With origins dating back to the 12th century, this historic castle in southern Tuscany is set within a beautiful 40-acre estate of lavender fields, olive groves and protected forest, only a 20-minute drive from Siena. Once a defensive outpost for Siena, later a hunting lodge and small hamlet, Palazzone Della Lavanda is today an extraordinary retreat for weddings, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends.
The estate sleeps up to 22 guests across eleven individually styled, air-conditioned bedrooms split between the castle and farmhouse. Original medieval features blend with elegant interiors, from the former chapel transformed into a luxurious suite to the tower bedrooms with sweeping countryside views. Spacious lounges, a billiard room and a charming courtyard filled with roses and jasmine create inviting spaces to relax together.
A true Tuscan experience awaits with the services of an in-house cook and helper included five evenings a week, preparing traditional local dishes to enjoy in the farmhouse dining room or by candlelight in the courtyard. Guests can also arrange continental breakfasts and wine tastings at the neighbouring winery.
Beyond the courtyard, stone steps lead to the swimming pool, which can be heated on request, while the surrounding estate offers hiking and biking trails through protected woodland rich with wildlife. Despite the peaceful setting, a local village with a restaurant and grocery shop is only 2km away, and the cultural treasures of Siena, including the famous Piazza del Campo, are within easy reach.
