Honeymoon Bliss at Castel Monastero, Tuscany

Get married in the small ancient church on site Castel Monastero, the stunning medieval hamlet set in the beautiful rolling Tuscan hills makes for the ideal location for a romantic Italian honeymoon. Surrounded by Chianti vines, chestnut forests and rows of cypress trees, the hotel and spa, set within thousand year old walls which were once home to the noble Chigi Saracini family provides the perfect escape for a truly romantic experience. The retreat has two restaurants; Gordon Ramsay’s Contrada, with its gourmet menu and the traditional La Cantina, serving Tuscan cuisine and delicious local wines. Spend time relaxing by the hotel’s outdoor infinity pool, or indulge in the spa and treat yourself to one of the spectacular treatments. Those looking for a unique and authentic Tuscan style wedding can also get married in the charming and intimate church of San Salvatore, set within the ancient walls of the hotel. Castel Monastero is part of Eleganzia Hotels & Spas renowned for the award winning Forte Village in Sardinia and the new La Maddalena Hotel & Yacht Club & Porto Arsenale, Sardinia, which open this summer. Classic Collection Holidays (www.classic-collection.co.uk 0800 294 9315) offers 7 nights at Castel Monastero, near Siena, from £1569 per person this June (£1479 per person in July) based on 2 adults sharing a superior double room on a bed & breakfast basis, return flights Gatwick to Florence and private transfers. Honeymooners receive complimentary flowers and sparkling wine. www.castelmonastero.com For further information please contact Emily at Ann Scott Associates: 0207 823 9988 / Emily@annscott.co.uk