Borgo Vescine

A Fairytale Escape in the Heart of Tuscany Our stay at this hotel was absolutely magical — truly like stepping into a fairytale. From the moment we arrived, everything felt special. The property is breathtaking, surrounded by the rolling Tuscan hills, and filled with charm, elegance, and peace. The hotel offers an incredible variety of activities, all perfectly organized and thoughtfully designed to showcase the best of Tuscany — from cooking classes and wine tastings to relaxing pool experiences and scenic walks. Every day brought something new to discover. We tried both restaurants, and each meal was unforgettable — beautifully presented, full of authentic flavor, and prepared with so much care. Dining here was easily among the best culinary experiences we’ve had in Italy. The location is ideal, with Florence and Siena each about an hour’s drive away along a smooth and picturesque road. Every detail of our stay — the rooms, the service, the food, the surroundings — was flawless. Without a doubt, this is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at in Italy. Thank you to the entire team for making our experience so memorable. We can’t wait to return very soon to this little piece of Tuscan paradise!

My wife and I stayed here during our honeymoon trip. This place was amazing. So quite and beautiful. The view from pool area was breathtaking. Our room was really clean and smelled great. The staff was super helpful and was quick to meet our needs. We ate at La Terrazza restaurant on the property and the food was amazing. The waiters there were so nice and helpful. We took the cooking class that they offered with Chef Daniel and his Sous Chef Francesca. They made the experience worth while and memorable as we learned how to make homemade tagliatelle pasta and tiramisu for dessert. The complementary breakfast was great. The bar tenders at the pool bar and Borgo bar were great. One of the bartenders at the Borgo bar showed us how to make fun garnish with an orange peel that they put on their Negroni Sbgliato. The woman who showed us around when we checked in was so nice. Overall our experience here was amazing and we miss it so much. We really plan on coming back especially during the summer when they do their dinner in the piazza. It feels like you're part of a small community at Borgo Vescine and that's something really special.

I had an amazing stay at il borgo Vescine. The location of the estate and its lush green surrounding with an infinity view over the green mountains is so serene and cleansing for the mind, heart and eyes. The staff made me feel am home yet in a professional manner. Stefano, the manager was so kind and seemlessly accommodated all my last minute requests. The food is so delicious in every restaurant. Don’t miss out on their organized diner, it was a charming experience where all guests connect over amazing food and wine. I made new friends up there.

We were lucky enough to have recently stayed in this magnificent villa for 5 days. Right from the moment you first set eyes on the unique classic old property you fall in love. It has charm, it has character and it has class. At our initial check-in, we were greeted with warmth by the extremely friendly helpful staff and all of the staff associated with this villa remained that way throughout our staff. Our room was cosy and comfortable and impeccably clean at all times. The food was first class form brekky, lunch and dinner, and the staff with most helpful and professional. Given it was extremely hot during our stay, we were very impressed with the pool, its surrounds, its stunning views across the valley and the easy access to the pool bar facility.|All in all, this is a first class establishment that effectively can not be faulted. We highly recommend anyone contemplating staying here, you will definitely not be disappointed.|David and Sue xxx

Where to begin. Some of the most beautiful views surrounding the property along with the most peaceful places I've ever been. Wow. Opening the window a.m. and just hearing birds - perfect. Rooms a little dated but still ticked all the boxes. Staff were incredible and couldn't do enough for you. Wine tasting was fantastic. Food 10/10. Exploring the grounds was fun however don't wear white/yellow walking around the vines as the bees will love you (mad running at 8a.m.). Our best bit was the truffle dogs. The experience was so pleasant. The dogs were irresistible and the guide was the nicest chap. Really enjoyed. Thank you team Borgo Vescine - what an incredible place.

We came especially from Florence for the Friday dinner, which was supposed to take place in the garden. Instead, it was moved indoors to the breakfast area, completely ruining the atmosphere. The dinner itself was very average — far from what one would expect from a restaurant aspiring for a Michelin star. The starters, served as a buffet, were unappetizing, and even getting a bottle of white wine to taste was a struggle. Unfortunately, my wife got food poisoning from that dinner — she was vomiting the entire night and barely slept for two hours. Our short stay was equally disappointing. For the first four hours, there was no internet access, and only later we were given a password for a different network. I rely on internet access for my work, so this caused significant inconvenience and financial loss. The shower had visible mold, which is absolutely unacceptable in a hotel claiming 5-star standards. The room was cold, the heating didn’t work, and because of that, my wife also caught a cold and returned home sick. Sadly, the place feels inauthentic and certainly does not deserve its 5-star rating. We travel a lot and rarely complain, but this was one of the most disappointing and unpleasant hotel experiences we’ve ever had. Definitely not worth the price.

