Il Borghino - About US -

Nestled in the splendid hills of Tuscany, cradled between olive groves and vineyards, and only 5 kilometers from Lucca, lies the magnificent villa complex “Il Borghino” with magnificent views: by day the rolling hills of Pieve Santo Stefano; by night the beautiful walled city of Lucca.
We tried to maintain in this group of old houses the original character of the village. It features a communal area – a place where people can spend time together.
Inside, it is welcoming and homey as well as being both comfortable and modern.
Completely restored combining traditional materials with new technology and furnished in local Tuscan style, the accommodation offers you elegant and traditional living.

The rooms are large, simple and finely well-furnished with fabulous views from every window.
We have taken care to offer you every facility: to meet your needs and give you privacy.
Take advantage of the wonderful heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi and relax in the area around it. The communal area "L'Olivo" has a fitness centre with gym and Turkish bath, as well as a large room with a fireplace, barbecue and kitchen which can be used for special occasions.
“Il Borghino” offers all of this plus it is in a sunny position with a dry and mild climate ( due to its nearness to the sea) making it enjoyable all year round.

Villa IL Borghino consists of four separate houses, meticulously restored with energy efficiency and a concern for the environment in mind. Buildings are constructed of natural materials using wood, marble and terra cotta. They are painted with lime. For heating there is a fireplace in each house. The Villa uses gas “GPL” instead of petrol.

The heated outdoor swimming pool does not use chlorine, opting for the more natural saltwater, like seawater. Drinking water comes directly from a spring. The toilets operate on two level capacities to save water, and the majority of lighting is with energy savings in mind. I noticed all of the house cleaning products and personal cleansing soaps and shampoos were all natural, locally produced with a fresh fragrance.

The garden is irrigated with rain water from an artificial lake connected to the garden. When there isn’t enough water, depurated drain water is used. Natural fertilizer is produced from organic waste and flying insects are trapped with wine and sugar.

Adding to the beauty of it all is the owner, Emilia Da Prato and her family. They live on the premises, and are around if you need them for anything, anytime. (Of course, if you want your privacy, you will not see them!) I cannot say enough wonderful things about this family. They are warm, friendly, helpful, and kind, and I thank them for many cherished memories of my stay at their home.

The surrounding agricultural area (Podere Tomasino) produces about 140 ql of “Controlled Designation of Origin”(DOC) wine (one red; two whites) from organic vineyards and 20ql of “Lucca Protected Designation of Origin” (DOP) olive oil from organic olive groves.