Villa Ulivi

Access to downtown Florence is easily attainable by either a comfortable- scenic walk or a short bus ride down the famous Via Bolognese. Visitors appreciate the hotel is a remarkably beautiful fifteenth century Florentine Villa immersed in a garden planted with fragrant roses and lavender- at the end of a shady horse-chestnuts lane; it is set in a residential area that both overlooks and is located few minutes away from Florence*s historic centre and shopping area- so that guests are constantly amazed at how close Villa Ulivi is to the variety of tourism activities in downtown Florence- but- at the same time- how separated it is from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. The grounds of this imposing building- characterized by the Italian Villa tradition while incorporating the comforts available today- are surrounded and beautified by magnificent vineyards and olive orchards- as well as by an array of local flowers and blossoming trees. Both options are simple to navigate for travelers of any age or experience level. Pass through the main entrance and gaze up towards the beautiful- golden- eight meter ceilings. As guests enter through the large stone gate and look down the private shady lane- they will realize that they are entering a new and exciting world. The ancient stone wine cellar- with three rooms with vaulted roofs and fifteenth century stone frames used for socializing and taste-testing- provides a place to escape and explore the collection of over 1500 bottles. Admire the wooden balcony and dangling chandeliers. Both offer unimaginable views of the unspoilt hillside and city spread. Stroll out to the back patio or enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine on the rooftop terrace. Elegant lounges- open onto the gardens of the historic Villa- have been added in the course of the last two centuries to the ancient wine cellars and horse-stables. Fernand Braudel described the Florentine landscape as- The most touching countryside in the world.