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Villa Scacciapensieri, Siena

4 Star Hotel
Strada di Scacciapensieri 10, Siena, Tuscany, Italy Show Map Show Availability
31 Rooms From: €85 to €210 info
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Villa Scacciapensieri
The "Villa Scacciapensieri" is a marvellous 19th century Villa set in its own large park and gardens perfectly situated on top of a little hill only 2.5 km north of the medieval walled city of Siena, hidden just on the border of the Chianti wine region with its green rolling hills.

The four star hotel "Villa Scacciapensieri" is ideal for clients looking for a peaceful, warm and cordial atmosphere, an excellent kitchen and attentive service.

There is a very regular public bus service from the Villa to the historical centre every 15 minutes (on weekends twice an hour, after 8 p.m. once an hour).

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 cosy 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).

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 personalised 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.
Rooms & Rates:

Room Rates (From) Singles: €85 Doubles: €160 Twins: €160 Family: €210

Get rates for your visit or have us answer any questions by emailing Villa Scacciapensieri direct using the form on the left. They will get back to you promptly with rates and availability for your stay in Siena and answers to any questions you might have.

Hotel Facilities:
    General:
  • Pets Allowed, Charges May Apply -
  • Parking Available -
  • Wifi / Internet Available -
    In Room:
  • Disabled Rooms and Facilities Available -
  • No Smoking Rooms Available -
  • Colour TV In Rooms -
  • Direct Dial Phone -
    Leisure:
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool -
  • Golf Nearby -
Useful Info:

SWIMMING POOL: The splendid outdoor pool is situated in the hotel
gardens and is open between 10:30 and 18:00.

TENNIS: The tennis court is just beside the car park; tennis rackets and
tennis balls are available from the Reception:

BICYCLES: Bicycles are available from the Hotel, please book in advance.
Advice from the Reception on cycle tours, all day or half day jaunts

Free WiFi internet access is available around the bar and reception areas.

Hotel Policies:

Check in time .. anytime after 13.00 / 01.00 pm
Check out time .. up until noon /12.00

We have special rates for children sharing a double room or suite. Just let us know their ages.

Our cancellation policy
No charge if cancelled more than 5 days before arrival
50% 1 nights costs if cancelled between 5 and 2 days before arrival
1 nights costs if cancelled less than 2 days before arrival

Directions:

Driving from Florence
Leave the city centre and drive in the direction marked Galluzzo, Siena, Firenze Certosa. At the Certosa junction take the superstrada ( 4 corsie, 4 lanes ) from Florence to Siena. As you approach Siena ( 60 km south of Florence ), take the first exit marked SIENA NORD and follow the signs to the centre (right). Pass the ESSO petrol station and at the second set of traffic lights turn left following the signs for Stazione / Ospedale / Camping and finally Villa Scacciapensieri and Basilica dell'Osservanza. The Hotel is situated between the new hospital (ospedale) and the Basilica dell'Osservanza. Don't worry, it is very easy.

Driving from Rome
Here are instructions if you are "molto" in a hurry driving from Rome.
Take the autostrada from Rome ( A1 ) in the direction of Firenze/Milano but leave at exit marked Sinalunga (Val di Chiana ), which is around 190 km north of Rome. From here pass through the toll booth and follow the signs for Siena. As you approach Siena ( 38km west of Sinalunga ) ignore all turn offs and go straight on until you arrive at a series of roundabouts. In this way you will finally pass under a bridge with arches and at the next roundabout you take a righ which makes you pass under a smaller bridge in direction of Montevarchi. Almost at the top of the hill, after less than 1 km, turn left, following signs for Camping / Villa Scacciapensieri / Basilica Osservanza. The Hotel is situated between the Basilica Osservanza and the hospital (ospedale). Easy.

Trains
There are trains from Rome to Siena, though none are direct, they all involve a change at Chiusi ; they leave Roma Termini quite regularly.
There are regular trains from Florence too, but some involve a change at Empoli.
The trains from Pisa all involve changing at Empoli, but they are very regular.
From the railway station here in Siena it takes less than five minutes to reach the Villa.
It is also possible to take the public bus number 3 which passes every 30 minutes ( in the direction Scacciapensieri, not direction city centre ). Remember to buy tickets before you get on the bus.

