Best for
Join the estate’s one-hour morning truffle hunt, learning seasonal foraging traditions before returning for a truffle-inspired lunch with local ingredients.
Best for
Join the estate’s one-hour morning truffle hunt, learning seasonal foraging traditions before returning for a truffle-inspired lunch with local ingredients.
What makes it special
Choose a favourite estate view for a Paint and Wine lesson, learning watercolour or acrylic techniques while creating your own Maremma landscape.
Room to consider
Choose Suite Sassi for a private terrace overlooking the infinity pool and Maremma hills, with a stone fireplace for cooler evenings inside.
Insider tip
Join an astronomer-led stargazing evening at the estate, using a telescope and laser to identify constellations, planets, and details of the Moon.
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Castello di Vicarello is a family-run castle retreat in Tuscany's Maremma, set among organic vineyards, old olive groves and countryside near Cinigiano. The Baccheschi Berti family's long restoration of the medieval building gives the place its character: stone and brick remain visible, while art and furnishings gathered over years make the interiors feel personal. The estate covers 40 hectares, but the experience is centered on a small collection of individual suites, food from the land and time outside.
The suite sits around the castle courtyard and is laid out on two levels. A king bed is separate from a private studio, which gives you a place to read or sit quietly. The outlook takes in the estate and Tuscan countryside. Castello di Vicarello lists 45 square metres for the suite.
Green marble lines the bathroom around a walk-in shower. A walk-in closet gives you room to unpack. An espresso machine and kettle are available alongside the minibar. You can spend time in the studio after coming in from the private terrace, with the bedroom separate when you want to turn in.
The suite sits around the castle courtyard and is laid out on two levels. A king bed is separate from a private studio, which gives...
This suite was once the castle vicar's residence. A stone fireplace and an antique daybed furnish the living area, where large windows look toward the valley and courtyard. A four-poster king bed sits in the separate bedroom. Castello di Vicarello lists 100 square metres for the suite beside the courtyard.
A freestanding copper bathtub sits beside a walk-in shower in the bathroom. Aesop bath products are provided. There is an espresso machine, kettle and minibar in the suite. The living area gives you somewhere to read after returning from the estate, with the bedroom separate when you want to turn in.
This suite was once the castle vicar's residence. A stone fireplace and an antique daybed furnish the living area, where large windows look toward the...
A private garden looks over the estate toward cypress trees and rolling hills. The suite sits on two levels beside the courtyard. Mid-century pieces and antiques furnish the living room, with a king bed in the sleeping area. Castello di Vicarello lists 75 square metres, and large windows look toward the valley.
The bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Coffee and tea facilities and a minibar are available. The suite can connect to Sprone on request. The garden gives you a place to sit outside, while the living room is available for time together indoors. Aesop bath products are provided.
A private garden looks over the estate toward cypress trees and rolling hills. The suite sits on two levels beside the courtyard. Mid-century pieces and...
Two levels give the suite room for a king bedroom and a living area with a daybed. Mid-century pieces and antiques sit around the fireplace. Outside, a private terrace faces the gardens and rolling Maremma hills. Castello di Vicarello lists 75 square metres for this courtyard suite. The windows bring the valley into view indoors.
The bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and a walk-in shower. An espresso machine, kettle and minibar are available. The suite can connect to Giardino Segreto on request, giving a larger party separate bedrooms. You can sit by the fireplace or step out onto the terrace with a coffee.
Two levels give the suite room for a king bedroom and a living area with a daybed. Mid-century pieces and antiques sit around the fireplace....
Textured stone walls frame the king bed in this suite. A secluded wooden terrace looks out over the Maremma hills. Castello di Vicarello lists 48 square metres for the layout. The estate's shared infinity pool is nearby. The terrace gives you a place to sit outside before walking over for a swim.
White marble lines the bathroom around a walk-in shower. Aesop bath products are provided, with a Dyson hairdryer and a clothes steamer. An espresso machine, kettle and minibar are available. You can make a coffee in the suite and take it out to the terrace to look across the hills.
Textured stone walls frame the king bed in this suite. A secluded wooden terrace looks out over the Maremma hills. Castello di Vicarello lists 48...
A private terrace looks over the estate's infinity pool, gardens and cypress trees. Marble floors, bespoke furnishings and selected art carry through the suite. A stone fireplace gives the living room a place to gather. Castello di Vicarello lists 100 square metres for this suite, with a king bed in the bedroom.
