Marche - Borgo Tranquillo - you'll love it!

This was already our second stay. The place is really wonderful, very well planned and relaxing by the pool amidst the beautiful Marche landscape is the best vacation one can think of. The apartments are very spacious and look like samples from an interior design magazine. The kitchen equipment is excellent.
Frank and Ariane are the most wonderful hosts. You really feel welcome.
As the Marche are quite hilly, it takes about an hour to 90 min driving to the sea or the must-sees like Urbino, Gubbio or Ancona.
Rebecca & David

We stayed at Borgo Tranquillo for a fortnight in May 2009 - everything about the place exceeded expectations - the location is absolutely stunning - the property is set in a beautiful valley with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Appenine mountains in the distance - the accommodation is stylish and modern but very comfortable - the owners extend a warm welcome and their attention to detail is evident throughout.
The pool area is beautiful with gorgeous views over the valley. There are lovely hilltowns within a few miles of the property and several nice restaurants - would particularly recommend Pinocchio's in Arcevia. It was quiet when we visited as May is quite early in the season but if you want a lively atmosphere try visiting the nearby town of Jesi or the coastal resort of Senigallia. Urbino is within striking distance and is well worth a visit. We loved this place - we have holidayed in Tuscany before but much preferred Marche!

No words for this perfect location. The complete package including Ariane and Frank is bombastic.
If you need a location for feel in holiday, this location is it.
If you like to be guest with friends, this is the location.

Borgo Tranquillo really is impeccable as a rental. The owners, Frank and Ariane, have pulled off the difficult trick of creating a place that is both extremely stylish and immaculately thought out in every detail and relaxed and easy-going as a place to stay. The surrounding area is very beautiful and unspoilt and will appeal to anyone who likes Tuscany and Umbria, but wants somewhere less touristy, especially in summer. The nearest town, Arcevia, is delightful, and there are plenty of other interesting small towns and villages around to explore (Jesi, Fabriano, Matelica, Corigliano), as well as some more high-profile sights, such as the ducal palaces of Gubbio and Urbino, not far away. There's great walking in the Gola della Rossa-Frassino national park nearby for the energetic, but Borgo Tranquillo would be a good place just to chill as well. It entirely lives up to its name.

Our break at Borgo Tranquillo was fantastic and surpassed all of our expectations. The accomodation is luxurious and beautifully designed and the barn has every facility you could ever need. We fully intend to return and would highly recommend.

Had an amazing time here, from being greeted with a glass of prosecco from the lovely owners, to the infinity pool with the mind blowing view, to all the little details which made everything just right. Everything had been thought of - big italian cook book, DVD library, well equipped kitchen, free bar, books, bikes and BBQs to borrow, comfy pool cushions, board games, sauna, bath in bedroom, cool wet room bathroom, funky chairs suspended from the ceiling. It was all amazing. the place is very well designed - it looks like a funky boutique hotel, but self-catering (which we prefer). The location is quiet and the view is outstanding. We didn't venture out very much but are nice little towns nearby to pick up provisions.

Would highly recommend this place!

Rent a holiday cottage or apartment deep into rural Italy and you kind of know what to expect. If you're after slightly shabby Italian countryside vernacular, a chintz curtain covering the dented saucepans under the sink, wobbly dark wooden furiture and hand-me-down crockery then the Borgo is NOT for you. The Borgo is cool. The Borgo is stylish. The Borgo is many other things too .....quiet, charming, spacious, clean, well appointed and the very best of traditional & modern combined.

The location is spectacular nestling on top of a rolling hill overlooking a beautiful fields and valleys. The Borgo is close to the reasonably sized traditional hill town of Archevia and just 40 minutes drive from Senegalia on the Adriatic coast - which we just loved - seriously good restaurants & bars, lots of sand and a fabulous old fish market which has been beautifully refurbished. Good shopping & cafes too along with a mix of traditional and modern shops and there's even a castle and an excellent street market (ask Frank or Ariane which day its on - they couldn't be more helpful) - that's if you can drag yourself away from the gorgeous infinty pool with it's view over the valley (...and if you get a wet day or two there's always the sauna and the hammam!)

If you like out-and-about however and have done the many local walks then head for the caves at Frasassi - its not that far and a lovely drive. 'Caves' - hmmmm... I bet you're thinking some drippy-ceilinged grot hole with coloured fairy lights - think again! OK - so you do have to drive past the actual cave entrance down to the car park & souvenir shops and then get a shuttle bus back up - and you do have a short walk through a tunnel in the side of the mountain to access the caves - but I guarantee that's not what you'll remember when you leave! Breathtaking - we explored for over one and a half hours - not to be missed, never forgotten. Great family destination - even our two teenagers loved it.

Back to the Borgo - light fresh contemporary interiors with lovely furniture all mod cons - and each apartment has outside areas to just sit and enjoy. We really loved this place and will definitely be going back this summer - I doubt Le Marche has a better rural retreat - I can almost taste the Rosso Conero just thinking about it......

We wished to have a family holiday with relaxation and lazy time paramount for adults but enough interest for a 4year old. It was a great balance of beautiful setting, excellent organisation/service/treatment and a fantastic location - which we will visit again.
The villa was clean and well equipped
We really did feel at home with advice/assistance as required but with privacy to do what we wanted
The club house was great to play games and read in the evening with a great outside pool to relax beside during the day
We have recommended the location to our friends and are looking to return sometime soon