Dating back to the thirteenth century, the villa's spacious entrance hall has welcomed visitors and wayfarers for centuries. History can be felt here in the lovingly restored details and luxurious touches, from the enormous open fireplace in the hall to the individually styled rooms, which feature antiques, hand-painted frescoes, rich textiles and, in the case of the Il Vecchio Forno suite, even an 800-year-old bread oven.
The villa's historic splendour reaches its full expression in the Santo Pietro Grand Suite, where a magnificent interior and exterior are crowned with a spectacular panorama of the surrounding landscape.
A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the villa, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower arrangements picked straight from the garden, and weathered brick wine cellar lined with boutique labels.
Guests are invited to soak up the ambience by gathering in the traditional Tuscan kitchen to swap tales of the previous day's activities over breakfast at the farmhouse table, seeking an elegant retreat in the sunlit music room next to the grand piano or curling up in the library with a volume pulled from the shelves.
Outside, the villa's courtyards and terraces offer havens of tranquility, with the drifting scent of roses and meditative flow of fountains providing a sublime backdrop to a quiet nook with coffee and a good book or the ideal spot to enjoy a laid-back aperitivo with expansive views over the Valle Serena.
Set within Borgo's extensive grounds, the garden suites combine effortless luxury with ultimate seclusion. Light-filled, airy interiors open onto a Mediterranean courtyard dotted with sun lounges and fragrant citrus trees, or leafy private terraces with outdoor fireplaces, lounge areas and entirely private gardens.
Adjoining suites can also be connected internally to create an intimate shared interior for families or friends. Immersed in the serenity of nature, decorated in calming hues and offering luxurious private spaces to relax and unwind, Borgo's garden suites are a true sanctuary for the senses.
The name Santo Pietro translate as 'holy rock' and it is perhaps apt that this suite should be the conerstone of Borgo. This suite is ideal for those wanting to escape into ultimate seclusion and is the most regal of all at Borgo.
It is this suite that perhaps encapsulates the need for the service and passion that Borgo presents. Nowhere is it most ideal to be able to have your evening meal from the restaurant served in the privacy of your own suite. This suite stands alone at one end of the villa, giving you luxury and space in which to indulge in your own baroque fantasy.
From the living room, throw open French doors leading onto a private balcony and drink in stunning views of the entire Valle Serena. Or rise from your slumber in the magnificant four-poster bed, with doors opening directly onto the balcony, the soft scent of roses greeting you good morning.
The bathroom is equally sumptuous with a huge free-standing bath, two pedestal sinks and a seperate Roman style shower.
This suite is named in honour of renowned local 'shepherdess poet' Dina Ferri (1908–1930), whose powerful words still evoke the spirit of place surrounding Borgo Santo Pietro.
A cocoon of calming green hues, the suite immerses the guest in the Tuscan landscape, with a sweeping pastoral scene painted by hand and private gardens on two sides that envelop the suite in total privacy and silence.
Indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly with ultimate relaxation, with fireside lounge settings situated both within the suite
and outside on the terrace and a luxurious Moroccan day bed tucked away on its own lawn.
The suite’s spacious bathroom is designed for pure indulgence, featuring an elegant sofa tossed with Fortuny silk cushions, a Travertine stone shower and double vanity, and a hand-painted clawfoot bath that invites a luxurious soak by the open French doors leading onto the sun terrace.
Sky, earth and garden hues come together in Dea Feronia, named after the Etruscan fertility goddess chosen as the patron deity of Borgo Santo Pietro's farm. Rich Fortuny silks and a bespoke carved fireplace in creamy stone reflect the light and lustre of this spring-toned and supremely feminine suite, which also features an enormous walk-in wardrobe and spacious bathroom with Travertine stone shower, double vanity and freestanding bath.
Enveloped by lush private gardens, the terrace is dotted with sunbeds overlooking the greenery, with an ample lounge setting by the outdoor fireplace and a Moroccan daybed to enjoy the serenity of the surrounds.
Lovingly created to reflect authentic luxurious Italian style, the Basilico suite has a relaxing atmosphere and lots of space to unwind.
Guests can step out from the bedroom into the garden to laze in the sun.
The Tuscan stone walls and oak beams give a rustic charm to the Rosmarino suite. With an open fire, rich tapestry and luxurious furnishings, guests can be forgiven for wishing to remain in the privacy of their room, making the option of drinks
and dinner being served there, all the more appealing. In the separate bathroom, soak the free standing bathtub whilst gazing out to the garden.
Oak beams, stone floors, and mahogany four poster bed make this suite feel strong and masculine, yet still soft and comfortable. The crystal chandelier casts soft light over the room and through the doors to the free standing bathtub.
Away from the main villa of Borgo, the Maggiorana garden suite is peaceful and enveloped by crafted gardens.
Located in the main Villa on the ground floor, Throw open the french doors opening out to the courtyard, inviting the unmistakable scent of roses to greet you good morning, or wish you good night. In 1252 the former local resident Rinaldo Pievano di Sorciano held court at Borgo Santo Pietro and is famous for selling the church, St Pietro e Cellole, to the Abbey San Galgano.
