Resort Borgo Syrah

Set amid vineyards and olive groves outside Cortona, this Tuscan farm stay feels like a private countryside dream. It’s a 4-minute drive to Farneta Abbey and under 10 minutes to Santa Maria delle Grazie and Cortona Cathedral. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a calm base for exploring Lake Trasimeno and Val di Chiana.

Low-key Tuscan décor with locally inspired touches and roomy, apartment-style guest rooms. The 11 individually furnished guestrooms include full kitchens with full-sized refrigerators and ovens, private patios, flat-screen TVs, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is available on request.

An attached winery, seasonal outdoor pool and fitness center anchor the leisure lineup. Spa tub and sauna add a little extra unwind time, while wedding services and a picnic area make the grounds event-ready. Wake up to vineyard-scented mornings; babysitting/childcare is available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, multilingual staff, laundry and dry-cleaning services, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free self parking onsite.

Creta Osteria on site serves Tuscan flavors paired with estate wines from the attached winery. Continental breakfast is offered daily for a fee.