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The country seat of a noble Cortonese family, this charming hamlet is the perfect recipe for a classic Tuscan vacation.
 In close proximity to the most fascinating towns of central Italy, renowned for their artistic beauty, such as Florence, Arezzo, Siena and Perugia, Il Melone is in the valley below Cortona, the oldest Etruscan settlement in Tuscany. Borgo Il melone is surrounded by the most typical Tuscan countryside creating a unique and compelling setting.
This elegant and charming complex has both hotel rooms and apartments to suit all types of holiday makers. It is a place full of magic for a stylish and elegant, as well as extremely comfortable and relaxing, stay.
The restoration of the hamlet has been carried out with the uttermost respect for the original architectural features. The Borgo included a manor surrounded by a group of smaller farmhouses where the products of the land,  such as oil, grapes, and wheat were collected and processed.
Original building materials have been cleverly reused thus combining the typical atmosphere of a traditional agricultural settlement with state-of-the-art facilities suited to the needs of our times.
ACCOMODATION: The hotel has twelve wide double rooms equipped with private bathroom with bathtub and shower, minibar, satellite TV, hairdryer, air-conditioning, safe, telephone and ADSL.
There are also eight spacious self catering apartments slightly away from the hotel but sharing the pool and gardens. A laundry room and mountain bikes are available for guests use free of charge. There is ample external parking and inside parking available for a small additional fee.
 THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: When you arrive at Borgo Il Melone, you will behold a vast stretch of bright green fields, with an area of almost 9 acres, partially covered by lively patches of flowers ranging from the deep red of rose beds to the delicate purple of lavender shrubs and the dark green of rosemary bushes spreading a lovely scent.
There is an amazing orchard with 25 different types of fruit trees.
The air is alive with the perfume of lavender that the staff use to make potpourri found in the interiors of the apartments. Borgo Il Melone is filled with the colors, perfumes and gifts of the luscious, authentic, lively and welcoming nature of Tuscany.
 Swimming pool: A quiet reserved area of the Borgo is the location of the swimming pool, 10 x 20 meters or 65.6 by 32.8 feet. The state-of-the-art swimming pool is equipped with a relaxing whirlpool area, is watched by a lifeguard and has showers and a changing room.
Plunge into its clear water, surrounded by the green hills that enclose it and enjoy superb serenity and relaxation. The swimming pool is open from May 15th to September 10th.
During the entire summer period, guests are served a colorful brunch with a rich buffet right beside the pool.
LOCATION: Borgo Il Melone is near to Cortona as well as with easy reach of most important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest airport is Florence airport (about an hour and a half). Rome airports are about 2 1/2 hours distant.
HISTORY: Borgo Il Melone dates back to the beginning of the 19th century when it was a property of the Mancinis, a noble family from Cortona who still own the entire set of buildings.  The Mancini family boasts a wide family tree that includes Girolamo Mancini, scholar, man of letters and patriot who followed Garibaldi in 1860 and 1866.
He is the author of memorable biographies, such as "Life of Luca Signorelli", "Life of Lorenzo Valla", "Life of L.B. Alberti", and of dissertations such as "Cortona in the Middle Ages" and "Rites and Codices from Cortona".
He was Gonfalonier in Cortona; he was elected member of the Parliament twice, and was librarian and lucumon of the Etruscan Academy. In 1881 he founded the bank 'Banca Popolare Cortona'.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Tennis, golf, the beach, horse riding, bike riding, hiking, wine tasting, fabulous dining, thermal spas, Hot air balloon flying, designer out let shopping, Etruscan ruins and Renaissance and medieval art and architecture.
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