Description: Location. The 18th-century villa Hotel Borgo Casabianca is located in the village of Casabianca, Italy, within 10 kilometres of Asciano and 15 kilometres from Rapolano Terme. The nearest train stations are at Asciano or Sinalunga.
Hotel Features. Set amongst the Tuscan hills, Hotel Borgo Casabianca is a rambling country property. The hotel's front is painted in cream with a red-tiled roof and dark wooden shutters, while other parts have rustic brick walls, pathways and archways leading off to terraces and extensive lush gardens.
Located in the hotel's cellar, Restaurant La Tinaia is rustically styled with Mediterranean tones, stone walls, beamed ceilings and an open fireplace, with live music during summer months. Its house specialities include Pici with Tuscan sauce and fillet of Chiannia beef with Pienza pecorino cheese. It also has a private room and kitchen for special events.
The hotel has dial-up Internet connections in public areas, complimentary parking, a helipad, and meeting rooms for small groups.
Set amongst the gardens, the Hotel Borgo Casabianca's two outdoor pools boast views of the hills. Other recreational activities onsite include tennis and bicycle rental, hiking in the hotel's private woods and a lake for keen fishermen. From April to December the hotel runs Tuscan cooking classes and, occasionally, wine-tasting workshops. There is a gift shop selling organic regional produce and traditional ceramics.
Guestrooms. The Hotel Borgo Casabianca's 39 guestrooms are decorated in a traditional Italian country style with stone-tiled floors, beamed ceilings and antique furnishings. All rooms have air conditioning, cable television and minibars.
Expert Tip. Rapolano, 15 kilometres from the hotel, is a popular thermal spa with hydro-mineral waters.
Check-in closes at 11 p.m. Guests arriving after 11 p.m. should contact the hotel prior to arrival.
Overview: Front desk (limited hours)
Location Description: NEAR VAL DI CHIANA, SIENA
Rooms: standard double for single use-One twin bed. Traditional Italian rustic decor with stone tiled floor, woven rugs, antique furnishings and beamed ceiling. Air conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial phone and minibar.
Triple Standard-One double bed and queen bed; or three twin beds. Traditional Italian rustic decor with stone tiled floor, woven rugs, antique furnishings and beamed ceiling. Air conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial phone and minibar.
Double Standard-One double bed or two queen beds. Traditional Italian rustic decor with stone tiled floor, woven rugs, antique furnishings and beamed ceiling. Air conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial phone and minibar.
Transportation: From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): Distance to Hotel Borgo Casabianca is 200 kilometres, approximately 150 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The Leonardo Express runs between the airport and the Termini train station in the city centre every 30 minutes. The journey time is about 35 minutes and single tickets cost 9.50 EUR. The Terravision shuttle bus runs between the airport and Termini station. Taxis to the city centre cost about 60 EUR, and taking a metered licensed taxi is advised. Trains run from Rome to Asciano or Sinalunga and the train station is 10 kilometres from the hotel. The hotel has its on own onsite heliport. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Due to the countryside location of this property a hire car would be essential for getting around. Free onsite parking is available at the hotel.
Driving directions. From Rome Fiumicino Airport:
Take the A1 Rome/Milan motorway.
Exit towards Valdichiana-Sinalunga-Bettolle.
Take the motorway Bettolle-Siena and exit at Asciano-San Gimignanello and continue on until Casabianca where the hotel is located.
Attractions: Rapolano Terme (thermal beauty farm) - 15 kilometres (9 miles)
Montepulciano (wine region) - 25 kilometres (15.5 miles)
Pienza - 25 kilometres (15.5 miles)
Montalcino (wine region) - 30 kilometres (18.5 miles)
Facilities: Room service (limited hours), Babysitting or child care, Laundry facilities, Umbrella, Restaurant(s), Dry cleaning service, Concierge services, Air-conditioned public areas, Swimming pool - outdoor, Gift shop or newsstand, Bar/lounge, Comp newspapers in lobby, Internet public area - dial-up, Parking (Complimentary), Meeting room (small groups), Fireplace in lobby
Room Facilities: Bidet, Direct-dial phone, Climate control, Complimentary toiletries, Cable/satellite TV, Air conditioning, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Hair dryer (on request), Private bathroom
Description: Casabianca is a farm situated high on the ridge that separates the Chiana valley, so vividly celebrated by Dante, and the famous Crete Senesi, represented by the painter A. Lorenzetti in the town hall of Siena... The estate is located in an area that is rich both in history and various landscapes.From the residential complex there are a series of views towards the hills of Montalcino and Monte Cetona, towards the Crete, towards Monte Amiata and Siena.Within easy driving distance there are many places to visit: Asciano and its monuments and buildings, Rapolano and its old travertine quarries; Castelmuzio with the marvellous Romanesque parish church of Santo Stefano; the monastery of S.Anna in Camprena and the fabulous frescoes by Sodoma and not too far the abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino and many others.Casabianca has been carefully restored and it has got back its ancient splendour with its typical rural buildings, its elegant manor, streets, gardens and its cultivation of olive trees Olio D.O.P. Terre di Siena, which produces an excellent extra-virgin olive oil.From the complex construction it has been possible to get perfect rooms to arrange meeting, congress or convivial nights or simply to relax in a peaceful atmosphere with agreeable reading. Outside the villa it is possible to enjoy the swimming pool, the external hot bath tub, or at the bar to taste some snacks surrounded by an amazing landscape. The woods offer perfect occasions for trekking and horse riding.
