Italy - Tuscany

Castello di Ripa d’Orcia

A Karen Brown Recommended B & B

Host: Aluffi Pentini Family Castello di Ripa d’Orcia Localita: Ripa d’Orcia Castiglione d’Orcia, (SI) 53023 Italy Visit Website Contact Property Request Reservation Information Request Recipe From This Property

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Castello di Ripa d’Orcia

The lesser-known area of Tuscany south of Siena makes a delightful discovery and the variety of landscapes within an 8-kilometer drive provides one of the most fascinating excursions in the region. Besides the charming hilltowns of Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino, there are the abbeys of Monte Oliveto and Sant’Antimo, plus the thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni. A perfect base in this richly historical and natural area is the fairytale castle of the Aluffi Pentini family, theirs for the past 400 years or so and practically a village in itself. The family resides in the upper reaches of the castle while guests are accommodated in several separate farmers’ houses divided into a combination of apartments with one or two bedrooms, living room, and kitchenette, plus six simply and characteristically appointed bedrooms with country furniture. Rooms facing out have absolutely breathtaking views over the virgin valley (the same view that all guests enjoy from the lovely pool). Downstairs is the dining room with wood tables covered with cheery checked cloths, where breakfast and dinner are served using homegrown products. A common space for guests is the old granary, converted into a large cozy reading room with fireplace.

Castello di Ripa d’Orcia is
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Castello di Ripa d’Orcia
Credit Cards Welcome: VISA MC
6 Rooms, Double Occupancy: €115.00 - €170.00*
8 Apartments: €110–€198 daily, €690–€950 weekly
Minimum Stay Required: Rooms: 2 nights, Apartments: 3 nights

Open: Mar to Nov

Phone: (0577) 897376   Fax: (0577) 898038

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