Set on a hillside just outside Florence, the Villa Mangiacane is the best of both worlds — the sort of Tuscan country-house escape that absolutely sells itself, along with easy access to one of the world’s great cultural capitals. It took some doing, as it was essentially in ruins, but the owner, a South African expat, painstakingly restored it to its original 16th-century splendor.
Plus some modern additions, of course. These days it’s managed by the same international group responsible for places like Amsterdam’s College Hotel and Château Eza in the south of France. The result means the villa’s Renaissance atmosphere comes with professional service and luxury-hotel must-haves like plasma TVs and swanky marble bathrooms. Some of the better rooms have private gardens with plunge pools, and the split-level suites have terraces with views and in one case a jacuzzi tub.
Twenty-six rooms is certainly on the intimate side, but you won’t have to forego many big-hotel services; the Villa’s executive chef keeps the cuisine in fine form, and the Nadushka Spa comes complete with indoor pool, steam and sauna, and even a small fitness room. Fifteen minutes’ drive gets you to Florence, and even better, fifteen minutes’ drive gets you back here at the end of the day.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 12 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Deluxe" room sleeps up to 5 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Superior" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Deluxe" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Junior Suite" room or larger.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of €60. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Fenced in pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened outside help at €18 per hour. Daycare services provided, kids between the ages of 0 and 5 can be dropped off on a fixed schedule at €18 per hour. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu.
Emergency amenities include milk bottles and children slippers.
Contact & location
Via Faltignano 4, Florence
+39 055 829 0123
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Set on a hillside just outside Florence, the Villa Mangiacane is the best of both worlds — the sort of Tuscan country-house escape that absolutely sells itself, along with easy access to one of the world’s great cultural capitals. It took some doing, as it was essentially in ruins, but the owner, a South African expat, painstakingly restored it to its original 16th-century splendor.
Plus some modern additions, of course. These days it’s managed by the same international group responsible for places like Amsterdam’s College Hotel and Château Eza in the south of France. The result means the villa’s Renaissance atmosphere comes with professional service and luxury-hotel must-haves like plasma TVs and swanky marble bathrooms. Some of the better rooms have private gardens with plunge pools, and the split-level suites have terraces with views and in one case a jacuzzi tub.
Twenty-six rooms is certainly on the intimate side, but you won’t have to forego many big-hotel services; the Villa’s executive chef keeps the cuisine in fine form, and the Nadushka Spa comes complete with indoor pool, steam and sauna, and even a small fitness room. Fifteen minutes’ drive gets you to Florence, and even better, fifteen minutes’ drive gets you back here at the end of the day.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 12 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Deluxe" room sleeps up to 5 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Superior" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Deluxe" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Junior Suite" room or larger.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of €60. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Fenced in pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened outside help at €18 per hour. Daycare services provided, kids between the ages of 0 and 5 can be dropped off on a fixed schedule at €18 per hour. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu.
Emergency amenities include milk bottles and children slippers.
Contact & location
Via Faltignano 4, Florence
+39 055 829 0123
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Villa Mangiacane
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