Borgo Sicelle Residence in Chianti since 1998

We are Franco and Silvia, with our daughters we live in Borgo Sicelle, we are "welcoming by nature" and we always guarantee to our guests our constant presence, with the appropriate discretion.

Tips and proposals to better plan your holidays

...and at the end of the day enjoy a swim in the pool with a beautiful view or chill out on the panoramic terrace of Borgo Sicelle, drinking a good Chianti, admiring a beautiful sunset.
We are waiting for you!

Franco and Silvia

Some suggestions for your daily trips:

Florence (27 km), Siena (35 km), San Gimignano (25 km), Volterra (50 km), Pisa (90 km), Arezzo (100 km), Lucca (110 km) These all are very easy to get.

We are in the Chianti Classico: Castellina in Chianti, Panzano in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, a group of small villages, marvellous villages, wonderful valleys of vineyards, olive groves and woods, lovely to see!

Visits to the main museums

We can book for you a visit to the museum, even before your arrival or when you will be in Borgo Sicelle.

Are you planning visits to museums by yourself?

Make sure you always choose the official museum sites such as:
Florence – Uffizi Gallery
Florence - Accademia Gallery
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo dei Medici) Usually you don't need to book the ticket in advance; you could also enjoy official tours for families with children, in both English and French (on the subject of Palazzo Vecchio, its secret passages, the mysteries of Inferno...) - Info tours
Florence – Cathedral free entrance but normally many people but you can also book separated tickets for the Dome, Tower, Baptistery, Museum and Cathedral entrance.
Siena – Duomo Normally it is not necessary to book unless it is such a particular day i.e Easter holidays, public holidays. Here you can find information about different type of tickets - Tickets Information
Pisa – Tower

Are you passionate about cycling?

You could plan your tours leaving from Borgo Sicelle (393 above sea level) and tromping through the hills of Chianti. Rent 2 bikes for adults and 4 E-Bikes

Why not trying to cook the famous Florentine Steak?

We have 3 barbecue (2 charcoal and one gas) available for all customers.
There are excellent butchers (some famous) in the area, with production of artisan meats.

Famous wine and extra virgin olive oil in the world

We can suggest visits and tastings in the farms / castles of the Chianti Classico, some with lunch. Also just 5 minutes from Borgo Sicelle.

Restaurants

Taste the Tuscan cuisine in the many restaurants in the area. The closest is in front of the structure, accessible on foot (crossing the road, 20 meters). Osteria Uscio e Bottega www.osteriauscioebottega.it

Do you like cooking?

We will give you the list of weekly markets, shops and supermarkets in the area.

Game room

In Borgo Sicelle there is a 50 sqm room with table tennis and table football available to all customers.

Trekking

Some demanding routes start from Borgo Sicelle. The famous "Via Francigena" is 20 minutes by car.

Are you lovers of contemporary art and nature?

There is in a Chianti wood a park of sculptures, in July and August concerts too, just about 45 minutes. www.chiantisculpturepark.it

A day at the spa?

Take a day and relax! The nearest ones are about an hour from us: www.termeaq.it and www.termesangiovanni.it

Where to find the best Outlets?

Shopping even on vacation, just about an hour distant
The Mall: www.themall.it
Barberino Designer Outlet: www.mcarthurglen.com
Space Prada Outlet: Levanella Montevarchi
Valdichiana Outlet: www.valdichianaoutlet.it

A ride on a Vespa or with the legendary Fiat 500?

Rental in Castellina in Chianti, 10 km. www.noleggiochianti500.it

What about flying in Hot Air Balloon in Chianti?

A new experience www.balloonintuscany.com