Il Borgo di Villa Castelletti Country Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Il Borgo di Villa Castelletti? It’s not technically a borgo at all – it’s this beautifully restored villa that actually feels like stepping into someone’s elegant countryside home, just with better towels and room service. The moment you pull up that gravel drive on Via di Castelletti, you’re already fifteen minutes outside Florence’s chaos but somehow worlds away from the tourist madness. Signa itself is one of those Tuscan towns that locals actually live in – there’s a proper market on Thursdays, decent coffee bars where you won’t pay tourist prices, and honestly, the best gelato I found was at this tiny place just five minutes down the road (ask at reception, they’ll point you there).

The hotel itself has this wonderful lived-in quality that I mean in the best possible way. The rooms have actual character – thick walls that keep things blissfully quiet, original terracotta floors that are cool under your feet during those sweltering August afternoons, and windows that frame views of rolling hills dotted with olive groves. The staff genuinely seems to enjoy working there, which makes such a difference. Check-in was smooth, parking is free and right there (huge plus if you’re driving), and they actually remember your name after the first day. The restaurant leans heavily into local ingredients – I had this incredible wild boar ragu that the chef apparently sources from a farm about twenty minutes away. Breakfast happens on this lovely terrace where you can watch the morning mist lift off the vineyards while planning your day.

What really sells this place for me is the location strategy. You’re close enough to Florence that the train from Signa gets you to Santa Maria Novella in about twenty minutes, but you’re staying somewhere that feels authentically Tuscan rather than tourist-trapped. The hotel runs a shuttle to the station, which is clutch because the walk would be manageable but not particularly scenic. Evenings here are magical – there’s this golden hour light that photographers dream about, and the only sounds are church bells from the village and maybe some distant farm activity. It’s not trying to be a luxury resort, and that’s exactly why it works so well. The 9.3 rating makes perfect sense once you’re there – it’s the kind of place that does everything right without making a big show of it.

Rooms

• Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite with 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Studio Apartment with Loft with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• Τhe from Greece (10/10)

  Beautiful apartments each different and themed after a great artist ! Very elegant and with great taste ! Nothing was missing ! Great spaces, everything thought of, and transports you to the past in some artistic way !

• Petia from Bulgaria (9/10)

  Very nice place! Made by its own style! Excellent breakfast! We stayed just for 1 night.

• Brigita from Slovenia (10/10)

  We were very satisfied with the accommodation and we regret that we only spent one night here. The apartment was very comfortable, the breakfast was excellent, the staff was very friendly, the surroundings were beautiful. We highly recommend it. We even got to see a 3000-year-old Etruscan tomb very close (in Comeana), and in the morning we walked in a beautiful park.
  
  

• Carolina from United States (10/10)

  Staff was extremely friendly and attentive.Alessandro made sure to accommodate us and our late check in.
  The breakfast was great and location was nice and clean.

• Camelia from Romania (9/10)

  Nice place, very good breakfast.

• Rian_niw from United States (10/10)

  Beautiful place. Gorgeous rooms. Lovely people. A great restaurant on site. The breakfasts were the best I have had on my trip. The ladies who serve during breakfast were kind and generous. The property managers were really helpful. Overall, a great experience and I highly recommend it.

• Genesis from Aruba (9/10)

  First of all the property was incredibly beautiful, so serene perfect for relaxation and it is just 30 min away from Firenze by car. It was super clean, and the room was spacious. The greenery around the property was breathtaking nice for morning walks.

• Oliver from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The breakfast is surprisingly good – really tasty and lots of choice. The pool is great, and there is table tennis too. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

• Pooja from Singapore (10/10)

  Hotel ia full of old char.. Breakfast is lovely so.many fresh items. I stayed 4 nights and there were so much variety everyday.
  Hotel is in quite location ..the restaurant connected to hotel serves excellent food too. Alexandro is a great host.

• Анна from Bulgaria (10/10)

  Every time just perfect. It is a lovely place, unique atmosphere, every morning- exceptional breakfast. I will stay again and again… Thank you.

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