Borgo la Chiusa was part of an ancient convent just outside the walls of Siena, offering guests wonderful views, peaceful environment and one independent villa and two deliciously restored to detached houses with Siena terracotta floors, stone walls, beamed ceilings and very beautiful finishing touches.
Borgo la Chiusa Siena luxury country homes are the ideal bases for taking both short and long breaks. Their key position, only 10 minutes drive from Siena, allow guests to enjoy all the fascinating city has to offer without giving up on peace and privacy only a country home can guarantee.
A break at Borgo la Chiusa is ideal for taking a language course, enjoying the Palio of Siena, taking wine tasting tours, making cooking lessons all of which we can organize for you.
Borgo la Chiusa has 3 independent units: 2 semi-detached houses (Porcilaia and Legnaia) and 1 independent villa (Fienile):
PORCILAIA (sleeps 4) :
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LEGNAIA (sleeps 4) :
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FIENILE (sleeps 8+2) :
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FIENILE
Fienile, whose name means hay barn, is the newest unit at Borgo La Chiusa, it was totally restored in 2014, using top quality materials.
It develops over two floors, a surface of more than 200 square meters, private gated garden with views, sunshine and shade.
Accessed through a private gate, the barn boasts a grand entrance with a 3 meter arch and an elegant staircase.
Below sits a bathroom, a bedroom with two single beds, a wonderful open space kitchen/living/reading/dining room of 70 sq meters leading straight in to the garden.
A marvelous stone fireplace sits at the center of the living room.
On the first floor sit 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and 1 twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The marvelous original brick structure offers magnificent lighting and views over the rolling countryside.
The house is fully fitted and has floor heating/cooling system and air conditioning units in all the bedrooms.
LEGNAIA
Legnaia, whose name means woodshed, was converted from the original woodshed of Borgo la Chiusa, part of the ancient convent.
This typical Siena country home rental sits on the right corner of the property and is accessed from 2 welcoming terraces in front of the house.
The large arched glass door lead you right into the large open living area, with lounge, fireplace and fully equipped kitchen.
The back of the house hosts a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, each with its own bathroom.
The two other double bedrooms, one bathroom with shower and a laundry room sit in the semi basement below the living area.
The front terraces are partially covered and equipped with tables, chairs, loungers, BBQ and sun umbrellas.
PORCILAIA
Porcilaia, whose name means pigsty, was converted from the original pigsty of Borgo la Chiusa, part of an ancient convent.
The house sits on the left side of the property and is accessed from a welcoming terraced patio at the front of the house.
Porcilaia is endowed with an open living area, cleverly organised to fit a comfortable sofa and armchairs, a modern kitchen and dining area.
The double bedroom and the twin bedroom sit on the back portion of the house, overlooking the beautiful paved backyard ideal for breakfast in the morning!
Two full bathrooms with shower, one next to the living room and the other next to the double, in the sleeping area.
The outside offers a well kept private garden and a lovely patio equipped with table, chairs, loungers, BBQ and umbrellas for outside eating and relaxing.