A Tuscan “Oscar” in the heart of the Mugelllo

A Tuscany prized for its beautiful landscapes, its artistic riches and also for its “top ten” hospitality. The Mugello, in particular, is one of the areas of Tuscany with the most artistic patrimony. Indeed, it is in this area, among the bucolic landscapes and rich natural resources, that many of the great masters of the history of art were raised, from Giotto to Beato Angelico and Andrea del Castagno. Still today painters are inspired by the picture-perfect farmhouses dispersed among the hills and plains, that make millions of tourists fall in love each year when they choose Tuscany as the destination for their vacation.

Match luxury, hospitality and exceptional destinations? In Tuscan you can. The proof is in the testimony of the top quality Resort Oscar, a prestigious international recognition which has been given to Monsignor della Casa, in the heart of the Mugello, for two years running.

First in Italy and second in Europe in the category “Readers Award”, according to the Condè Nath Johansens guide, the Resort of Borgo San Lorenzo received the prize during an official ceremony in London. It was the resorts own clients, who have visited it from every corner of the world, who voted, recognizing the structures high quality of hospitality and the carefully executed architectural restoraton of the antique village where the Relais is located, just steps from the historic home of Giovanni della Casa, the celebrated author of “Il Galateo”.

Also ideal for excursions, like horseback riding between the Appennines and the Florentine countryside, and the discovery of the villas and castles of the Medici, the most important Florentine family in history who were inamored of this corner of their territory, or the wine routes of Chianti, Rufina and Pomina.