Borgo Merlo
Key Highlights
- Borgo Merlo is a small hamlet where you can find three attractive farmhouse-style homes which can accommodate up to twenty guests
- Set in the rolling Chianti hills in Tuscany, it is hard to imagine a more perfect base for your Italian escape
- The oasis-like garden offers guests a private pool, jacuzzi and covered dining spaces, all surrounded by lawns, cypress trees and vineyards
- The closest village is Lecchi in Chianti, 5km away, while you will find further amenities in Radda in Chianti which is a beautiful hilltop town 8km away
Villa Interior
Main Building - Casa Uno (sleeps 10 guests)
Ground Floor
- 4 x bedrooms with double beds (160cm x 200cm) and en-suite bathroom with shower, double sink, bidet and WC
First Floor
- Landing with sofas, armchairs and Smart TV
- Fully-fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm x 200cm) and en-suite bathroom with shower, double sink, bidet and WC
Main Building - Casa Due (sleeps 6-8 guests)
Ground Floor
- Hall and entrance with 3 chairs
- Living room with sofas, armchairs, TV, DVD player and decorative fireplace
- Sitting room with armchairs
- Dining room with table seating 18 guests
- Fully-fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine
First Floor
- 2 x bedrooms with double beds (160cm x 200cm) and en-suite bathrooms with showers, double sinks, bidets and WCs
- Family bedroom with double bed (160cm x 200cm) and dressing room with a double sofa bed (160cm x 200cm) and en-suite bathroom with bath tub, shower, double sink, bidet and WC
Annexe - Casa Tre (2-4 guests)
Ground Floor
- Fully equipped gym, yoga space and sauna
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm x 200cm)
- Bathroom with shower, double sink, bidet and WC
Mezzanine Floor:
- Double sofa bed
Outside Grounds
- Private heated (on request) swimming pool with saltwater purifying system (12m x 7m, max depth: 1.5m-1.8m)
- Bathroom with shower and changing room
- Outside shower
- Manicured gardens with lawns, olive trees and flower beds
- Large covered dining terrace
- Outdoor seating areas
- Jacuzzi
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Vegetable garden
- Barbecue
- Pizza oven, wood burning oven, ice machine
- Parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Home cinema setting
- Gym
- Smart TVs
- Music system
- Table football
- Board games
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryers
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 9
1 Double Bed
You will find Borgo Merlo in the verdant Chianti hills in the heart of Tuscany. The accommodation here comprises three neighbouring homes that share landscaped gardens. This serene, rural base is a fantastic place to stay with a large group of friends or family and from here, you can enjoy trips to nearby villages and cities such as Florence and Siena.
This pretty hamlet of historic farmhouses is part of a vast 800-acre estate which offers guests complete privacy amidst vineyards, olive groves and dense, ancient woodlands. As well as the hamlet where you will be staying, the estate also boasts several other buildings, including an 11th-century Romanesque church and a castle now used for music events and private celebrations.
As you approach Borgo Merlo through the manicured grounds, you will find three stone homes, all close to each other, which can sleep twenty guests between them. Casa Una is the largest of the dwellings and can sleep eight guests. It has huge living areas where you can come together over evening drinks. Following these, there is a dining room where everyone can gather for dinner unless you prefer to dine al-fresco. The home also has a chic, well-equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals for your party. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and one family-sized bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed.
Just opposite is Casa Duo, which has five bedrooms, a bright and airy living room and a fully-fitted kitchen spread over two floors. The final dwelling is Casa Tre, with a gym, sauna and one double bedroom.
The garden has an inviting private pool, a jacuzzi, covered dining terraces and seating areas. There is also a vegetable garden where you can pick some fresh produce and use the pizza oven to make your own pizzas for dinner.
If you can bring yourself to leave Borgo Merlo, you can get to know the authentic heart of Tuscany by visiting nearby villages and walking scenic trails through the countryside. Some villages you could visit include Lecchi in Chianti, 5km away, Radda in Chianti, 8km away and Gaiole in Chianti, 14km away. These villages all have their own charm and character and are steeped in history.
