Appartamento in Villa con Piscina – Mhateria Relais

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Mhateria Relais? It’s actually tucked away in this gorgeous villa setting in La Villa – which honestly sounds fancy but it’s just this peaceful little locality outside Rignano sull’Arno. I mean, when you’re driving up the winding road through the Tuscan hills (about 20 minutes from Florence if you’re wondering), you sort of expect another cookie-cutter hotel. But this place… well, it’s more like staying at your sophisticated Italian friend’s family estate.

The apartment-style setup is brilliant – you get your own space but with hotel-level service, which is honestly the best of both worlds. The pool is probably what you’ll remember most though. It’s not massive, but it’s perfectly positioned with these incredible valley views, and in the early morning when the mist is still hanging over the olive groves, it’s pretty magical. The water’s heated too, which matters more than you’d think in spring and fall. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays – even in summer, it never felt crowded or chaotic like some places can get. The villa itself has this authentic Tuscan character (thick stone walls, terracotta floors, that sort of thing) without feeling stuffy or overdone. Your apartment comes with a proper kitchen if you want to grab ingredients from the Saturday market in Rignano – actually, do that, the local produce is incredible and way cheaper than eating out every meal.

The staff here actually knows the area inside and out, which made such a difference. They pointed us toward this tiny osteria in nearby Incisa that we never would’ve found otherwise, and gave us the real scoop on which wineries are worth visiting versus the tourist traps. Parking is easy – you just pull right up to the villa, no stress about finding a spot or dealing with ZTL zones like in Florence. The 9.7 rating honestly makes sense when you experience it. It’s not perfect – the WiFi can be spotty in some rooms, and if you’re looking for nightlife, you’ll need to drive somewhere else. But if you want that authentic Tuscan experience without the crowds, where you can actually relax and feel like you’re living there for a few days rather than just passing through, this is exactly what you’re looking for. Plus, being 4-star means you get the comfort level without the pretentiousness of some 5-star places that take themselves too seriously.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom House with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Sarah from Canada (10/10)

  Lovely place! A little slice of paradise.

• Sik from Singapore (9/10)

  New, modern, spacious property, comfortable bed, full kitchen, laundry room and wonderful garden.
  Responsible host. Also marketing good quality backpacks & bags at very reasonable price.
  Super convenient & close to The Mall Factory Outlet (by car). Strongly recommended. Will use again in my next Florence visit.

• Ka from Hong Kong (10/10)

  Very nicely designed room , v spacious, outdoor garden also v nice

• Tralee from New Zealand (10/10)

  Everything! Beautiful villa in beautiful gardens with a lovely pool. The large 1 bedroom apartment is part of a family home, but it feels like you are the only people there. Very stylish and modern accommodation, in a rustic , charming, peaceful and relaxing setting. Great outdoors areas. We stayed for 5 nights and it was hard to leave. Close to Florence by car or train. Two good coop supermarkets close by. Very comfortable bed. Highly recommend:)

• Ongaro from Italy (10/10)

  Beautiful property m, huge Appartment with everything you need.

• Hanah from Philippines (10/10)

  Everything

• Nicole from Lebanon (10/10)

  Everything, very professional, amazing place

• Dave from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Lovely well presented and comfortable apartment with great comfortable bed and good facilities. Host was welcoming and helpful and the garden and the pool were great to use during our stay. Set in a quiet rural location.

• Stephanie from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Gorgeous property – lovely pool and clean room

• Chiara from Spain (10/10)

  We liked the house, the swimming pool and all the facilities.

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