
Ecological Tourism
400 hectares of private game reserve which is a no hunting repopulation area and 100 hectares of private woods, ideal for bird watching and hiking.
Golfing
30 minutes away from PGA championship Ugolino 18 hole golf courses with guaranteed access to hotel guests excpet for championship dates.
Hiking
Various trails available in our estate with the possibility of a picnic served by hotel staff on the lake shore.
Jogging & Running
On our estate through the woods, a health track is available.
Shopping
The city of Florence offers designer stores on 20 minutes away. Designer outlets (Gucci and Prada) are on 40 minutes away.
Theatre & Museums
Florence at 20 minutes as well as Siena at 40 minutes. In Tavarnelle there is the most famous sacred art museum in Italy.
Winery Tours
Various famous wineries offering guided tours of the cellars and consequent wine tastings. On site during the grape harvest hotel guests are welcome to participate.
Hotel Amenities
- - Banquets & Meetings
- - Business Center
- - Disabled Access
- - Fine Dining on Site
- - Fine Dining Nearby
- - Fitness Center
- - High Speed Internet
- - Child Programs
- - Pets Allowed
- - Pool, Outdoor
- - Spa Facility
- - Tennis Courts on Site
Available Activities
- - Ballooning, Hot Air
- - Dining
- - Ecological Tourism
- - Hiking
- - Horseback Riding
- - Jogging & Running
- - Shopping
- - Theatre & Museums
- - Winery Tours
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Location Summary
Castello del Nero is located in the heart of the Chianti district in the Florence province in Tuscany-Italy set amidst the typical tuscan hills towering it's own valley and estate of 400 hectars, vine yards, olive groves and 2 small lakes. 20 minutes to the centre of Florence, 40 minutes to Siena, 20 minutes to San Gimignano and 1 hour to Pisa.
Directions to Hotel
From Florence airport take the A1 highway in direction Rome. Exit at Firenze Certosa and take the 4 corsie towards Siena. 3rd exit is Tavarnelle, follow the signs for 2 kilometres and you have arrived in a total time of about 25 minutes.
- Castello del Nero Hotel and Spa
- Strada Spicciano, 7
- Florence , Tavarnelle 50028
- Italy
Location Summary
Castello del Nero is located in the heart of the Chianti district in the Florence province in Tuscany-Italy set amidst the typical tuscan hills towering it's own valley and estate of 400 hectars, vine yards, olive groves and 2 small lakes. 20 minutes to the centre of Florence, 40 minutes to Siena, 20 minutes to San Gimignano and 1 hour to Pisa.
Directions to Hotel
From Florence airport take the A1 highway in direction Rome. Exit at Firenze Certosa and take the 4 corsie towards Siena. 3rd exit is Tavarnelle, follow the signs for 2 kilometres and you have arrived in a total time of about 25 minutes.
Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or
crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted
rate.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
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