Yet despite the illustrious pedigree of the place, there is no pretension. The staff are friendly and attentive, and pride themselves on welcoming you as if to their home. Whether you're relaxing beneath the massive wood-beams of the sitting room or admiring the mountains from the panoramic swimming pool, you are likely to ask yourself if perhaps you lived here in some former life. G uest rooms at the villa are regal and spacious. Each has a minibar, satellite television, direct-dial telephone, and independent heating, as well as a private bathroom lined in gleaming majolica tiles and equipped with hair drier and shower or tub.
Every room is totally unique, but all are furnished with original antiques.
D iscerning travelers have long known that the Mugello Valley is much more than just a spectacular region to be traversed on the way to Bologna. Grand Prix lovers can visit the nearby Mugello Ferrari Circuit, while art lovers can poke around in the wonderful ceramics shops of Borgo San Lorenzo. If you do want to visit the cities, Florence and Bologna are each less than an hour away, and Siena is only slightly farther. More information about things to do in the area. Click here to see sample lunch and dinner menus.