About This Villa

With origins dating back to the 15th century, Borgo San Lorenzo Castle offers a magnificent Tuscan escape where heritage and high-end comfort go hand in hand. Here, history meets an exceptional level of service with on-site concierge, daily housekeeping and breakfast each morning alongside the luxuries of a private swimming pool, cardio fitness gym and indulgent spa.

Only 38km from Florence, this exclusive castello is part of a larger estate with a rich history. It is here where the Florentine writer Giovanni della Casa was born, the author of one of the world’s most recognised books on etiquette. In the very heart of the estate, within eight hectares of beautiful enclosed parkland, lies Borgo San Lorenzo Castle welcoming up to 20 guests across its elegant suites and bedrooms.

The interiors of this Renaissance villa are both authentic and refined with inviting living spaces including a games room with pool table, TV lounge with 65-inch Smart TV, welcoming lounge and a generously equipped kitchen. In the tower, the brilliantly equipped gym and the spa with its sauna and hammam await – a personal trainer, yoga sessions and an array of spa and beauty treatments can be arranged.

Rest peacefully across the ten air-conditioned bedrooms, all with king-size double beds, premium mattresses and high-end toiletries in en suite marble bathrooms. The 120m2 royal suite is incredible with its four-poster bed and huge bathroom with whirlpool bath. Discover three other spacious suites, two ground floor junior suites and four attractive bedrooms that can be made up as twins or doubles.

Soak up the beauty of this historic residence as you relax across the natural grounds with ancient trees, truffle grounds, a delicately scented limonaia, an organic kitchen garden and even a consecrated chapel from the 18th century. The swimming pool is stunning, set by the manicured lawn and surrounded by loungers and parasols – it can be heated for a supplement.

Here you can do as little or as much as you like, with onsite concierge ready to help with a wealth of wonderful services, activities and even once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Examples include etiquette classes in honour of Giovanni della Casa, on-site truffle hunting, cookery sessions, a private chef or wine-tasting in the castle’s ancient cellar. Beyond the estate, arrange guided tours of art galleries, wineries and cities whilst sport lovers will appreciate golf, horse-riding, lake watersports and so much more nearby. For the ultimate experience, why not organise a hot-air balloon ride above Florence.

Whether gathering with family or friends, marking a milestone event or celebrating a wedding, Borgo San Lorenzo Castle allows you to experience true Florentine history and hospitality in the most remarkable Tuscan setting.

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