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Description

Villa la Massa is a beautiful 16th century Medici villa with spectacular views over the Tuscan countryside, a stones throw from Florence. The 37-rooms, spread over three villas are spacious, airy, and individually decorated in a classic, Florentine style with traditionally woven fabrics and Carrara marble bathrooms. The Villa is set in 10 hectares of parkland along the banks of the Arno, filled with olive and fruit trees, vegetable and herb gardens, and ideal for an evening stroll.

There is a complimentary shuttle service for guests to the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. After a day immersed in the cultural beauty of Florence, guests can enjoy an invigorating swim or a relaxing massage in the hotel’s treatment room. The cuisine specialises in Mediterranean and Tuscan dishes with focus on local seasonal produce and a rich selection of prestigious wines to compliment every meal.

Families are very welcome at Villa La Massa and children are encouraged to put their energy to good use, exploring the parkland surrounding the hotel and joining in with outdoor activities such as horse riding, cycling and tennis.

Guide price £1,340 Per person

£1,340 per person for 7 nights on a B&B basis including scheduled flights to Pisa and car hire mid season.

Accommodation

The hotel offers 37 rooms and suites all recently refurbished in traditional Florentine style. The spacious and airy rooms are decorated with antique furniture and the private bathrooms are fitted with Carrara marble. The large windows frame the beautiful Tuscan landscape. All rooms provide satellite TV and WiFi, cots and a 3rd bed may be requested.

Childcare

Children are very welcome and there is a play area and games for general use. There are plenty of outdoor activities for kids including horse riding, swimming, cycling and tennis as well as golf for the older ones.

Facilities

Food menus include both Mediterranean and Tuscan regional specialities, offering a broad daily choice. Special care is given to procuring food of prime quality, with a preference for local and organic produce. A rich selection of Italian wine is also available. There is a swimming pool, a state of the art fitness centre and a wellness centre providing a range of treatments including the famous 'Wine therapy' treatment.

Activities

Villa La Massa offers guided tours of Florence and the Chianti district and there is a complementary shuttle service to Florence at certain times of day. Guests can hire mountain bikes from the hotel and there are many interesting routes to explore. Tennis, horse riding and golf can all be facilitated on site or nearby.

When to travel

Location and directions

Florence, Italy

Restaurants/bars - 1km, Shops - 2km, Florence centre - 8 Km

Florence airport - 30Km, Pisa Airport - 94km, Beach - 110km.

How to get there

2hrs 10mins flight to Pisa Airport followed by a 70 mins transfer.