Borgo Il Melone, Cortona

Borgo Il Melone is a grand 19th-century manor house, a 5-minute drive from Cortona. Set in the Tuscan countryside, its grounds include a swimming pool with jacuzzi and poolside bar.

All accommodation includes satellite TV and Wi-Fi access. Some have a fully equipped kitchen with tea and coffee-making facilities.

Staff at the Melone organise cookery and pottery classes, as well as rafting, horse riding and boat trips on Lake Trasimeno.

The buffet breakfast features freshly baked cakes, and can be enjoyed in the garden. The restaurant, serving gourmet Italian cuisine, hosts weekly concerts and wine tastings.

Il Melone Borgo's grounds include vineyards, fruit trees, and even an ancient chapel. A free car park and laundry room are available to all guests, and the swimming pool has a lifeguard.