The Borgo di Villa Cellaia Resort

Modern apartments overlooking the Comano valley in Mugello

The Borgo di Villa Cellaia Resort is a recently renovated hamlet in the Tuscan countryside overlooking the Comano River valley in the Mugello, just 40km northeast of Florence.

The 18th century villa with surrounding houses, barn and chapel today house 8 apartments, a wellness center with jacuzzi and sauna, a saltwater swimming pool and common areas including a breakfast patio, perfect for enjoying the Tuscan mornings (breakfast is upon request).

In the Mugello hills north of Florence, the apartments are surrounded by centuries-old cypress trees and olive trees offering guests the opportunity to relax under the Tuscan sun.

The 8 apartments that comprise the Resort Borgo di Villa Cellaia today offer guests the opportunity to enjoy all modern amenities in its rustic setting. The Tuscan countryside will welcome guests with its charm, but the comfort of lodgings with modern conveniences will ensure guests remember their time spent here fondly.

The 18th century villa has been transformed into 4 apartments (the smallest one being a loft apartment with skylights), the farmhouse offers 2 more apartments and the renovated barn offers 2 additional apartments, all of various sizes to accommodate anywhere from 2 guests to 7. Of course, larger groups of families or friends can rent several apartments to maintain privacy while traveling together.

All of the apartments have well-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes with dishwasher, oven, full size fridge, and everything you need to cook meals. Several have microwaves. Several of the apartments have fireplaces in the spacious living areas and all have their own outdoor dining terrace or patio area. All have bathrooms with shower, air conditioning and independent heating systems. Each apartment has more than one TV, an important detail if you're traveling with kids. It is possible to combine some of the villa apartments if you need more space.

The communal area has a launderette with a washing machine and a dryer, important if you're traveling light and need to freshen up your clothes.

Aside from this more practical side, a stay at Borgo di Villa Cellai will be a way to relax and pamper yourself, particularly by the saltwater pool or in the wellness area where you'll find a jacuzzi and sauna as well as a Turkish bath.

The location, surrounded by olive trees and cypresses that distinguish the Tuscan countryside, is a dream location for anyone celebrating a special event or a destination wedding or reception. It also makes the ideal backdrop to a regenerating yoga retreat or a romantic getaway.

Dicomano, located below the hamlet, has all you need in terms of supermarkets, pharmacies, post office and other services, including a train station that takes you directly into Florence's historical center. If you wish to enjoy a day in Florence without worrying about driving or finding parking, we encourage you take advantage of the train station nearby. By car, you will be able to explore the Mugello valley as well as the wine estates located in the Chianti Rufina wine area near Dicomano. You can easily reach other Tuscan gems such as Chianti, Siena, Pisa and Lucca.