This holiday includes:
Hotel
Flights
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- Stay in luxury on the south bank of the Arno, just upstream from Florence
- Enjoy the spa, outdoor pool, pretty gardens, and on-site restaurants and bars
Five-star luxury in Florence
Craving a luxury Tuscan retreat, but also want to combine a city break? This five-star hotel is a luxurious country resort, but at the same time, it’s just a 20-minutes drive away from the fascinating city of Florence. The exquisite Renaissance-era estate offers a relaxing retreat on the banks of the Arno River, and is nestled among lush gardens and the rolling Tuscan hills – it’s the perfect blend of historical charm and modern elegance, providing an unforgettable experience in Tuscany.
The hotel is made up of a Medici villa that dates back to the 16th century, along with its charming outbuildings – expect old-fashioned, Florentine-style luxury. Across the complex, there are 51 elegantly appointed rooms, suites, and private villas, each uniquely decorated with classic Florentine furnishings and equipped with modern amenities, such as free wi-fi, flatscreen TVs, and air conditioning. The rooms offer stunning views of the river, gardens, or surrounding countryside, creating a serene and picturesque ambiance.
If you’re looking to unwind, you can relax at the basement Arno Spa, which offers a range of treatments and wellness therapies. There’s also a heated outdoor swimming pool in the gardens, and a well-equipped fitness centre – there are also running routes in the extensive grounds, and you can rent a bike to see the surrounding area. The concierge team can also arrange bespoke experiences, from wine tastings in the Chianti region to guided tours of Florence’s artistic treasures – you’ll be well looked after.
And dining at Villa La Massa is a culinary delight. The hotel’s exclusive restaurant, Il Verrocchio, serves delectable Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the river, or in the charming indoor dining room. For a more casual setting, L’Oliveto bistrot offers light snacks and refreshing cocktails by the pool, and Bar Mediceo, set like a jewel in the main villa, offers a range of carefully crafted drinks. There’s also a wine cellar, because this is Tuscany, after all.
What Villa La Massa has to offer
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Entertainment
- Outdoor pool
Sports & Health
- Fitness
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa treatments
- Turkish bath (hamam)
Find out more about Florence
As one of Europe's most historically important cities, Florence hardly needs an introduction. This sunny and startlingly pretty city in central Italy is where the Renaissance is said to have been born, through the genius of the enquiring minds that lived and thrived here. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Dante are just a few of the legendary names who called Tuscany's great capital home, and goodness, did they leave their marks on the city. Follow in the footsteps of Europe's most talented Renaissance men, treat your taste buds to hearty Tuscan treats and feast your eyes on more medieval art and architecture than you can handle on a holiday to Florence.
You can get a feel for the energy and turbulence of the city's past just by walking around its UNESCO-protected historic centre. At every turn, you'll find a magnificent building, an ancient square or a stunning bridge, each with a story to tell. There's simply no doubt about it, Florence is one of the world's most beautiful cities, a fact celebrated and reaffirmed by the masterpieces of art and sculpture that hang in its many high calibre museums.