Borgo Fastelli - House in historical Borgo in Tuscany - Sambuco

Beautiful. Great location Super peaceful

Kitchen is small but has dishwasher Otherwise perfect

Borgo del Grillo is meticulously renovated. The ground are very well maintained and green (even in mid summer). The pool is big (but not very warm- be aware that you're around 600m above sea level. The upside is that even in mid summer the place was rather cool (very thick walls etc). The place does not have aircon but we did not need it. Maurizio the host put quite some effort in the apartment to modernize it. The place was rather big and the beds comfy (especially in the master bedroom). The unit had 2 baths which was convenient with 2 kids. The borgo consists of around 10-15 units that are all privately owned and some of them are rented out. Maurizo owns a couple of them. When we stayed many of the owners where there (including Maurizio). That gave a vey good vibe (very inclusive and willing to help you out with tips etc). The location is a bit off the beaten track. But if you want to visit the Val d'Orcia (and you should since it is really beautiful) I would def recommend Borgo del Grillo. Do not go there if you expect nigh life etc. Montepulciano and Montalcino are within easy reach. We also went to Orvieto, highly recommended!!

There was not much shade (although Maurizio bought us a new umbrella) around the outside dining area. The outside table was a bit old, but besides that we had a great time

We has a great time staying at Maurizio’s place! The setting is stunning and the house beautifully and tastefully decorated with everything you might need for your stay. We spent most of our time at the pool but there are many beautiful villages to visit in the surrounding area. Also the amazing sunsets are easy to see every night from the large patio area where you can sit and have an aperitivo or even dinner. The house also has it’s own outdoor dining area where we ate at night. The borgo is quiet and calm, the perfect place to relax!