QUICK DESCRIPTION
Stay just outside of Florence in a tranquil hilltop residential area at Villa Ulivi, a luxurious 15th-century mansion offering splendid views of the historic city area.
Surrounded by vineyards, olive-tree groves and flowered gardens, Villa Ulivi is just a short bus ride away from Florence city area. Enjoy discounted rates on nearby scooter and bicycle rentals. You can stroll down to the centre in just 30 minutes.
At Villa Ulivi you will admire the ancient furnishings from the 16th and 17th centuries. There is an historic chapel that you can use for weddings. Modern comforts include free Wi-Fi in the Villa’s business centre.
Stay in spacious double and triple rooms, furnished with local antiques. Enjoy wood floors, frescoed walls, and en-suite bathrooms with Italian marble.
Relax in suites that are individually designed and offer classical Tuscan furnishings.
Savour a free and rich breakfast that includes homemade cakes and jams. In the winter you can enjoy your morning meal in the Villa’s stylish lounges. In the summer, start your day on the outdoor terrace, under the shade of mimosa trees.
Excellent wine and olive oil are produced at the Villa. The owners can organise cooking classes. Friendly staff will assist you during your stay.
Room prices starting from: 50 EUR
Check-in after: 14:00
Check-out before: 11:00
Total rooms: 20
Accepted cards:
American Express, JCB, Euro/Mastercard, Visa,
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HOTEL FACILITIES
General :
Pets allowed, Bar, Garden, Terrace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Free parking, Express check-in/check-out, Chapel/shrine, Heating, Design hotel, Gay friendly, Breakfast buffet, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Snack bar, Sun terrace
Activities :
Games room, Children''s playground, Library
Services :
Room service, VIP room facilities, Breakfast in the room, Bridal suite, Internet services, Currency exchange, Bicycle rental, Car hire, Tour desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out
ROOM INFORMATION
Double/Twin Room -
These rooms are large, comfortable, furnished with antiques and illuminated by the Tuscan sun. Windows overlook the gardens of the villa and the city of Florence.
Bathrooms are tiled with prestigious marbles and are equipped with tub or shower.
Room facilities include
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Triple Room -
Triple rooms at Villa Ulivi are large, comfortable, furnished with antiques and illuminated by the Tuscan sun. Windows overlook the gardens of the Villa and the city of Florence.
Bathrooms are tiled with prestigious marbles.
Room facilities include
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Suite (4 persons) -
Gelsomino and Melograno are 2 suites that are suitable for up to 4 persons.
Gelsomino is a one-storey apartment, consisting of: a large sitting-room; a large, bright terrace where to enjoy the beautiful view of Florence and of its countryside; 2 double rooms; a bathroom.
Melograno is a 2-storey apartment, consisting of: a sitting room with 2 sofa beds, a double room, a kitchenette and a bathroom.
Walls are decorated with fresco paintings.
Room facilities include
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Suite (6 persons) -
Magnolia is a one-storey apartment, consisting of: a large sitting room, a large, bright terrace, a large, comfortable kitchen; a twin-bedded room provided with its own bathroom; an intermediate floor furnished with a single bed; a double room linked with a single room and a bathroom.
Walls are decorated with fresco paintings.
Room facilities include
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO REACH VILLA ULIVI
BY CAR:
From the "Florence North" exit of both the highways number A1 and A11, you are supposed to follow the directions to:
- "Firenze Centro - Porta al Prato"
and then to:
- "Viali di Circonvallazione - Stadio"
and then to:
- "Fortezza da Basso - Piazza della Libertà".
Following ther directions to "Viali di Circonvallazione - Stadio" and to "Fortezza da Basso - Piazza della Libertà", you get into the ring road of Florence; once you have reached "Piazza della Libertà" (Liberty Square), you are supposed to follow the directions to "Via Bolognese - S. S. 65 della Futa". In this way, you are led to take Via Bolognese, where you meet Villa Ulivi.
BY TRAIN:
From Florence "Santa Maria Novella" Train Station, you are supposed to take the bus number 25 / 25A or a taxi-cab.
If you take the bus, you need to get off the bus once the bus has reached "La Pietra" bus stop, located in Via Bolognese. Then, you need to walk until you meet, after 100 metres, Villa Ulivi at 163, Via Bolognese.
BY AIRPLANE:
In order to reach Villa Ulivi from Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport:
- you need to take a taxi-cab and to get off thetaxi-cab once the taxi-cab has reached Villa Ulivi (163, Via Bolognese);
or
- you need to reach "Santa Maria Novella" Train station by "Vola in bus", the bus service that links the Airport and the Station; then, from "Santa Maria Novella" Train Station, you need to take the bus number 25 or the bus number 25A. Once you have taken the bus number 25 or the bus number 25A, you need to get off the bus when you reach "La Pietra" bus stop, located in Via Bolognese, and to walk until you reach, after 100 metres, Villa Ulivi (163, Via Bolognese).
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