If you long for a genuine Tuscan vacation, Il Borro may be just the perfect hideaway for you.

Located in a private estate in the quaint medieval town of Il Borro, just 1 hour away from Florence, this 5 star hotel is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves where time seems to stand still.

Guests can choose to stay in 22 well-appointed apartments, 3 villas and 4 farmhouses; depending on how traditional they want their stay to be.

All of them have been carefully decorated with vintage furniture and countryside décor that emulates the ambiance of authentic Tuscan country houses.

Yet terracotta floors and beamed ceilings are beautifully combined with modern comforts such as flat screen satellite TVs, air conditioning and WIFI to ensure a pleasant stay no matter the season.

Guests can treat their tastebuds to delectable creative Tuscan flavours at the fantastic L'Osteria del Borro or lose track of time over a cup of Italian coffee or a glass of wine from the hotel's own winery at the Vin Cafè; perfect after a visit to the permanent art exhibition at the hotel's Vino&Arte gallery or horse-riding around the estate.

The classy Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is perfect for lunch and cocktails.

While the estate's surroundings and the hotel's pools and gardens offer solace from the outside world, there is nothing quite as relaxing as a treatment at the hotel's spa.

From organic therapies where grapes and wine are used to detox the skin and vegetable candle wax is used to prevent pre-mature aging, to more conventional beauty rituals, guests at Il Borro can truly experience Tuscany with all their senses.

Day Spa programmes are also available.