In the 16th century the noble Malavolti family always strived for the best. When it came to the creation of their luxurious country residence in the heart of Tuscany's Crete Senesi they turned to one of the best known architects of the Italian Renaissance, Baldassare Peruzzi, who eventually created the residence, now known as Villa Armena.
Following an extensive reconstruction the villa and its gardens, located just outside of Buonconvento, have been fully restored to once again show-off the original features dating back to the 16th century.
The restored villa has been transformed into an exclusive luxury boutique hotel, which relais on the latest standards of luxury and indulgence to create a unique experience for all of the senses of true connoisseurs of all that is the best.
Villa Armena seamlessly intertwines 21st century comforts and the original elegance of renaissance Italy. The conserved 16th century original features of the villa blend into the paradise setting, whilst inside the amenities on offer represent those available at the most luxurious of today's hotels.
Villa Armena's traditionally Tuscan rooms and suites, with original features, contain an exquisite selection of art and antique furniture. All rooms enjoy fabulous views of the gardens and the Crete Senesi.
Guests of the marvellous renaissance residence will experience the very best of Tuscany, by either relaxing in the shade of the "Ancient Fruit Area" or soaking up the gentle Tuscan sun by the swimming pool, or going for a relaxing strolling through the fragrant gardens brimming with roses, cypress, maritime pine and olive trees.
The 'Sorbo Allegro' restaurant, a leader of the trend for 'zero mile cuisine', serves scintillating Italian and regional dishes prepared exclusively with local seasonal products and accompanied by a thoroughly-researched selection of delicious wines, produced by small, local independent Italian wineries whose passion for wine goes hand-in-hand with their love and respect of the region in which it is made. guests' taste buds will feel as if they are visiting gourmet heaven.
The stunning Tuscan location, historical and natural beauty, 21st century luxury facilities and mouth-watering cuisine make Villa Armena Relais & Beauty Farm the ideal setting for the luxurious wedding of your dreams. The Villa's professional in-house wedding planner ensures that every aspect of the special day exceeds the bride and groom's expectations in respect of all aspects of the day. On request, excursions in a hot air balloon or on horseback, regional wine tours, or guided tours can be organized for both the newlyweds and their wedding guests.
Rooms & suites
Villa Armena offers a total of 10 rooms, all very different from one another. There are four categories: three Classic rooms, one Junior Suite, five Suites and a Superior Suite. Each room enjoys stunning views over the Villa grounds or the wonderful Crete Senesi and comes with precious furnishings, prints, paintings and fabrics. With a wealth of history, yet boasting all modern amenities, the Villa Armena rooms were designed and built to provide the utmost satisfaction for our guests.
Villa Armena
Located in the romantic heart of Tuscany, only 20 minutes from Siena and a stone’s throw from Montalcino and Val d’Orcia, in a fairytale world exuding magic and beauty, Villa Armena is a late Renaissance structure. Built of red brick, with original oak beams and roof, and having terracotta floors and a beautiful Italianate garden, Villa Armena today is an exclusive establishment with just 10 rooms, each one unique, where service, attention to detail and exclusivity are the cornerstones of our offering.
Grounds
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine walking on a carpet of soft grass between rows of cypress, maritime pines and olive trees. The air is fresh, the sky a perfect shade of blue, and the sun gently caresses your skin with its warmth. All around you ... a many-coloured multitude of roses ... Welcome to Villa Armena! A magical place where your senses will come alive while you are walking in the Garden of Perfumes, enjoying well-deserved relaxation in the Ancient Fruit Area, or sipping tea in one of the beautiful rose gardens.
Gastronomy
Our "Made in Italy" approach leads us to support local Kilometre 0 products and, where possible, to use "Slow Food" produce which is a byword for exceedingly high quality and certified origin. We have attained a high level of self-sufficiency by creating a Garden of Perfumes where, in the early morning, guests are likely to encounter our chef selecting the carrots for dinner.
The Sorbo Allegro (the Merry Rowan) restaurant
This hundred-year old tree that welcomes guests to the Villa garden gave its name to our restaurant. So why do we use the word Merry? Because dining in company is a crucial moment of the day, one which must be lived in a superbly maintained, elegant atmosphere exuding a sense of pleasure; where tradition meets imagination to produce results which are excellent and never dull. The same care and attention is paid to breakfast when the warm Tuscan sun will be the first to greet you in the morning.
Weddings
For most people Tuscany represents the best of Italy: stunning scenery, art, history, culture and top-class cuisine. Villa Armena is the ideal location for successful events not only on account of the romantic atmosphere it exudes but also due to its excellent geographical position (at the heart of Italy and linked to five international airports), its impeccable, sophisticated service and the helpfulness of its staff.
Location : Strada Armena, Armena - Buonconvento (Siena)
Sat Coordinates: Lat. 43.147716 - Lon.11.528263
Getting to Villa Armena Relais
Location
Villa Armena, Buonconvento, is in the heart of the Crete Senesi. An astoundingly attractive area of unsurpassable historical interest, Buonconvento - whose name derives from the Latin "bonus conventus" meaning a good-natured, fortunate community - is a member of the prestigious "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" Association.
Imagine age-old villas, country houses, monasteries and abbeys.
Imagine endless rows of vineyards that seem to chase each other over the hills.
