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Pieve a Castello
Pieve a Castello
Travertine saltwater pool at Pieve a Castello viewed from the lower terrace

Private Stays

Your week, your way

For those who value freedom, flexibility, and the beauty of slow travel, our Private Stays offer the full Pieve a Castello experience - without a fixed itinerary or designated Tour Leader. Book the entire property for your group or secure a week reserved for independent guests, and we’ll help you shape the experience to be as relaxed or as adventurous as you choose.

Whether you wish to explore ancient trails, visit nearby hill towns, enjoy our famous picnics, or simply unwind beneath the Tuscan sun - it’s entirely up to you.

Sunlit terrace at Pieve a Castello overlooking the surrounding Tuscan landscape
Travertine saltwater pool at Pieve a Castello viewed from the lower terrace
Hand-drawn illustration of picnic essentials – basket, wine, bread, and fruit

What is Included?

  • 7 nights at the award-winning 8th-century canonry of Pieve a Castello

  • Full use of the travertine saltwater pool (May-Oct), organic gardens, church, terraces, and library

  • All meals and wines, including substantial breakfast, buffet lunches, afternoon tea, drinks & canapés, fine dining with fine wines

  • ATG Route Book with over 200 miles of self-guided walks

  • Scheduled daily shuttle service to nearby medieval hill towns and villages.

  • House staff available for logistics, recommendations, or light assistance as needed

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Curated Freedom

This is not a package tour - it’s a supported retreat. Each day can be self-guided, gently planned with our team, or a spontaneous blend of both. We can arrange transport, suggest walks, schedule local tastings, or simply let you be.

From strolling vineyard paths to discovering hidden Romanesque churches or enjoying a long lunch in the courtyard, how you spend your time is entirely yours to decide.

Sample
Excursion Ideas

Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni
Walled hill village with 14 towers and just 84 inhabitants. Walk via the Abbey of Isola (1 hr) or through forest from Pieve (3–4 hrs). Drive time: 10 mins.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano
Iconic towered town with medieval frescoes, shops, museums, and superb gelato. Scenic walk in (20 mins); full-day return hike (7 hrs). Drive time: 25 mins.
Enjoy Pieve
Enjoy Pieve
Swim, read, relax - or explore the network of trails through olive groves and meadows from your doorstep.
Casole d’Elsa
Casole d’Elsa
Charming hilltop town with fine walls, churches, and museum. Walks across the Elsa Valley meadows. Drive time: 15 mins.
Siena
Siena
Italy’s best-preserved medieval city. Visit the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, and masterpieces by Sienese artists. Walk part of the way back on the Via Francigena. Drive time: 25 mins.
Colle Val d’Elsa
Colle Val d’Elsa
Explore the town’s underground mill-race canals, ancient hilltop streets, and excellent ice cream. Walk back through woods and fields (2–3 hrs). Drive time: 10 mins.
View of Pieve a Castello surrounded by olive groves and cypress trees
Guests walking through a field of wildflowers near Pieve a Castello

Walking at Your Pace

Our Route Book provides 200 pages of detailed walks ranging from 1–7 hours, whether you want a gentle meadow stroll or a longer pilgrimage to Siena. Routes include maps, notes, and cultural insights, and the daily shuttle makes pick-ups and drop-offs easy.

Paths follow the ancient Via Francigena, through vineyards, olive groves, forests, and valleys full of wildflowers and birdsong.

Elegant guest room with countryside views and restored stone walls

Stay in Comfort

All rooms are unique and atmospheric, with:

  • Courtyard and countryside views

  • En-suite bath or shower room

  • Sofa, desk, fridge-bar, TV, safe, A/C

  • Access to guest kitchen, loggia, lounges, and gardens

Fresh Tuscan appetisers served on a terrace table with local wine

Eat Well, Naturally

Meals at Pieve a Castello highlight the best of Tuscan cuisine, using fresh, seasonal produce grown in the gardens or sourced locally. Lunch may be a shaded terrace spread. Dinners are candlelit in the former baptistry - accompanied by fine wines and Tuscan warmth.

The prefect place for...

Ideal for small groups or families looking for a private retreat, couples or individuals seeking independence with support, and anyone wanting a curated but unhurried way to explore Tuscany - from walkers and food lovers to artists and those simply ready to exhale.

Guests enjoying a courtyard lunch at Pieve a Castello

“The beauty of Pieve is that you can do everything… or nothing at all - and both feel like exactly the right choice.”

— TripAdvisor guest, 2025

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