One of my favorite places in the world! Everything about this little village is meticulously detailed. The location itself offers a breathtaking view. The rooms are spotlessly clean and beautifully designed/ decorated. The staff members are highly professional and super friendly. Food is delicious as well. This was our third stay here and definitely not our last!

Accommodations were fantastic, with privates entrances to your rooms with there own separate terrace. We recommend the cooking class, Leonardo the chef was a great instructor and taught my wife and I many recipes that we will be able to take back home with us. Special shout out to the manager Pietro who doesn’t miss a single detail. Every activity and dining experience was impeccable thanks to him. And of course I couldn’t leave this review without saying that Lorenzo the true mixologist at the borgo bar was amazing. You can’t leave there without seeing him in action! Definitely do the experiences especially the Friday outdoor piazza dinner! We can’t wait to go back in the future! P.S. Get the steak at the restaurant! It’s delicious!

Amazing place to stay, service is exceptional and the staff are all very very pleasant and helpful. The bar manager Lorenzo especially was very kind and friendly making our drinks a fun experience. This place is very magical and the views are amazing. We would gladly come back here in the future.

We did not stay in the hotel. We stumbled upon the bistro on our way back from Radda. To say that the service at the bistro was bad is an understatement. The bistro had one waiter who made us wait 20 minutes for menus. No bread. No drink order. When we politely asked to order he literally scowled at us and pointed to all the other patrons in the restaurant. He then proceeded to ignore us for fifteen more minutes. We ended up having to leave the bistro after over half an hour wasted. I have never been so mistreated in my life at a restaurant. Wow. Still in shock.

Borgo di Vescine is an upscale hotel nestled in the wooded hills above Radda in Chianti. This was originally an historical hamlet ("Borgo") painstakingly renovated into the hotel. Its just over 30 rooms, each unique with their own --sometimes a bit kooky--character (since they were renovated from what had once been individual dwellings and other buildings in the hamlet.) Visually it's just gorgeous. There's a small common piazza, which they use for sumptuous outdoor dinners in warmer weather. A well-appointed dining room and restaurant if you want to just stay onsite. They also have a very nice pool and sunbathing area, complete with a poolside bar; a cozy dining room and breakfast patio (the breakfast buffet is just terrific.) The grounds include a small olive grove and vineyard (the latter in the process of being re-planted.) They make their own olive oil and wine, both of which you can taste in their guest building, guided by their onsite sommelier. The service level is extremely high; everyone was very helpful and friendly, and attentive to our needs. They get a bit flummoxed by larger groups (there was a large noisy biking tour staying there when we were there) but that's probably the exception not the rule. The clientele is varied--from all over Europe and other countries (which we found lots of fun and educational.) Families, couples and assorted tour groups. In warmer months Vescine would be an idyllic, luxurious place to just sit and relax poolside. (It was just a bit too cool for this in early May.) Otherwise it's a perfect location to use as a base for exploring the Chianti Classico district, and 10 minutes each by car from Radda, Castellina and Panzano, the nearest 3 hill towns. Easy driving transit. There are many restaurant and winery choices for you both in these 3 towns and in between. In fact there's a highly regarded winery (Istine) right next door. Our stay was very pleasant, since we used it as an exploration base for 5 nights. One small disappointment for us was the lack of real walking trails and thus the (relative) isolation of the place except via car. Vescine really is amidst some of the highest and densest woods in the Chianti Classico district, and there is very little in the immediate vicinity that can be reached by foot. SS429 (the road running by Vescine en route to Radda and elsewhere) makes it too dangerous for pedestrians, and a bit of a challenge for all but the most intrepid bikers.There isn't much right nearby anyway, except for one roadside Osteria and a winery. Locals say there are ancient footpaths going to various other hamlets but these aren't evident or marked in any way. So...you either drive, bike (very carefully!) or stay put. However, if a relaxing time in one beautiful locale is your "vibe", you can hardly go wrong. This is a lovely, lovely place., and the staff will pamper you to no end.

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. A beautiful location, gorgeous hotel grounds. Customer service was impeccable. The kids really enjoyed the pool during the day. We went for a hike on the hillside. The breakfast was delicious ( fresh breads, ham, salami, crostata, juices, cereals, youghurt, coffee, crossaints). Picturesque and perfect. Excellent for honeymooners and families alike. We'll be back!!