Location. The 18th century villa Hotel Borgo Casabianca is located in the village of Casabianca, Italy, within 10 kilometres of Asciano and 15 kilometres from Rapolano Terme. The nearest train stations are at Asciano or Sinalunga.
Hotel Features. Set amongst the Tuscan hills, Hotel Borgo Casabianca is a rambling country property. The hotel’s front is painted in cream with a red tiled roof and dark wooden shutters, while other parts have rustic brick walls, pathways and archways leading off to terraces and extensive lush gardens.

Located in the hotel’s cellar, Restaurant La Tinaia is rustically styled with Mediterranean tones, stone walls, beamed ceilings and an open fireplace, with live music during summer months. Its house specialities include Pici with Tuscan sauce and fillet of Chiannia beef with Pienza pecorino cheese. It also has a private room and kitchen for special events.

The hotel has dial up Internet connections in public areas, complimentary parking, a helipad, and meeting rooms for small groups.

Set amongst the gardens, the Hotel Borgo Casabianca’s two outdoor pools boast views of the hills. Other recreational activities onsite include tennis and bicycle rental, hiking in the hotel’s private woods and a lake for keen fishermen. From April to December the hotel runs Tuscan cooking classes and, occasionally, wine tasting workshops. There is a gift shop selling organic regional produce and traditional ceramics.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Borgo Casabianca’s 39 guestrooms are decorated in a traditional Italian country style with stone tiled floors, beamed ceilings and antique furnishings. All rooms have air conditioning, cable television and minibars.

Expert Tip. Rapolano, 15 kilometres from the hotel, is a popular thermal spa with hydro mineral waters.

Check in closes at 11 p.m. Guests arriving after 11 p.m. should contact the hotel prior to arrival.