Buses
From Rome there are fast, efficient intercity coaches that leave opposite Roma Tiburtina ; it's a 3 hr coach ride to Siena. The best option, arriving at Siena, is to leave at the train station and from there take a taxi or bus number 3.
The fast and regular express coaches from Florence take just over an hour to arrive in Siena, from where one can take a taxi to the Villa, or bus number 3 (main bus station, Piazza Gramsci) or 8 (Piazza del Sale).

We have other driving instructions available for you if you wish, just email us and we will send you more detailed further instructions.

Our address is
Villa Scacciapensieri, Strada di Scacciapensieri 10, 53100 Siena.

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Nearby Attractions:

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
Siena with an English speaking guide. Tours start from the hotel, your
guide will pick you up with his air-conditioned vehicle and take you through
the hidden beauties of Chianti, the Crete, Brunello area, Etruscan sites,
visits to farms and wine cellars, wine tasting and also lunch in a tiny village.

CHIANTI ON HORSEBACK
There are several to choose from, for example the riding centre Il Cannuccio
Ask in the Reception as booking is best made at least the day before.

HEALTH SPAS: There are several health spas quite close to Siena at
Rapolano Terme, Bagno Vignoni, Petriolo Terme, Bagni San Filippo, Saturnia
and Chianciano Terme. Chianciano has excellent drinking waters for easing, among other complaints, your
pickled liver. Go on treat yourself, treat your kidneys.

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

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Villa Scacciapensieri
Directions:
Driving from Florence
Leave the city centre and drive in the direction marked Galluzzo, Siena, Firenze Certosa. At the Certosa junction take the superstrada ( 4 corsie, 4 lanes ) from Florence to Siena. As you approach Siena ( 60 km south of Florence ), take the first exit marked SIENA NORD and follow the signs to the centre (right). Pass the ESSO petrol station and at the second set of traffic lights turn left following the signs for Stazione / Ospedale / Camping and finally Villa Scacciapensieri and Basilica dell'Osservanza. The Hotel is situated between the new hospital (ospedale) and the Basilica dell'Osservanza. Don't worry, it is very easy.

Driving from Rome
Here are instructions if you are "molto" in a hurry driving from Rome.
Take the autostrada from Rome ( A1 ) in the direction of Firenze/Milano but leave at exit marked Sinalunga (Val di Chiana ), which is around 190 km north of Rome. From here pass through the toll booth and follow the signs for Siena. As you approach Siena ( 38km west of Sinalunga ) ignore all turn offs and go straight on until you arrive at a series of roundabouts. In this way you will finally pass under a bridge with arches and at the next roundabout you take a righ which makes you pass under a smaller bridge in direction of Montevarchi. Almost at the top of the hill, after less than 1 km, turn left, following signs for Camping / Villa Scacciapensieri / Basilica Osservanza. The Hotel is situated between the Basilica Osservanza and the hospital (ospedale). Easy.

Trains
There are trains from Rome to Siena, though none are direct, they all involve a change at Chiusi ; they leave Roma Termini quite regularly.
There are regular trains from Florence too, but some involve a change at Empoli.
The trains from Pisa all involve changing at Empoli, but they are very regular.
From the railway station here in Siena it takes less than five minutes to reach the Villa.
It is also possible to take the public bus number 3 which passes every 30 minutes ( in the direction Scacciapensieri, not direction city centre ). Remember to buy tickets before you get on the bus.

Buses
From Rome there are fast, efficient intercity coaches that leave opposite Roma Tiburtina ; it's a 3 hr coach ride to Siena. The best option, arriving at Siena, is to leave at the train station and from there take a taxi or bus number 3.
The fast and regular express coaches from Florence take just over an hour to arrive in Siena, from where one can take a taxi to the Villa, or bus number 3 (main bus station, Piazza Gramsci) or 8 (Piazza del Sale).

We have other driving instructions available for you if you wish, just email us and we will send you more detailed further instructions.

Our address is
Villa Scacciapensieri, Strada di Scacciapensieri 10, 53100 Siena.