Pros

  • Stately resort with terraces perched above the stunning Tuscan countryside
  • Quiet location near the Chianti region
  • Elegant rooms feature canopy beds, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
  • Suites with terraces and whirlpool tubs; villas have private pools
  • Breakfast is included in the room rate
  • Outdoor pool with an infinity edge
  • Small spa offers a hammam and hot tub
  • Elegant Tuscan restaurant and candlelit dinners
  • Private hands-on cooking classes
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free Wi-Fi in common areas
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Cons

  • Removed location makes it a necessity to have a car
  • Spa is small and the hot tub gets crowded
  • Wi-Fi is spotty, and in-room connection is an extra fee
  • Breakfast is basic
  • Charme Rooms are small
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Bottom Line

Villa la Borghetta is a relaxing and romantic four-pearl Tuscan getaway with terraces that overlook a picturesque landscape of olive and cypress trees. A charming restaurant serves Tuscan dishes that guests can learn to prepare in cooking classes, but surprisingly for a region known for food, the free breakfast isn't good. For pampering, there’s a pool in the garden and a small spa with a hot tub that gets crowded. Coffered ceilings, chandeliers, and canopy beds fill its 18 rooms and suites that have terraces and some whirlpool tubs. Villas are also available with private pools. The Chianti region and Florence are easily in reach by car, but this removed location can be problematic for guests without them. For a property with historic attractions in walking distance, travelers could try the Villa Casagrande, in the medieval town of Figline Valdarno.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Villa la Borghetta Spa Resort

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Stately country resort with gardens and beautiful views from terraces

Views of the Tuscan countryside are breathtaking from the terraces of the Villa la Borghetta, a resort that opened in 1999. This former 14th-century watchtower became a summer home for the Piccolomini family during the Renaissance period. The original grandeur of the villa has been well-maintained. Mediterranean plants line the resort’s entrance, and gardens with pebble pathways, benches, and fountains offer quiet areas to take in the views. Designs are bold and grand in the lobby, which features a staircase with an ornate banister, red checkered marble floors, and statues. Whereas most other Tuscan competitors offer farm settings, this property is an upscale resort providing on-site spa services. Overall, the property most appeals to couples seeking a romantic and peaceful escape. 

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Location

Nestled on a verdant hillside near Figline Valdarno

This Tuscan countryside location is on the outskirts of Figline Valdarno on a paved road bordered by greenery that (with a GPS) can easily be found on a hillside. Without a car it’s difficult to explore the area since public transportation isn’t convenient and cabs can be expensive. Smart Gallery, with popular outlet shopping, is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Florence takes two hours by public transportation or an hour by car. Driving to Siena’s Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral takes one hour and 20 minutes. Wine tasting tours in the Chianti area can be reached by car in 30 minutes. The drive to the walled city of San Gimignano 1300 takes one hour and 15 minutes by car. It’s a 45-minute drive to the Florence Airport. Parking at the hotel is free and easy. 

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Rooms

Charming country-style rooms and suites with grand designs

There are three types of rooms: Charme Rooms are the most basic option and definitely on the smaller side; Privilege Rooms have additional lounge areas; and Suites come with sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. The style in each of the rooms is a mixture of classic and modern decor with individual designs that lend a romantic air. Spread out over three floors, rooms feature a variation of antique-inspired fixtures, canopy beds, stained-glass, wooden floors, and painted or coffered ceilings with chandeliers. Some rooms have panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside and direct garden access from furnished terraces. Elegantly designed bathrooms provide hairdryers, heated towel racks, bidets, and walk-in showers or shower/tub combos; some have whirlpool tubs. Flip-flops in toiletry baskets are a nice touch. Every room includes a desk, minibar, flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, safe, bathrobes, and slippers. In-room Wi-Fi is an additional fee (though it's free in common spaces). Three nearby villas are also available for rent. These include multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens, private pools, fireplaces in living rooms, and terraces.

