My stay at Castel Brunello was one of the best experiences I’ve had as a guest anywhere that I’ve traveled. It was my first time traveling solo internationally and also my first time in Tuscany, and I made several blunders when it came to planning my transportation. Erna and Wolfgang treated me with such kindness and generosity, going above and beyond to ensure that I was able to explore the area and make the most of my stay. Everything about the property itself is idyllic. The photos really don’t do it justice. The pool and gardens are lovely and the views are stunning. I ended up with a spacious suite that was impeccably clean, comfortable and thoughtfully stocked with amenities. The daily breakfast provided a nice selection of breads, pastries, fresh fruits, charcuterie, cheese, eggs made to order, and more. There are also two fantastic restaurants just a short walk away where I had some delicious dinners. I am so happy to have found Castel Brunello and hope to return!

The property is absolutely beautiful with flower gardens and an outdoor pool and lounge area overlooking scenic rolling hills. We stayed in a 3 bedroom unit which was equipped with a fridge, kitchenette, washing machine, a sauna, TV, and a private patio. It had a beautiful rustic charm and was clean and well kept. What made our stay so wonderful, however, was the phenomenal hospitality provided by the host, Erna, and all of the staff. They were exceptionally kind, warm, welcoming, and attentive to our needs without a fail. The first day of our arrival, we were unable to get lunch nearby as the 2 restaurants had temporarily shut down due to a power outage. Erna personally prepared an amazing lunch for us with fresh ingredients and it was delicious! The complimentary breakfasts were the best I have ever had and the kitchen/seating area is beautiful. Erna personally made dinner reservations for us each night we were there. I cannot say enough about how perfect our stay was here and it is thanks to Erna and her wonderful staff.

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This is an absolutely stunning luxury hotel that looks like a 1500 year old castle! The rooms are very large with all modern amenities. There was a beautiful in ground pool, an incredible, included breakfast, eggs cooked to order, cappuccino, toast, danishes, cereal, and more. Our hotel room had 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a washing machine, a fridge, etc. It's within a 5 minute uphill walking distance to a tiny mid evil town called Sant Angelo in colle. There were two restaurants, the one we ate at was absolutely delicious. The views are stunning from the hilltop. The hotel is located 20 minutes from the famous town of Pienza, which we did a day trip to and is famous for its cheese, and the part of the movie "Gladiator" was filmed there. Don't miss it, it is the most beautiful town I have seen. The lady who checked us in was very kind and polite. We booked a 2 room sweet, and she recommended a larger rental, so she upgraded to the 3 bedroom unit for no additional fee. The rooms had great ac, beds were comfy, and the property looked brand new. Great place to stay!!!!

Phenomenal small boutique property 10 minutes outside of Montalcino. Hosts live at the property and were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome, and entire staff was exceptional. All rooms are set around a central courtyard but set back enough and with strategic plants/gardening to create a sense of privacy. We stayed in the 3 bedroom apartment, which was very comfortable. Great location at the bottom of a small village (walkable) and 10 minutes to Montalcino. During afternoons by the pool, we enjoyed drinks and light snacks with a view over the valley.

The place is amazing, with a beautiful view. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed every moment we spent there. The breakfast was delicious. We had a very good selection of wines, with a small tasting when we arrived. The owners helped us with booking bikes, wine tours and dinner reservations, all of them being top notch. I highly recommend this place 😍😍. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the fridge was fully stocked with everything you need

We loved everything about it. Nothing to complain about

We got a nice personal greeting, tour and oppty to choose our villa upon arrival. Erma was incredibly nice and even though we were a little early to check in and starving, she and the incredible staff brought us some fruits, meats and cheese to enjoy. This is a fantastic property and the people are equally great. The location is perfect in Tuscany as it is close to a lot of towns and vineyards but also feels like we are in our own place. We are definitely going to stay there again and feels brand new but yet rustic. The breakfasts are out of this world and the attentiveness of the staff is even better. Of all the places we have stayed globally, this was one of the best.

Anna and her team are excellent in every way! From the moment we arrived we felt warm and welcome. The property is beautiful, located close to everything we wanted to see. Anna who is super sweet takes great care to review the winery map w you ( why we were there), offers to make dinner reservations and takes care of everything you need. The view here is unbelievable. The weather was cool during our stay which is perfect for walking and hiking, however I am jealous of guests that will get to enjoy the view from the pool. Breakfast was fantastic. Book this place without hesitation. They are all small apartments and there isn’t a bad one!

That we had to leave.

Gorgeous setting overlooking vineyards. We traveled with our two kids ages 10 and 7 and were upgraded to a 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment located above the breakfast room. We loved the apartment with two terraces and stunning views. The apartment included and washing machine and detergent was available upon request. The refrigerator was stocked with drinks available for purchase. My husband enjoyed the Brunello wines available for purchase as well. We were there mid April and the pool had just opened for the season. The property manager Erna had just turned in the pool heater for us. The pool itself is stunning and my kids loved it. My kids also loved the friendly cats that wandered the property. Some reviews complained about noisy AC units but our unit wasn’t noisy at all. The rooms had mini splits and they were very quiet. We were the only guests staying there at the time and it was pretty amazing having the whole place to ourselves. Breakfast was delicious and we appreciated being able to get eggs made to order along with cappuccino, hot chocolate and freshly squeezed orange juice. The lobby has a stack of games that you can take back to your room. There is a cute playground just a block from the property and a soccer field a few blocks away. The small town is adorable and the two restaurants within a 5 min walk were delicious. Montalcino city center is a 10 min drive.

My only complaint is seeing ashtrays by all outdoor seating, but I guess this is Europe. Thankfully no one was smoking while we were there as we were the only guests.

Wolfgang and his family were wonderful hosts. He made us all feel so at home in their beautiful Castel. The breakfast had all local produce, with homemade eggs on request and cute cheeses etc. The room felt newly renovated with good pressure showers, comfortable beds with beautiful sheets. The views were absolutely stunning 🤩

I can’t complain about anything! I would available bikes would be a bonus but there is a place nearby to rent bikes and I think they like to support local businesses !

Castel Brunello is in a fantastic, serene and remote location - which makes it extremely peaceful and quiet - it allows you to slow down after the hustle and bustle of the bigger Italian cities and truly connect with the beautiful nature all around. The couple who run the property truly stand out as being extremely helpful and knowledgeable, making every question or request seem easy and possible - Erna even managed to organize a very last minute pizza making class for us at the property for our last evening there.