Relais Castel Bigozzi

Strada di Bigozzi 13-Strove

Monteriggioni, IT

Rating: 4 Stars

CastelBigozzi is one of the oldest embattled castles of this area and it rises in the land of Strove. In the Middle Ages this castle belonged to the ancestor of the old and noble Montanini family. Its coats of arms well recounts its history - a red shield - like the land that surrounds it/ a black lion - symbol of courage and battles, glory and defeats. Historical chronicles in fact report that it was a place of refuge and protection for Ghibelline troops. Today CastelBigozzi is an hotel renovated maintaining the original elements of a 1200 structure and offers 14 suites all equipped with heating/ air-conditioning/ Jacuzzi bathtub or shower/ direct phone/ satellite TV/ safe/ mini-bar. Here you can really relax in the Tuscany countryside without forsaking accommodation quality and enjoy the exclusive swimming-pool immersed in a natural setting.

Room Information

DOUBLE

Room for two persons with queen/twin bed Panoramic view, jacuzzi, a/c, Large double/twin bedroom with pnoramic view, furniture in style, jacuzzi bathroom, hairdryer, a/c, mini bar, safe, direct phone line, TV/sat

SUITE 2 PAX

Suite with queen/twin bed Large room, nice view, jacuzzi, sitting room Suite for 2 persons with air conditioning, TV Sat, minibar, safe, cooking facilities optional, internet access, jacuzzi bath/shower, sitting room,, panoramic view.

SUITE 3 PAX

Suite with queen/twin bed and sofa bed Large room, nice view, jacuzzi, sitting room Suite for 3 persons with air conditioning, TV Sat, minibar, safe, cooking facilities optional, internet access, jacuzzi bath/shower, sitting room with sofa bed, nice view.

Directions

How to come by driving - From Rome*** Motorway A1 direction Florence. Go on until Val di Chiana exit. Follow the indication to Siena SGC Siena -Bettolle Arrived at Siena Exit go on to Florence direction. After about 15 Km take the Monteriggioni Exit and follow the indication to Strove. From Florence Certosa*** Motorway A1. Take the highway FI-SI, Exit Monteriggioni. Follow the indication to Strove.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

Little lunch served by the pool no restaurant inside 300 metres away restaurant *Casalta* to taste the best local traditional cook revised by the Chef *Lazzaro* accompanied by a large choice of wines 1.5 km away restaurant *La leggenda dei Frati* in the particular atmosphere of the medieval cellars 3.5 km restaurant *Il Pozzo* in the centre of the fort Monteriggioni - the most traditional regional cook.

Area Attractions

Owing to its geographical location, Relais Castel Bigozzi is the ideal place for any-one who likes to see Tuscany*s artistic and historical beauties. Just a few metres to see the Monteriggioni fort - a few kilometres to walk among the towers of San Gimignano /t he ancient valleys of Colle ValdElsa /or enjoy the charm of Siena. La Natura A place with an antique charm - immersed in the stillness of the Tuscan countryside where you will feel the warmth of a welcoming residence and the richness of a land that speaks the language of the Art / History / Nature and Traditions. An ideal place where you will find peace and spend a totally relaxing holiday in a land that never stops surprising you all year around. To lovers of nature this area offers many paths for outings by foot/ on mountain bike /or on horseback following tracks of bygone days. This is how you will come upon breath-taking landscapes like the famous *Crete* of Siena -the Sienese Clavey Hills. The Chianti or one of the many thermal springs of the area. You can also visit Florence with its museums and architectural masterpieces or simply wander through the countryside to discover the eternal charm of abbeys secluded in the Olive groves.

Recreation

Recreation Information

large park area / outside swimming-pool / trekking and biking itineraries / Wine tasting and visit of the cellar of the most important producer of Chianti wine