The marble bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Coffee and tea facilities and a minibar are available. You can sit with a drink on the terrace with the Maremma hills in view, or come inside to spend time by the fireplace before heading to the bedroom.
A private terrace looks over the estate's infinity pool, gardens and cypress trees. Marble floors, bespoke furnishings and selected art carry through the suite. A...
Wood and glass shape this standalone suite in the castle gardens. A terrace looks across the Maremma hills, with an outdoor hot tub made from an oak wine barrel. Inside, the private spa area has a sauna, steam room and wellness shower. Castello di Vicarello lists 80 square metres and a king bed.
Two wooden bathrooms have walk-in rain showers. An espresso machine, kettle and minibar are available. You can spend time in the spa area or sit on the terrace to watch the light change over the hills. The main castle is a short walk from the suite. Aesop bath products are provided.
Wood and glass shape this standalone suite in the castle gardens. A terrace looks across the Maremma hills, with an outdoor hot tub made from...
The suite sits on the second floor of the castle tower and looks over the courtyard, gardens and cypress trees. Venetian plaster, French oak flooring and custom rugs bring detail to the rooms. There is a fireplace in the living room and a walk-in closet near the king bedroom. The hotel lists 110 square metres.
The bathroom has a yellow Siena marble shower, a copper bathtub and two basins. An espresso machine, kettle and minibar are available. A staircase can connect the suite to Torre above, giving a larger group separate bedrooms while keeping the tower rooms linked. Aesop bath products are provided.
The suite sits on the second floor of the castle tower and looks over the courtyard, gardens and cypress trees. Venetian plaster, French oak flooring...
Olive wood floors, custom furniture and art give the villa its Tuscan character. Downstairs, a kitchenette with a wine cooler sits beside the spacious living room, which opens onto a private terrace and garden. The bedroom is upstairs, with its own balcony overlooking the estate.
The bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower. Vineyards and rolling hills are visible from the outdoor spaces. The estate’s shared infinity pool is nearby, and an extra bed and baby crib are available.
Olive wood floors, custom furniture and art give the villa its Tuscan character. Downstairs, a kitchenette with a wine cooler sits beside the spacious living...
The suite is reached only by a steep staircase.
The Torre Suite at Castello di Vicarello sits at the top of the castle’s main tower. The hotel lists the suite at 110 square meters. The living room has a stone fireplace, exposed beams, and art collected by the family on their travels. A private terrace looks across vineyards and olive groves. The bedroom has a king bed and a walk-in closet.
The marble bathroom has a freestanding bathtub, a walk-in shower, and two basins. An espresso machine, kettle, and minibar are provided. The hotel can connect the suite to Mezzatorre by a staircase for guests who want more space in the tower.
The Torre Suite at Castello di Vicarello sits at the top of the castle’s main tower. The hotel lists the suite at 110 square meters....
The location is part of the decision. Vicarello stands near Poggi del Sasso, away from the village life that shapes some Tuscan stays. Gardens, olive trees, vines and wooded hills occupy the immediate view. A car or arranged transport makes sense for exploring further, while the estate itself is well suited to guests who would rather settle in than leave after breakfast each day.
The hotel traces the castle's origins to the 12th century. In the 1980s, the Baccheschi Berti family began restoring the building. Its rooms retain the irregularity of an old building rather than following a standard hotel plan. Antique pieces, textiles and objects from the family's travels share space with original walls and beams. That mix explains much of Vicarello's appeal: it is polished, but not anonymous.
The wider Maremma rewards a longer look. Cinigiano and the surrounding countryside provide a quieter setting for wine, walks and drives through hill towns, while Grosseto and the coast can form part of a broader itinerary. The hotel sits roughly midway between Rome and Florence, though its sense of distance comes from the hills around it rather than a promise of short city excursions.
The official accommodation collection comprises ten suites and the two-bedroom Villa La Vedetta. Each suite has been designed individually, so room choice has more consequence here than at a hotel with repeated layouts. Some spaces emphasize the castle's old stone and intimate proportions; others draw guests toward gardens, terraces or broader views. Compare the exact suite rather than assuming that every room offers the same outlook or outdoor space.
Suite Torre, at the top of the castle's main tower, has a private terrace and a wide view over vineyards and hills. Reaching it involves a steep staircase, an important detail for guests with mobility needs. The suite's fireplace, vaulted ceilings and collected art bring the building's history into the stay. Guests drawn to that atmosphere may gladly trade the convenience of a ground-level room for the position above the estate.
