Holiday apartment in Villa A Sesta – Chianti village, polo and historic paths

Villa A Sesta is a charming destination for you if you would like your holiday to unfold between village history, countryside and special experiences. The typical, picturesque Chianti village combines an almost completely preserved historic fabric with paths through forests and vineyards. Added to this are polo, castles, monasteries and the opportunity to explore the surrounding area at different paces.

Village character and history

Villa A Sesta is considered a typical, picturesque Chianti village. The walls of Sesta, which have been preserved almost in their original form, are particularly distinctive. The Pieve di Santa Maria a Villa a Sesta also offers a historical connection reaching far back in time: it has been documented since the 8th century.

Polo as an exceptional holiday experience

The Villa a Sesta Polo & Equestrian Club hosted the qualifying rounds of the 2011 Polo World Championship and the final rounds of the 2018 European Championship. Polo is therefore one of the defining themes around Villa A Sesta, without you having to limit yourself to the role of a spectator.

The club has three polo fields and a multipurpose arena. Individually tailored private polo lessons are offered; beginners’ courses are normally available all year round. For planning your days, this provides an unusual complement to walks and historical discoveries.

Paths through forests and vineyards

The route The Etruscans in Berardenga Land comprises circular trails that start on the western side from the historic centre of Villa A Sesta. They run along unpaved roads, forest paths and vineyard tracks. Depending on how you wish to spend your day, they allow you to combine local history and countryside on an active route.

Castles, monasteries and regional countryside

Castle of Brolio, a castle, is located in the immediate vicinity of Villa A Sesta. Also nearby are Castello di Meleto, a castle, and San Salvatore a Fontebona and Monistero d'Ombrone, both monasteries. The remains of Castello di Sestaccia also lie on a hill not far from Villa A Sesta.

In the wider regional area around Villa A Sesta are the mountains Poggio del Sarto, Poggio Cavallari and Monte Querciabella. Together with the unpaved roads, forest paths and vineyard tracks, they provide a varied setting for days when you would like to alternate between culture and countryside.

Choosing the holiday apartment to suit your day

When choosing a holiday apartment in Villa A Sesta, the desired mix of village history, polo and activity can provide useful guidance. Those who enjoy combining different interests will find historical themes and the starting point of the circular trails in the village itself; other days can be devoted to the castles and monasteries in the surrounding area or the regional mountain landscape. This keeps your planning open without requiring you to commit to just one travel idea.

Arriving via a regional connection

For orientation when travelling to the area, Autolinee Toscane route 134 is relevant. It connects Siena, Pianella, Castelnuovo and Villa A Sesta. This means that the village has a documented connection with several destinations in the region.

Discover more places

You can also consider Monteaperti, Pianella, Guistrigona, Quercegrossa, Casetta, San Felice, San Gusmè and Pievasciata as additional destinations.

For the higher-level travel overview: Castelnuovo Berardenga.