Luxury hotel holiday Borgo Scopeto near Siena

Set in the rolling Tuscan hills of Chianti Classico, Relais Borgo Scopeto is a beautifully restored 14th-century village offering an intimate luxury retreat, with 52 authentic and characterful rooms, suites, and villas. This enchanting estate combines centuries of history with modern comfort, including two idyllic swimming pools with views towards Siena, tennis courts, and a wellness centre equipped with Tuscan-inspired treatments. Guests can enjoy lunch in the atmospheric La Tinaia restaurant, houses within the original wine cellars, and then admire the rolling Tuscan landscape from an evening table at the Bistrot.

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Included in your Expressions holiday

Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
Flights with British Airways to Pisa or Florence
Hire of a group B car for the duration of the holiday

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Choice of upgrades available – rooms and transport

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Borgo Scopeto, near Siena, Tuscany

The Borgo Scopeto is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel near Siena, surrounded by the villages of Chianti Classico in Tuscany. This converted mediaeval village is surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and olive groves, providing guests with a truly authentic Tuscan retreat.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 5

Location In the countryside 20 minutes north-east of Siena

Annual opening 1 April to 2 November

Closest airport Florence

Distance from airport 1 hour and a half by car

Closest railway station Siena FS

Distance from railway station 18 minutes by car

Hotel facilities and services

70 hectares of vineyards, 5000 olive trees, 52 accommodations, La Tinaia Restaurant, Il Glicine Bistrot, Il Castello Bar, Pool Bar, terrace, 2 swimming pools, spa and wellness centre with Tuscantherapy treatments, 2 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor gym, bicycle rental, gardens and orchard, wine cellar, winery tours, free parking, laundry service, babysitting services, art and music events.

Complimentary

Wi-Fi

Land sports

Tennis, cycling, and hiking

Out and about nearby

The mediaeval city of Siena is less than 20 minutes’ away, with its magnificent Gothic cathedral, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice yearly, and the imposing Torre del Mangia, which offers panoramic views across Tuscany. The surrounding Chianti Classico countryside features many historic wine estates, including the nearby Castello di Brolio, and charming villages, such as Castellina in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, each offering wine tastings and cellar tours. The Parco Sculture del Chianti sits just minutes from the hotel, displaying contemporary sculptures set amongst the vineyards and olive groves. Florence lies within comfortable reach, for visits to the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo, whilst the fortified hilltop town of Monteriggioni provides stunning mediaeval atmosphere and sweeping views over the Tuscan landscape.

Sports nearby

Horse riding, golf, and cycling

Everything was extremely well organised.

Mr P, May 2025

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double room for 7 nights for a fly-drive holiday

From about

£2,380

Holiday Code EXH49712

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Borgo Scopeto, near Siena, Tuscany

The Relais Borgo Scopeto occupies a captivating 14th-century Tuscan village in the heart of Chianti Classico, overlooking Siena, where ancient stone walls and centuries of winemaking tradition create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. The estate’s 52 accommodations are distributed throughout the beautifully preserved mediaeval settlement, with rooms and suites located in the main castle, the principal villa, the historic village buildings, and private villas scattered across the grounds. Each space has been carefully designed to maintain the character of the original hamlet, with exposed beams, six-hundred-year-old frescoes, terracotta, parquet, and marble set next to modern luxuries and comfort. The meticulously-tended gardens are fragrant with lavender and helichrysum, and the hotel’s working vineyards and olive groves stretch across the rolling hills beyond. Guests can wander through enchanting woodlands, visit the estate’s vegetable garden and orchard, or simply relax among the cypress trees. The cuisine in the hotel’s two restaurants, Il Glicine Bistrot and La Tinaia, celebrate the bounty of Tuscany, with dishes that showcase local ingredients and traditional recipes, perfectly complimented by wines produced in the estate’s own cellars. The spa treatments draw on the property’s rich agricultural heritage, incorporating grapes, olive oil, cypress, honey, and local herbs into wellness treatments that reflect the healing power of the Tuscan countryside. This harmonious blend of nature, gastronomy, and relaxation creates an environment where the simple beauty of country life becomes a restorative experience, offering guests and authentic taste of Tuscany’s enduring charm.

