San Galgano (Deluxe Room)
The Abbey of San Galgano is essential to the history of Borgo Santo Pietro and dominates the neighboring landscape. It is this ancient ecclesiastical past that has provided the inspiration for the gold and purple ambiance of this room.
A complete wall is decorated with a hand-painted mural, depicting the famous abbey, and in view of its illustrious frame is an antique writing desk and modest seating area. Nearby the antique bed is upholstered in gold silk-velvet.
The bathroom, with a view across the courtyardm, is light and decorated with a sandstone vanity unit, bath and shower.
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Valle Serena (Suite)
This light and airy room gets its name from the stunning view - the Serene Valley. Sit on one of the deep window seats and gaze out at the mountains, cypress lane and flower garden. The magnificent view is reflected in the choice of colors; blue and gold to represent the warm Tuscan sun.
In the cool evening relax in one of two dusty blue antique upholstered armchairs in front of the fire or lounge on the antique daybed beside the ornate 18th century painted table. And at night sleep peacefully in the king-size hand-carved Rococo bed. Within the bedroom is a free-standing claw-foot bath from where you can enjoy the view or gaze into the fire.
The separate bathroom, which overlooks the courtyard, is decorated with opulence in mind; a cream marble and hand-painted vanity unit is placed beneath a crystal chandelier and beside a vast walk-in shower.
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San Pietro (Suite)
This magnificent suite stands alone at one end of the villa, giving guests luxury and space within the entire first floor of the south wing. With its vast high ceilings, exquisite antiques antiques and dining area it is is ample space for visitors to completely indulge in their own baroque fantasy. A large console table was sourced from a castle in Tuscany and was recently featured in the John Cox feature film The Barber of Seville.
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San Pietro (Suite)
The bathroom has a huge free-standing bath, centered in the middle of the room, and a separate Roman style shower. Here views are of the fountains and mountains, with two pedestal sinks and an ornate chandelier. The name Santo Pietro has religious connotations, but also is translated as 'holy rock' and it is perhaps apt that the main suite should be the cornerstone of Borgo Santo Pietro. This suite is ideal for honeymooners and is the most regal of all.
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San Pietro (Suite)
Off the drawing room, gilded double doors lead to the bedroom and directly onto the balcony to rise from your slumber and wake to the magnificent site of the mountains and valley below. Beside the hand-carved bed is a writing desk and carved stone fireplace.
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Santo Pietro (Suite)
The dining area has a baronial feel with a dark Oak table, chairs and ornate chandelier. In front of its stone carved fireplace is a seating area. Another lounge area, placed beside a large 18th-century armoire, has views to the courtyard. From the living room glass French doors lead onto a private balcony with stunning views of the entire valley. Here, guests can enjoy a private breakfast or dinner or indeed invite guests to join them for an exclusive meal.
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Giardin de Fiori (Superior Room)
The feminine Giardin de Fiori room has views to the villa's own flower garden. Lie in the dreamy bath and watch the butterflies dance over the antique roses and peonies.
There is a separate shower in the bathroom with its reclaimed stone floors, pedestal sink and mahogany mirror. In the main florally-inspired room is an antique bed, mahogany writing desk and 18th century gilded Goblin sofa beside a stone-carved fireplace. In this room the outside is drawn inside to pay homage to the villa's extensive ornamental gardens.
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Rinaldo Pievano di Sociano (Suite)
In 1252 Rinaldo Pievano di Sorciao held court at Borgo Santo Pietro and is famous for selling their church, St. Pietro e Cellole, to the Abbey San Galgano. It is this illustrious former local resident who has inspired the only ground-floor bedroom at the villa, which has direct access through French doors to the courtyard.
Inside the feeling is grand and dramatic, dressed in the Empire-style with gold, wine and black. Beside the vast king-size ornate gilded bed is a Goblin-style mural of a hunting scene and a pair of antique needle-work chairs sit next to a dining table. Above is a spectacular crystal chandelier.
The antique black fireplace is centered in the room and is accompanied by a Regency seating area, complete with original chaise lounge. A gilded claw-foot bath has a view of the fireplace and there is a separate spacious shower room with a potorious marble vanity unit to match the fireplace.
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Studio Badia (Junior Suite)
The majestic Badia mountain beside Borgo Santo Pietro lend its name to this cosy room. With its golden hue, library of antique books, globe and 18th century maps there is a sense of history.
The room has a rare deep-red Bordeaux marble fireplace, like those found at the Royal palace of Marseille. Its queen-size, hand-carved bronze gilded bed, upholstered in silk, has a similarly regal quality. With its Ming marble bath and vanity unit - dressed with a period ornamental gold mirror - this suite is decadent, yet comfortable.
One can imagine visiting nobility withdrawing from the main house to the peace of this snug retreat. And it is where best-selling author Titania Hardie has retreated to write her latest novel.
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