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Borgo Pignano

Join the beekeeper, the soap-maker and the lucky resident horses at Borgo Pignano, which sits at the heart of an eye-poppingly scenic 750-acre organic estate in Tuscany, lorded over by a majestic 18th-century villa and a hamlet that was first settled by the Etruscans. You’re likely to find leaving the hotel difficult, especially come check-out, but if you can be convinced, you’re just a short drive from the historic hill towns of Volterra and San Gimignano and within easy reach of the mediaeval cities of Florence and Siena and the vineyards of Chianti.

Borgo Pignano comes with its own patch of Tuscan paradise: 350 acres of bucolic beauty, a 20-minute drive from the town of Volterra.

What to expect

23 rooms, 9 suites
Stables with resident horses
Pool carved from an ancient limestone quarry
Restaurant overseeing the breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside
Spa and herbalist on-site

Room Types

Villa Room with Charm

These beautifully furnished 17sq m rooms offer views of the forest and scented garden. The style is traditional Tuscan; many rooms feature original architectural details such as vaulted ceilings, sash windows and frescoes. These spacious rooms have either a queen-size or twin beds. Each room has an opulent marble-and-travertine ensuite bathroom. Two rooms have a bathroom with a bath tub and separate shower; the third has a freestanding shower. These rooms also have antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival. A cot (free) can be added to two of the three rooms.

from £696

Large Villa Room with Charm

These tastefully decorated 28sq m rooms come with a queen-size bed or twins, plus an opulent marble-and-travertine bathroom with a shower and bath tub. Each room has lovely views of the scented herb garden and forest. The bathroom has a Devon & Devon bath tub in the alcove, plus towel rails, a bidet and plenty of natural light. One of these rooms has a queen-size bed and a sofa-bed; the other bedroom has a twin/double bed and a sofa bed. These rooms also have antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £870

Villa Room with Breathtaking View

These elegant 20sq m rooms offer views of Pignano’s terraced gardens and infinity pool and sweeping vistas of Volterra and other hilltop towns. The rooms are impeccably furnished with antiques and Italian fabrics. Each room has a charming marble-and-travertine bathroom with a bath tub or shower. One bedroom has a bathroom with a very comfortable and large shower; the other bedroom’s ensuite has a bath tub and a beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan hills. These rooms also have antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival. A cot (free) can be added to one of the two rooms. An extra bed can also be added to this room for a charge.

from £870

Villa Attic Suite

This 45sq m Attic Suite is set on the highest floor, overlooking Borgo Pignano's ancient rooftops, the 12th-century church and the Tuscan countryside. The bedroom has a queen-size bed; the large bathroom has a separate shower and bath tub, plus underfloor heating, skylight, bidet and heated towel rails. The suite also has air-conditioning, a blackout curtain, antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £1130

Villa Suite with Charm

These two-bedroom 46sq m suites each have a vestibule that leads to the two rooms and a shared marble-and-travertine bathroom with a bath and shower. One has two large double rooms; the other has a large double room and an adjoining single room. One of the Villa Suites has a four-poster bed and a decorative fireplace; each suite has an opulent marble-and-travertine bathroom with a bath tub and separate shower (one suite has a double shower). From the bath tub, guests can enjoy the view of the centenary trees and the chirping of the birds (fling your windows open). These suites also have antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival. One room can fit one extra bed, and the other can accommodate twins. If you'd like to book the room for 4 people, please call the 24-hour Travel Team to book and confirm the additional charge.

from £1390

Villa Suite with Breathtaking View

These one-bedroom suites rank among the most spacious of Borgo Pignano’s sleeping quarters, spanning 30sq m; they also boast spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside and, on clear days, the Mediterranean Sea. The suites have high ceilings and gothic-style windows overlooking the landscape. These spacious luxury suites feature a four-poster bed and an frescoed bathroom with a bath tub and a skylight. The room has a sitting area with comfortable couches, a working fireplace and a grand piano. A second luxury suite with spectacular views is located on the first floor of the villa. The master bedroom has frescoed motifs, a canopied queen-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and shower. The adjoining bedroom has artisan frescoes, giving it a Moroccan atmosphere, plus an antique Napoleonic sleigh bed that sleeps one. One bathroom enjoys the view of the Villa's inner courtyard; the second one enjoys a partial view of the Belvedere. These suites also have antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival.

from £1564

Signature Suite Marchese

This 85sq m Signature Suite offers total seclusion and have exceptional views of Tuscany. This suite has a king-size bed, a sitting room and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath tub and glass-enclosed showers. One suite has a ceiling with original period frescoes and a small balcony overlooking the lawned terrace. This suite also has a blackout curtain, antique terracotta flooring, coffee-table tomes, a desk, free bottled water and free WiFi. Fresh flowers, petit fours and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival.

