Villa Mangiacane
Via Faltignano 4, San Casciano, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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Please note: The Villa Mangiacane is open seasonally, March-November.
Set on a hillside just outside Florence, the Villa Mangiacane is the best of both worlds — the sort of Tuscan country-house escape that absolutely sells itself, along with easy access to one of the world’s great cultural capitals. It took some doing, as it was essentially in ruins, but the owner, a South African expat, painstakingly restored it to its original 16th-century splendor.
Plus some modern additions, of course. These days it’s managed by the same international group responsible for places like Amsterdam’s College Hotel and Château Eza in the south of France. The result means the villa’s Renaissance atmosphere comes with professional service and luxury-hotel must-haves like plasma TVs and swanky marble bathrooms. Some of the better rooms have private gardens with plunge pools, and the split-level suites have terraces with views and in one case a jacuzzi tub.
Twenty-six rooms is certainly on the intimate side, but you won’t have to forego many big-hotel services; the Villa’s executive chef keeps the cuisine in fine form, and the Nadushka Spa comes complete with indoor pool, steam and sauna, and even a small fitness room. Fifteen minutes’ drive gets you to Florence, and even better, fifteen minutes’ drive gets you back here at the end of the day.
- 26 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 4 Guest Reviews
- Villa Mangiacane
- Via Faltignano 4, San Casciano
- Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Boardroom
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Indoor swimming pool
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
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4 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Jeremy
- Stayed June 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
amazing views & stunning grounds. traditional asthetics with subtle modern influence. Great estate made wine & olive oil.
The staff was very friendly and very helpful. the food was great, only but great things to say from us.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Christa
- Stayed May 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
I loved the location, the ambience, the quality of service and the wonderful breakfast.
The staff is incredibly helpful.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Kally
- Stayed October 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The hotel is beautiful with a spacious and comfortable room/bathroom.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing; Had a wonderful stay!
