COMO Castello Del Nero

Why we like it

• A twelfth-century castle with Renaissance frescoes and interiors by Paola Navone
• Part of a 740-acre estate in Chianti, 30 minutes by car from Florence's airport
• Three restaurants on site, including the Michelin-starred La Torre
• COMO Shambhala Retreat with a 25-metre outdoor pool and seven treatment rooms
• Villa San Luigi, a five-bedroom private villa with its own 16-metre pool
• Recognised with One MICHELIN Key in the 2024 and 2025 MICHELIN Guide Italy

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Rooms & suites

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• Rooms

  Guest rooms at the twelfth-century castle feature interiors by Milanese designer Paola Navone, with whitewashed walls, terracotta floors and high ceilings, some retaining Renaissance frescoes.

  Up to 2 guests

• Suites

  Suite categories at the castle include interconnecting options, suited to families travelling together.

  Up to 2 guests

• Apartments

  Podere San Filippo offers twelve self-catering apartments of one to three bedrooms within the estate, giving guests more privacy with optional access to the castle's restaurants and wellness facilities.

  Up to 2 guests

• Villa San Luigi

  A restored eighteenth-century farmhouse at the heart of the estate, with five en-suite bedrooms spread across three buildings: Casa Colonica, the Annexe and a dedicated wellness annex. The villa has its own check-in, a 380-square-metre garden with a 16-metre heated pool, and an outdoor pizza oven and barbecue pit.

  652 m²

  Up to 12 guests

  Tuscan hills view

• Casa Colonica

  The main house within Villa San Luigi, with an open-plan living room and kitchen, three bedrooms each with a private bathroom, a studio lounge and an attic snug.

  Up to 2 guests

• Annexe

  A self-contained wing of Villa San Luigi with its own kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms, and a cinema room that can convert into an additional bedroom.

  Up to 2 guests

Amenities

• COMO Shambhala Retreat
• 25-metre outdoor pool
• La Torre restaurant
• La Taverna restaurant
• Pavilion restaurant
• Tennis court
• Padel court
• Fitness centre
• Yoga studio
• Pilates studio
• Thermal suite
• Shuttle service to Florence and Siena
• 24-hour room service
• Four hiking paths

Location

Florence, Italy

Estates in the Val d'Orcia, a week's rhythm of markets and long lunches, and Florence an hour away.

Questions

Where is COMO Castello Del Nero located?

The hotel sits in Tuscany's Chianti wine region, in Barberino Tavarnelle, about 30 minutes by car from Florence's airport, 40 minutes from Siena, around 75 minutes from Pisa's airport and roughly three hours from Rome's airport.

Does the hotel have a spa?

Yes. COMO Shambhala Retreat occupies part of the estate, with a 25-metre outdoor pool, five individual treatment suites, two couples' treatment rooms, a thermal suite with sauna, steam room and ice fountain, and yoga and pilates studios.

Is COMO Castello Del Nero suitable for families?

The hotel offers interconnecting suites, one- to three-bedroom apartments at Podere San Filippo, and the five-bedroom Villa San Luigi, along with activities such as truffle hunting and cycling through the Chianti hills.

What dining options are available?

There are three venues: La Torre, which holds a Michelin star, the casual La Taverna, and the al fresco Pavilion, each using produce sourced from the Tuscan region.

Can guests do wine tastings on site?

Yes. The estate produces its own wine, with private vineyards and an on-site cellar offering tastings of Chianti and other Tuscan wines, alongside guided vineyard experiences.