Italy & Sardinia/Castel Monastero - Bailey Robinson

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In the heart of Tuscany, just 23 kilometres outside Siena, stands the 11th century village of Monastero d’Ombrone. Situated within the old walls of this medieval village is Castel Monastero, an exceptional hotel offering a sanctuary for the mind and soul. Guests here can enjoy outstanding yet friendly service, delicious food and wine and superb spa treatments among other things.

The buildings of this historic noble residence, house 74 rooms and suites of various sizes, as well as an independent villa. Each ambience, inspired by an elegant and rustic Tuscan style, is enhanced by a magnificent view of the village square, the piazza di Castel Monastero and of the surrounding fields and vineyards. Peace and relaxation are omnipresent.

The importance of food and wine is an integral part of Italian culture and family life and Castel Monastero emphasises this through its two restaurants, Contrada and La Cantina. The menus have been created by Gordon Ramsay, who has an absolute passion for Tuscany. His creative visions are realised by the resident chef and his team at the hotel. Contrada, the gourmet restaurant, faces the piazza and uses, wherever possible, local products to create authentic Tuscan cuisine, re-worked with a slightly modern twist. La Cantina, set in the medieval wine cellars of Castel Monastero, where the estate’s Chianti has rested for centuries, provides the perfectly relaxed atmosphere for a quick lunch or a laid back dinner. The architecture, with its high vaulted ceilings and visible stone walls, will take you back in time. The dishes are eternal masterpieces of unique Italian tradition: from ‘pici’ pasta with bread and tomato sauce to Chianina meat. The wine list is extraordinary.

For those who need to detox rather than retox, the spa is a haven of tranquillity. A delightful range of heavenly treatments is on offer by Urban Retreats, Natura Bissé and Dr Murad. In addition detox, weight loss and energising programmes are designed by Dr Mosaraf Ali, personal doctor to Prince Charles and other famous personalities. An expert in Ayurvedic medicine and naturopathy with an holistic vision, Dr Ali will be on hand every weekend together with a team of doctors who he has trained personally, guiding guests through their treatment programmes.

If guests tire of endless relaxation and admiring the view, then the surrounding area is abound with beautiful hilltop towns, vineyards and historical sites. If you want to experience Tuscany at its finest then Castel Monastero is definitely the perfect choice.

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