Castel Monastero

This charming country house is situated amidst the enchanting countryside of the Ombrone Valley in the heart of Tuscany, approximately 23 km from Siena.The air-conditioned spa complex is surrounded by 4 hectares of unspoilt greenery and this 11th century medieval village and monastery has been beautifully restored and refurbished to create a stunning Tuscan retreat. Built in 2009, the historical hotel offers 75 rooms in total and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe and currency exchange facilities. Further facilities include a bar and restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, a car park and a bicycle hire service.The rooms have outstanding views of either the Tuscan countryside, the antique courtyard or the gardens. Rooms vary in size and all offer the finest details of Tuscan tradition with contemporary style and comfort. In all the rooms guests will find beautiful details of the best of Made in Italy, from fabrics to sofas. Many rooms have terracotta floors and wood beams on the ceilings. All the rooms have king-size beds or 2 twin beds, desks, and many have a spacious sitting area (De Luxe, Prestige, Junior Suite). The large bathrooms are all in volcanic stone and many have a separate bathtub and shower. Other facilities include an integrated TV and sound system complete with flat-screen TV, a wide choice of films and music, and an iPod dock. Many rooms connect and several have sofa beds. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, hairdryer, safe, minibar, Internet access and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.There is a heated outdoor and indoor swimming pool with children's swimming area and sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Guests may work out in the on-site gym, relax in the hot tub, sauna or steam room, or choose from a selection of spa and massage treatments. Other sport and leisure activities available to guests of the hotel include tennis, horse riding and biking.A breakfast buffet is served each morning.American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.