Borgo dei Sensi Vernio

The wonderful Boutique Country House "Borgo dei Sensi" is set a step away from the magnificent Florence. The location of the villa is a delightful and peaceful place where guests will find tranquility and relax surrounded by chestnuts trees and natural creeks. Being in this paradise-like setting you will feel the most pure Tuscan nature around you. You will be able to explore this unique environment enjoying walking, trying nordic walking, hiking and relaxing archery. Or simply relax in one of the several corners created for guests all around the estate. The owners will suggest to you the best trails to make your stay a fascinating experience and bolster your spirit with a healthy contact with Tuscan nature. Also available are cooking classes with one of the most famous chef of Florence and visit to the Carmignano DOCG Cellars, a few km from the "Borgo dei Sensi".

From this beautiful Tuscan villa you can manage day trips to Florence and many other towns in Tuscany, all within one hour driving. Siena, Pisa, Arezzo and all the splendid towns in between are just few of the many worth a visit. The Villa of "Borgo dei Sensi" was built between the tenth and the twelfth century. Thanks to a painstaking renovation process aimed at maintaining all the ancient details of the villa, you will discover the essence of the original perfectly intact. The magic atmosphere of the Tuscan middle ages is now discretely enriched by all the modern comforts in order to make of your stay an unforgettable holiday.

At "Borgo dei Sensi" (Villa Borsano) you will enjoy the pleasure of the regenerating contact with water not only with the large private swimming pool, or the two minipools where relax in fresh water with view on the valley, but also at the beauty relax spa located in a natural oasis of peace. Silence and privacy will accompany you through a perfect experience of inner peace and equilibrium. Here waters create beneficial baths to soothe the spirit, and massages will be offered to you accompanied by aromatherapy scents. The environment is especially designed to enhance your pleasure and benefits. Hydrotherapy, onsen baths, calidarium and tepidarium are offered to you upon request.

Nature and its strength are loyally carried indoors at the "Borgo dei Sensi". Hand woven towels, wood-baked cotto elements, tints extracted from flowers and herbs, natural stones taken from the surrounding environment are just few of the elements that directly from a past of direct contact with nature are brought to you in juxtaposition with the industrialized world of nowadays.

Entering each one of the rooms of this exquisite villa is like entering the same peaceful world you just left outdoors. You will discover six different rooms with six different names that have in common the most enchanting and charming interiors. The name of each room is inspired by the natural elements and the Zen philosophy. Each detail is carefully studied for a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Borgo dei Sensi is situated in the historical valley of the conflits between Guelfi and Ghibellini, yet close to Florence; from the court we may enjoy the view of the Fortress of Cerbaia, where Dante Alighieri stayed and the Pieve of S. Ippolito and Cassiano, finished in the XIII century. From the Borgo dei Sensi you can reach the main cities of Tuscany less than 1,30 hour car, included the sea with Forte dei Marmi, Lucca. And within 15 km the big lake of Bilancino where you could enjoy with sport acquatic activities.