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Once a defensive hamlet, this rambling
collection of ancient buildings has been transformed
into simple holiday accommodation in the heart of Chianti.
Borgo
al Cerro has been carefully restored, transforming the
farmhouse, barns and stables into spacious comfortable
apartments.  Special care has been taken to maintain
as much of the original feel and ambience of the structure
as possible with out sacrificing modern comfort and
convenience.
Sitting proudly on a classic Tuscan
hillside you have 360° panoramic views over the
countryside. There is an ancient bridal path that links
the hamlet with Casole d'Elsa (800 meters or about ½
a mile distant), a larger medieval town, that can provide
you with shops, bars and restaurants as well as local
transport links.
The property has a wonderful restaurant with typical
Tuscan food. It is open most nights for dinner and can
also provide you with lunch or breakfast upon request.
ACCOMODATION: Every
apartment is spacious and simply furnished with tables
and chairs as well as lounging furniture. Most have
wrought iron bedsteads.  All
have either one, two or three bedrooms and two bath
or shower rooms. They also all have a telephone with
direct dialing, a safe and open plan mini kitchens with
4 ring hob, small fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a shared
washing machine for the guests use.
Each apartment has it’s own
private out door dining and relaxing area and there
is also a communal BBQ and wood burning pizza oven by
the pool that guests can use.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: The swimming pool is in a panoramic
position and is ample for all the guests (10 x 20 m
or 32.81 x 65.62 ft.) it is well furnished with lounges
and has a hydro massage jacuzzi. There is a large grassy
area perfect for rowdy ball games and a changing room
with shower and W.C.
 LOCATION: Borgo al
Cerro is near to Siena as well as with easy reach of
most important Tuscan places of interest. The
nearest airport is Florence airport (less than an hour).
Pisa is about an hour and a half and Rome airports are
about three hours distant.
The nearest village is Casole d’Elsa
which can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes. Casole
d’Elsa is an enchanting village with grocery stores,
restaurants, bars and banks. All around are the famous
vineyards of Chianti.
The famous sights of Tuscany, Florence,
Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and the coast are all
easily accessible.
HISTORY: Borgo al
Cerro was originally a fortified village in medieval
times.  It was an out post and watch station on the much
contested border between the Florentine Guelfs and the
Sienese Ghibellines.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: Renaissance and medieval art and architecture
abounds in this part of Tuscany. It
is also well known for it’s wineries and gastronomic
produce which are all available to taste and take home
in the small villages surrounding Borgo al Cerro. Hikers
and mountain bikers will be delighted with the surrounding
country side which is perfectly suited for out door
pursuits of this nature. Mountain bikes are available
for hire with advance notice.
In General: Borgo al Cerro is the
ideal place to spend a charming holiday and simple holiday
in close contact to nature but with in easy reach of
art and cuture.
Please note: This property does not
have televisions or air conditioning. Air conditioning
is rarely necessary in Tuscany due to the lack of humidity
and the temperate climate. Almost all of our properties
at InTuscany are in remodeled medieval or renaissance
buildings. They generally have very thick walls and
high ceilings, most are built on the tops of our gently
rolling hills where they catch the breezes that spring
up at mid day and in the evenings.
Generally air conditioning is only
found by the sea side or in the city centers where noise
and/or humidity make it necessary. We do not have air
conditioning in our offices or in any of our own homes.
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