from £1912

Signature Suite Velathri

This spacious Velathri Suite offers vast views over the Tuscan countryside. Inside, you’ll find soigné furnishings and a limestone-lined marble bathroom with a crystal shower and freestanding roll-top bath tub. There’s also a king-size bed and a separate living room. Each of the suites is equipped with free WiFi, blackout curtains and free bottled water. Fresh flowers, petit fours and organic berries are left in the room for guests on arrival.

from £1738

Suite Il Pievano in La Canonica

The 45sq m Suite il Pievano, located on the upper floor of La Canonica (the Priest's house, a separate building to the main hotel), has one bedroom with a king-size bed, an elegant living room and a charming ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath tub. The bathroom also has a large window overlooking the 18th-century villa and a centenary cherry tree, plus antique terracotta flooring, underfloor heating, heated towels rails and a bidet. La Canonica’s shared facilities include an entrance hall, an elegant sitting room, a TV room and a fully equipped mediaeval kitchen with a refectory table. This charming building boasts a vine-draped courtyard garden – a quiet spot for a morning coffee or apéritif. The suite has a desk, black-out curtain, decorative fireplace and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the suite pre-arrival.

from £1390

Suite San Bartolomeo in La Canonica

The 68sq m San Bartolomeo suite is located on the upper floor of La Canonica (the Priest’s house) and features two double rooms with queen-size beds, a living room and a shared deluxe bathroom with shower and a freestanding bath tub. La Canonica adjoins the ancient church of San Bartolomeo and contains exceptional original features such as medieval stonework, arches, columns, vaulted ceilings, terracotta floors and restored mediaeval frescoes. The building has a shared entrance hall, elegant sitting room, TV room and a fully equipped kitchen with refectory table. La Canonica also features a courtyard garden draped in vines – a quiet spot for a morning coffee or apéritif. The suite has a mini fridge, desk, black-out curtain, decorative fireplace and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the suite pre-arrival.

from £1738

Maisonnette La Legnaia

Overlooking San Bartolomeo church and the mediaeval walls of the ancient hamlet, La Legnaia (30sq m) was originally used to store fire-wood. Set over two floors, it features a small but cosy living room with a fully-equipped corner kitchen on the ground floor. The first-floor bedroom has a French bed (140x190cm) and a small private terrace. On the second floor there's a bathroom, arranged on two levels, with a walk-in shower, underfloor heating, heated towel rails and Venetian stucco wall finishes; the sink is made out of an antique stoup. The maisonette has a mini fridge, desk, blackout curtain, decorative fireplace, air-conditioning and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette pre-arrival.

from £870

Maisonette The Artist's Studio

Flirty and romantic in style, this creative-luring retreat has pink walls, white wood-beamed ceilings throughout and terracotta flooring. Skylights let light flood in and guests will have a dining area and kitchenette. The bedroom, with a double bed is inspired by the Borgo’s English-style gardens and has floral motifs throughout, plus a Carrara-marble bathroom with a walk-in shower.

from £1044

Maisonnette La Stallina

This maisonette has a private terrace with views of the Tuscan hills; it’s in a seventeenth-century building that once served as the Borgo’s animal shelter and has original terracotta tiled floors, exposed beam ceilings and a rustic corner fireplace. The spacious living room has a sofa bed and a kitchenette with a breakfast island, oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. In the bedroom there’s a double bed and the marble ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower and separate bath tub. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette on arrival.

from £1304

Maisonnette Il Fienile

Set just beyond the imposing stone archway which leads to Borgo Pignano’s main villa, Il Fienile (75sq m) has a spacious master bedroom, a loft overlooking a large living and dining room, an original wood-burning stove and a fully-equipped kitchen. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a little balcony that overlooks Pignano’s grounds. There's also a second bedroom with twin beds. The maisonette has a mini fridge, desk, blackout curtain, decorative fireplace and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette on arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £1390

Maisonnette Il Pozzo

Located in front of the hamlet’s old well, this charming and spacious (95sq m) three-storeyed maisonette boasts a large, comfortable living and dining room with a fully-equipped kitchen, a wood-burning stove and a guest bathroom on the ground floor. Il Pozzo has a twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom on the second floor and a master bedroom with a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom on the third level. The bathrooms’ walls are finished with Venetian stucco. Guests at Il Pozzo can enjoy a shared al fresco lounge and dining area with views of the fortress hilltop town, Casole d’Elsa. The maisonette has a mini fridge, desk, blackout curtain, decorative fireplace, air-conditioning and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette on arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £1478

Maisonnette La Piccionaia

This lovely maisonette spans 75sq m and has beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan hills and the mediaeval town of Volterra. The first floor features a comfortable living and dining room, a fully-equipped kitchen and a bathroom. The second floor has a large master bedroom with a queen-size bed and an ensuite bathroom, a loft with a tatami, a single bedroom and a charming pocket balcony. Both bathrooms have a bath tub with an over-bath shower. There's also a shared alfresco lounge and dining area. The maisonette has a mini fridge, desk, black-out curtain, decorative fireplace, air-conditioning and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette pre-arrival.

