Borgo di Vagli

  • Property type: Estates
  • Sleeps: -
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Location: Mercatale di Cortona
  • Bedrooms: -
  • Bathrooms: -
  • Swimming pool: Shared
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Italian Country Estates

Traditional Tuscany's Country Estate pages allow you to view any of our Italian properties that have two or more self catering apartments on site as a whole. This way you can see under the 'accommodation' heading how many apartments are on a particular estate and how many people those apartments will sleep. The self catering apartments listed under the 'accommodation' heading all have clickable links to take you directly to an individual description of that accommodation along with its current availability.

These pages are especially useful for family groups who are perhaps looking for one or two apartments on a larger estate, for couples who are looking for smaller estates with only two or three properties maximum or for larger parties who are perhaps planning a reunion or wedding. 

If you are specifically looking for an villa or apartment in Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche and Lazio and want to search by date availability or number of bedrooms etc, you can use the drop down menu in the Property Finder and select 'villas and apartments' for self catering apartments with a shared swimming pool or 'private villas' for a selection of independent villas with private pools.

Estate Overview

Borgo di Vagli is a beautifully restored self contained Tuscan village dating back to the 14th Century, idyllically set in unspoilt natural beauty among olive groves, ancient oaks, chestnut and fruit trees, wildflowers and vines.The villages boasts breathtaking endless panoramic views of rich Tuscan countryside. Having been left in ruins for over 20 years, the result of a ten year project has been to completely and authentically restore the village to the highest standards in accordance with Tuscany’s legal restoration requirements. It maintains as faithfully as possible its medieval feel, atmosphere and look, without compromising modern day comforts and needs. Borgo di Vagli is part of a large Protected area nestled among its own olive groves, fruit trees and ancient oaks, with many terraces of roughly 8,000 square meters offering privacy to read, relax or sunbathe. The panoramic views are some of the most breathtaking in Tuscany including that of Pierle Castle which dates back to the 10th century. Entirely private and offering a level of authentic country luxury rarely seen in rural Tuscany, the village consists of 21 unique properties and includes; multi-lingual reception, two swimming pools, satellite television, Restaurant and shop. The villages trattoria is housed at the base of the 14th century guard tower, it offers traditional Tuscan meals and well stocked cellar. Borgo di Vagli is the latest renovation conceived and executed by the renowned Restoration engineer Fulvio Di Rosa, often cited by Frances Mayes, America’s best selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, Bella Tuscany and most recently In Tuscany, as being among the best in his field.

A car is a necessity to explore and thoroughly enjoy Italy’s most beautiful regions. Cities, sites and places of interest within driving distance from the village include Lake Trasimeno which offers boat trips to Isola Maggiore, boating, canoeing, fishing, wind-surfing, water skiing. Twenty minutes away is the popular medieval town of Cortona, and also within easy driving distance are Florence, Perugia, Assisi, Siena and San Gimignano.

*Cooking classes are offered on request but are subject to sufficient numbers at a cost of Euro 50 per person with wine.

Accommodation

All of the properties have been restored to reveal their original wooden beams, stone ceilings and handmade "cotto" tiles, complimented with one of the five original "calce" plaster colours and are furnished with genuine rural Tuscan antiques. No two properties are alike...

1. In some of the properties bathrooms have a bath tub and shower.
2. Accommodation can be on ground or first floor (first floor accommodation is accessed via external stone steps).
3. Many of the accommodations are arranged on 'split levels' with a few steps leading from living to kitchen area's for example.
4. Most of the apartments have their own sitting-out areas, but if this is a necessary requirement, then please check before confirming your booking.

Grounds

The gardens and grounds are well-kept, with plenty of opportunity to "escape" to a quiet corner. There are terraces built into the hillside, one of which has the swimming pools.

Facilities/Amenities

Pool details

The pools are together, a pool for the children (7m x 3m) and a larger pool (20m x 7m)
There is ample poolside furniture to relax after your swim.

Access road

A five minute drive along about 2km of winding single track road, but not difficult.

Airports

Perugia 30mins. Florence 1hr 30mins. Bologna 2 hrs 45mins. Ancona 2hrs 30 mins. Pisa 2hrs 30mins.

Distances

Mercatale di Cortona 7km, Lake Trasimeno 15km, Cortona 15km, Perugia 35km, Montepulciano 40km, Arezzo 45km, Pienza 60km, Assisi 60km, Siena 75km, Florence 90km, Spoleto 90km

Please click on the individual accommodation links to see individual property descriptions, prices and availability.

Prices include

- Household linen and towels
- Utilities

Security Deposit

On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €200, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.

Arrival Times

Arrivals expected between 14.00 - 20.00 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.