Room descriptions

The Borgo Scopeta has 52 rooms. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, bathroom with bath and/or shower, desk, satellite TV, hair dryer, mini bar, and safe.

Classic room 28 to 32 sqm, one double bed or two single beds, located in the main castle and villa, with views of the main garden, the countryside, or the square

Superior room 30 to 32 sqm, one double bed or two single beds, located in the main castle and village, with internal views of the village, the main garden, or the large gardens, some with private access

Deluxe room With one double bed or two single beds, located across the main castle, the main villa, and the village, with views over the main castle square, the countryside, or the gardens

Premium room 30 to 40 sqm, one double bed or two single beds, located in the main castle and the main villa, with views of the main castle square or the countryside

Junior suite 35 to 45 sqm, one double bed or two single beds and one sofa bed in the living area, located across the main castle, the main villa, and the village, with views across the main castle square, the countryside, or Siena and Monte Amiata

Suite 45 to 50 sqm, one double bed or two single beds, double bathroom and private lounge, located across the Borgo, with views of the main castle square or the countryside

Executive suite 50 to 60 sqm, one double bed or two single beds and a sofa bed, a private lounge, two bathrooms, located in the main castle and the main villa, with views of Siena, the main square, or the countryside

Master suite 120 sqm, two double beds or two twin beds, three bathrooms, living room with fireplace and wet bar, located on the upper floor of the main castle, with views of the village and the gardens, accessed via a private external staircase

Family suite 70 sqm, two double beds and two private bathrooms across two levels, living room, and views across Monte Amiata, the tennis courts, and the countryside

Villa Suite Il Fienile 34 sqm, one double bed on a mezzanine level and one sofa bed in the living area, small patio and veranda, with views across the olive trees

Villa Suite Il Giardino 50 sqm, double bed, two twin beds, and a sofa bed, two bathrooms, living room, and view across the vegetable garden

Two Bedroom Country Apartments 90 sqm, two double beds or twin beds across two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open living area with kitchenette, private patio, with views of the lavender fields and Torre del Mille

Villa La Torre 60 sqm, two double beds and a sofa bed across two bedrooms and a living room, two bathrooms, with views of the lavender fields, orchard, and the forest.

Everything was extremely well organised.

Mr P, May 2025

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double room for 7 nights for a fly-drive holiday

From about

£2,380

Holiday Code EXH49712

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Borgo Scopeto, near Siena, Tuscany

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to the Borgo Scopeto you can fly to Florence and collect a hire car, or take a train to Siena and collect a hire car from there. It is also possible to visit as part of a self-drive touring holiday of Italy. Alternatively, we can arrange for transfers from the airport or train station to the hotel. A car is useful for exploring the characterful area around the hotel.

Additional information

Children: The Borgo Scopeto has child-friendly amenities, with many room types offering additional beds or cots on request.

Everything was extremely well organised.

Mr P, May 2025

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double room for 7 nights for a fly-drive holiday

From about

£2,380

Holiday Code EXH49712

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Borgo Scopeto, near Siena, Tuscany

About Tuscany

An Expressions tailor-made holiday in Tuscany allows you to appreciate its classical landscape of rolling hills and vineyards dotted with olive and cypress trees, its misty green-grey mountains that are never too far distant, and hill-top towns of rich brown and gold stone houses. This combines with the beauty of the works of art contained in the towns and villages throughout Tuscany to create an inspirational union of the spirit and the senses. There is an intrinsic comfort in the supposed contrast between the delicacy of a Botticelli and the heartiness of Ribollita soup, yet both are typical of this fascinating region. As birthplace of the Renaissance, the impact of Tuscan and particularly Florentine traditions and culture on European heritage is fundamental to our way of life. In addition to the obvious attractions of the scenery of Chianti and the art cities of Florence and Siena, there are the less well-known regions south of Siena with its moon-like landscape of hills, the patchwork vineyards of Montalcino, the coastal marshlands of the Maremma, the spas of Montecatini and Saturnia, the islands of Elba and Giglio, and the Casentino with the source of the Arno and abundant mushroom crops. Wherever you travel on holiday in Tuscany, you will be inspired by the beauty of your surroundings and the way of life, which is quintessentially that of Italy too.

