Borgo 69

Rooms

All villas are split-level, standalone affairs. Choose from a 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom dwelling - sizes which are notoriously hard to find in Tuscany! Each one is individually, beautifully styled using natural materials and cool, earthy tones. A great deal of care has gone into making each villa feel like a home. Think chic light fittings, reupholstered vintage furniture and on-trend patterned kitchen tiles. Big puicture windows draw the idyllic views inside. All bedrooms have their own luxurious bathroom, with deep tubs and/or power shower, plus aromatic Ortigia products. And all villas have a herb-scented outdoor terrace or garden, offering stunning views of the rolling countryside.

The 2 and 3 bedroom options are great for families or groups (one bedroom can be twinned, and cots are available). The 1 bedroom villas are better suited to couples, although an extra bed or cot can also be included.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

Foodies rejoice! Rumour has it that the onsite restaurant, Emporio di Ines, is something special. It is here that your daily continental breakfast is prepared, using fresh produce sourced from Borgo 69’s very own thriving market garden. There’s also a deli that sells other edible delights from local suppliers. At lunch, deli salads and specials are on offer. For dinner, you get cicchetti (small plates), such as crostone with stracchino cheese and salsiccia, suppli (deep-fried tomato and rice balls filled with mozzarella), or vegetarian pasta. Or join in with one of their supper clubs, where you can sample new dishes before they reach the restaurant menu.

Back at the villas, the sleek, open-plan kitchens are fully stocked with everything you need to create a home cooked feast, from local olive oil to top-spec dishwashers, electric ovens to double fridges with ice machines and wine coolers, fast induction hobs to coffee machines.

Heading out? The owners are more than happy to share their insider knowledge of the local dining scene. In foodie Cortona (25 mins), we hear La Loggetta is a must, while Montepulciano and Arezzo (both 30 mins) buzz with wine bars, cafés and tempting restaurants. Nearer to home, La Cucina Della Lodola (5 mins) offers a small but excellent menu of organic dishes and sulphite-free wines.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Chef on request
• Coffee maker
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• Organic produce
• Oven
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Toaster
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Choose from a host of activities - cycling, falconry, hot air ballooning, truffle hunting and more - just ask the staff and they’ll happily make the arrangements
  
• There are wineries galore nearby: perhaps start with a tour of neighbouring Fattoria Santa Vittoria, and end with glass of Vin Santo at Avignonesi (25 mins' drive)
  
• Explore pretty local villages: hilltop Montepulciano and Pienza for their rich histories, medieval Cortona and Lucignano for impressive architecture and dining scenes, or Chianciano for mineral-rich thermal baths
  
• Is a trip to Tuscany complete without seeing Florence or Siena? Both can be reached within the hour
  
• Water sports enthusiasts will love Italy’s fourth largest lake, Lago Trasimeno (35 mins)
  
• Stock up on new designer threads at Val Di Chiana Outlet Village (10 mins)
  
• Or stay home with a chilled Aperol Spritz by the infinity pool; join a yoga class in the wellness space; catch a film in the cinema or take part in a cookery class. Staying in is very tempting here

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boules
• Cooking classes
• Cycling
• Historical sites
• Hot air ballooning
• Private guided tours
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Truffle hunting
• Well being
• Yoga

Kids

Borgo 69 welcomes children of all ages. Cots and extra beds are available, as are useful additions for little ones such as high chairs. There are no kids clubs here, but babysitters and nannies are on hand if you need them. And the heated infinity pool, tennis court and gardens are lovely to spend time in, whatever your age.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

The two 3-bedroom villas and four 2-bedroom villas are great options for families. One bedroom in each can be set up with twin beds on request.

Distances:

• Airport: 2 hours (Pisa); 2h15m (Rome)
• Hospital: 10 minutes
• Shops: 2 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Borgo 69 is set in Val di Chiana in southern Tuscany, between Arezzo, Siena and Montepulciano. The main A1 (E35) motorway is 15 mins' drive away, meaning both Rome and Pisa are about 2 hours away.

By Air
Perugia and Florence (both 100km) are your closest airports; but for a wider range of flights, try Pisa (165km) or Rome (200km).

By Train
There's a station at Foiano (10 mins' drive), with connections from Arezzo (30 mins) & Florence (2.5-3 hours), as well as Rome (3-4 hours). If coming by train from UK, it's a full day via Paris to Milan or Turin, then a half day to Foiano - see Seat 61.

By Car
A car is essential (and really fun to drive) in these parts. See our car rental recommendations.

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