Transportation: To reach our complex take the Autostrada A1 direction Rome or Florence up to the exit n. 28 ValdichianaAs soon as you arrive in Sinalunga follow directions for Asciano and Casabianca For those travelling by plane we recommend the airports in Rome, Florence and Pisa.From these cities it is also possible reach Asciano or Sinalunga by train, on the Florence-Siena-Chiusi-Rome line.
Facilities: Disabled Facilities, Restaurant, TV, Satellite TV, En Suite, Pub, Swimming Pool, Public Air Conditioning, Minibar, Telephone, Tea & Coffee Making Facilities, Hairdryer, Family Rooms inc. Cot, Laundry Service, Private Parking
Category: Hotel
Description: The ancient village, “Borgo Casabianca” is situated among the hills, in the “Crete Senesi”, part of the municipal district of Asciano, in province of Siena, overlooking a marvellous landscape, which has been transformed into a four star Hotel.The renovation, well looked after and accurate is part of the fulfilment of an extremely comfortable receptive structure.The ancient stables provides nobles rooms, each one turned into bedrooms or suites, some with original frescoes of the XVII century or into rustic and original colonial houses, some with an old working fireplace.In our “Borgo” the restaurant ‘La Tinaia’, located in a characteristic and refined room, offers a typical Tuscan cuisine, with their traditional flavours, accompanied with the best selected Italian and Tuscan wine labels. In addition, we can offer you excellent menus at own choice and in autumn time delighted typical dishes based on the white truffles, of our own Tuscan grounds.Our Hotel offers as well other facilities: an equipped meeting-room, outdoor swimming- pool, tennis court, a lake for fishing and helicopter service.The farm produces a high quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil DOP Terre di Siena from organic olive.Upon request, we organize delighted tasting of typical ‘high quality’ Tuscan products along with a great selection of wines, all selected with knowledge, cooking-classes and memorable romantic wedding celebrations, surrounded by the typical Tuscan countryside.In your spare time, you can enjoy the peace among the swimming-pool, playing tennis at our property or playing golf, about 20km driving distance, or just going for a horse riding-track, about 1km away from our Hotel or the beauty farms with their 39/40° spa-pools, about 15km away, or visit one of our most gorgeous historical places around “Borgo Casabianca”, such as Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza and San Gimignano.
Cancellation Policy: -Charge of 50% of the amount of the total stay: in case of no-show or cancellations made between 7 and 0 days before the arrival date.
Overview: The hotel Borgo Casabianca takes place upon the hills in the borderland between Val di Chiana and the Crete Senesi zone. The ancient villa was carefully restored paying attention to the details and turned into a very comfortable 4 stars hotel. There are also simple, country cottages, some of them with their old fireplace still working. In our restaurant ‘La Tinaia’ you will feel a peculiar and refined atmosphere while tasting typical Tuscan dishes, together with the best Tuscan and Italian wines.
Rooms: Standard Double Room -
Junior Suite -
Apartment (2 persons) -
Apartment (4 persons) -
Triple Room -
Quadruple Room -
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12:00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 65.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet: Wired internet is available in public areas and costs EUR 3.00 per hour.
Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Facilities: Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Free Parking
Services: Internet Services
Category: Hotel
Overview: The hotel Borgo Casabianca takes place upon the hills in the borderland between Val di Chiana and the Crete Senesi zone. The ancient villa was carefully restored paying attention to the details and turned into a very comfortable 4 stars hotel. There are also simple, country cottages, some of them with their old fireplace still working. In our restaurant ‘La Tinaia’ you will feel a peculiar and refined atmosphere while tasting typical Tuscan dishes, together with the best Tuscan and Italian wines.
Facilities: Free Parking, Internet services, Bar, Restaurant
Location Description: rural
Cancellation Policy: This reservation may be cancelled at no charge until 14 days prior to the day of arrival.
