Castel Monastero

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Sitting in the acclaimed Tuscan wine-producing region of Chianti, Castel Monastero combines eye-catching rural surroundings with a historic setting; the castle has by turns been a country village, a monastic retreat, and a stately home over almost a thousand years. Indulgence isn’t just limited to the wineries here, with no fewer than two restaurants curated by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

About Castel Monastero

Castel Monastero has enjoyed a long and storied history, from its origins as an 11th-century monastery to a stint as an aristocratic home – neither guise is particularly surprising today, given both its sense of peace and serenity and atmosphere of rarefied elegance. Pristine Tuscan countryside surrounds the estate, comprising forests, meadows, and of course vineyards; you’ll enjoy tasting some of Italy’s finest wines a stone’s throw from the hotel. It’s not just about the wine here, though, as in charge of proceedings at the Castel’s two restaurants, Contrada and La Cantina, is no less than Gordon Ramsay himself. Fittingly, he imbues the gourmet Italian cuisine with all the quality and panache one would expect from someone whose restaurants have garnered 16 Michelin stars. Though also not to be missed is the superb spa, offering acupuncture, Berber massage, and countless other restorative therapies.

Latest Updates

New Schengen entry requirements (planned for November 2024 onwards)

From November 2024, the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start for all non-EU nationals, including British nationals, travelling in or out of the Schengen area. The Schengen area is made up of 29 European countries, 25 of which are EU Member States. The EES is a digital border system which registers non-EU visitors travelling into the Schengen area instead of stamping their passports.

You will need to have your fingerprints and your photo taken when entering the Schengen area. If you enter the Schengen area through Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or St Pancras International, your fingerprints and photo will be taken before you leave the UK. You will also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo on exit.

You may experience longer queues at borders when the new system starts.

Passport Validity

To enter Europe, your passport must have:

a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave
at least one blank page for stamping

Room Types

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The guestrooms and suites at Castel Monastero combine five-star luxury with a rustic Tuscan homeliness, with rich leather furnishings, dark wood shutters and lovely stone floors reflecting the traditional style of this region. The opulent suites make for a real home from home, while the standalone Villa Lavanda – a stunning Tuscan country house dating from the 17th century – offers the ultimate in exclusivity and luxury, with your own cypress-dotted gardens from which to gaze over the vineyards.