Villa Ulivi |
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| Luxury Bed & Breakfast in Florence |
Villa Ulivi is a remarkably beautiful and luxurious fifteenth century Florentine Villa located few minutes away from Florence's historic city centre and from its main monuments, as well as from the shopping area, up towards the wonderful landscape of an ideal Tuscan hill. The imposing building, characterized by the Italian Villa tradition while incorporating the comforts available today, is set in a residential area that both overlooks and is extremely close to the town's attractions. Access to downtown Florence is easily attainable by either a comfortable, scenic walk or a short bus ride down the famous Via Bolognese. Both options are simple to navigate for travellers of any age or experience level.
Double and Triple Rooms at Villa Ulivi are spacious and comfortable retreats that are furnished with local antiques that add charm to the pleasant atmosphere that guests experience. Each room offers a unique arrangement of double and / or single beds to surely meet any group's needs.Windows illuminate the living area and bathe the room with the wonderful Tuscan sun. Views overlook the Villa's gardens and the romantic city of Florence with its rolling hills as a backdrop.
The floors are covered with a beautiful, historic wood and walls are done with hand painted fresco designs. Each room features a private bathroom that is tiled with prestigious Italian marble and is equipped with a lavish tub or shower. Every suite at Villa Ulivi is unique, just as it would have been with the original owners in the fifteenth century.
Distinctive furniture sets and decorations in each room help to create a spectrum of Tuscan sights and atmospheres that is sure to please. Villa Ulivi believes that the rooms are only one piece of the entire puzzle. Guests immediately notice a more relaxing nights rest followed by mornings that seem crisper and brighter. There is a cool, gentle breeze that flows through the hills at night and the dawning sun calls upon the pleasantly chirping birds. Enjoy the cosy bed until the scent of breakfast creeps up the stairs to greet you.
The fresh breakfast, with Florentine bread, coffee, tea, juice and home-made cakes and jams, is served each morning in the Villa's elegant lounges during the winter and on the outdoor terraces, beneath the pleasant shade of the luxuriant mimosa trees, during the summer. After breakfast has concluded, it is time to discover the historic city of Florence and the wonderful hills of Tuscany.
The villa grounds are surrounded and beautified by magnificent vineyards and olive orchards, as well as an array of local flowers and blossoming trees. In spite of its central location, Villa Ulivi is immersed in a garden planted with fragrant roses and lavender, at the end of a shady horse-chestnuts' lane.
Villa Ulivi has also five apartments, from 4 to 6 sleeps, in order to offer its guests a different kind of accommodation.Villa Ulivi offers travellers an authentic Tuscan experience and allows for a relaxing retreat from the "hustle and bustle" of the nearby city centre.
