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9/11/2018 Destination Delicious visits luxury resort Borgo Pignano in Tuscany - DESTINATION DELICIOUS HOME (/) LUXURY TRAVEL (/LUXURY-TRAVEL.HTML) DESTINATIONS (/DESTINATIONS.HTML) FOOD & DRINK (/FOOD--DRINK.HTML) LIFESTYLE (/LIFESTYLE.HTML) ABOUT / WORK WITH US (/ABOUT--WORK-WITH-US.HTML) MEET THE TEAM (/MEET-THE-TEAM.HTML) FOLLOW (/FOLLOW.HTML) D E S T I N A T I O N D E L I C I O U S ( / ) LIVE DELICIOUSLY ASPIRATIONAL LIFEST YLE FEATURES AND REVIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Hotel review: Borgo Pignano, Volterra, Tuscany RSS Feed (/62/feed) (//www.destinationdelicious.com/accommodations/hotel-review-borgo-pignano-volterra- tuscany) Archives 5/11/2018 0 Comments (//www.destinationdelicious.com/accommodations/hotel-review-borgo-pignano-volterra- November 2018 tuscany#comments) (/accommodations/archives/ 11-2018) October 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 10-2018) September 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 09-2018) June 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 06-2018) May 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 05-2018) April 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 04-2018) February 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 02-2018) January 2018 (/accommodations/archives/ 01-2018) With the coveted white true now in season just in time to grace the tables of the most discerning gourmets, it's the November 2017 perfect time to visit Tuscany. I rmly believe this delicacy tastes even better when you hunt for it yourself, which is what I (/accommodations/archives/ set out to do during my recent visit to Borgo Pignano (https://www.borgopignano.com/en/). 11-2017) October 2017 Sitting in the heart of Tuscany on a hilltop between two fertile valleys in the Val d’Elsa region, this 750-acre country estate (/accommodations/archives/ is a unique combination of a luxury resort with a beautifully restored 18th century mansion at its center surrounded by 10-2017) eco farmland and woods, which allows the hotel to be almost fully self-contained. September 2017 (/accommodations/archives/ 09-2017) https://www.destinationdelicious.com/accommodations/hotel-review-borgo-pignano-volterra-tuscany# 1/16 9/11/2018 Destination Delicious visits luxury resort Borgo Pignano in Tuscany - DESTINATION DELICIOUS August 2017 (/accommodations/archives/ 08-2017) July 2017 (/accommodations/archives/ 07-2017) June 2017 (/accommodations/archives/ 06-2017) April 2017 (/accommodations/archives/ 04-2017) The term ‘borgo’ (‘hamlet’ in Italian) dates back to Etruscan times. Former farm workers lived in cottages (some of which March 2017 have been restored and now serve as accommodation for bigger groups of guests or families) whereas couples and (/accommodations/archives/ singles stay in the main mansion. 03-2017) February 2017 The resort is within easy driving distance from the historical towns of Volterra and San Gimignano and is located about (/accommodations/archives/ 40km north of Siena. We ew into Bologna and, as we didn’t hire a car, took the train to another pretty medieval town 02-2017) called Poggibonsi and then a taxi from there, which we discovered was a wise choice because the road is winding and the January 2017 sign posting isn’t all that great, so unless you have a GPS you might get lost! (/accommodations/archives/ 01-2017) November 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 11-2016) October 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 10-2016) September 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 09-2016) August 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 08-2016) July 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 07-2016) June 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 06-2016) May 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 05-2016) March 2016 As soon as we set o, we were enchanted by the woods and the gorgeous countryside views. The resort’s entrance is (/accommodations/archives/ marked by an impressive arch, which sets the scene for grandeur. 03-2016) February 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 02-2016) January 2016 (/accommodations/archives/ 01-2016) November 2015 (/accommodations/archives/ 11-2015) Accommodation reviews From cosy B&Bs to luxurious 5-Star accommodations, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to amazing accommodations. https://www.destinationdelicious.com/accommodations/hotel-review-borgo-pignano-volterra-tuscany# 2/16 9/11/2018 Destination Delicious visits luxury resort Borgo Pignano in Tuscany - DESTINATION DELICIOUS We've rounded up our favourites across the world for you to enjoy. Vacanza, sogno o realtà? Prenota un angolo di paradiso Upon arrival, our rooms weren’t ready, so we were led through the vast, immaculate gardens to a terrace overlooking a rock pool, which guests were swimming in – even in October! From next year on, the pool will be heated, for those who Prenota ora aren’t as brave. While we waited, we were treated to our rst taste of Tuscan cuisine with delicious products produced entirely on the farm and in the greenhouses, including a hearty barley soup topped with grated cheese and a sprinkling of white true. Categories All (/accommodations/category/ all) Activity Holidays In Tuscany (/accommodations/category/ activity-holidays-in-tuscany) Afternoon Tea (/accommodations/category/ afternoon-tea) All Inclusive Resorts (/accommodations/category/ all-inclusive-resorts) All Inclusive Resorts In Antigua (/accommodations/category/ all-inclusive-resorts-in- antigua) All Inclusive Resorts In Caribbean (/accommodations/category/ all-inclusive-resorts-in- The vibe caribbean) The ground oor houses the reception and an adjacent cozy courtyard, the dining room, living room and - a great Amal Coast highlight - a library with hundreds of books in several languages. 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