Explore Hidden Tuscany.

A unique and private villa rental in the heart of Tuscany.

Tuscany is meant to be savored. Find a relaxed pace in the hidden Val di Merse, connecting with your group, and focusing on daily life in Italy instead of rushing around trying to “do it all.”

Welcome to Borgo Santolina.

Perfectly suited for groups of 4 to 25, our expansive 50-hectare (120 acre) property is an exclusive-use weekly villa rental. With private chef services, daily housekeeping, and a knowledgeable concierge to help connect you to the area, we allow you to do what really matters—truly relax and enjoy your Tuscan vacation.

We value our relationships in the Val di Merse, and love sharing them with our guests. We can help design an itinerary of activities with our local partners so that there is never a dull moment.

A Bespoke Itinerary for Every Group

Our team plans every detail of your personalized week. Your itinerary might center on food and wine, culture and history, a celebration, or simply time together to reconnect. Your days can be as active or as quiet as you like. Lounge by the pool, join a garden harvest, learn to cook, taste wine and olive oil, ride horses at sunset or one of our many other activities. When Borgo Santolina is yours alone, anything is possible.

Exclusive-Use Rental

Each booking reserves the entire 50 hectare (120 acre) resort exclusively for your group. This includes our manager, in-house chef, and daily housekeeping team, as well as itinerary planning so that your stay is unforgettable.

  • Tuscan Cooking Experience

    It wouldn’t be a visit to Italy without learning to roll some pasta. Learn to cook from our region’s talented chefs and not only learn to roll the pasta, but also try your hand at searing a Fiorentina steak, or tell us what you have always wanted to learn behind the range, and let us build you a unique class around your ideas.

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  • Unwind by the Pool

    Spend a relaxing day by the pool with a spritz in hand under the Tuscan sun. Down a short pathway, tucked into the hill sits our resort style infinity pool.

    The 10m x 20m pool features a lap swimming lane, sunken tanning ledge, and outdoor shower. An expansive travertine patio surrounds the pool, with a shaded seating area and bar. Sun loungers, cabanas, and an outdoor music system complete the space.

    The pool house has a changing room, bathroom and a water sports room filled with water toys, swim goggles, balls and floats.

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  • Olive Oil Tasting

    Olive oil tasting invites your group to explore the flavors of Tuscany through our estate-grown and local olive oil varieties. Sample different harvests, learn how to identify quality and discover the subtle notes that make each varietal unique. It is a simple, sensory way to connect with the land and deepen your appreciation for what we produce here.

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  • Miles of Private Hiking Trails

    With miles of trails crossing our property, you could spend a week and never explore them all. Grab a pre-stocked backpack, a walkie talkie and a map and hike along the creek and untouched natural forest, or follow the Italian trails to the nearby towns of Iesa and Castello di Tocchi to find some local lunch.

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  • The Perfect Cappuccino

    Be a barista for an hour and learn how to make a proper Italian cappuccino with our a professional-grade machine.

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  • Dark Sky Astronomy

    Channel your inner Galileo and turn your eyes to the stars. Situated in one of the lowest light polluted areas in all of Tuscany, Borgo Santolina is the perfect place to admire the night sky with our state-of-the-art telescope.

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Accommodations

The Villa consists of three connected stone buildings with 14 guest rooms, common areas, the kitchen, cafe, bar, office, and multiple patios.

  • 14 ensuite guest rooms

  • Modern, luxurious comforts and timeless materials

  • European king beds with optional double twin configuration

  • Ultrasoft linens

  • Pillow selection

  • Air conditioning

  • Cribs or cots available for children 12 and under

  • Robes and slippers

  • BaByliss hairdryer and Dyson steamer

  • Lorenzo Villoresi toiletries

Luxury Bathroom

Food, Wine & More

Borgo Santolina’s chef and culinary team offer the local delights of the area from the first sip of your breakfast cappuccino to the last bite of dessert. We hold fast to the Tuscan tradition of making sure everyone always feels well-fed and satisfied, while making each meal memorable in different ways. We pride ourselves on our fresh ingredients and farm-to-table Tuscan cuisine, grown on our property or sourced from the nearby villages and farmers in order to better support our community. 

Each group is unique and has unique itineraries, some choosing to spend most of their time relaxing by the pool, and some choosing to spend most of their time exploring the nearby towns. As we build your itinerary in your pre-arrival calls, we will help you select the perfect dining options that will suit your group’s needs for each day.

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The Organic Farm

We are a working farm first, and believe ourselves to be stewards of our small part of Tuscan history.

We farm in accordance to natural principles, and work with the land instead of against it. While our main focus is olives and lavender, our intention at Borgo Santolina is to create a harmonious relationship between our food and the land by planting orchards, native edible plants, medicinal gardens and plenty of attractions for the native pollinators.

Wellness at Borgo Santolina

Whether you’re looking for an intense workout or a quiet place to unwind, our wellness spaces are ready.

Plunge Pools

Soak and take in the view as you move between our cold, warm and hot pools, restoring circulation, easing muscles, and leaving you deeply refreshed.

Person lifting dumbbells in a gym, focusing on their arms and the weights.

Gym

Equipped with a treadmill, stationary bike, dumbbells and kettlebells, bands, blocks, jump ropes, and yoga mats.

A woman giving a massage to another woman lying face down.

Spa

Offers two treatment rooms, a sensory shower and skilled therapists offering both relaxing and deep tissue massages.

Spa services are an additional fee.

Dimly lit sauna room with wooden benches, a bucket of water with a ladle, and a heater with stones.

Sauna

Enjoy our Finnish dry sauna or alternate between the sauna and plunge pools.

In the heart of Tuscany.

While Borgo Santolina may feel a world apart, it is easy to reach from multiple airports and ideally located for exploring the beautiful region of Tuscany. The borgo is just 30 minutes from the historic city of Siena, and sits between the Chianti and Montalcino wine regions. Montepulciano, the Val d’Orcia, and the Tuscan coast are also within a short drive.

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Distance (by car):

Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Florence) - 90 minutes

Rome Fiumincino Airport - 2.5 hours

Getting to Borgo Santolina