from £1390

Maisonnette Il Granaio

Just steps away from the main villa, this elegant 80sq m maisonette has a comfortable living and dining room with kitchen facilities, a large master bedroom with a king-size bed and a second bedroom with twins. Both bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and an over-bath shower. The private terrace sweeping countryside views and overlooks the medieval town of Volterra. The master bedroom has a loft with a Japanese tatami and futon. The maisonette has a mini fridge, desk, blackout curtain, decorative fireplace, air-conditioning and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette pre-arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £1738

Maisonnette L'Antica Stalla

This maisonette is on the ground floor of a seventeenth-century stone building and has a private balcony and countryside views. The spacious living room has original terracotta tiled floors, antique furnishings and a rustic fireplace; there’s also a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Each of the two bedrooms has vaulted ceilings, a double bed and a marble ensuite bathroom with a shower. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette on arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £1738

Maisonnette La Casa del Borgo

Set in a picture-perfect, stone-walled maisonnette, this 113sq m hideaway is a stylish country escape with three bedrooms. It’s beamed throughout and fitted with antique furnishings; the master bedroom has solid-wood pieces, a double bed and luxury Italian textiles. The other two bedrooms each have a double bed that can be twinned and overlook the Tuscan countryside. And each has an ensuite marble bathroom. Plus guests will have the use of a studio kitchen and a peaceful private patio.

from £2260

Maisonnette La Casa Del Guardia

This spacious maisonette is on the first floor of the estate’s former guardhouse and looks out over the Tuscan hills. It has traditional terracotta floors and exposed beam ceilings and is decorated with antique furnishings and original art. There’s a large living room and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. There’s a king-size bed in one bedroom and twin beds in the other; each bedroom has a marble ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette on arrival. An extra bed can be added to this room for a charge.

from £2260

Villa Casa del Lago

Tranquil and secluded, Casa del Lago is a 92sq m villa just a short walk from the main house with a generous covered porch that overlooks gently sloping fields and a small natural lake surrounded by poplars and alders. The cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen and dining room, a comfortable living room with a fireplace and a bathroom on the ground floor. Two double bedrooms with queen beds share a bathroom and a small balcony on the first floor. The cottage has a mini fridge, desk, blackout curtain, decorative fireplace, air-coniditioning and a kitchenette with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petits fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the maisonette on arrival.

from £2086

Villa The Artists' House

The Artists’ House is a large (125sq m) stone cottage nestled in an oak and beech copse, just 200m from the main villa. The ground floor has a spacious studio with a wood-burning stove, fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and bedroom with an antique Napoleonic sleigh bed and a bathroom with large walk-in shower. A flight of stairs leads to the master bedroom, which has a queen-size bed, an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and a terrace. There's also a peaceful terrace overlooking the woodlands with outdoor seating for alfresco afternoons. The cottage has a mini fridge, desk, blackout curtain, decorative fireplace, air-conditioning and a kitchen with an oven, hob, dishwasher, sink, kettle and coffee machine. Fresh flowers, petit fours, organic berries and free bottled water are left in the cottage on arrival.

from £2608

Villa La Lavandaia

Gaze out over classic Tuscan scenes (cypress trees, patchwork fields…) from your own private terrace at this charming 111sq m villa. You’ll have a covered area for lounging and dining, a sundeck and a heated pool all to yourselves. It’s beautifully dressed indoors, too, with two master bedrooms to sleep up to four adults, each with a king-size bed that can be twinned on request and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Plus there’s a full kitchen with a large farmhouse-style dining table and an elegantly dressed living room with a recliner, sofas and a fireplace. Villas also have free WiFi, bottled water, black-out curtains, air-conditioning, organic bath products, fresh fruit on arrival. You’re just a short stroll away from the main hotel and there’s private parking too.

from £3824

Villa La Fonte

This sprawling luxury villa is surrounded by sweetly scented Mediterranean gardens and orchards on the edge of one of the Borgo Pignano’s natural lakes, 350m from the hamlet. There’s a spacious dining area, a living room with a wood-burning stove, a well-equipped kitchen and a small adjacent annex with a traditional alfresco wood-fired oven. There are five bedrooms spread across the ground floor, first floor and a mezzanine – each has a queen or king-size bed (twin beds are available on request) and an ensuite bathroom. Outside, there’s a large covered terrace with views of the lake and a private heated swimming pool with a sundeck. The farmhouse also has two extra shower rooms, WiFi and air-conditioning.

from £6954

Location

Loc. Pignano, 6, Volterra Pisa, Tuscany, 56048

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