Thanx to my husband who has such a talent for finding the best places to stay in the world, we were guests at the Borgo Storico Seghetti Paninchi. It is Absolutely Lovely; heaven on earth, the garden of Eden, main house with the original furniture feels like a real home, so comfortable and chique.

Hostess Maria Rita was so very, very kind to us and even gave us a tour through the castello, explaining its history, architecture, info about its family-owner and its present function, THE BEST PLACE TO CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING OR OTHER SPECIAL OCCASSION.

We booked an appartment: 2-stories, very spacious, even a small kitchenette. Had 5-star dinner one evening in the Borgo's restaurant, with ao. local delicatesse (fried olives stuffed with tuna) and huge sage leafs in the lightest tempura, the best ever!!!!

But the absolute super bonus of the Borgo is its garden: just walking through it means instant ZEN for your body and mind, with water, roses, all kinds of trees so high - they must be hundreds of years of age, some very rare beautifull tall gingko biloba trees.

Visit the Borgo in May, like we did, and enjoy the garden, pool, breakfast for yourself alone, just like we did. And do not forget to visit the small family chapel, so charming with all the precious family memories in it.

Only minus for us where the neighbouring (stray) dogs who live across the hills surrounding the Borgo, they kept barking and barking some nights. But nothing anyone in the Hotel can do about that.

Final comment: on the website the Borgo may look absolutely far away from the rest of the world, on a mountain somewhere, but in fact, when you get there, it is on a hill overlooking the places nearby. So you do see urbanisation. There is even some industry surrounding the hill. But fortunately the Borgo is surrounded enough by all kinds of exotic trees to feel absolutely secluded and far away from buzzy civilization. The ultimate relax place to feel at home and as a 5-star guest at the same time!!!!

After a long journey from Rome, up through mountains and navigating snow and ice we eventually arrived at the hotel. The hotel was closed on arrival as it was 2300hrs but we eventually met one of the staff (Dev) who was so helpful it made you feel guilty for arriving late, after this stumble the holiday turned in to a fairy tale, the acommodation left us open mouthed in amazement, the scenery was stunning the staff were stunning and so helpful, the whole experience is one we will never forget, a big thank you to maria rita and the rest of the staff for making this a trip of a life time
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We ended out 6 week holiday in Southern Italy with two nights at the Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi. We had a terrible time finding it, (we will never again travel without a GPS), but once we did we loved it. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, filled with exotic flowers and a marvellous collection of modern sculptures. The main house which was originally a medieval fortress, is now the home of a real Italian Princess who lives there with her two beautiful Irish setters. We did not stay in the main house, but we were allowed to tour it. It is magnificent. Our accomodation was one of five in a outer building near the pool and the restaurant. It was luxurious: Two floors, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a small kitchen, huge livingroom and dining room, soft robes, and a patio complete with a table and chairs and a view of the mountains. The concierge is very charming and helpful. The breakfast is wonderful and dinner in the restaurant is amazing. We had to leave early to catch a plane, but we were told that we could stay all day at no extra charge. This is truly a 5 star hotel with 6 star service. We wish we had planned to stay longer.

Penny and Bob
Toronto, Canada

This place is difficult to desribe. It is a cross between a great B&B and a fancy hotel, but it also feels like a private home where you happen to be a guest - a grand home, at that.

The rooms in the main house (they have apartments in a separate building, we did not stay there) are very large and decorated in great style, each different. It is not a hotel decor, it is much more of a decor you would expect in a friends home - if you friends had a grand old house like this one. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are huge, overall everything feels very spacious, private and quiet. They have satellite TV, but no room service. The breakfast is good and served in a very pretty room.

There are very few staff members - but all the basics are covered, someone takes your suitcases up to you room, etc. The place feels quite empty for the most part, but the two great dogs (sleeping, for the most part) guarding the entrance add a charming touch.

The restaurant on the property (located in a separate building) is rather good.

The property is a bid difficult to find amidst a fairly plain and somewhat industrial town. The villa and the gardens are very pretty though.

The place is eccentric, but very comfortable and pleasant. If you expect it to be a country house with a few guest room - you woulod enjoy it. If you expect it to be a bland corporate-looking 4-star hotel - you would not like it.

Will happily stay there again