Imagine small groups of olive trees, so close to each other that they seemingly protect and caress each other with their long branches.
Imagine hundreds of cypress trees competing to reach that small cloud floating in the sea of blue above them.
Imagine all that and, after a glass of Brunello, a local farmer's greeting, and the innocent smile of a local child, you'll fall hopelessly in love with this small, humble part of the world
where the sun remains warm and the air fresh and delicate.
Getting here
By plane
Siena Ampugnano - Private Flights. The airport is 25 km from Villa Armena
Florence Peretola - Domestic and international flights
The airport is 114 km from Villa Armena
Perugia S. Egidio - Domestic and international flights
The airport is 140 km from Villa Armena
Pisa Galileo Galilei - Domestic and international flights
The airport is 197 km from Villa Armena
Bologna G. Marconi - Domestic and international flights
The airport is 198 km from Villa Armena
Rome Fiumicino - Domestic and international flights
The airport is 287 km from Villa Armena
Train
Buonconvento railway station is less than 5 km away and Siena 25 Km away
Limousine
Our concierge will be happy to provide all support necessary to organize transportation to and from the airport or station.
Auto
Exit the A1 Motorway at Firenze Certosa and follow the signs for Siena. Exit at Siena Sud and follow the signs for Buonconvento. Once at Buonconvento take the SP 451 in the direction of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and then follow the signs for Villa Armena.
Prices
Giovanni di Emilio
Classic
€ 295
Giovanni di Donusdeo
Classic
€ 295
Giovanni di Angelo
Classic
€ 295
Orlando di Donusdeo
Junior Suite
€ 335
Orlandino di Bernardo
Junior Suite
€ 335
Angelo di Enrico
Suite
€ 430
Flavio di Pompilio
Suite
€ 430
Orlando di Venusto
Suite
€ 430
Ubaldino di Orlando
Suite
€ 430
Suite Malavolti
Suite Superior
€ 600
Prices are per room, per night and include continental buffet breakfast, unlimited Wi-Fi and VAT
Romantic escape
Two nights stay in your preferred room type, with buffet breakfast
Welcome on arrival with Champagne and strawberries in your room
Aperitif in the living room with dainty appetizer prepared by our Chef
One dinner with "tasting menu" served in your room
Late check-out on request and availability
Parking
Prices and conditions
Classic: 760€
Junior Suite: 1060€
Suite: 1250€
Suite Superior: 1650€
Drinks at the restaurant and any extras are not included
Prices are per room, including continental buffet breakfast and VAT
Two nights stay in your preferred room type, with buffet breakfast
Welcome on arrival with a bottle of red wine
One dinner at the Relais's "Il Sorbo Allegro" restaurant with "tasting menu"
Brunello di Montalcino Tour
Late check-out on request and availability
Parking
Prices and conditions
Classic: 1450€
Junior Suite: 1750€
Suite: 1940€
Suite Superior: 2340€
Rate does not include: drinks at "Il Sorbo Allegro" restaurant, any extras.
The "Brunello di Montalcino" Tour, around 8 hours long, include:
Transportation in air-conditioned car/mini-van, departure from the hotel
Visit and tastings in three wineries
Lunch
More details about the "Brunello di Montalcino" Tour are available on request
Prices are per room, including continental buffet breakfast and VAT
Two nights stay in your preferred room type, with buffet breakfast
Welcome on arrival with a bottle of red wine
One dinner at the Relais's "Il Sorbo Allegro" restaurant with "tasting menu"
Chianti Classico Tour
Late check-out on request and availability
Parking
Prices and conditions
Classic: 1430€
Junior Suite: 1730€
Suite: 1920€
Suite Superior: 2320€
Drinks at the restaurant and any extras are not included
Prices are per room, including continental buffet breakfast and VAT
For more information please contact Villa Armena Relais for availability and rates OR VERIFY THE AVAILABILITY WITH BOOKING ONLINE
Wedding Location Siena
For most people Tuscany represents the best of Italy: stunning scenery, art, history, culture and top-class cuisine.
Villa Armena is the ideal location for successful events not only on account of the romantic atmosphere it exudes but also due to its excellent geographical position (at the heart of Italy and linked to five international airports), its impeccable, sophisticated service and the helpfulness of its staff.
Massimiliano, the Wedding Planner
Allow us to introduce Massimiliano, our in-house Wedding Planner, who will plan your wedding and look after you step by step.
Massimiliano works closely with our Chef to prepare a number of menus which you will then choose from; he organizes the photographers, florists and beauty artists, all to ensure the best results and maximum satisfaction. If you really want to spoil your guests, he can recommend a range of extra activities such as wine tours, historic tours, horseback riding or relaxing days at the golf clubs with which we have agreements. Massimiliano will take complete care of you from the first time you meet him until the end of your wedding: put him to the test!
Villa Armena
Located in the romantic heart of Tuscany, only 20 minutes from Siena, only a stone’s throw from Montalcino and Val d’Orcia, in a fairytale world exuding magic and beauty, Villa Armena is a late Renaissance structure. Built of red brick, with original oak beams and roof, and having terracotta floors and a beautiful Italianate garden, Villa Armena today is an exclusive establishment with just 10 rooms, each one unique, where service, attention to detail and exclusivity are the cornerstones of our offering.
