- Courtesy shuttle bus to Florence, only a 15 minute drive away
- Hotel restaurant overlooking the peaceful River Arno and Tuscan countryside
A fine example of 16th century Medicean architecture, this dignified villa now ranks as one of Italy's finest luxury hotels. Villa La Massa enjoys an enviable semi-rural location amidst enchanting Chianti and Rufina hills on the south bank of the River Arno, yet the centre of Florence is only a 15-minute drive away.
A member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World' collection, the villa has beautifully decorated lounges and guest rooms and is housed in four buildings; the Noble Villa (Villa Nobile), the Mill (Il Mulino XV century), the little Villa (Il Villino) and the newly refurbished Casa Colonica. Guests have the opportunity to explore Florence on a regular basis using the hotel's courtesy shuttle to and from the Ponte Vecchio.
The hotel provides the exclusive Arno Spa which features cold water pools and sensory showers, a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness room. Guests can also unwind with a classic Italian aperitivo by the swimming pool before enjoying superb Tuscan specialities on the terrace of the elegant Restaurant Il Verrocchio, overlooking the peaceful River Arno and the gently sloping Tuscan hills, or in the private 14th century wine cellar.
The hotel has 51 rooms (official rating 5 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-12 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Il Verocchio
Included With: Bed & Breakfast
Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirt in the evening.
Open 7.30am - 10.30am and 7.30pm - 10.30pm
The Il Verrocchio restaurant has an indoor dining hall with a vaulted ceiling and a wonderful terrace overlooking the River Arno and the Rufina hills. Guests are offered a buffet breakfast of fruit juices, fruit, cheeses, Tuscan cured meats, cereals, yoghurt, organic jams and marmalade, prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) and eggs cooked to order. For dinner the menus propose a choice of Tuscan regional specialities and Mediterranean dishes. There is also a menu specially created for children and celiacs to satisfy their specific requirements.
Tuscan Bistrot
The Tuscan Bistrot, which is located in the Noble Villa next to the Medicean Bar, offers a cozy ambience where guests will find a range of dishes for both lunch or dinner.
Open: 12:30 - 23:00
Medicean Bar & Pool Bar
Bar is open 11am - midnight
Situated in the Noble Villa, the Medicean Bar offers a wide selection of refreshing drinks, cocktails and informal lunches. The Pool Bar is located close to the swimming pool with a view of the River Arno, and offers a selection of light snacks for relaxed lunches during summer months.
The Cellar
The Cellar is situated beneath the restaurant 'Il Verrocchio' in the Mill and is the ideal place for wine and cheese tasting or for private wine tasting parties.
Beach & Pools
Swimming Pool
Normally in use May - September.
Spa & Wellness
Arno Spa
Featuring Turkish bath, sauna, cold water pools, sensory showers and 2 Spa suites for treatments and massages (payable locally).
Sports & Activities
The hotel has a gym with state-of-the-art equiptment, yoga lessons (on request), tennis courts, complimentary bike hire and a jogging track.
Activities & Entertainment
Complimentary shuttle service to the centre of Florence
Wifi & Parking
Wifi & Parking
Stay connected with the wifi free of charge.
Parking avaliable.
About the location
Set on the banks of the beautiful River Arno is the picturesque hamlet of Candeli. Popular among locals for its prime location close to Florence, this village is dominated by the majestic Villa La Massa – a magnificent 16th-century Renaissance villa now operating as a luxury hotel. The main appeal of this rural hamlet lies in its proximity to Florence’s historic centre: guests can reach the medieval streets in just over 15 minutes by car or an hour on foot. This makes it really easy to get out and about to see some of Italy’s most revered sights. Wander around the enormous Piazza della Signoria beneath the shadow of Palazzo Vecchio’s ancient ramparts, stroll along the famous Ponte Vecchio or head to the magnificent 15th-century duomo – the city’s most iconic landmark. If you fancy slowing the pace down, Candeli is within easy reach of numerous Tuscan villages set throughout the beautiful rolling hills of the region.
Transfer time
The hotel is 40 mins from Florence airport:. Car hire is recommended for this hotel. Candeli is 4.5 miles from Florence and 48 miles from Pisa. Simply call us once you’ve completed your booking and we will talk you through the options.
Double Deluxe Room
Max 2 adults
Double Deluxe Rooms are located in all three buildings and are decorated in a classic but informal style, typical of noble dwellings in the Tuscan countryside. Rooms are spacious and bright offering views of the park. They can sleep up to two adults.
30m²
Double Prestige Room
Max 3 adults
Double Prestige Rooms are located in the Noble Villa, the Mill or the Limonaia and are spacious and elegant with a sitting area with views over the River Arno. They can sleep up to three adults.
40m²
Top Junior Suite
Max 3 adults
Top Junior Suites are located in all three buildings and are elegantly decorated in a Tuscan and classical style, with precious fabrics. Rooms are spacious and bright, filled with the colours of the Tuscan countryside and have a sitting area and beautiful views over the River Arno or the park. They can sleep up to three adults and are available on request, please call to book.
50m²
Suite
Max 3 adults
Suites are located in all three buildings and are spacious and elegant, with original Renaissance-style decorations and tapestries. They feature a bedroom and a separate large living room and have breathtaking views over the gardens. They can sleep up to three adults and are available on request, please call to book.
