Borgo Pignano Hotel

Italy

The free-range eggs come from the Valdarno chickens you'll find amid the olive groves; the prosciutto from their Cinta Senese pigs; and the honey is courtesy of the bees buzzing through the verdant gardens – the 300ha Tuscan hilltop estate that is Borgo Pignano is far from just a devastatingly pretty face. Its origins date back to the 12th century, and in every room, pool villa, luxury maisonette or three-bedroom private house you’ll find Tuscan art and locally inspired or crafted furniture that has found its perfect home. The organic farm provides much of what’s cooked within its three dining spaces, whether that’s the Green Michelin-starred Villa Pignano, the Al Fresco terrace restaurant or an intimate chef’s table. Experiences within the orchards, fields, farm and lakelands of the estate are endless, but there are also vintage vehicles, tennis courts and even a five-a-side football pitch – it’s impossible to be bored.

Doubles from £300. 00 39 0588 35032, borgopignano.com

Words by Alex Mead.

This review was taken from the March 2024 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.