Tuscany for the curious traveler

An all-inclusive oasis in the heart of the Tuscan woods.

Tuscany is famous for its vineyards and rolling hayfields, but there is a wilder side rarely explored, nestled between the Maremma and Chianti. Amongst thousands of acres of natural preserve is the Val di Merse, a lush forest in Tuscany that feels like a well-kept secret.

Here you will find Borgo Santolina, an all-inclusive, exclusive-use medieval borgo where over a hundred acres of olive groves, oak forest, and sweeping valley views are entirely yours. A quiet and private location but you are also close to airports, historic towns, wineries and the Tuscan coast.

And your stay here? Entirely your own. Exclusive use means you and your people decide how to spend your time. Relax by the pool with a spritz, get your hands dirty in the garden, or covered in flour in a cooking lesson. Taste wine and olive oil, or ride horses at sunset. When it is your own borgo, your stay is full of possibilities.

2025 RENOVATION PROJECT

All medieval villages need restoration now and then. A full renovation is being undertaken ahead of our summer 2026 launch.

Accommodations

Historical elegance meets modern luxury.

Step through time without sacrificing your creature comforts. Our 13th century Tuscan village centers around three historic stone buildings with 14 ensuite European king bedrooms that can be configured as twin beds, sleeping up to 28 guests in unapologetic comfort and privacy (with modern A/C).

Food & Wine

In the country, we prefer cooking for our own.

The story of Italy is told through its food, with heirloom tomatoes from the garden, wild herbs foraged from the hillside, and local ingredients that are a love letter to the land.

It is Tuscan breakfast served in the cafe with a perfect cappuccino. Picnics under the holm oaks. Dining on the terrace at sunset and lingering with a glass of grappa until the moon is full in the night sky.

In classic Italian fashion, the menu changes with the season, but one thing always remains the same: here, you will always mangia bene.

Activities

  • Wine tasting

  • Cooking classes

  • Horseback riding

  • Vintage car experience

  • Golf

  • Karaoke

  • Olive oil tasting

  • Bird & wildlife watching

  • Bocce ball and lawn games

  • Stargazing

  • Much more...

In the heart of Tuscany

Tucked into the hills and wrapped in forest, Borgo Santolina feels a world apart, peaceful, private, and deeply rooted in nature. And yet you're perfectly placed to explore the best of Tuscany. The borgo is just 30 minutes from the medieval city of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Chianti and Montalcino wine regions, the Val d’Orcia, and the Tuscan coast are all within easy reach. Spend the day wandering medieval towns, tasting Brunello at its source, or enjoying a long lunch at a hidden trattoria and then return home to the quiet beauty of the hilltop villa for dinner prepared by our private chef.

Borgo Santolina is easily accessible while still feeling wonderfully remote. The drive from Florence airport takes about 90 minutes, and private transfers can be arranged upon request.

Getting to Borgo Santolina