Villa Ghirlandaio, Florence Countryside, Tuscany, Italy Vacation Rental

Villa Ghirlandaio is a prestigious 14th century property and was once the summer residence of the Ghirlandaio’s, perhaps the best-known family of Renaissance artists. This enchanting home hosted the likes of Michelangelo, who studied the fine art of painting in the workshops here at that time. Botticelli, Raffaello and Pontormo also graced the estate with their continual presence.

Villa Ghirlandaio can comfortably host up to 38 guests in 20 magnificent bedrooms on the estate. All of the bedrooms throughout the estate feature king-sized beds, luxurious bed-linen, stylish bathrooms in marble with either a rain shower or bath tub, a walk-in wardrobe and a personal safe for important documents. The accommodation is located over five splendid buildings on the estate; the main villa, the farmhouse, the gallery, the olive press and the studio. Each of these buildings has been lovingly restored with quality antique furniture to create luxurious living areas in keeping with their original use.

The majestic main villa has a total of five double bedrooms with private bathrooms, including a panoramic, third-floor master bedroom, which takes up the whole of the top floor. The living areas are on the first floor and offer two sublime living rooms, a library/study space, a dining room for up to 12 people and a large, modern kitchen with an adjoining pantry. There is also a cellar and useful laundry room on the ground floor.The main villa has a self-contained annexe with a double bedroom, bathroom and open-plan kitchen/living/dining room.

The Farmhouse As the name states, this beautiful old building was once the heart of the agricultural centre of the estate. Today it offers four double bedrooms on the first floor and a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and living room on the ground floor. There is also a unique reception room with bathroom on the ground floor that is often used for wine and olive oil-tasting evenings.

The Gallery It features a double bedroom and twin bedroom, both with en suite bathrooms, a spacious living/dining area, a modern kitchen and an extra bathroom on the first floor. The ground floor houses a professional kitchen, a living area, a bathroom and an office with another private bathroom.

The Olive Press It offers two double bedrooms, a single room and two bathrooms on the first floor and a delightful living room, dining room, kitchen, extra bathroom and laundry room on the ground floor. There is also an adjacent annexe with a double bedroom and en suite bathroom.

The Studio This three-storey building offers an open plan living/dining area, a kitchen and extra bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, each with private bathroom and the top floor features a double bedroom and a single bedroom which share the same bathroom.

Within the 30 hectares of immaculate parkland, lake, vineyards, woodland and olive groves you’ll find two swimming pools and an exclusive spa and fitness centre. The spa features a sauna, a hydro-pool, a Turkish bath, a massage area, an emotional shower for relaxation techniques and a well-equipped gym. The emotional shower is equipped for hydrotherapy, chromotherapy and aromatherapy.

Villa Ghirlandaio is only a couple of kilometres from the centre of Florence. It is about an hour’s drive from Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano and Arezzo and less than half an hour from Florence international airport. Pisa and Bologna international airports are about an hour’s drive from the estate.

Nearbies: Florence 7 km, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano and Arezzo an hour by car

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children are welcomed

No pets

No smoking

Some homes allow events, please ask

City Tax at €2.50 per person per night

Pool Heating €200 daily

3 night minimum

Rates vary depending on time of year and number of guests

High season and holiday rates are higher

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Travel insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice