Foiano della Chiana, ItalyPozzo della Chiana
Borgo 69 Villas & Suites
Film-set rustic estate
Pozzo della Chiana Foiano della Chiana, Italy
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Film-set rustic estate
Twelve private villas form an intimate hamlet among olive groves, balancing independent living with weekly suppers at the emporio.
What it’s good at
Notable
Reclaimed Tuscan brickwork and market antiques selected by a former film set designer.
Listed
Twelve self-catering villas cluster around a heated 20-meter infinity pool overlooking Cortona.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Set amid the estate’s sprawling olive grove, the hotel’s twelve sustainably built villa suites surround an aquamarine infinity pool.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Val di Chiana unfolds in all directions, with the medieval hilltop town of Cortona sitting across the valley.
The rooms
Open-plan layouts have beamed ceilings and brick fireplaces. Outside, private terraces look across the valley toward Cortona.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter heated lap pool stretches through aromatic herb gardens and an olive grove of 200 trees.
At the table
Emporio di Ines serves Venetian cicchetti and spritzes on the sheltered patio, and hosts pizza nights every Monday.
How it began
A derelict 200-year-old farm once occupied the grounds. Its original bricks were salvaged to raise the new estate.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.