Mulino delle Pile was built in the early 1200's by the Monks of the neighbouring Serene Abbey, ensuring th people of Chiusdino, in addition to a place in which to mill their grain, somewhere to "stiffen" linen for sale on distant markets. 

This activity was performed until well into 15th century. 

The Mill takes its name from the stone containers named "Pile" in which the mechanism of the "gualchiere" (fulling mills) activated by a hydraulic wheel, beat on the fabric immersed in a special solution to
shrink it. 

The mil has recently become even more famous thanks to a short but intense period during which it featured in adverts for "Mulino Bianco" products.

The orginal architectural and constructional features of the mill have been restructured and it now offers a warm, elegant welcome to guests, who can gather in small spaces in the old, elegantly furnished tower or in a lounge in which they can converse seated by the fireside on comfortable sofas, just like in the days of the Tuscan "watches".

An interesting meseum bears witness to the activities of this historic business.

The rooms, each with its own bathroom, are furnished carefuly in a plain style which guarantees maximum confort.