You can also visit one of the vineyards that make up the Chianti wine region, where you can sample delicious wines, take tours of the cellars and the grounds and learn more about wine production.
Siena (32km away) and Florence (62km away) are a little further out. These magical, medieval cities are amazing places to spend the day and are filled with historical, artistic and cultural attractions.
- Borgo Merlo comprises three separate dwellings; one with three bedrooms, one with five bedrooms and one with one bedroom.
- Please note that while this property comfortably sleeps 22 guests, two guests will be accommodated on a sofabed.
- If you are travelling for a special event with a large group, you may require further accommodation; Casa Vedetta is close by, shares the same owners, and can sleep 14 guests.
- As the closest village is 5km we recommend that you bring a car, there are parking spaces available by the homes.
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Available
- Welcome Hamper Included
- Midweek house keeping included (on stays of 7 days or more)
rAt Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Bike hire
Extras included at this property:
- Welcome hamper with seasonal items
- Bath gowns and slippers
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Maid service
- Electric car charge
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
Weddings & Events Information
Ask a questionPart of a 800-acre estate, this is an incredible centuries-old wedding venue in the very heart of a Chianti Classico landscape known for its vineyards, olive groves and ancient oak forests.
Imagine celebrating with loved ones in beautiful historic surroundings, lit atmospherically as evening approaches and with the most breathtaking Tuscan scenery around you.
With a rich heritage and origins dating back to the 11th century, the current owners have a wealth of experience in hosting weddings and events and welcome you to stay across their three dwellings - Borgo Merlo, Casa Vedetta and Casa Pavona, sleeping up to 42 guests from your wedding party.
Indoor Capacity – 90
Outdoor Capacity – 90
Additional Fees for Events
Yes, there is a separate charge for weddings and every enquiry is different so please enquire. For weddings and events, it is necessary to book Borgo Merlo, Casa Vedetta and Casa Pavona. A deposit is also necessary – please enquire for information.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
There is a flexible layout for a combined ceremony and reception.
Catering
The venue does not provide catering – you may choose your own supplier and they should set everything up.
Other Wedding Suppliers
The venue can provide a list of wedding suppliers or you may use your own.
Events must be organised and overseen by a professional wedding planner to guarantee seamless execution and adherence to venue guidelines. Guests are free to choose their own planner at their own cost.
Please also note that lighting and sound must be installed by certified professionals.
The venue does not organise flowers so you may choose your own supplier for this and they should set everything up.
Packages
Events the day before your wedding are permitted at an extra cost.
Where to Stay
For weddings and events, it is necessary to book Borgo Merlo (18-22 guests), Casa Vedetta (14 guests) and Casa Pavona (6 guests).
Venue Accessibility
Please note the venue cannot be easily accessed via public transport. There is also limited car parking on site, so please discuss transport needs at the time of booking.
Unfortunately, there is very limited for wheelchair users.
Venue Back-up
There is an indoor space available as back-up, depending on guest numbers. Please note marquee hire (or any other structure) in the garden is not permitted.
Flexibility on Duration
There is usually a minimum stay of one week across all three rentals.
Children
Children are welcome (no supervised childcare is available).
Other Information
There are limited security measures in place – as always, guests are responsible for their belongings.
There are specific music/noise restrictions – music should be turned off by midnight (weekdays) or 2.00 a.m. (weekends), following municipality rules.
There certain specific restrictions on décor/themes – please note that the castle and gardens are protected heritage sites, so clients and guests must treat them with care.
No candles or fireworks are allowed.
Marquees (and any other structures) are not allowed in the garden.
Please also note that lighting and sound must be installed by certified professionals.
Picking flowers is not permitted.
Every venue room/space should be clear of any wedding décor (and people) within 24 hours of the event.
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
