Escape to Italy: Borgo Pignano : Elegance and History in Tuscany

Borgo Pignano is an elegant historical country estate in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.

This beautiful estate is located just a short drive from the historic, hilltop towns of Volterra and San Gimignano and within easy reach of the medieval cities of Florence and Siena and the vineyards of Chianti. Borgo Pignano sits in the centre of a much cherished 750-acre organic estate and features a magnificent 18th century villa and an Etruscan hamlet.

About The Main Villa

Borgo Pignano features fourteen elegant rooms and suites within the main villa, some with original frescoes and all with en-suite white marble and travertine bathrooms. A grand stone staircase leads to the upper stories and an elevator serves all floors, rooms are furnished with exquisite antiques, original artworks, Italian linens and chandeliers.

Also, the main villa offers spacious common rooms that complete the country house atmosphere: the library, billiard room, ballroom and lounge offer a variety of environments in which to relax.

Additional Accommodations and Private Properties

In addition to the spacious accommodation set within the villa, Borgo Pignano also provides secluded private properties located throughout the estate including cottages, maisonettes and a large country farmhouse that sleeps up to 20 guests.

13th Century La Canonica

This significant property dates from the 13th Century and provides an opportunity to stay in an architecturally important building just a few steps from the villa. La Canonica can be used as one large three bedroomed house or independently divided as two separate suites. La Canonica, the Priest’s house, adjoins the ancient church of San Bartolomeo and contains original features such as medieval stonework, archways, columns, vaulted ceilings, terracotta floors and restored medieval frescoes.

The building offers a shared entrance hall, elegant sitting room, TV room and a fully equipped medieval kitchen with refectory table. A 2-bedroom suite and 1-bedroom Suite are located on the upper floor.

Enjoy Indulging at their Wellness Spa

Borgo Pignano opened its new Spa and Wellness area harmoniously combines elements of Pignano’s wellbeing philosophy which includes history, nature, health and relaxation, all set within a beautifully designed and elegant spa. Drawing inspiration from Pignano’s unspoiled terrain, abundant gardens, wild flower meadows and organic farmland, each natural spa treatment and well-being therapy has been created using organic ingredients grown on the estate. Pignano’s trained herbalist uses flowers, herbs, plant extracts, oils and honeys that promote a sense of relaxation. Discover Pignano’s wellness centre in the heart of our historic hamlet and experience another level
of peace and tranquility.

Explore Experiences in Organic Food and Savoring Tuscan Living

Explore the organic farm, biodynamic kitchen gardens, olive groves, orchards, meadows, lakes, waterfalls and woodlands which can all be found within Pignano’s beautifully managed grounds. Within the estate you will also find an Al-fresco restaurant with wood fired pizza oven, infinity pool, yoga studio, bocce court, riding stables and fitness suite. Guests can partake in a collection of authentic Tuscan inspired activities such as: Cooking classes, farm tours, painting classes, horse-riding lessons and treks, Pilates, yoga, wine tasting. Truffle hunting, farm tours, honey-making, visits to the Chianti and Brunello wine-making regions, City tours of San Gimignano, Siena, Florence and Volterra, Mountain Biking & Trekking. Children’s activities include swimming, nature trails, pizza-making, arts and crafts activities and a babysitting service is available.

For more information and for booking visit www.borgopignano.com/