Sala
During your stay to Borgo Il Melone Melone, you can choose between a series of most reliable special activities that we have put to point coordinating to us with operating specializes to you, all in order to offer many to you originates them opportunity in order to know, to discover, to amuse themselves. COOKING CLASSES: Our chef teaches you to cook a complete Tuscan menu, from the starter to the dessert. You work together and you will taste what you cook during a dinner at the end of the cooking class. DERUTA'S PORTERY: For everyone who wants to gain experience in creating an object by a turning lathe, Rolando Nulli gives the possibility to do it also providing valuable indications and all the necessary assistance in his handicraft shop where the Nullis create completely handmade majolicas. PAINTING COURSE: Painting course with the painter Amy. A full day painting the Avignonesi's vineyards, cellars tour, wine tasting and lunch or tour for discovering hidden foreshortening of countryside. Courses for children and beginners upon request. WELLNESS: Upon reservation Yoga lessons and massages: Shiatsu, Lymphodrainage, Californian, Ayurveda, Antistress. WINE TASTING: Wine tasting in our suggestive Tavern Wine-Bar. HORSEBACK RIDING: Lessons or riding admiring wonderful landscapes immersed in the nature. RENT VINTAGE CARS: Rent vintage cars to discover unusual itineraries along beautiful tuscan roads. At your disposal M.G. Spider, Ferrari 308 D.T.S., Morgan 4/4 Plus 4, Porche 911S, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, Duetto. EXCURSION in COACH: Excursion in coach and pair with Marino, for special events, tours along roads of Cortona to go back to the past. SHORT CRUISES on TRASIMENO LAKE: Short cruises on Trasimeno Lake, tours of Polvese and Maggiore Islands with aperitif at the sunset and /or fish dinner/lunch. Multilingual Guide available. RIVER CORNO: Guided rafting excursions on rivers of the Umbrian Appenine Mountain Range. We will provide you with everything you need (wetsuits, water-proof jackets, helmets, life-jackets, footwear). We practice rafting on the River Corno throughout the year in the area of the Sibillini National Park, an area only five kilometers from the town of Norcia and yet the indisputed reign of the wolf and the eagle. FLY with GLIDER: Fly with glider with the instructor Antonello to feel special emotion. Our Guests have the chance to attend a piloting course. EXCURSIONS in BALOON: Excursions in balloon with Robert: leaving at dawn and coming back before 12.00 to have lunch all together talking about unforgettable landscapes.
Exterior
An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with art, with history and with spirituality. Getting to know this timeless city is a real rediscovery of our past. Cortona offers testimony to its history as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Appenines. Every year, extremely characteristic historical re-enactments are organized in Cortona, attracting a large number of visitors. Undoubtedly, one of the most important events organized by the Municipality of Cortona is the so-called "Giostra dell'Archidado" (Archidado Joust), held between May and June with re-enactments of medieval historical events, flag flyers, medieval comedies, and crossbow competitions. Another very popular event is the "Palio dei Rioni e delle Frazioni", a horserace involving teams from the town districts and nearby hamlets held in September, commemorating the medieval period with games and tournaments. Finally, the famous "Sagra della bistecca", or Steak Fair, a market fair taking place in August to promote typical agricultural products from Cortona and Arezzo. All the historical re-enactments held in Cortona are linked to the medieval period and take place between June and September.
Habitaciones
Our eight spacious apartments are located where a little settlement once stood in the 19th century. The restoration of the set of buildings has been carried out with the uttermost respect for the original architectural features. The Borgo included a manor surrounded by a group of smaller farmhouses where the products of the land, such as oil, grapes, and wheat were collected and processed. Original building materials have been cleverly restored and reused thus combining the typical atmosphere of a traditional agricultural settlement with state-of-the-art facilities suited to the needs of our times. The types of apartment are the following: TRILO: Casa del Giardiniere (Gardener's House) and Casa dello Stalliere (Groom's House). TRILO SUPERIOR: Casa del Guardacaccia (Gamekeeper's House) and Casa dell'Olio (Olive-oil House). COTTAGE: Casa del Frantoio (Oil -press House), Casa della Seta (Silk House) and Casa del Fattore (Bailiff's House). COTTAGE DELUXE: Casa dell'Uva (Grapewine House). CASA DEL GIARDINIERE (Gardener's House): On first floor, a 80 sqm apartment accommodating up to 6 people. The apartment includes one living/dining room with double sofa-bed, fully equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, one single bedroom with extra bed, one bathroom with shower. CASA DELLO STALLIERE (Groom's House): Ground floor, a 100 sqm apartment accommodating up to 6 people. The apartment includes one living/dining room with double sofa-bed, fully equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, one single bedroom with extra bed, one bathroom with bathtub, a toilet and a private terrace with table, chairs and sun-umbrella. CASA DEL GUARDACACCIA (Gamekeeper's House): First floor, a 105 sqm apartment accommodating up to 6 people. The apartment includes one living/dining room with double sofa-bed, fully equipped kitchen, one twin bedroom, one single bedroom with extra bed, one bathroom with bathtub, one bathroom with shower. CASA DELL'OLIO (Olive-oil House): Ground floor, a 95 sqm apartment accommodating up to 6 people. The apartment includes one living/dining room with double sofa-bed, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, one twin bedroom, one double bedroom, two bathrooms with shower. CASA DEL FRANTOIO (Oil -press House): Ground floor, a 180 sqm apartment which guests up to 6 people. The apartment includes a large double living/dining room with double sofa-bed and fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, one large twin bedroom, one double bedroom, one bathroom with bathtub, one bathroom with shower. Outdoor space with table and chairs. CASA DELLA SETA (Silk House): On 2 floors, a 165 sqm apartment, accommodating up to 6 people. The apartment includes on the first floor a living/dining room with double sofa-bed, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, one twin bedroom with bathroom with bathtub and a toilet; on the second floor: one living room, one twin bedroom with bathroom with bathtub. Outdoor space with table and chairs. CASA DEL FATTORE (Bailiff's House): On 2 floors, a 165 sqm apartment, accommodating up to 6 people. The apartment includes on the first floor a living/dining room with double sofa-bed, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, one twin bedroom with bathroom with bathtub and a toilet; on the second floor: one living room, one twin bedroom with bathroom with bathtub. Outdoor space with table and chairs. CASA DELL'UVA (Grapewine House): A 250 sqm apartment, on two floors, accommodating up to 8 people. The apartment includes a living room with double sofa-bed, one dining room, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, two twin bedrooms, one double bedroom, one bathroom with bathtub, one bathroom with shower, toilet, laundry room with washer and private garden with table and chairs. All apartments feature: independent heating system, linen and towels, satellite –TV, telephone, internet access, american coffee machine and electric oven.
Restaurante
Dentro de la aldea se ofrecen dos tipos de Restaurante: el restaurante Il Melone y la Taverna-Enoteca. El restaurante propone, en un marco elegante cocina refinada, mientras que el Taverna-Enoteca sugiere, en un ambiente más informal, la mayoría platos sencillos pero siempre atento a la tradición de cocinar en el territorio.
Situación
Al pie de la espléndida Cortona, la más antigua Etruscan asentamiento, en el corazón de la auténtica campo toscano. Aquí encontrará Borgo Il Melone, inmerso en un entorno único, rodeado por las ciudades más bellas de arte del centro de Italia que Florencia, Arezzo, Siena y Perugia. Un lugar mágico en que un día feriado estilo, elegancia, comodidad y relajarse, inmerso en singular panorama de la campiña toscana, en la armonía de colores y sabores.
