Casa Newton - Design Sanctuary in Tuscan Countryside
it was summer 2024 when I first spotted ONLINE those romantic pink umbrellas set against the Pompeian-red chapel at Casa Newton. Needless to say, it was enchantment at first sight! Fast forward to summer 2025, and I’m still in awe after my stay at Casa Newton, a living art gallery. Again, needless to say: love at first stay.
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I secured booking way ahead of my travels, and the kind reservations team saved us a room with the best view. They did say so in their email, but I had no idea what I was in for until I opened the door.
If there were a single word that meant both cozy and luxurious, that’s what I’d use to describe our room. And the view, well, it speaks for itself, though no photo can match that first gasp when you open the window.
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Throughout the hotel, you’re invited to wonder and wander - to admire and to explore. I didn’t know whether to sink into slow afternoons with a book in the library, lounge by the pool under those pretty umbrellas, or stroll the gardens appreciating the plants and flowers.
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DESIGN FEATURES I LOVED
The designers of this artful estate made sure that whichever route you take to and from your room, there’s a feast for the eyes at every turn. Below I am sharing a few favorite details: the ones that filled my camera roll and stayed imprinted in my memory.
Clay tiles by Fornace Brioni - the kind typical of Tuscan houses. I love the playfulness and the sense of history in those marbled surface patterns. If you’re a sucker for tiles like me, I went down the Fornace Brioni rabbit hole and their process… I’ll spare you the full deep-dive here, or this will turn into a tile-design blog post.
Fun detail - notice how graphics on the menu are matching the tile shapes!
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Fabric-clad walls , not wallpaper, but fabric, which adds depth and warmth to the rooms. I’ve been contemplating wrapping my own bed in this beautiful textile by Chiarastella Cattana. “This design captures the abstract optical aesthetics of the 1960s, yet seamlessly blends into the modern atmosphere without appearing overly retro.” - source: Chiarastella Cattana website.
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The Library Filled with custom furniture and personal antique pieces hand-picked by the owners. It’s on the first floor and reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Looking back, I wish I’d spent more time there; if you visit Casa Newton, don’t miss this room.
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A BIT OF HISTORY AND DESIGN CREDITS
‘At Casa Newton, the dialogue between art and landscape is ever-present. The estate reflects a sensitive, integrated approach to its UNESCO-protected surroundings, conceived by architect and interior designer Antonie Bertherat-Kioes in collaboration with architect Jacopo Venerosi Pesciolini and landscape designer Luciano Giubbilei. The villa houses nine bespoke rooms and suites across three floors, along with two panoramic suites in former outbuildings. Works by celebrated artists - including Lucio Fontana, Carla Accardi, Giosetta Fioroni, Ed Ruscha and Joseph Kosuth - punctuate the interiors.’ source: Casa Newton.
NEWTONS AND THE HERITAGE
I was wondering before I arrived if the hotel name was somehow connected to the well-known physicist Isaac Newton. It is indeed true that Gervasio Newton, who built the estate in the 19th century, was a distant relative of the scientist. Casa Newton has 11 rooms, that are all named after Gervasio himself and his ten brothers and sisters. Pictured here is suite Sofia.
IL CERVO AND ORTUS:
A LOVE LETTER TO TUSCAN PRODUCE
After your senses are awakened by the design details (and a relaxing swim), you’ll work up an appetite. On-site (and reserved for hotel guests) is Il Cervo; a short walk or buggy ride away is the newest outpost, Ortus by Fondo. We were lucky to start our stay with pizza night at Il Cervo, where we picked our own toppings and watched the chef prepare wood-fired pizzas. The other two nights we indulged at Ortus, overlooking the gardens and watching the sun set. Who could ask for more?
Last but not least, our stay wouldn’t have been complete without Casa Newton’s team, who made us feel truly welcome, and a little spoiled.
Looking back, I can’t help but remember how special it was to witness the care and the passion for intentional beauty that shows in every detail, big and small.
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