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Borgo Il Frantoio

Borgo Il Frantoio

  • Teaser: Just outside Florence is this lovely Hamlet an ancient Tuscan "borgo". A place where history, tradition and authenticity are combined with charm and comfort to create the perfect location for an unforgettable wedding in Tuscany.

Borgo Il Frantoio

Borgo Il Frantoio

Just outside Florence is this lovely Hamlet an ancient Tuscan "borgo". A place where history, tradition and authenticity are combined with charm and comfort to create the perfect location for an unforgettable wedding in Tuscany.

The borgo has three rural buildings, the Barn, the Farmhouse and the Old Mill, where there are charming rooms and luxury apartments, and the nineteenth century Villa surrounded by a luxuriant garden. The location is set in an estate of 17 hectares of olive trees allowing to enjoy the ultimate privacy and relaxation being only 20 minutes from the historic center of Florence.

In the heart of the borgo there is the Spa – Wellness Center: a relaxing area dedicated to the balance of body and mind with a large Jacuzzi, a sauna, a fitness area and a lounge area where to taste purifying teas and infusions.  They offer massages and beauty treatments upon request.

The Hamlet has a large open-air swimming pool (9 x 18m), advantageously located in a sunny garden. The solarium is furnished with chairs and chaise lounges to guarantee best comfort and relax.

The perfect location for an unforgettable wedding in Tuscany

The accommodation, rooms and apartments are furnished with simple elegance and attentive care of details: from the choice of materials to the interior design, everything was conceived for the harmony between Tuscan tradition, refined elegance and modern comfort. The bathrooms are spacious and elegant with large shower area with a rain shower or bath to meet the needs of all guests. The hamlet can accommodate 34 guests distributed among double rooms and 2/3 room apartments (up to a maximum of 42 with extra beds). All room and apartments are furnished

The spaces available for the set-up are: the Terrace and the Living room of the Villa, the Limonaia inside the Old Mill, the Small Paved Square near the Old Stove and the Loggia and Old Tavern just by the pool with a special room dedicated to wine and food tastings.

Many experiences to live here in Tuscany can embellish your wedding: Chianti wine cellars tours, wine and typical food tastings, BBQ and Tuscany Dinner, guided tours to Florence and its museums, guided tours to historic gardens of Florence and Tuscany, cooking class & pizza making, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, golf…

Key Features

ACCOMMODATION
The hamlet can accommodate 34 guests distributed among double rooms and 2/3 room apartments (up to a maximum of 42 with extra beds). All room and apartments are furnished with elegance, attention to details and love for Tuscan tradition. Minimum stay of 2 nights Eventual extra beds will cost € 30.00 per person per day.

Each room is equipped with:

•    Double bed or 2 French beds
•    Flat-screen satellite  TV 
•    Bathroom with shower / hair dryer 
•    Mini-bar
•    Safe
•    Air conditioning/Heating
•    Free Wi-fi

Available services:

•    Welcome dinner
•    Served or Buffet Lunch
•    Aperitivo
•    Served or Buffet Dinner
•    Barbecue by the pool
•    Tasting of our extra virgin olive oil
•    Tasting of Tuscan and Italian wines with Sommelier

Some of our choices : Typical Tuscan Dinner, Typical Products Tasting, Theme Dinner with Personal Chef, Barbecue, Pizza Making with Wood Burning Oven.

Wedding Info

RECEPTIONS 
Are possible for larger groups in the lovely hamlet's square in which case we simply arrange for an outside caterer to manage the food and beverage.

CEREMONIES
Catholic ceremonies are possible in Florence or the surroundings of the Hamlet as are Protestant (with civil validity) on site.  Civil ceremonies are available in a variety of town halls nearby.

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  • You must appear before an official for a sworn statement at least 2 business days prior to the wedding.
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