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Features

Stylish garden pool, atmospheric spa, Tuscan dining, and cooking classes

With an infinity edge that drops into the countryside, the outdoor pool is stylish and surrounded by lounge chairs on the grass. Above the pool is a large window that looks into the spa’s hot tub, featuring a ceiling that lights up like the sky at night. The hot tub can get crowded with guests vying for a hot soak. The spa is small with limited staff, but there’s a nice hammam, a lounge, and treatment rooms. The staircase in the lobby leads upstairs to the restaurant that serves everything from risotto to tiramisu in an elegantly designed dining room. A free breakfast is served here, though it's quite basic with cold cuts and cakes. Candlelight dinners on the terrace can be arranged. Cooking classes led by the restaurant’s chef are also available. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas, but it's spotty. Bikes are available for rent. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Villa la Borghetta Spa Resort

Scene

Stately country resort with gardens and beautiful views from terraces

Views of the Tuscan countryside are breathtaking from the terraces of the Villa la Borghetta, a resort that opened in 1999. This former 14th-century watchtower became a summer home for the Piccolomini family during the Renaissance period. The original grandeur of the villa has been well-maintained. Mediterranean plants line the resort’s entrance, and gardens with pebble pathways, benches, and fountains offer quiet areas to take in the views. Designs are bold and grand in the lobby, which features a staircase with an ornate banister, red checkered marble floors, and statues. Whereas most other Tuscan competitors offer farm settings, this property is an upscale resort providing on-site spa services. Overall, the property most appeals to couples seeking a romantic and peaceful escape. 

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Location

Nestled on a verdant hillside near Figline Valdarno

This Tuscan countryside location is on the outskirts of Figline Valdarno on a paved road bordered by greenery that (with a GPS) can easily be found on a hillside. Without a car it’s difficult to explore the area since public transportation isn’t convenient and cabs can be expensive. Smart Gallery, with popular outlet shopping, is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Florence takes two hours by public transportation or an hour by car. Driving to Siena’s Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral takes one hour and 20 minutes. Wine tasting tours in the Chianti area can be reached by car in 30 minutes. The drive to the walled city of San Gimignano 1300 takes one hour and 15 minutes by car. It’s a 45-minute drive to the Florence Airport. Parking at the hotel is free and easy. 

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Rooms

Charming country-style rooms and suites with grand designs

There are three types of rooms: Charme Rooms are the most basic option and definitely on the smaller side; Privilege Rooms have additional lounge areas; and Suites come with sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. The style in each of the rooms is a mixture of classic and modern decor with individual designs that lend a romantic air. Spread out over three floors, rooms feature a variation of antique-inspired fixtures, canopy beds, stained-glass, wooden floors, and painted or coffered ceilings with chandeliers. Some rooms have panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside and direct garden access from furnished terraces. Elegantly designed bathrooms provide hairdryers, heated towel racks, bidets, and walk-in showers or shower/tub combos; some have whirlpool tubs. Flip-flops in toiletry baskets are a nice touch. Every room includes a desk, minibar, flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, safe, bathrobes, and slippers. In-room Wi-Fi is an additional fee (though it's free in common spaces). Three nearby villas are also available for rent. These include multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens, private pools, fireplaces in living rooms, and terraces.

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Features

Stylish garden pool, atmospheric spa, Tuscan dining, and cooking classes

With an infinity edge that drops into the countryside, the outdoor pool is stylish and surrounded by lounge chairs on the grass. Above the pool is a large window that looks into the spa’s hot tub, featuring a ceiling that lights up like the sky at night. The hot tub can get crowded with guests vying for a hot soak. The spa is small with limited staff, but there’s a nice hammam, a lounge, and treatment rooms. The staircase in the lobby leads upstairs to the restaurant that serves everything from risotto to tiramisu in an elegantly designed dining room. A free breakfast is served here, though it's quite basic with cold cuts and cakes. Candlelight dinners on the terrace can be arranged. Cooking classes led by the restaurant’s chef are also available. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas, but it's spotty. Bikes are available for rent. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Tennis Court

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