The Historical Dwelling Castelletto di Montebenichi stands on the top of a hill at the far south east end of the Chianti hills, in Valdambra a place that has amazingly preserved the beauty and genuine aspects of its land. The small village that surrounds the castle is Montebenichi, halfway between Arezzo and Siena. This is an excellent starting point for discovering the artistic, natural and food and wine wonders of this area. From Montebenichi, Chianti road tracks wind around the woods, the olive groves and the vineyards and take you to medieval villages and imposing castles.

Staying at Castelletto di Montebenichi Boutique Hotel is a unique, exciting experience. The guests staying at this charming hotel, surrounded by precious works of art, including period frescoes, archeological finds, sketches and antique paintings and drawings, sculptures, bronzes and ceramics, will be caught up in a pleasant, unforgettable out-of-this-world atmosphere. In this exclusive luxury relais in Chianti, traditions and modern comforts are combined perfectly. Together with works of art there are also modern amenities such as internet satellite connection.

The rooms of this old dwelling that dates back to the 12th century contain antique art collections belonging to the owners. There is a small collection of paintings and drawings from various periods in the library. In the foyer there is a display cabinet full of Greek, Roman and Etruscan terracotta specimens.

The open gallery on the first floor houses the breakfast room, where you can drink tea or coffee with biscuits as well as eat the tasty buffet breakfast offered each morning. Guests can enjoy the large private park near the castle that merges in with the gently sloping Tuscan hills. Inside the park there is a panoramic swimming pool with a small sauna, and a short walk away, in the greenhouse overlooking the valley guests can find a gym with a jacuzzi mini-pool . This is ideal for letting guests relax and rest in the countryside.

Owners of this romantic relais offer their guests 5 double rooms, 3 suites and 1 mini suite, in which period pieces and modern furniture are finely combined. The junior suite is in the outbuilding at close distance. The owners of Castelletto di Montebenichi have five double rooms, three suites and one mini suite for their guests, all rooms that have modern furniture mixed with period pieces. Each room has an individual personality, with a special style and atmosphere and they all have comforts such as en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi internet, fridge and safe. All the rooms have air conditioning.