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Castello di Ripa d'Orcia

Castiglione d'Orcia, Italy.

The castle of Ripa d'Orcia dates back to and is set in a 12th Century Medieval Hamlet. Restored to a comfortable country residence bed & breakfast which offers hospitality along with the discovery of its fine wines and Extra Virgin Olive Oil production.

Bed and Breakfast Description

The Castle of Ripa d'orcia was built in 1250 and has been in the family since 1484.

Since 1990 the owners, who produce wines and extra virgin olive oil, turned the hamlet in to a romantic country residence and B&B located at the heart of the Orcia valley, a marvelous spot characterized by unspoiled nature and lots of small towns rich in art, history and local traditions.

The House can offer six double bedrooms on a B&B basis and seven self-catering apartments along with the taste of its productions and of this uncontaminated part of the southern province of Siena.

A pool with breathtaking views over the Orcia valley has been open since May 2007.

We also offer a Wedding Chapel, and our meeting room can host groups as necessary.

The little restaurant of Ripa d’Orcia is open every night but Mondays. The menu includes some simple Tuscan dishes along with our estate wines. Two new wine labels designed by the famous Dutch artist Miriam Slaats enriches the refined Estate wines.

The Estate covers an area of 320 hectares, around 800 acres, 6 hectares of which are dedicated to vineyards all around the Castle and about 10 hectares of specialized olive trees located in the area of S. Quirico d’Orcia.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 110.00 - 160.00 (double occupancy)
Rooms: 13
With private baths: 13
Languages spoken: English, French, Italian
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental breakfast
• Dinner - upon reservation

Nearest Airport(s): Pisa - Firenze

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Rustic Tuscan furniture, pool, terrace, restaurant, fireplace, wedding chapel, meeting room, tasting room - Orcia Wines & Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bikes on request, phone

Area Attractions and Activities:

Trekking paths, small art cities, markets, day trip to the major cities, relaxation.

Within five kilometers are such activities as tennis, riding school and bike rental.

Our surroundings feature the following:

(within 5 km)
- tennis
- riding school
- bike rentals

The surrounding areas are all highly recommended to spend a outdoor trip either by car or on foot.

Other notable sites:

- Forty-five (45) Km to the magnificent city of Siena
- Twenty (20) Km to Montalcino with its Brunello cellars
- Ten (10) Km to Castiglione d'Orcia with its fortress
- Fifteen (15) Km to Pienza, the heart of cheese makers
- and only five (5) Km to S.Quirico d'Orcia with the spa center of Bagno Vignoni

Most Popular Rooms:

All the rooms are with beamed ceilings and Cotto floors, some of them with view of the country and the other with views of the village.

We also have a panoramic terrace, a small restaurant and a common living room.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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