60m²
Exclusive Suite
Max 3 adults
Exclusive Suites are large luxurious rooms which are located in all three buildings. They feature a bedroom and a separate large living room and have breathtaking views of the Arno River. They can sleep up to three adults and are available on request, please call to book.
60m²
Suite Colonica
This room is not available to book online.
But give us a call and one of our travel centre experts may be able to get a quote for you. Call to book 01293 762410 *
Based on 360 traveller reviews
92% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ The jewel of Tuscany
303amits, London, United Kingdom
Oct 20 2020
On a recommendation from a friend, we booked this gorgeous hotel.
Tamara Trambusti welcomed us like a friend and looked after us with such care and warmth during our stay for the week. She was the...
On a recommendation from a friend, we booked this gorgeous hotel.
Tamara Trambusti welcomed us like a friend and looked after us with such care and warmth during our stay for the week. She was the inspiration and creator of our dinner plans as we managed to eat in some amazing restaurants across Florence.
We had the most amazing room with a view and everyone we encountered at the hotel was lovely, kind and helpful.
Restaurent manager Antonio was funny and warm and looked after us like royalty. Pietro, Lorenzo, Massimo, Alessandra and the Gentleman at poolside restaurant were all amazing and thorough professionals.
Our daily shuttle service in to Florence worked out a treat.
We will certainly come back again and again and also definitely visit as soon as they reopen for Summer.
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“ Stunning Additions to a fabulous hotel
Eric-21a, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
Sep 14 2020
We have just returned, at long last due to Coronavirus to our retreat and bolt hole which we call our second home, Villa La Massa. It was fantastic to return and see how recent times have changed...
We have just returned, at long last due to Coronavirus to our retreat and bolt hole which we call our second home, Villa La Massa. It was fantastic to return and see how recent times have changed everyone???s lives and how adaptable people are.
During the winter extensive alterations were completed which saw the additional of some new suites, a dedicated restaurant for lunch and a new pool but sadly the opening was delayed until late July when guests were once again allowed to return to hotels in Italy.
We found superb additions to an already delightful hotel. The original intimacy of La Massa remains but there is now even more to enjoy. The staff, limited in numbers like the number of guests staying were fantastic and continued to maintain the high standards of service we have experienced over many years and repeated visits.
The views of the countryside and banks of the Arno remain undiminished as does the quality of the hotel, excellent food and ambiance.
Sadly, their are restrictions in place regarding faces masks at times that have become part of our everyday lives but it didn???t diminish the experience at all. The spa is currently closed due to the virus but the gym is open and with the new pool and it???s surroundings I didn???t even think about the spa once.
As always the food is exceptional and the chef is always around to chat and will tweak meals with pleasures to meet your needs.
It would be unfair to single out anyone as everyone is working hard but Stefano Venturi the General Manager and Tamara should be congratulated for shaping and guiding his team in these difficult times.
With fingers crossed I hope to return in a month and enjoy the vista again. Florence is starting to get busier as well as tourists slowly return. Attractions are open and in some cases it is advisable to pre book.
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“ Country getaway close to Florence
the2020travelbug, Rome, Italy
Sep 02 2020
We stayed for a few nights in this country escape, just a short drive from Florence. We stayed in one of the new suites in the old lemonaia. We had a small garden just for us, which completed the...
We stayed for a few nights in this country escape, just a short drive from Florence. We stayed in one of the new suites in the old lemonaia. We had a small garden just for us, which completed the suite.
The hotel pool and spacious garden allowed all guests to relax, easily keeping social distance.
The restaurant was as lovely as always. The staff made us feel very comfortable and the menu is just as delicious as we remembered from previous stays.
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“ Beautiful hotel with fantastic service; perfect location for exploring Tuscany
nsfig, London, United Kingdom
Aug 12 2020
We visited for 10 days in August with our two daughters ages 10 and 13 and had an amazing stay. This hotel has all the benefits and space of a quiet country hotel but is only 15 mins drive from...
We visited for 10 days in August with our two daughters ages 10 and 13 and had an amazing stay. This hotel has all the benefits and space of a quiet country hotel but is only 15 mins drive from Florence. It is perfectly located for exploring the city, vineyards, hill towns and the coast. Our room was absolutely gorgeous, quiet and spacious. We took full advantage of the facilities including the lovely breakfast with a view of the river, free shuttle to Florence, fitness centre, the new pool and complimentary access to tennis courts at the country club down the road. The hotel staff were outstanding and made a huge effort to make our stay special. One of the highlights of our trip was celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary at Villa La Massa - the staff arranged a vineyard tour and wonderful four-course lunch for us and had a bottle of prosecco waiting in our room when we returned. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel for a family trip to Tuscany - whether you want to relax by the pool, be more active or explore the area it really has something to offer everyone.
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“ Amazing hotel with great views!
kaylaf756, London, United Kingdom
Aug 10 2020
This was an amazing hotel with a stunning view of the river. We got a free upgrade and the room was spacious and cozy. The only thing i would suggest doing is make sure to bring bug spray for...
This was an amazing hotel with a stunning view of the river. We got a free upgrade and the room was spacious and cozy. The only thing i would suggest doing is make sure to bring bug spray for dinners! Overall amazing experience.
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