Holiday Home Il Borgo Degli Agrumi

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Il Borgo Degli Agrumi? The name actually makes sense when you’re standing there – you can literally smell the citrus groves that still dot this part of Tuscany. It’s tucked away on Via Alessandro Bardelli, which honestly I’d never heard of before booking, but turns out to be this quiet residential street in Uzzano where you’ll hear more birds than car engines. The whole setup feels like someone converted a traditional Tuscan home into guest accommodations, and they did it really thoughtfully. I mean, you’re getting that authentic stone and terracotta vibe without feeling like you’re sleeping in a museum. The rooms have this perfect balance – old-world charm but with proper air conditioning (trust me, you’ll want that in July) and surprisingly good WiFi. What I loved was how they kept original details like the exposed beams and tile floors, but the beds are actually comfortable and the bathrooms work properly. Small thing, but the shower pressure was excellent.

The location is sort of perfect if you want to explore this region without dealing with tourist crowds. Uzzano itself is tiny – maybe fifteen minutes to walk the whole historic center – but you’re positioned really well for day trips. Montecatini Terme is basically next door, and you can reach Lucca or even Florence pretty easily by car. I actually preferred staying here over the busier towns because evenings were so peaceful. The family running the place clearly knows the area inside and out; they gave me restaurant recommendations I never would have found otherwise, including this incredible little trattoria about ten minutes away where locals actually eat. Parking was no problem at all, which honestly can’t be said for most places in Tuscany. The whole property has this relaxed, residential feeling – you’ll probably see neighbors tending their gardens and maybe catch the scent of someone’s dinner cooking nearby.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail that you only get when owners actually care about their guests’ experience. The 9.6 rating isn’t just because everything looks nice in photos – it’s because they’ve thought through the little things that make a stay memorable. Fresh fruit from local orchards in the kitchen area, suggestions for hiking trails that most tourists never discover, that kind of thing. The check-in was smooth and personal, none of that rushed hotel lobby feeling. And honestly, the value is exceptional for what you get – this level of accommodation and hospitality would cost significantly more in Florence or Rome. If you’re looking to experience authentic Tuscan life rather than just photograph it, and you want a peaceful base for exploring the region, this is exactly the kind of place you hope to stumble across but rarely do.

Rooms

• Three-Bedroom House with 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 single bed for 5 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom House with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Two-Bedroom Townhouse with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 futon bed for 5 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Townhouse with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom House with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Holiday Home with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults

Reviews

• Artur from Netherlands (10/10)

  Amazing place. Friendly host, beautiful view, clean apartment, private parking space. Everything you need to have an amazing stay.

• Jari from Finland (10/10)

  Super view. Nice apartment with good quality interior. Friendly host. Garden and jacuzzi are very relaxing. Very recommended!

• Tina from Netherlands (10/10)

  Comfortable and spacious apartment (two bathrooms), friendly host, BBQ facilities with great view, lovely outdoor seating.

• Miroslava from Czech Republic (10/10)

  Magnificent garden with beautiful view

• Maria from Australia (10/10)

  Our family group stayed for 6 nights in two different apartments and loved it. The location was great for exploring Tuscany. The apartments were well equipped (including a lovely welcome pack which was so lovely) and we loved the outdoor areas. Emanuella was always available and a very helpful host. There was on site secure parking.

• Al from Malaysia (10/10)

  really nice house, very nice view. perfect bathroom

• Dirk from Germany (10/10)

  Fantastic view, tranquility, beautiful and top maintained outdoor area, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, jacuzzi, the super nice hostess Emanuela.

• Hinrich from Germany (10/10)

  What a view from the property! Everything was very clean, well maintained
  and comfortable. It is a great spot to explore the area: Lucca, Florence,
  Siena., Val d'Orcia. Our host Emanuela was fantastic.

• Zlatomir from Bulgaria (10/10)

  Perfect view, with garden to relax and barbecue, garden full of lemon trees, very kind and helpful host

• Marina from Israel (10/10)

  The property is fully equipped, in the kitchen we found everything we needed (the owner thought of every little thing that might come in handy) including a dishwasher and a washing machine. Ideal for a long stay! Also wonderful jakuzi and very nice garden

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