This was an experience of a lifetime! The castle itself is perched up on its own private little hill with panoramic breathtaking views on all sides. I visited in mid november and it was a perfect time, the fall colors liven the views, all the hikes are accessible and there’s practically no one else around. The castle has great heating and it’s incredibly cozy and warm. The highlight was the host himself, the wonderful, sweet and thoughtful Ricardo, a true jack-of-all-trades as he runs the place, cooks, makes drinks, maintains the grounds, tends to the animals and the gardens. Ricardo prepared multi course restaurant level dinners with plate art and masterful combination of local flavors. The meat used came from the farm animals he grew himself and even the almond gelato for desert was made homemade by Ricardo. The wine offerings are impeccable! Everything is local or comes from the property itself! All the roads around the castle are so scenic and natural beauty overdose is guaranteed!