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Hotel Villa Scacciapensieri
4 Star****
Strada di Scacciapensieri, 10
53100 Siena - Italy
The four star hotel "Villa Scacciapensieri" is ideal for clients looking for a peaceful, warm and cordial atmosphere, an excellent kitchen and attentive service.
Location : The hotel is set in its own large park and gardens on top of a little hill only 2.5 km north of the medieval city walls of Siena, 1,5 km from the train station, just on the border of the Chianti wine region ; all the main sights of Tuscany are easily reached.
The main Villa, constructed in the late 1790's - early 1800's, has rooms on the two upper floors, while the reception desk (24hr.), the restaurant "Altri Tempi", the cozy bar-lounge with open fire place and library, the private little chapel and the media-room with Internet access are all located on the ground level. There are two annex buildings "Limonaia" and "Villino" both very close to the main Villa. The outdoor swimming pool (open from mid May until October) overlooks the Chianti hills. We also have a tennis court, bicycles and parking for the exclusive use of our guests, there is no charge for these facilities. Garages are available on request (Euro 20,-/night).
The swimming pool close to the
the outdoor restaurant overlooks the Chianti hills. We also have a tennis court, bicycles
and parking for the exclusive use of our guests, there is no charge for these facilities. Garages
and professional private tennis lessons are available upon request for a
little extra charge. Motor cars are not allowed into Siena so travelling into the city
could not be easier than taking one of the public buses that pass in front of our driveway
every 15 minutes, weekends every 30 minutes.
Our restaurant "Altri Tempi" (non smoking, air-conditioned) has been synonymous
with prestige and elegance for more than 70 years. The preparation of the dishes is very
accurate thanks to the ingenuity and experience of the Chef and his kitchen brigade, and
only the freshest seasonal and regional ingredients are used. The service is very
personalized and attentive, making the guest feeling pampered and taken care of and always
at the centre of the attention. Our restaurant can offer both an à la carte menu and a
daily menu specializing in regional dishes and home made pastas. Whenever possible we make
use of the clement weather by serving our traditional breakfast, lunch and candle light
evening dinner outside on the terrace under wisteria and linden trees. Please note that
the restaurant is closed each Wednesday, but the bar is open for freshly prepared snacks
etc.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT THE HOTEL AND IN THE SURROUNDING REGION
SWIMMING POOL: The splendid outdoor pool is situated in the hotel gardens and is open between 10:30 and 18:00,but you can pop in for a dip any time really. Please use the yellow or blue towels to be found in your room or directly from the chambermaid. There is NO CHARGE for the use of the pool.
TENNIS: The tennis court is just beside the car park; tennis rackets and tennis balls are available from the Reception: It is advisable to book in advance. There is NO CHARGE for the use of the court.
BICYCLES: Bicycles are available from the Hotel, please book in advance. Advice from the Reception on cycle tours, all day or half day jaunts of varying grades from the experienced wheeler to the amateur biker. There is NO CHARGE for the use of the bicycles.
GO FOR A SUNDAY WALK IN THE COUNTRY: (No traffic !) Just out from the gate of the Villa there is a very very pleasant little walk to take, (8km), so realistically it'll take about an hour and a half to saunter up and down, round, through, and nearly beyond the picturesque green hills, the rolling fields, the vineyards and olive groves … which is perfect on a Sunday afternoon ... Tuesdays too for that matter.
VISITING CHIANTI AND FURTHER AFIELD WITH
A TOUR GUIDE : Ask at the Front Desk about guided tours through the countryside
around
GOLF: There are three golf
courses within 70 km. of
CHIANTI ON HORSEBACK: Imagine
yourself for an hour or two as Billy Crystal, ‘horsebacking through thick forests,
olive groves and vineyards very close to
HEALTH SPAS: There are several
health spas quite close to
PRADA AND GUCCI : Both have factory outlets quite closeby. They are open everyday ... well nearly everyday, They close at Xmas. Both are approximately an hour’s drive from the Villa, just outside Montevarchi. They accept credit cards and at least one will accept possibly your first born child too (em ...that'll be PRADA! ”Oh, we’ll go there then Darling!“).
WINE: Ask at the Front Desk
about vineyards and wine tastings organized by the various growers in the Chianti and
Brunello area. Close by the "Enoteca Italiana" is found inside the Fortezza
Medicea,
COOKING CLASSES: We know a good cook who organizes private cooking lessons by the name of Elisabetta. The lesson ends at 9:00 pm and they will prepare a Tuscan meal during this period which they can enjoy afterwards with wine served as well!
CLIENT COMMENTS:
"Great location, useful to have a car, our room was beautiful and large, and the food was remarkable. Elegant friendly, nothing but good things to say about this place. It was my favorite part of the trip".
Rates 2008 - 2009
2008 SPECIAL (LOW SEASON) - STAY 3 NIGHTS SAVE 15%/MORE THAN 3 NIGHTS GET FOUR NIGHT FREE!!!
Single room - New wing from 85-125 Euro
Single room - Main house from 90-140 Euro
Economy double - New wing from 130-195 Euro
Double - New wing from 150-235 Euro
Double - Main or Lemon House from 195-265 Euro
Superior double - Lemon House from 230-305 Euro
Suite - Main house from 250-330 Euro
*Rates include VAT service, & breakfast.
To see photos of the Villa Scacciapensieri please click here.
To see a map of the area surrounding the Villa Scacciapensieri please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay
please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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