It is this illustrious man who has inspired this grand and dramatic ground floor bedroom. In the colder months, have the fire lit in time for your arrival, flames glinting off the impressive marble fireplace and spectacular crystal chandelier.
The room is completed with fully marble bathroom with separate bathtub and walk in shower, exclusive comforts such as linen bathrobes, exclusive toiletries and professional hair dryer.
The room is equipped with working fireplace, satellite Lcd Flat screen TV & DVD player, iPad with concierge app and collection of music and dvd library, IPad docking, electronic safe, free wireless connection, phone in the room and bathroom, private air conditioning control, and a mini bar enriched with delicious local craft.
Wonder over the stunning views of the Serene Valley or gaze into the fire whilst wearing nothing but bubbles in the free standing bath. The warm Tuscan sun shines on through the blue and gold tones of this opulent suite.
The suite also has a separate bathroom housing a vast walk in shower, marble vanity unit and crystal chandelier decorated in a similarly graceful style.
The white washed stone walls and beams create a calm and pure ambiance in La Mora garden suite.
With high ceilings and a drop crystal chandelier, light shines around the room.
The suite opens onto a courtyard, with a central fountain, plantings and garden furniture, providing an equal balance of communal camaraderie amongst garden room guests, and privacy for individual couples seeking sanctuary.
Easy going luxury, space and light come together to provide laid back atmosphere at L'Ulivo garden suite. The pale dusty green reflects the olive trees, bringing the outside in.
The majestic Badia mountain beside Borgo lends its name to this cosy room. Withdraw from the main house to find peace amongst the golden hue, library of antique books, globe and 18th century maps that create a sense of history.
As did best-selling author Titania Hardie, when she retreated to write her latest novel, House of the Wind. Perhaps she wrote beside the rare Bordeaux marble fireplace, like those found at the Royal palace of Marseille, inspired by the regal setting.
This bright room gazes upon the ancient path that Pilgrims walked en route to Rome. Pale colours, antique silks and lushcious velvet upholstery make a tranquil setting in which to view the hand painted mural depicting the pilgrims' epic journey.
Walk through french doors to a spacious bathroom, filled with light flooding through tall windows. Find sactuary as the Pilgrims did, as they washed themselves clean before departing for San Galgano.
In the main room, the antique desk bathed in light and scent inspires romantic written word, whilst in the bathroom relish in a long soak, watching butterflies dance over the flower garden.
The feminine Giardin de Fiori room draws the outside in, paying homage to Borgo's enchanting gardens.
The religious history of the Abbey of San Galgano depicted in the hand painted mural, along with antique writing desk, and bed upholstered in gold silk velvet, all work together to create a feeling of restful grandeur in this room.
The bathroom, complete with sandstone vanity unit, bath and shower, benefits from views across the courtyard.
All Garden Junior Suites open out onto a beautiful Mediterranean courtyard, with tables and sun lounges under lemon and orange trees, the fresh citrus scents waking the senses.
Understated luxury in muted ethereal tones softly soothe the eye at Il Melograno garden suite. Like its namesake, small bursts of pleasure can be found in the intricate and thoughtful detail.
The name pays homage to T. Hardie's novel, House of the Wind, where Borgo is heart of the tale and gives clue to the mystical atmosphere of this ultimately secluded garden suite.
Perfect for those wanting to disappear into a cocoon of sumptuous luxury with all the trademark touches that define the interior design stamp of Borgo.
Stepping outside French doors onto its own private garden, equally as primed and cared for as the gardens close to the main villa, the only distractions are the butterflies dancing over antique roses.
Velvets and gilts, rich curtain fabrics and luxuriant crystal-drop chandeliers lull guests into a state of relaxation.
Take in the scents of the garden with a glass of complimentary prosecco, immersed in a bubble bath in the equally opulent bathroom.
This suite is situated a pebble's throw from the main villa but is a world away from real life and all it entails.
Located on the site of the 800-year-old bread oven from which it takes its name, Il Vecchio Forno possesses a character unlike any other suite. Beautifully restored with original stonework still visible, Il Vecchio Forno features a working fireplace in its cavernous ancient oven,
together with a flight of stone steps leading up to a mezzanine
level where an intimate lounge suite keeps company with a clawfoot bath overlooking the suite.
Down on the ground floor, a spacious private terrace with commanding views over the Valle Serena provides a panoramic sanctuary only a stone’s throw from Borgo’s evening buzz.
The organically cultivated orto (culinary garden) lies at the core of the 'farm to plate' philosophy, where fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers are sown and harvested for use throughout the estate, from the Michelin-starred restaurant Meo Modo and Sull'Albero trattoria, brasserie and bar to the Borgo Cooking School and Borgo Spa .
Cultivated using such ancient techniques as lunar planting together with biodynamic principles, the orto enables the chefs to design their plates from the source in collaboration with the culinary gardeners, providing infinite possibilities for the creation of original dishes that range from Michelin-starred degustations to traditional Tuscan fare at Sull'Albero.
Guests at the Borgo Cooking School use the fresh seasonal harvest in a range of cooking lessons, while practitioners at the Borgo spa collect healing herbs from the garden at the door to make treatments and brew the purifying tisanes offered to guests.
