Villa Ulivi Firenze - Florence

Villa Ulivi is situated in the countryside immediately outside Florence and just minutes away from the historic center of Tuscany's much-loved capital city. Originally built in the 15th century, period in which the Florentine nobility began to construct a series of sumptuous residences just beyond the city walls, Villa Ulivi offers guests the opportunity to experience sojourning in a stunning aristocratic dwelling of centuries past whilst enjoying every modern convenience.

Via a tree-lined avenue guests arrive at the entrance of the villa, the gardens of which gradually merge in to the olive groves and vineyards so very typical of Tuscany. The interiors of the villa are filled with an eclectic mix of antique furniture, period artifacts and luxurious textiles. The Grand Salon, dominated by an immense flight of stairs and filled with the light streaming in through tall windows overlooking the gardens, is particularly impressive.

The guestrooms of Hotel Villa Ulivi offer the utmost in elegance and comfort. The luxurious suites all open out on to terraces from where to admire stunning views of the countryside and the city of Florence in the distance. Well-appointed self catering apartments are available for those wishing to stay for a week or more.

On request, cooking courses are organized at the villa, allowing guests to discover some of the secrets of the great Tuscan culinary tradition. Villa Ulivi's private chapel provides an enchanting venue for small-scale ceremonies. Reception parties are held in the hotel gardens.