“Il Borgo” Country Hotel and Farm in Tuscany
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“Il Borgo” Country Hotel and Farm in Tuscany
The country hotel “il Borgo” is an elegant ecolodge immersed in the Maremma landscape in harmony with nature.
The country hotel “il Borgo” is an elegant ecolodge in Tuscany, immersed in the Maremma landscape in harmony with nature.
No pollution, no noise, no stress. The hotel is reachable via 1 Km on a road in the forest on electric cars, in the heart of an uncontaminated natural environment.
Only nature and peace and fragrance of olive trees, ash trees and vineyards,, in respect of the spirit of the place and its historical and cultural values.
The eco-sustainable approach inspired the project, identifcation of the site, buildings layout, choice of materials and technologies, activities to be carried out.
Traditional bio-sustainable materials (stone, brick, clay, wood, cork, hemp) and eco-sustainable systems were used, to reduce pollution of water and air. Energy management (saving and use of alternative sources), recovery of water and correct use of soil are provided.
The accommodation is a “resort” for rest and relaxation giving the opportunity of an immersing experience, where the environment in its many forms is at the center of every activity.
The country hotel is also a place where you can meet people and attend to training courses. It offers equipped rooms to carry out laboratory activities of various kinds (environmental, cultural, manual, gastronomic, etc.) throughout the year
Wellness spaces area available for care of the mind and body, meditation, yoga, alternative therapies, in order to allow its international guests a relaxing holiday, to heal past wounds and face present and future with serenity and security.
The resort is located near an ancient existing nucleus and in close correlation with it in order to reinforce the settlement structure.
The buildings are either 1 or 2 floors above the groun,d with a small 3 floors tower, allowing to get the sunshine light inside all the living areas, and from all the rooms the hosts can enjoy the panorama on the “Conca del Cotone” hills and surrounding woods. The different floors of the buildings are connected by external stairs along the façades or along the sides.
The 20 rooms and 10 suites are all independent and differ from one another, distributed in different buildings around squares, streets, covered passages, arcades, to constitute a rural village of building made in brick masonry with external “rasapietra” stone facing, with wooden windows, insulation in hemp and cork and internal walls in clay.
The relais offers its guests a living room with a bar and a cozy restaurant with fireplace that opens onto large terraces with a magnificent panoramic view; a large kitchen with a wood-burning oven for baking bread; rooms for various activities offering enchanting view of squares, surrounding nature and Montepò Castle; a panoramic swimming pool, solarium and wellness area; laundry and ironing service.
The spa area is located on the basement floor, including sauna, turkish bath, whirlpool, relaxation areas and a fireplace corner. The outdoor swimming pool with solarium overlooks a large sunny panoramic terrace.
An ecological phytodepuration plant provides water for irrigation of the green limiting use of water resources and protecting the soil.
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Credits by Alberto Opalio
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