The culinary gardeners are always more than happy to share their passion with a conversation and the offer of a healing leaf or freshly picked berry, so why not drop by the orto for a chat or learn more with a garden tour?
Exquisite yet simple, thoughtful and nurtured. The restaurant promise to serve these things to you and let the quality and the freshness of the ingredients tell their own story. All the staff add is the love and passion for food.
The gardeners tend to the organic orchards, kitchen and herb gardens all year round and produce a bounty of variety for the chefs to choose from. The land, gardeners and chefs work closely together to give you unique and delicious seasonal creations, almost as attractive to the eye as they are to the palate.
Such is the love of homegrown and homemade produce, all of the bread, jams and yoghurts the team serve at breakfast, and alongside main dishes for lunch and dinner, are freshly made in the kitchen every single day.
Chef Andrea Mattei and his 'farm to plate' philosophy and dedication to serving only the finest ingredients led to the reconfirmation of his Michelin star for Meo Modo in December 2015.
Wednesday - Sunday12.30h - 14.30h
Tuesday - Sunday19.30h - 22.00h
Built around one giant spreading oak tree and overlooking sweeping views of the Valle Serena, Sull'Albero Trattoria, Brasserie & Bar evokes the feeling of dining in an immense treehouse. Inside, the light-filled interior reveals table settings beneath the oak boughs, lush trailing plants and exquisite wood detailing.
Exposed beams, studded leather armchairs pulled up to a double-sided fireplace and clustered by the rough-hewn wooden bar create an elegantly rustic and laid-back atmosphere, ideal for enjoying a traditional Tuscan meal by the fire or a glass of wine on the terrace looking over the newly planted vineyards.
Outside, the open courtyard offers a shady spot for a cool drink near the freshwater infinity pool, where guests can perch on a stool at the outdoor bar and watch an expert pizzaiolo make and twirl a wood-fired pizza from scratch. Sull'Albero's menu is a showcase of the 'farm to plate' philosophy, with 0km meat, fresh cheese and vegetables, free-range eggs and prosciutto sourced from the estate.
Open all day from late morning until close, Sull'Albero offers a range of snacks and meals, including lunch, dinner and aperitifs. Each Monday evening it plays host to the gourmet Farmers' Market with a banquet of fresh produce and live music.
Late Morning until Close
Situated on what was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims, the Borgo spa continues its curative tradition for those seeking a wellbeing sanctuary for body and mind alike.
The freshwater infinity pool sits beguilingly amidst the idyllic landscape. So tranquil, it's a panacea in which to swim, cool down or simply soak up the beauty of the Valle Serena.
The atmosphere at Borgo Santo Pietro’s boutique spa is utterly intoxicating: a heady mixture of scents, sounds and sensations, each thoughtfully designed to restore the balance, refresh the energy and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
Tennis, badminton, croquet, table tennis, trampoline, biking, hiking, horse riding, golf, toy boxes.
Guests may stop by their workshop for a chat or sign up for customized art lessons.
Whether you’d like to perform a blessing in the gardens amidst the fountains, under a cupola overlooking the Valle Serena or host an intimate gathering on the island in the middle of the lake, the staff are more than happy to accommodate your requests.
The cypress-lined avenue welcomes visitors into the 13-acre gardens at the heart of the 200-acre Borgo Santo Pietro estate.
A hands-on cooking lesson at the Borgo Cooking School, where guests discover the secret to making fresh homemade Italian pasta and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of their effort.
Discover the brilliantly coloured crystal-making tradition at Colle di Val d’Elsa and explore the hidden gems of this medieval city on the exclusive Borgo Santo Pietro glassmaking tour.
The wellness continues with an afternoon cycling tour of the estate on this season’s new ‘Borgo Bikes’. Explore the gardens and fields of Borgo and pamper yourself with a gourmet picnic set amid the Tuscan countryside.
Monday is a special day at Borgo Santo Pietro, as the Sull'Albero bar hosts the local Farmers' Market.
Begin your morning with a hot air balloon ride starting directly from Borgo Santo Pietro.
The seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago – Elba, Giglio, Giannutri, Capraia, Montecristo, Pianosa and Gorgona – this stunningly beautiful marine reserve is now the largest protected area of the European seas.
The Grotto Dining Experience is a romantic candle-lit table for up to four people in the grotto area surrounding the infinity pool.
This itinerary follows the trail of the mysterious Knights Templar a mere stone’s throw from Borgo.
Arrive at the sanctuary of shaded picnic destinations or at the serene Merse River, winding through, inviting you to swim in its cool clear water, or walk through the forest to San Galgano.
More than 1200 prestigious and boutique labels line the walls of Borgo's cavernous cellar, situated at the base of the thirteenth-century villa.
Held in the wine cellar of Borgo Santo Pietro's thirteenth-century villa and hosted by the expert sommeliers, the wine-tasting sessions take participants travelling through Tuscany and Italy.
RELAIS BORGO SANTO PIETRO
Loc. Palazzetto53012 Chiusdino (SI)Tuscany