Villa La Massa: A Tuscan Paradise
From Clark Gable to David Bowie, from Gregory Peck to Winston Churchill, not forgetting Elizabeth Taylor: they’ve all succumbed to the infinite charms of Villa La Massa. And with good reason : this historic home is set on the banks of the Arno in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, seduced by its history, gentle lifestyle and its air of high class luxury. An address that is surely unforgettable.
Between nature, art and culture
There is the sky, the sun and the Arno… And that might have sufficed ! But it happened that the 16th century produced this huge Renaissance-style residence, later embellished over the centuries that found its destiny as a luxury hotel and took the chance to become the welcoming Villa La Massa. With one view of the Arno and another over the shady garden, here one is truly plunged in nature’s clasp -- with Florence’s historic center only 6 kilometer’s away. Here in surroundings that luxury cannot outdo, one breathes the warmth and intimacy of a private house. On the menu: 3 villas and 37 bedrooms, each unique, that provide the comforts and appeal expected of world-class grandeur. From the Wifi hidden in the canopy of the bed and the flat screen hanging between the decorative Florentine screens, country-style relaxation takes over. Before long one is glancing back at the river, letting the sweetness of the Tuscan countryside seep in languid serenity.
A day at Villa La Massa
It is a place like none other in Florence:Il Verrochio with its terrace over the Arno, is the Villa La Massa’s restaurant, worth a trip based on its stunning setting alone. Best of all is its supplementary tasting menu that combines Tuscan and Mediterranean specialties, savory and subtly spiced. Also nearby, the Bar Mediceo’s 19th century. frescos beckon for drinks or dinner, the perfect way to end a day of beauty, whether sightseeing or doing nothing at all. For the rest, between a dip in the pool, a wine tasting, a cookery class or a visit to the Florentine cultural highlights, the day runs its course, as gentle as a dream. It’s all this and more that embodies the charm of Villa La Massa.