Highlights of Tuscany

Famous vineyards producing wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Alabaster is produced in Volterra. Gold and silver are worked in Florence and the Ponte Vecchio is lined with jewellery shops. Marbled paper and stationery is a speciality of Florence. Ceramics and hand-painted majolica from raw terracotta from Impruneta to the glazed pottery of Siena are to be found throughout Tuscany. Lucca has traditionally produced silk and hand-woven fabrics. Leather goods including shoes, handbags and belts are to be found from market stalls to designer shops such as Gucci and Ferragamo. Interesting markets include the Mercato dell' Antiquariato which sells furniture from antiques to bric-a-brac in Arezzo on the first weekend of every month, in Pisa on the second weekend and in Lucca on the third weekend. The 'wild' Maremma is known for its long-horned white cattle and cowboys (butteri) and natural springs including Saturnia.

Cultural highlights of Tuscany

As birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany contains a wealth of treasures: Giotto`s Campanile and Brunelleschi`s Dome in Florence, the Tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo in Florence`s Santa Croce, Botticelli`s `Birth of Venus` and `Primavera` and the portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino by Piero della Francesca in the Uffizi, Michelangelo`s `David` in the Accademia, the architecture of the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, `The Tuscan Maremma` painting by Giovanni Fattori in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, the Piazza del Campo in Siena, `The Legend of the Cross` frescoes by Piero della Francesco in Arezzo, `The Creation` fresco by Bartolo di Fredi in the Collegiata in San Gimignano, Romanesque church of the Collegiata in San Quirico d`Orcia, 14th Century Fortezza of Montalcino, Renaissance masterpiece of the church of Madonna di San Biagio at Montepulciano, the abbey-church of Sant`Antimo, mediaeval Lucignano and the towers of San Gimignano, the Etruscan Museum in Cortona.

Festivals in Tuscany

Many of Tuscany`s festivals resound with the flamboyance of the Renaissance and keep Tuscans and visitors alike in touch with the region`s rich history. Others are linked to Tuscany`s hearty traditions of eating and drinking. The most famous is Siena`s Palio which takes place on 2 July and 16 August each year. Others include the Sagra del Tordo (Festival of the Thrush) in Montalcino on the last Sunday in October when there is an archery contest and charcoal-grilled thrush are a delicacy. In Florence, Calcio in Costume (a football match played in mediaeval costume) takes place in June. Pisa has the Giocco del Ponte (Game of the Bridge), a mock battle in Renaissance dress also held in June. Viareggio celebrates Carnival on Shrove Tuesday with a huge display of flamboyant floats. In May and August Massa Marittima holds the Falcon Contest.

Gastronomy in Tuscany

Simple country food is at the heart of Tuscan cooking. Regional dishes include Bruschetta (bread or ciabatta toasted and rubbed with garlic, olive oil and salt), Ribollita (bean, cabbage and bread soup), Pasta with hare or wild boar sauce, Porcini mushroom and truffle dishes, Bistecca all Fiorentina (thick cut of sirloin and fillet beef), Cantucci (almond and honey biscuits) served dipped in Vin Santo, Panforte (chocolate, nut and spice cake). Pecorino cheese made from sheep's milk. Local wines include the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano and the Bianco di Pitigliano. Famous reds include Chanti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Vin Santo made from semi-crushed grapes left for several months is an excellent dessert wine.