Just like "Under the Tuscan Sun". We stayed a couple of nights there and explored Tuscany restaurants and wineries. Elena was a great host that was some years back and I understand they have expanded their facilities since that time. read more

This is a gem of a location to tour tuscany, Siena, and their lovely wine regions. The owner, Elena, is warm and welcoming offering many great suggestions, booking reservations for us and offering a delightful evening making a homemade dinner in her kitchen cooking class--the wine flowed and we had so much wonderful food and had a chance to meet other visiting guests who were equally enchanted being here. The grounds and amenities are lovely--Elena found this estate more than 18 years ago in terrible shape but used her fashion design background wisely! We cannot recommend this place enough, everyone is raving about how lucky we are to be here. read more

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Shshshshshsh!!!!!! Don't tell anyone about this jewel of a B&B in the heart of Tuscany. Do not want to have it invaded by tourists!!! Such a beautiful place with a great host!!!! Could not ask for a more pleasant or beautiful place to spend time at. The accommodations, the food and the service are all outstanding. Feel like I am part of the movie - Under the Tuscan Sun!!!! read more

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My husband and I were planning our Italy trip for months. Early in the year we booked Borgno Argenina, but we changed dates. Then we found something at a much more affordable price at an equally beautiful location so we booked that and canceled Borgno. I received a notification that my card was charged by them for $800 and immediately panicked realized we had changed the dates and forgot to cancel that second booking. I immediately tried to call and message to explain the situation, but Elena was not receptive at all and even purposefully ignored my calls. I explained we had a massive flight delay and already missed days of our trip as well as a significant amount of money on tours due to our flight delay. I explained this to Elena and she didn't care, wouldn't budge. All we were asking was to be charged maybe 50 or 60%, literally anything. But she was incredibly dismissive, and too pleased to keep our money. Booking.com even gave me the option that night to cancel for 700, and Elena wouldn't even give us that. I was polite, and pleading with her and she told me to stop messaging and calling. We never even got her on the phone, she was ignoring our phone calls the whole time. She's rude, lacks compassion and is not someone I'd want to spend my vacation around. Check out the email photos for reference. Trust me when I say there are thousands of better options the Borgno Argenina, which is why we canceled. Take my advice and look elsewhere. I'd be happy to provide recommendations for anyone looking read more

My sister and I stayed at Borgo Argenina in July of 2016. I had scoured the Internet looking for the perfect place for the two of us to stay for our first visit to Tuscany, and my 50th birthday. The photos found on Borgo Argenina's website hardly do it justice. It is so picturesque! We spent a few evenings and mornings just gazing out at the view. We wandered the garden and took walks down the drive. It was all gorgeous. Elena is a very gracious hostess. She made us feel like Borgo Argenina was our home away from home. She had a beautiful map she shares and discusses, pointing out the various points of interests, best restaurants and wineries, etc. And, her pets are wonderful companions and would come and visit us often. We left our furry loved ones at home, so spending time with Pasquelina, Guessipina, Louigi and Tulla was so nice. And, the breakfast options were wonderful! Eating the wonderful coffee cake and other morning faire, and drinking coffee while taking in the views was a wonderful way to start the day. We stayed in the Picolla Villa, a small three room villa on the property. It was absolutely lovely. It was a quintessentially Italian experience to stay in a small villa with our own private entrance, veranda, kitchen and bedroom. We also spent time in the main house and I have to believe that any room at the inn is just as lovely and comfortable as the next. The rooms are kept very clean; fresh drinks and snacks are provided; and the view out of every window is breathtaking. And, even though I've seen some guests complain about the lack of air conditioning, it is true that it is not needed. It cools down very nicely in the evenings and is so quiet, you'll not be disturbed by having the windows open. One of our favorite experiences while at Borgo Argenina was taking Elena's cooking class. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we took another class during our second week of vacation. Even if you've taken a pasta-making class elsewhere, there is nothing like learning how to make pasta in Elena's kitchen. The meals we helped to cook were two of the best meals we had during our stay. And, believe me when I tell you we went to some very nice restaurants and had some excellent food. However, upon coming home, it was Elena's simple pasta with zucchini, carrots, onions and herbs (that we picked fresh from her garden), that had us dragging out our pasta makers and bringing family and/or friends together to cook. Both my sister and I would go back and stay with Elena at Borgo Argenina in a heartbeat. We've already discussed going back, and I would highly recommend staying at Borgo Argenina to anyone and everyone! read more

Stayed here during our honeymoon in 2016 and it was perfect. Elena is a A+ host who really cares about her guests. She made restaurant recommendations/reservations, setup intimate dinners with a neighborhood chef. We cannot wait to go back.. only next time we may need to stay longer! read more

My wife and I spent two nights at Borgo Argenina on our way from Florence to Rome and had a a wonderful experience. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy some world class wine and food after living the city life. Elena and her staff do a fantastic job, the rooms are lovey, the grounds are pristine and the food is amazing. We highly recommend taking the cooking class and getting the full Tuscan experience. Elena also takes the time to review several possible itineraries for your visit which is a huge plus - we had an amazing experience with the two that she provided and it appeared that she had something for everyone. Our only regret is that our time at Borgo Argenina was too short and we're already planning a return trip for next year. Thank you Elena. read more

Best experience , we stayed at the two bedroom cottage over looking the orchards . We had a car so after breakfast we would go out and explore. Beautiful area .would go back !!and the cooking class was very educational enjoyed a lot .Elena is quite the host !! Very clean!! read more

Borgo Argenina - Cooking class - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Gaiole In Chianti, SI

So relaxing and beautiful. The room was spacious and clean with breathtaking views of the vineyards. The breakfast was delicious. Elena was incredibly welcoming and offered many helpful hints so we could get the most out of our adventures. My favorite part: Sipping Chianti on the patio under the stars and hearing wild boars squeal in the distance. With any luck, we will be back soon! read more

I'd give Elena and Borgo Argenina ten stars is that was possible. This is a wonderful place to stay and to explore Tuscany and regions nearby. Plan on staying at least 4 - 5 days to see all the sights and to have time to relax and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Elena is a wealth of knowledge about restaurants and touring. Listen to her suggestions - she will not steer you wrong. This was our first trip to Tuscany and it was everything I could have imagined and more. The cooking class offered by Elena is great fun and the food is worth the wait! We will be back! read more