Villa La Vedetta offers a different arrangement for families or friends. Its two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and its glasshouse dining area and kitchen open toward private outdoor space. A heated marble pool belongs to the villa, rather than being one of the two pools shared by suite guests. With vineyard views on one side and the castle on the other, it lets a group keep the estate close while having a place of its own.
Food is not incidental at Vicarello. In the olive grove, the organic vegetable garden supplies a changing range of produce and herbs; the estate also gathers eggs from its hen house and makes bread and preserves on site. The kitchen pairs those ingredients with meat from trusted local sources, cheeses and salumi from nearby villages, and seafood selected in Grosseto. The resulting meals have a clear relationship to the surrounding land.
Where guests eat can change with the day. Breakfast may be taken in the courtyard, under the grape pergola or on a terrace. Lunch and dinner move between the castle's indoor and outdoor settings, with a glasshouse offering another place to linger. This variety feels appropriate for a country house: the table can follow the weather and the company, without requiring a different restaurant for each meal.
Cooking classes make the food story more tangible. Guests can work through traditional Tuscan recipes in the castle kitchen and then recognize familiar ingredients at dinner. Estate wine has a similarly direct connection to place: the family cultivates seven hectares of organic vines, with Carlo and Brando Baccheschi Berti involved in winemaking. A tasting gives context to the bottles served at the table, not just another activity to fit into a schedule.
Two marble pools are shared by guests in the suites. One is a travertine infinity pool with open views across the hills; the other sits among olive trees and looks back toward the castle. Their positions offer two ways to spend an afternoon rather than a large, central resort pool scene. Villa La Vedetta's separate heated pool changes the equation for guests who want to swim in private.
Wellness at Vicarello is intimate rather than a program built around a large spa complex. Treatments and massages can be arranged in a suite or in a garden gazebo, using oils and ingredients selected by the hotel. Private yoga and personal training are also described by the property. Guests planning a stay around extensive spa facilities should distinguish those tailored services from the experience of a dedicated destination spa.
The grounds invite slower movement. Paths through the estate, an olive grove and gardens offer a reason to stay outside between meals. Beyond the gates, the hotel lists e-bike rides, horseback outings, truffle hunting and painting among its experiences. The Argentario coast can also be explored on a longer stay. It is worth choosing a few outings rather than treating every available activity as a list to complete.
Vicarello works especially well for travelers who care about food and wine, prefer a family-owned hotel to a large resort, and want their room to feel distinct. A castle suite puts history close at hand; Villa La Vedetta gives a small group more independent space. Cooking, wine and time by the pools can fill a stay without a daily drive, while the Maremma remains available when guests want to explore.
The most useful choice is between the character and position of the individual suites, or the villa's self-contained layout. After that, leave some time unassigned. Castello di Vicarello's strongest details are already on the estate: the restored stone, the family collection, the garden, the vines and the meals that bring them together.
Cooking classes begin with picking produce from the organic garden, connecting hands-on learning with the family recipes you will prepare in the kitchen.
A vertical tasting compares different vintages of the estate’s wines side by side, giving wine enthusiasts a more focused understanding of their character.
Electric bikes offer an active way to explore the surrounding countryside, adding a change of pace between relaxed meals and time at the castle.
Via Vicarello 1, 58044 Poggi del Sasso GR, Italy
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Castello di Vicarello is best for travelers who want a secluded Tuscan castle stay in Maremma, with wine, food, views, privacy, and a strong sense of family-run hospitality. It suits couples, honeymooners, design lovers, wine travelers, and guests who want countryside calm rather than a town-center hotel in Tuscany.
Castello di Vicarello is near Cinigiano in Tuscany's Maremma region, between the wine country of southern Tuscany and the coast. The location works well for travelers who want rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, villages, and day trips to Montalcino, Siena, Grosseto, or Monte Argentario.
Castello di Vicarello is a restored medieval castle, with the official hotel site describing a 12th-century property restored by the Baccheschi Berti family. The appeal comes from that mix of old stone, family history, collected furniture, design, and a country-estate atmosphere that feels personal rather than staged.
Castello di Vicarello is a very small luxury retreat, with a limited collection of individually designed suites and villa-style accommodations. This boutique scale is central to the experience, since guests come for privacy, space, character, and a slower rhythm rather than a large resort layout.
The suites at Castello di Vicarello are individually designed, with restored stone, antiques, art, textiles, and objects collected by the owning family. No two suites feel exactly the same, so room choice should be based on space, privacy, view, outdoor areas, and whether you prefer castle atmosphere or villa comfort.
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