Press & Accolades

Essere Spa brings in the essence of local history to help guests become one with Italian culture.

Imagine waking up to the fresh aromas that fill Casali di Casole, a 4,200-acre paradise near Siena, in Tuscany."

Several Chianti Cashmere shawls (from €150, first picture) caught my eye in the shop of the magnificently restored Casali di Casole, once the home of film director Luchino Visconti and now a luxurious hotel (from about €364), set amid the rolling, cypress-studded Tuscan hills. The shawls were all “superfine” in texture, which meant they really doubled up as scarves, and I loved in particular the delicate lavender-blue and soft grey designs. But my favourite was the Camello, with its beige and brown bands on cream that made it a versatile addition to my autumn wardrobe.

"There's a wellness factor in simply being here, and the detoxing effects from from soaking up the wide spaces and inhaling the freshest air. Casali di Casole also happens to be home to what is possibly Italy's most atmospheric spa."

People choose Casali di Casole as it offers an authentic Tuscan experience in a rural and historic setting, with all the modern comforts you would expect of a second home," says Gary Moore of Timbers Resorts, which manages the estate.

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Romantic couples massages in a former wine cellar and classic films beneath the stars at Casali di Casole.

According to Fortune Magazine, at Casali di Casole, "Your every need can be met within a slow saunter from the wood-beamed rooms in the former stone farmhouses."

Referring to Owners at Casali di Casole, "They are an international community who chose Casole for the chance to own an exclusive property in an exclusive area without fear of over-development."

An Easter getaway at Casali di Casole - a Timbers Resort