Timbers Resorts announced today the opening of its highly anticipated European property Hotel Castello di Casole.

A former 10^th century castle turned 41-suite boutique hotel, Hotel Castello di Casole is located at the pinnacle of the company’s 4,200-acre private estate, located in Tuscany, Italy.  Hotel Castello di Casole offers guests rustic Tuscan elegance in a spectacular setting on 100 acres which includes vineyards and olive groves, a model game reserve, a state-of-the-art wellness center and some of the region’s finest cuisine.

Once a castle home to Italian nobility, Hotel Castello di Casole’s 41 suites features five styles – blend grand Italian design with custom-made Tuscan furnishings, complementing the region’s landscape and history. With gorgeous panoramic views, 14 of the hotel’s suites also offer large private gardens and terraces with floor to ceiling windows overlooking acres of vineyards and lemon and olive trees.

From now through August 31, 2012, guests staying at a hotel in Tuscany can reserve “Book 4, Stay Free” which includes a complimentary 4^th night. Opening rates start at $788.00 per night.

Hotel Castello di Casole, 800-785-7429; reservations@castellodicasole.com; www.castellodicasole.com.