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The natural setting in the Val di Chiana, just five minutes’ drive from Arezzo, surrounded by vineyards and woodland.
The wine tasting and cooking classes on offer for the full Tuscany experience, as well as many outdoor activities.
The traditional Tuscan décor in the rooms, each of which is equipped with exposed beams and tiled floors.
The hot tub and huge pool: the perfect places to relax or take a dip to escape the afternoon sun.
Borgo Il Melone ★★★★
A Chianti hotel which is a feast for the eyes and soul.
By Kathryn Atkins, VeryChic correspondent
Italy can be almost overwhelming for the senses. With its gorgeous countryside, beautiful cities, delicious cuisine and inspiring music, spending just a few days here is like a spa treatment for the soul. In the Chianti region, these elements abound, creating a real feast for the senses that is yours to savour at the Borgo Il Melone, a charming Tuscan hotel all in pale stone at the foot of ancient Cortona, where you can relax and eat your fill of all Italy has to offer.
Feast your eyes…
As you approach the hotel, driving through manicured lawns and past a pretty little church, you first glimpse the terracotta roofs through the tall Cypriot trees, then traditional shuttered windows and, finally, an arched doorway beckoning you in. Once inside, gleaming wood and terracotta tiled floors continue the simple, yet elegant, Tuscan style in the restaurant and lobby, while quaint checked bed spreads and candelabras throw light and colour up to the arched ceilings and exposed beams.
Nourish your body…
Once you’ve taken all this in, it’s time to tuck into some delicious Italian cuisine, from local cured meats and crumbly tarts at breakfast to hearty Tuscan dishes made with seasonal and local products at the Osteria. Let the friendly and knowledgeable staff recommend a local wine to go with your order for the full Chianti experience, all the more suited to the rustic simplicity of the décor.
Feed your soul…
Most of all, this place is like gourmet food for the soul, whether it’s floating in the huge outdoor pool with the sights and perfumes of the gardens surrounding you, or exploring this beautiful region. Eager to share with you their pride of the surrounding countryside, the hotel staff organise horse-riding, trekking, bike tours, boat trips and more, with exclusive wine tours and cooking classes for the more sedate guests. The stunning Lake Trasimeno nearby also offers the opportunity to take a relaxed boat trip – in fact, you may not even find the time to visit the lovely town of Arezzo!
Staying at Borgo Il Melone in Chianti is a feast for all the senses.
As you approach the hotel, driving through manicured lawns and past a pretty little church, you first glimpse the terracotta roofs through the tall Cypriot trees, then traditional shuttered windows and, finally, an arched doorway beckoning you in. Once inside, gleaming wood and terracotta tiled floors continue the simple, yet elegant, Tuscan style in the restaurant and lobby, while quaint checked bed spreads and candelabras throw light and colour up to the arched ceilings and exposed beams.
Nourish your body…
Once you’ve taken all this in, it’s time to tuck into some delicious Italian cuisine, from local cured meats and crumbly tarts at breakfast to hearty Tuscan dishes made with seasonal and local products at the Osteria. Let the friendly and knowledgeable staff recommend a local wine to go with your order for the full Chianti experience, all the more suited to the rustic simplicity of the décor.
Feed your soul…
Most of all, this place is like gourmet food for the soul, whether it’s floating in the huge outdoor pool with the sights and perfumes of the gardens surrounding you, or exploring this beautiful region. Eager to share with you their pride of the surrounding countryside, the hotel staff organise horse-riding, trekking, bike tours, boat trips and more, with exclusive wine tours and cooking classes for the more sedate guests. The stunning Lake Trasimeno nearby also offers the opportunity to take a relaxed boat trip – in fact, you may not even find the time to visit the lovely town of Arezzo!
Staying at Borgo Il Melone in Chianti is a feast for all the senses.
Comfort Room
Stay in a Comfort Room for 2 adults
- - Surface area: 20 m²
- - Bed type: 1 large double bed
- - Bathroom with: shower, toilet, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
- - Room with: minibar, safe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telephone, air conditioning, heating, tiled/marble floor, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, wake-up service
* No additional beds available in the room
Deluxe Room
Stay in a Deluxe Room for 2 adults
- - Surface area: 25 m²
- - Bed type: 1 large double bed
- - Bathroom with: shower, toilet, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
- - Room with: garden view, minibar, safe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telephone, air conditioning, heating, tiled/marble floor, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, wake-up service
* No additional beds available in the room
Junior Suite
Stay in a Junior Suite for 2 adults
- - Surface area: 27 m²
- - Bed type: 1 large double bed
- - Bathroom with: shower or bath, toilet, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
- - Suite with: garden view, minibar, TV, air conditioning, minibar, Wi-Fi
* No additional beds available in the room
Reception (open from 8am until midnight)
Check in from 2pm and check out by 10am
40 rooms & suites (non-smoking)
Wi-Fi available for free in the rooms, suites and common areas of the hotel
Borgo Il Melone restaurant (open from midday-3pm and from 5:30pm-11pm)
Menus adapted for special dietary requirements available on request and with confirmation from the hotel
Bar (open everyday from 8am-midnight)- Outdoor non-heated pool (open May to September from 9am-7pm)
Private parking available for free
The establishment does not provide disabled and limited mobility access
Pets are permitted in the establishment at a rate of €15 per day (small or medium sized pets)
- Basilica di San Francesco – make your way through this pretty church to its chapel, which holds the famous Piero della Francesca fresco.
Piazza San Francesco, 52100 Arezzo, Italy.
+39 0575 20630. - Having dessert at Cremì, offering unusual seasonal ice creams like walnut and fig.
Corso Italia 100, 52100 Arezzo, Italy.
+39 333 976 6336. - Visiting Museo Diocesano del Capitolo di Cortona, featuring breath-taking Renaissance artwork.
Piazza Duomo 1, 52044 Cortona, Italy.
+39 575 62 830. - Fortezza del Girifalco – this ruined fortress is worth the climb for its stunning views over the entire valley.
Via di Fortezza, 52044 Cortona, Italy.
+39 575 164 5307.
Borgo Il Melone ★★★★
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The Borgo Il Melone **** is located in the Tuscan countryside, in Cortona, Italy.
BY PLANE
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) sits about 116 km / 72 mi from the hotel, approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes' drive.
The airport receives a international flights from a number of capitals and large cities across Europe, and most notably serves as a focus for Vueling Airlines.
- Covid-19 health & travel rules for Italy:
Visit the official EU Reopen website to learn about current local health measures, and entry requirements from EU / Schengen countries or from countries outside the EU / Schengen Area - VeryFlexible: cancellation and refund available up to 7 days before your arrival, to the same card used when booking (the booking fee is retained, and for all bookings of more than 500€, an additional processing fee of 50€ will be retained)
- Local tourist taxes are included in VeryChic prices
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