The Cottage – Borgo Bastia Creti

A delightful combination of rustic charm and contemporary comfort, this spacious split-level villa follows the contours of the sloping lawns which surround it, looking out to lovely rural views. One of five independent properties which form the little 'hamlet’ of Borgo Bastia Creti, The Cottage offers a secluded setting within the well-tended grounds, while enjoying shared use of the tennis court and a generously sized swimming pool. A former chapel within the exclusive enclave has been converted to become Club Bastia, a wonderfully Italianate social hub, with lounge and dining areas, where excellent evening meals may be ordered in advance, and a pretty outdoor patio is furnished for al fresco dining. Guests here could also opt for the added indulgence of cook service within the villa itself, where a breakfast kitchen opens out to a private dining terrace, there is get-together space in the comfy sitting room, and each of the spacious three en suite bedrooms is individually styled with rugs, rich fabrics and beamed ceilings. Just 5km from Antognolla Golf Club, Borgo Bastia Creti is 15km from Umbertide.