Restored ancient hamlet on the hill of Poggio al Vento in Siena, featuring a swimming pool, hot tub, and independent apartments overlooking olive groves and the Cathedral.
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Borgo Villa Risi is a restored ancient farm estate located on the Poggio al Vento hill in Siena, offering panoramic views of Tuscan olive groves and the city’s Cathedral. The property is situated a short distance from Siena’s historic centre and is surrounded by large, well-manicured green spaces.
The hamlet comprises accommodations arranged over two levels that thoughtfully separate the living area from the sleeping area, ensuring complete peace and quiet during your stay. Each unit boasts a private terrace or patio furnished with a table, chairs, and parasols for outdoor dining, as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine. A large panoramic garden with an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub is available to all guests.
The hilltop location encourages outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike trails, and food and wine tours in the surrounding Sienese countryside. The property also offers free WiFi throughout and free private parking on site, welcoming pets upon request.
Accommodations at Borgo Villa Risi are divided into spacious apartments and independent holiday homes, designed to host couples seeking relaxation as well as families or large groups of up to eight people. Sizes range from fifty square metres for the more intimate studio apartments to one hundred and twenty square metres for the largest properties.
Each accommodation is set over two separate levels to divide the living area from the bedrooms and features an independent entrance, air conditioning, free WiFi, and heating. All apartments include a full private bathroom, a kitchen or kitchenette equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker, as well as a private terrace or patio overlooking the garden and surrounding hills.
Spacious ninety-square-metre accommodation featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room with kitchenette. It offers splendid views of the city and the Torre del Mangia.
Eighty-square-metre accommodation split over two levels, featuring two bedrooms, two private bathrooms, a living room with kitchenette, and a furnished terrace.
Cozy fifty-square-metre studio with a furnished terrace, a living area complete with sofa bed, and a separate kitchenette.
Accommodation featuring exposed wooden beam ceilings, composed of a living room with kitchenette and a separate double bedroom.
Accommodation with a furnished porch overlooking the Sienese hills, a living room with a double sofa bed, a kitchenette, and two bedrooms.
Spacious one-hundred-and-twenty-square-metre detached house featuring a private entrance, three bathrooms, two living rooms, a full kitchen, and a pool with a view.
Borgo Villa Risi provides guests with a full range of amenities surrounded by the tranquility of the Sienese hills. The highlight of the property is the expansive olive grove garden, featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub area and a furnished sun terrace.
All accommodations offer free WiFi internet access and air conditioning. Guests can take advantage of free private parking on site, outdoor barbecue facilities, and relaxation areas with outdoor furniture. Pets are welcome at no extra charge.
Borgo Villa Risi stands on the Poggio al Vento hill, at Via dei Cappuccini 148, in a secluded rural setting overlooking the Sienese countryside. The position offers panoramic views of Siena’s historic centre and the silhouette of the Cathedral, while being just two kilometres from the ancient medieval walls and city gates. Near the property lies Unità d’Italia Park, located just two hundred metres away, ideal for walks surrounded by greenery.
Connections to the area’s main transport hubs and attractions are quick and convenient. Siena Railway Station is less than two kilometres away and can be reached in a few minutes by car or local public transport. The famous Piazza del Campo and the majestic Torre del Mangia are located one and a half kilometres away, as are the monumental Fontebranda and the Basilica of San Domenico. Florence Peretola Airport is the nearest airport, located fifty-four kilometres to the north.
The hilltop location makes Borgo Villa Risi a starting point for discovering Tuscany both in summer and in shoulder seasons. The surrounding area offers renowned routes for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking through the hills of Chianti and Val d’Arbia. Culture and gastronomy enthusiasts can combine visits to Siena’s historic contradas with wine tastings of Chianti Classico and Brunello in nearby local wineries.
Guests particularly appreciate the friendliness of the staff and the tranquility of the hilltop location with views of Siena. The cleanliness of the apartments, the care of the outdoor spaces with pool, and the level of comfort provided throughout the stay are rated as excellent.
Yes, Borgo Villa Risi accepts pets upon request and at no additional charge.
Yes, Borgo Villa Risi offers free private parking available directly on site without reservation needed.
Yes, Borgo Villa Risi features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by the garden and equipped with a hot tub area.
Check-in at Borgo Villa Risi is available from 15:00 to 19:30, while check-out is required from 07:30 to 10:00.
Borgo Villa Risi is located approximately 1.5 km from Piazza del Campo and the historic centre of Siena.
Yes, all apartments and studios at Borgo Villa Risi feature a private kitchen or kitchenette equipped with a dishwasher and utensils.
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