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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo

Castello di Poggio alle Mura s.n.c., Montalcino, SI, Italy

Overview


Insider Tip

Guests can tour the on-site Balsameria and learn the art of balsamic vinegar production and learn more about the wines and olive oil produced in the estate. Samples of the estate’s rare Salsa Balsamica Etrusca are available.

Savor the authenticity of Tuscan cuisine and the freshest ingredients with two signature restaurants: For lunch, La Taverna, serving Tuscan cuisine, and for dinner, the Sala dei Grappoli which is a fine dining restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Guests can relax with a drink by the pool at the hotel’s Pool Bar which is open every day for lunch, and from June to September it is also open for dinner.

Overview

Wine country retreat
Set on a hilltop amid rolling vineyards, this family-owned Tuscan estate is located in Montalcino, 44km (27 mi) from Siena and 139km (86 mi) from Florence.
Wireless Internet
14 individually decorated guestrooms and suites offer flat-screen TVs, complimentary wireless Internet access, and a selection of complimentary wines.
Pool, fitness center
Castello Banfi Il Borgo offers a winery and tasting room, a glass museum, a fitness center, a heated infinity pool, and a restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine.
Property Location With a stay at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo in Montalcino, you'll be 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Fortress of Montalcino and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Abbazia di Sant'Antimo. This luxury hotel is 22 mi (35.4 km) from Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey and 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from Pienza Cathedral.
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.
Amenities Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an attached winery, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Tuscan-style hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Dining Enjoy Italian cuisine at La Taverna, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

What to expect:

Set on 7,100 acres overlooking the Tuscan countryside, this family-owned luxury estate comprises a medieval castle, rolling vineyards, and a state-of-the-art winery. Ideal for couples and food and wine enthusiasts, Castello Banfi Il Borgo has a relaxed and welcoming ambiance.

Airport:

FLR - Florence Peretola Airport

Room Info


Room Overview

Castello Banfi Il Borgo offers 14 guestrooms and suites, varying in size, location and décor, all with carefully selected furnishings and fabrics, classic fixtures and luxuriant amenities. Individually decorated with classic furnishings and eclectic artwork by Italy's reknown Interior Designer Federico Forquet of Cetona. All accommodations feature flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, Pay Per View TV, direct-dial phones, complimentary softdrinks in the minibar, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, heated towel racks, hair dryers, makeup mirrors, and complimentary toiletries made from grapes grown on the estate. Additional amenities at this Europe hotel include in-room safes, minibars, and a selection of complimentary estate wines.

Details


Amenities

  • Heating
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Bed sheets not available
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Electric kettle
  • Satellite TV service
  • Window screens
  • Pet-friendly room
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Bidet
  • Espresso maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Child-size slippers
  • Towels provided
  • Premium TV channels
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Shower only
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Slippers
  • In-room massage available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free international calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • In-room safe
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free bottled water
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Separate sitting area
  • Day bed

Property Amenities

Perched on a hilltop with panoramic views of the countryside, this boutique hotel is located in the town of Montalcino. The luxury rooms and suites of Castello Banfi - il Borgo are nestled into the homes that were built alongside the medieval fortress, historically known as Poggio alle Mura, in the 17th and 18th centuries. The castle, since re-christened Castello Banfi, is the hospitality center of the 7,100-acre (2,830 hectares) vineyard estate. Guests are nurtured in a warm and refined environment with attention to detail, befitting the world of fine wine. Culinary and cultural adventure, including cooking classes, wine tastings, vineyard treks and sightseeing, as well as simple relaxation, are the hallmark of these charming accommodations. A 7000 acre, family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region, some 40 miles from historic Siena, Castello Banfi has its origins as an ancient Etruscan settlement and as a Romanesque Renaissance castle even merited mention by Dante. The estate's winemakers and sommeliers ae available to reveal the character, nuances and origins behind the wines created in the vineyards and nurtured in the winery. Castello Banfi boats the Wine Bar Banfi, where all the Banfi Wines can be tasted, along with Tuscan ham, Pecorino sheep cheese and Tuscan bread. Our restaurant "La Taverna" is open for lunch and serves traditional Tuscan cuisine in an elegant and friendly ambiance. The hotel features a fitness center and an outdoor heated infinity pool. The property also offers a glass museum, a wine tasting room, and a library with an honor bar in the evenings. Amenities at this Italian hotel include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and complimentary wireless Internet access. A complimentary breakfast is provided each morning, and room service is available (limited hours). Castello Banfi also offers a 15% discount in Wines purchased at the Enoteca Wine-Shop.

Self-parking is complimentary.

The amenities listed below are available on site; fees may apply:

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tasting room
  • Public winery tours
  • Private winery tours
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and water bowls
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Vineyard
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Private picnics
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Winery attached
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Spa services on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Ecotours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 2007
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Number of floors - 2

Dining

A complimentary breakfast is provided each morning.
Sala dei Grappoli
Located in the shadow of the historical Castello Banfi, La Sala dei Grappoli welcomes you in an elegant and refined atmosphere. Savor the authenticity of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and the freshest and local ingredients creative menus and a rich selection of Castello Banfi wines.
La Taverna
A classical Tuscan restaurant in the shade of our medieval castle of Poggio alle Mura. Taverna Banfi, open is positioned beneath the vaulted arches of the former barrel cellars of the castle where Brunello once rested in large oak casks.

Recreation

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Castello Banfi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fortress of Montalcino - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Civic and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Montalcino - 13.9 km / 8.7 mi
Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Poggio Antico - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Capanna of Cencioni - 16.8 km / 10.5 mi
House Museum of Monticello Amiata - 17.3 km / 10.8 mi
Museum of Brunello - 18.1 km / 11.3 mi
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo - 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
Corte Pavone Winery - 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Torrenieri Montalcino Station - 23.1 km / 14.4 mi
Mount Amiata Fauna Park - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Castle Arcidosso - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Parco Piscine Capenti Outdoor Pool - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Collegiate Church of San Quirico - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi

The preferred airport for Castello Banfi - Il Borgo is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 148.7 km / 92.4 mi

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rental
  • Mountain biking
  • Running track/path
  • Swimming

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