The best luxury hotels in Tuscany
It's no exaggeration to say that Borgo Santo Pietro is one of the most magical places in the world. Close to Siena yet delightfully secluded in its own 300 acres of pristine countryside, this boutique hotel offers everything that Tuscan dreams are made of – and some. There's the dramatic pine-tree-lined approach, postcard-perfect rolling landscapes, vast organic farm, a private lake, manicured gardens, vineyards, and even a few alpacas and kittens dotted around for good measure.
Naturally, such a bountiful estate provides more than enough produce to supply both the property's restaurants – the Michelin-green-starred Saporium for fine dining, and homely Trattoria that's built around an ancient oak tree – while all the herbs, honey and sheep's milk form the basis for Borgo's cult Seed To Skin natural skincare line. There are even four full-time florists who decorate every inch of the property with colourful arrangements from the gardens each day...
All this is the genius creation of Jeanette and Claus Thottrup, a jet-setting Danish couple with backgrounds in fashion, natural medicine and architecture, who have spent the past two decades perfecting their vision of a 'sanctuary for modern souls' in the heart of Tuscany. The vibe is therefore more of a private residence than a hotel, with heartfelt family-style hospitality and cosy-yet-opulent interiors – think gigantic bespoke beds, antique furniture, roaring fireplaces and décor reminiscent of Versailles.
Days here are spent in total, lazy luxury: in the height of summer, it's all about alfresco dining, dips in the freshwater pool, long country walks and homemade gelato on the terrace, while the colder months invite curling up fireside with a good book, spoiling spa treatments (the bath ritual is a must), yoga, truffle hunting and long lunches in the cookery school. In short, your every wildest Tuscan fantasy incarnate.
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