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Villa Ulivi is a beautiful, impressive and luxurious fifteenth century Florentine Villa located close to Florence historic centre.
Access to the downtown is attainable via a comfortable walk or a short bus ride down the famous Via Bolognese.
This grand Villa captures both the traditional Tuscan style and atmosphere while incorporating the comforts and amenities available today.
With vineyards and olive orchards that beautify the grounds, Villa Ulivi allows for a relaxing retreat from the hustle-and-bustle of the nearby city centre.
Villa Ulivi is located in a prestigious residential area of Florence, very close to the centre and to the main monuments and attractions.
In spite of its central situation, Villa Ulivi is immersed in a garden planted with fragrant roses and lavender, at the end of a shady horse-chestnuts drive. Large and elegant rooms, illuminated by the Tuscan sun and open onto the gardens of the historic Villa, have been added in the course of the last two centuries to the fascinating ancient wine-cellars and horse-stables.
From the main terrace of Villa Ulivi, guests can easily enjoy the view of Florence and of its incomparable, unspoilt countryside. Infact, the main terrace is situated on the top of the building and it opens onto a wide view of the unique Florentine landscape, that was described by Fernand Braudel as “the most exciting countryside in the world”.
At Villa Ulivi, furnishings have been chosen, with an eclectic taste, both among Tuscan pieces of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and from the most heterogeneous styles, creating an atmosphere that is, at the same time, classical and particular, and overall suitable for the guests who want to spend a first class charming holiday, as it is usual in the most fascinating historic Florentine Villas.
During their holidays, guests also can use a private chapel for romantic religious services; on request, the best chefs can delight you with a delicious private little party …
Periodically owners also organize cooking classes.
Excellent wine and oil are produced at the Villa.
It is also available, in the common areas, an Internet point and the Telefax service.
English, French, Polish and Russian are spoken.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Superior double and twin-bedded rooms
Superior Double 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. Each room is provided with its own bathroom. Bathrooms are tiled with prestigious marbles and are equipped with tub or shower. Breakfast, with Florentine bread, coffee, tea, juice and home-made cakes and jams, is served: during the winter, in the lounges of the Villa, giving onto the gardens; in summertime, on the terraces, under the shadow of luxuriant mimosa-trees.
Superior triple rooms
Superior 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. Each room is provided with its own bathroom. Bathrooms are tiled with prestigious marbles and are equipped with tub or shower. Breakfast, with Florentine bread, coffee, tea, juice and home-made cakes and jams, is served: during the winter, in the lounges of the Villa, giving onto the gardens; in summertime, on the terraces, under the shadow of luxuriant mimosa-trees.
4 persons suites
“Gelsomino” and “Melograno” are two apartments suitable for up to four 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; a double room, a twin-bedded room; a bathroom. The apartment has an air-conditoning system and is equipped with a washing machine, a microwave oven, a fridge, a freezer.
“Melograno” is a two-storey apartment, consisting of a sitting-room that is furnished with two divan-beds; a double room; a kitchenette; a bathroom. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine, a microwave oven, a fridge and a freezer. Walls are decorated with fresco paintings.
“Alloro” is a one-storey apartment, consisting of: a large sitting room provided with a sofa-bed; a kitchen; a large, bright terrace where to enjoy the beautiful view of Florence and of its countryside; a double room provided with its own bathroom; a single room provided with a private bathroom.
The apartment has an air-conditioning system and is equipped with a washing machine, a microwave oven, a fridge, a freezer.
“Glicine” is a one-storey apartment consisting of: a large room provided with a double bed, two single beds, a conversation corner and a dinner table; a kitchenette; a bathroom. The apartment is provided with a fridge and a freezer.
6 persons suites
“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 with their bathroom.
The apartment is equipped with a micro wave oven, a fridge, a freezer. Walls are decorated with fresco paintings.
HOW TO REACH US
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 the 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 you 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 the taxi-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 / 25A. Once you have taken the bus number 25, 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).
 | Low Season | High Season |
| min | max | min | max |
| Single | 50 | 60 | 60 | 90 |
| Double | 80 | 90 | 90 | 150 |
| Triple | 90 | 110 | 110 | 180 |
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