| | Facilities within the Castle |
Lovers of fine food will be delighted to taste typical regional Italian cuisine, served in summertime under the olive and cypress trees, and in winter in the castle's restaurant before the massive roaring log fireplace. On the castle grounds there are facilities that produce an excellent private label extra virgin olive oil, as well as important wines, including the famous Brunello di Montalcino.
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Elegant and aristocratic, the Castello di Velona is the perfect venue for prestigious events with the Tuscan countryside as a backdrop. The meeting room seats up to 25 persons, while the beautiful library and the Salone dei Paesaggi can hold up to 10 participants. The whole castle can be privatised to make events even more memorable and exclusive while its service and modern technology including Wi-Fi complete the offer. The large internal courtyard, the ample terrace with views over Val d'Orcia and the magnificent pool offer ideal solutions for meetings, seminars, ceremonies and gala events. |
Set in the magic scenery of the hills of Siena , the Castello di Velona offers the perfect setting for a special occasion and for memorable events. For a fairy-tale wedding our team is on call to help arrange all details of your celebration, including organising the catering, floral arrangements and entertainment during and after the meal. The Castle is also an idyllic setting for a honeymoon, or to celebrate anniversaries with the splendid backdrop of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The panoramic terrace overlooking the peaceful Val d' Orcia, the gardens and the spacious courtyard, combined with the possibility of the exclusive use of the property, offer a stately context for unforgettable moments. |
A stay at the Castello di Velona is a perfect time to relax and practice your favorite sports & activities. Take a refreshing swim in the panoramic outdoor pool with hydromassage, stroll along the walkways beside the gentle River Orcia, bicycle over the shaded country roads, travel cross-country on horseback or just relax reading a book in the peaceful terrace and enjoy the unmatched views of the Val d'Orcia. |
Other amenities include an outside pool with hydro-massage, a panoramic terrace, a full service restaurant, a library, the "Paysages Room" (an intimate and cosy space ideal for relaxing) a frescoed small chapel, a wine cellar and a spectacular private tasting room. A well-trained staff and concierge cater to every need of our guests. |
| Property Facilities Summary: | Banquets | Bar | Candle Light Dinner | Car Rental (with Driver) | Ceremony Management | Chauffer-Driven Limousine Services | Child Friendly | Coffee Break | Concierge Service | Currency Exchange Service | Dry Cleaning | Excursions | Facilities for Disabled | Fax Service | Fishing | Groups Allowed | Guided Tours | Home Produce | Horseback Riding | Hunting | Internet Connection | Internet Point | Laundry & Ironing | Luggage Storage | Massage | Meeting Room | Mountain Bike Rentals | Parking | Photocopier | Porter Service | Restaurant | Satellite/cable TV | Shoe Shine Service | Silver Cutlery | Special Events | Swimming Pool | Telephone | Ticket Reservation Service | Towels for Swimming Pool | Trekking | Tuscan Dinner | Valet Parking | Wake Up Service | Wedding Management | Wine Tasting | Wine Tours | | |
| Facilities Outside the Castle |
The Castello is a mere half hour drive from famed Siena. During the summer months the region is renowned for its many art exhibitions, theatre presentations, music concerts and village country fairs. One can stroll along walkways beside the gentle River Orcia, or bicycle over shaded country roads, or travel cross-country on horseback. Less than two kilometres from the castle (within walking distance), is the extraordinarily beautiful Abbey of Sant'Antimo, founded originally in the ninth century by Benedictine monks.
In general: In Montalcino there are pharmacies, banks, resturants. |
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