Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Relais Et Chateaux - Poggio alle Mura
Overview
5-star Relais & Châteaux castle hotel set within a historic 10th-century castle and its own vineyards in Tuscany
Dining
Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Relais Et Chateaux houses a Michelin-starred restaurant, La Sala dei Grappoli, offering Tuscan cuisine paired with local wines. A second on-site restaurant, La Taverna, serves lunch and dinner with typical Tuscan fare. Guests can also join cooking classes led by professional chefs, a hands-on experience not available at most hotels.
Wine Experiences
The hotel operates its own winery, giving guests direct access to premium Banfi wines through private vineyard tours and tastings. An on-site wine shop offers discounts on purchases, and the wine cellar is open for exclusive tastings. Wine enthusiasts can book a tour of the production facility, which covers the estate's history back to the 15th century.
Suites & Rooms
Each room at Castello Banfi Il Borgo features Tuscan-style interiors with wood-beamed ceilings, a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, and a walk-in rainfall shower; some rooms include a bath. Mini bars are stocked with complimentary Banfi wines, and rooms come with Nespresso machines. The property has twice-daily housekeeping and provides bathrobes and toiletries from the hotel's own brand.
Activities & Wellness
An outdoor heated pool with shallow end and panoramic views operates year-round, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel offers guided electric bike tours, walking tours, and hiking through the 2800 hectare estate's mapped trails. For wellness, there is an outdoor fitness center, massage services, yoga classes, and a spa with treatments available.
Property & Location
Set on a hilltop 10 km from Montalcino, Castello Banfi overlooks its own vineyards within the Val d'Orcia region. Siena is a one-hour drive away, and Montepulciano is 50 km from the hotel. The historic 10th-century castle houses a museum, a reading room with board games, and a picnic area with vineyard views.
- Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant La Sala dei Grappoli
- Wine: On-site winery with private vineyard tours
- Rooms: Tuscan-style interiors with walk-in rainfall showers
- Wellness: Heated outdoor pool with panoramic vineyard views
- Activities: Guided electric bike tours and cooking classes
- Property: 10th-century castle with museum and reading room
Licence number: 052014ALB0014,IT052037A1X3Q3F2VO
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
85 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Room size:
65 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Room size:
40 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Massage
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Relais Et Chateaux
| 💵 Lowest room price | 902 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 131.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Sant'Egidio, PEG |
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