Relais Castelbigozzi

This apartment hotel is located in one of the oldest fortified castles in the area, towering high in the countryside of Strove. In the Middle Ages this castle belonged to the ancestors of the old noble Montanini family. Its coat of arms well recounts the family's history. Colle Val d'Elsa is only a 10-minute drive away. Florence is just 50 minutes away by car, whilst Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Volterra and Chianti are all also within driving distance.Today the castle is a tourist residence, which has been renovated maintaining the original elements of the structure from the 12th Century. It comprises a total of 14 suites and offers guests the opportunity to relax in the Tuscan countryside without having to forego quality accommodation. The hotel offers 24-hour reception, currency exchange facilities, shopping opportunities, a bar, dining facilities, Internet/WLAN access, a games room, a hairdresser's/barber's, an auditorium, a casino, bicycle hire, a kids club and parking facilities. Room and laundry services are also available.All suites are equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, a double bed and an en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bathtub or shower. Rooms also include: a living room, a kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities, a direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, a minibar and a safe.There is an outdoor swimming pool set in these natural surroundings, with a children's pool, a poolside snack bar and sun loungers. A number of spa treatments are on offer, as well as a solarium, steam room, sauna and a gym. Golf, tennis, horse riding and trekking paths, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike rental, are all on offer in the immediate vicinity. On request it is possible to organize guided tours (including hot air balloon rides), as well as typical wine and food tastings.Breakfast is served as a buffet.The following are all accepted as forms of payment: American Express, MasterCard and VISA.Check-in is from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm local time.FROM NORTHERN ITALY: Take the A1 motorway towards Florence (Firenze) and exit at Firenze Certosa. Just after the exit, take the motorway to Siena and continue for about 45 km. Exit at Monteriggioni. From this exit there are signs for RTA Castelbigozzi, however keep going towards Abbadia Isola and then towards Strove. FROM SOUTHERN ITALY: From Rome, take the A1 motorway towards Florence (Firenze). Exit at Monteriggioni. Continue towards the villages of Abbadia Isola and Strove (6 km away). The hotel is located on a hilltop just outside Strove on the left-hand side.