Villas in Borgo San Lorenzo
Borgo San Lorenzo suits larger groups wanting a home with a private pool in the Mugello hills, with hourly trains into Florence. The homes are scattered through the countryside around the town, though, so expect to drive for shopping and dinners.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £1,655
About Borgo San Lorenzo
Borgo San Lorenzo is a town of around 18,000 people on the Sieve river, about 20 km north-east of Florence, and one of the most important centres of the Sieve Valley. Florence walled it in 1351, with four gates with towers, and Piazza Cavour was where its two main streets met. The tenth-century parish church of San Lorenzo has a hexagonal bell tower and holds a Madonna attributed to Giotto. Pottery is the local trade: Galileo and Chino Chini founded the Fornaci San Lorenzo here, and the Chini museum in Villa Pecori Giraldi shows vases, tankards and grès porcelain. The homes are spread across the countryside around the town, so check how far each one is from the centre.
Is Borgo San Lorenzo right for you?
- Best for
- Large groups wanting countryside space within reach of Florence
- Not for you if
- You want to walk out of the door to restaurants, as most homes are out in the countryside.
Near Borgo San Lorenzo
Vicchio
A neighbouring Mugello town, known as the birthplace of the painters Giotto and Beato Angelico.
Scarperia
In the neighbouring municipality of Scarperia e San Piero, a historic centre with the frescoed Palazzo Pretorio and its bell tower by Brunelleschi.
Lake Bilancino
A lake near Barberino with a network of walking and cycling trails and the Gabbianello WWF oasis.
Grezzano
A village where the rural museum in the Casa d'Erci farmhouse keeps a large collection of old agricultural equipment.
Getting to Borgo San Lorenzo
Florence airport is about 40 minutes' drive away. Trenitalia runs trains from Florence to Borgo San Lorenzo hourly, taking around 40 minutes, which suits a day in the city. You will need a car to reach the homes and the shops.
Villas in Borgo San Lorenzo
4-star property
4-star property
Il Fienile
Borgo San Lorenzo, Florence Countryside, Italy
7
3
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+11 more
from£236
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Sant'Ansano
Borgo San Lorenzo, Florence Countryside, Italy
8
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
4-star property
Borgo San Lorenzo villa holidays: questions answered
Can you visit Florence by train from Borgo San Lorenzo?
Yes. Trenitalia trains run hourly between Florence and Borgo San Lorenzo and take about 40 minutes, so you can leave the car at the station rather than drive into the city.
Are Borgo San Lorenzo villas suitable for big groups?
Often, yes. Most homes here sleep eight or more with three or four bedrooms, and a few take far larger parties. Most have a private pool, a garden and a fireplace, but check each listing.
What is Borgo San Lorenzo known for?
Ceramics, among other things. The Chini family's Fornaci San Lorenzo started the town's pottery tradition, and the museum in Villa Pecori Giraldi displays vases, tankards and grès porcelain.
Is Borgo San Lorenzo good for walking and cycling?
It is if you like woods. Several trekking routes start in the Giogo Casaglia forest complex, and bike routes cross the Mugello countryside to the area's main towns and villages.
Nearby towns to Borgo San Lorenzo
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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