By Shirley Farmer 
You don’t have to think too much anymore. If the goal in the last stretch of summer is to seize the moment and embark on a European summer (in other words, the name given to trips to picturesque destinations in Europe), know that we have found the perfect place. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, this luxurious five-star hotel promises to be the ideal stop for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation at the same time, whether it is the tours you can take around the city or everything this resort has to offer. To offer.
We're talking about the Relais Borgo Santo Pietro, which was once a place where medieval pilgrims would stop to heal their wounds, as explained on the official website. With these details alone, you can imagine what's to come: stone walls, arches on the ceilings, ancient and precious decorations and a garden that would make anyone jealous. And yes, that's exactly what you'll find at this hotel that dates back over 800 years.
The goal is to make guests feel like they're in a nice home, with worn leather chairs around lit fireplaces, fresh flower arrangements from the gardens, a brick wine cellar, and big antique wooden tables and beds that are high and comfortable (at least that's what they promise). This is a typical hotel, which means that photographs cannot do justice to the reality, where we must live these feelings and experience in order to tell them – and of course, as in fairy tales, the river cannot be lost, here too there is one.
Moreover, across more than 120 hectares – yes, that’s how big this area is – there is still (a lot) of green space to cultivate, and that’s exactly what Relais Borgo Santo Pietro does. From vegetable gardens, walnut fields, herb gardens, large vineyards, woodlands and a farm with chickens, bees and alpacas, every space is used to the best advantage of guests, Because all the products come from there and end up on the table at Trattoria Sull'Albero, which also has a Michelin star.
As for housing, don't worry, what you see from the outside is what you will experience from the inside. All suites at Relais Borgo Santo Pietro aim to convey a sense of luxury, with fine furnishings, antique art, custom-made beds, well-appointed bathrooms and a privileged view of the nature around you.so you won't be happy with any of them.
In total, there are nine suites in the main villa, two garden suites, seven completely isolated private suites – the differences between these three depend on the measurements of the spaces and whether or not they have a patio and terrace – and three houses with a pool, so just choose the house that best suits your vacation, whether as a couple or as a family, and start this adventure in Tuscany.
Speaking of adventure, this hotel really doesn’t lack for anything: there are even activities planned for days when there’s nothing to do. In addition to its large and famous spa, which guarantees full indulgence of the five senses and promises a complete cleansing of body, mind and soul, It is also possible to take specialized cooking lessons, play tennis, ride a bike through the fields, take painting and flower arranging lessons and even learn how to milk the farm's sheep.
Last, but certainly not least, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro offers a wide range of restaurants where you can try typical Italian cuisine, considered one of the best in the world. In total, there are five spaces full of culture and flavours to savor, including a breakfast area, a wine tasting cellar, a bar full of what promises to be the best cocktails, and two restaurants: Borgo Santo Pietro Saporium and Trattoria Sol Albero.
To be close to all this, spend At the Relais Borgo Santo Pietro for two people for two nights (from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September) in the Garden Suite Il Melograno – which has a private garden – costs €4,505 including a small lunch. If you want to pamper yourself a little more, a stay in Casa Gerda, with garden and private pool, costs €7,973 for the same nights.