COMO Castello Del Nero
Barberino Tavernelle, Tuscany, Italy
Overview
COMO Castello Del Nero is the latest addition to the COMO family. Hidden in the rolling hills of Chianti in Tuscany, the hotel is a 12th Century castle with Renaissance frescoes, marble bathrooms and all within 750 acres of grounds. Come here to taste the local wines from the wine cellar, dine in the Michelin Star restaurant and explore the surrounding countryside. Of course, the show-stopper is the COMO Shambala Retreat Spa. As with all COMO Spas, the Shambala Retreat follows their healthy living philosophy which nurtures mind and body and offers soothing therapies and healing treatments using traditional Eastern techniques. Come to COMO Castello Del Nero for a luxury escape where you can indulge yourself.
When to go
What we love
- It’s a historical 12th Century castle brimming with charm mixed with light-toned contemporary design
- Book a star gazing session with an astrologer for the ultimate experience
- COMO Shambala’s healthy living philosophy which is engrained into every aspect of the hotel.
Who should go
- Couples looking for a beautifully romantic destination in the heart of the Italian countryside
- Those looking to indulge and enjoy all the delicacies that the region has to offer (including the delicious wine)
- If you want to relax in a peaceful location and enjoy some soothing spa treatments and therapies.
Wellness
A COMO hotel would not be complete without the signature COMO Shambala retreat. This elegant, cocooning sanctuary offers a range of spa treatments and therapies including massages, yoga or non-surgical Guinot facials. The treatments help to tone, detoxify and revitalise your body while providing a relaxing experience with hands-on healing.
The facilities include 7 treatment rooms, ice fountain, sauna, aromatic steam room, relaxation area and heated pool. You can also enjoy the 25-metre outdoor pool (heated), fully equipped gym, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor fitness area and two tennis courts.
- COMO Shambala massage
- Indian head massage
- COMO Shambala skin detoxifying treatment
- Hydraderm cellular energy facial
Activities
- Tennis
- Cocktail making class
- Cooking classes
- Walking and hiking
- Cycling
- Wine tours and tasting
- Excursions around Tuscany
- Explore town of Pisa
- Gelato making classes in San Gimignano
- Embark on a truffle hunt in the local forest
- Golf nearby
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga (complimentary group classes 3-4 times a week)
- Private meditation (extra charge)
- Private family yoga classes (extra charge)
Rooms
The bed is a queen size or can be made into twin.
Facilities include wi-fi, mini bar, hairdryer, climate control, safe and COMO Shambala bathroom amenities
The bed is queen size or can be made into twin.
Facilities include wi-fi, mini bar, hairdryer, LCD TV, climate control, safe and COMO Shambala bathroom amenities
What’s on the menu
COMO Castello Del Nero is the perfect place if you really want to indulge. There are three restaurants to chose from. Each restaurant uses carefully sourced produce from around the Tuscany region to create nourishing and flavoursome menus. There is also an atmospheric 12th century wine cellar offering wine or olive oil tasting.
You can book bed and breakfast with Wellbeing Escapes or you can upgrade to half board (breakfast and dinner). Dinner is served in the Michelin star La Torre or lunch and dinner in the La Taverna or Pavilion.
Location
Nearest airport
The closet airport is Florence. It is approximately 40 minutes by car. You can also fly into Pisa and from here, the transfer is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.Families, Children & Infants
Everyone is welcome here. The minimum age for the spa is 16 years old.
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