La Locanda del Castello (3 Star Hotels) San Giovanni d'Asso

An elegant inn, in Crete Senesi

Three reasons why you'll love it here

1. Sleep within the walls of a tiny Tuscan hill town
2. White truffles and wine: Tuscan treats to eat and drink
3. Discover the lunar landscapes of Crete Senesi and Val d'Orcia

If you like your hotels to be steeped in history and oozing with old-world charm, you'll love Hotel and Restaurant La Locanda del Castello, an ancient inn in the hamlet of Locanda del Asso, Tuscany.

The hotel's 15th century limestone and brick facade is just one of the traces of Locanda del Castello's ancient past. Inside, you'll find many more: from floors in time-worn Tuscan terracotta to exposed wooden beams. Add the courtesy of the family who own and run this charming boutique hotel and you can see why once they've found this little gem, guests are so loathe to leave!

Tuscany on your plate and in your glass

Tuscans love their food. Especially the kind of food served at Ristorante del Castello, where the menu features all of the region's favorite dishes, prepared according to age-old recipes and using the freshest of locally sourced ingredients - from San Giovanni d'Asso's highly prized white truffles to Cinta Senese pork and cheese from Pienza.

Meals are served in the elegant dining room which once served as olive press. In the summer, you can dine al fresco, on the terrace, in the shade of the pergola. And the wine list? No surprises here. You're in Tuscany within minutes of some of Italy's greatest vineyards where wines the likes of Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti are produced.

How do they make it taste so good? Thanks to Locanda del Castello's collaboration with Taste Tuscany, you can finally learn the secrets of Tuscany's delicious cuisine!

Boutique bedrooms with antiques and Wi-Fi

Antique furniture, precious textiles, family heirlooms: it's the details which make each and every room in Locanda del Castello so very special.

There are just 9 individually appointed rooms (including two suites) in this unique 3 star hotel. The size of the room may differ, but the amenities are the same whichever you choose: air conditioning, satellite television, mini bar and free Wi-Fi. Top floor rooms enjoy marvelous views out over the roof tops of San Giovanni d'Asso and the countryside of Crete Senesi.

Maintaining the same prices year after year is just one of the ways in which Locanda del Castello shows its guests how much it cares!

The magic of Crete Senesi

The perfect destination for a romantic weekend away, Locanda del Castello provides a charming base for a longer break too, spent exploring the Crete Senesi, one of the most fascinating corners of Tuscany, home to any number of beautiful towns and villages.

Sightseeing aside, the things to do whilst saying at La Locanda del Castello are endless; from excursions on horseback to mountain biking, truffle hunting'', trips by hot air balloon, wine tours, or even a day's pampering in the spa''' in nearby Rapolano.