Il Mirto at Borgo Santa Chiara

Fancy a round of golf? Stay in Borgo Santa Chiara and you’ll find your lodgings at the edge of an 18-hole course. Yet, improving your swing isn’t the only thing to do here in Grosseto in the south-west of Tuscany. It’s less than 20 minutes’ drive to the beach at Follonica and, just half an hour away, you can set sail from Piombino or Punta Ala to the Tuscan islands. Look inland and, rising from the plain, the nearby hilltop town of Massa Marittima, begs a stroll around its ancient streets, lined with beautiful palazzi and churches. It’s handy for shopping, too – pick up some of the tasty fruit and vegetables famously grown in this area. The gardens are part-communal beyond the high hedges and from the shared pool it’s only a short walk across the golf course to the clubhouse and restaurant. About the villa A sleek and smartly designed semi-detached town-house with views from the balcony and funished terrace across the greens to the hills. This is a bright and roomy place with largely contemporary décor and furnishings, yet there are also references to the Tuscan setting with terracotta floors and shuttered windows. You’re shielded from your neighbours by high hedges, for a touch of privacy. It is possible to rent a private beach space at Pratoranieri (18km) with chairs and a parasol for an additional fee. Please enquire with the owner on arrival. Ground Floor Lounge Sofas, coffee table, side table, TV, French doors leading to garden and terrace, terrace with sunloungers, table, and chairs. Office Armchair, desk, chair, shelf. Guest Toilet WC, sink. Dining Room Dining table and chairs, side table. Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen, gas hob, fridge/ freezer, island unit and chairs. First Floor Bedroom 1 Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), bedside tables, ottoman, wardrobe. Bedroom 2 Twin beds (can be converted into a double bed), bedside tables, chest of drawers. Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Bedroom 3 Double bed (can be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, door to balcony, balcony with table and chairs. En-Suite Bathroom Bath with shower attachment, WC, sink, bidet. Note If you bring a dog please note that it needs to be kept on a lead when not inside the villa. Shared Pool: Length: 20 metres Width: 3 - 6 metres Depth: 1.5 metres Entrance: Roman steps Opening times: May to September Fenced: Yes Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols Cleansed: Chlorine Distance from villa: 30 metres 2 cars sheltered Local charges Tourist tax: 1.50 € per person, per night for the first 10 nights, some exemptions apply Dog up to 30kg: 15.00 € daily charge Arrival guide Approach road: Unpaved, even Parking: Private, onsite parking