Castello di Casole Named #1 Resort in Europe

  • July 2, 2013
Castello di Casole Named #1 Resort in Europe
The former 10th century castle turned 41-suite boutique hotel sits on the pinnacle of the 4,200-acre Castello di Casole private estate and is ideally located within an hour of Florence, Siena and the Chianti and Montalcino wine regions.

“We're honored to be recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure who possess a special appreciation for the very best in travel, service and dining,” said David Burden, CEO and founder of Timbers Resorts. “We are incredibly grateful to our guests who acknowledged our efforts and we look forward to welcoming new visitors.”

Developed and operated by Timbers Resorts, the five-star Hotel Castello di Casole offers rustic Tuscan elegance in a spectacular setting featuring more than 100 acres of vineyards and olive groves, a model game reserve, a state-of-the-art wellness center, an infinity pool that overlooks the serene countryside and some of the region's finest cuisine. Guests can enjoy a selection of acitivities ranging from Italian and painting classes to guided vineyard tours and truffle hunting adventures.

This summer, Hotel Castello di Casole celebrates the expansion of its wellness center, Essere Spa, offering guests an enhanced on-property experience. Spanning 5,400-square-feet of the estate's former wine cellar, the spa features barrel-vaulted ceilings, restored stone walls, a comprehensive fitness facility and an outdoor terrace for mind-body exercises including yoga and Pilates. The Essere Spa treatment menu incorporates ingredients found directly on property and throughout the region including olives, flowers, herbs and grapes.

Announced by the world's most influential travel magazine brand, Travel + Leisure, the World's Best Awards rankings are the result of an annual readers' poll conducted by the magazine, and are amongst the most highly regarded in the travel industry. The readers define excellence in travel by rating their experiences and evaluating hotels across the world on the following characteristics – rooms and facilities, location, service, restaurants and food, and value. The 2013 World's Best Awards lists, as well as survey methodology, are featured on www.travelandleisure.com now and will appear in the August issue and the family ranking will be published in the November issue.

For reservations or more information about Hotel Castello di Casole, guests may call 800-785-7429 or visit www.castellodicasole.com.