A Private Affair

18 L ocated in Montalcino, Tuscany, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Val d’Orcia, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is set within a 5,000- acre 800-year-old Italian estate. In addition to the 42 suites of the main hotel, there are 11 one-of-a-kind luxury Tuscan villas scattered across the vast estate, each created from restored 17th- and 18th- century Tuscan farmhouses. These private homes provide luxurious lodging and feature heated pools, terraces, pergolas and gardens—all framed by the unmatched natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside. VILLA BIONDI The estate's most spacious villa, the five-bedroom Villa Biondi is located on the cypress-lined avenue that runs alongside the golf course about 2.5 kilometres from the Borgo. This extraordinary Tuscan residence radiates warmth and relaxed sophistication. Surrounded by herb-scented gardens, the two-storey retreat offers shaded terraces, a swimming pool and a pool house. Guests at any of the 11 villas will have the benefit of all the 5 star facilities of the Castiglion del Bosco hotel like its wonderful spa, its superb kids club and the wonderful restaurants in addition to at villa services. During the closed period of the hotel between 27 November and 12 April there will only be at villa services although this will include two hours of daily maid service, daily breakfast and a turndown service. In addition the concierge service can arrange for a private chef and to arrange special activities like wine tours and truffle hunting.