Hotel Description
You know what? I’ve stayed at plenty of five-star places, but Villa Gaudia actually feels like someone’s impossibly elegant home that they just happen to let you sleep in. It’s tucked away on Via del Focardo – honestly, I drove past it twice because the entrance is so understated you’d think it was just another Tuscan villa (which, I mean, it sort of is). But once you’re inside, you realize this isn’t your typical Florence hotel experience.
The thing about staying here is that you’re actually in the Chianti region, not the city center – about a 20-minute drive from the Duomo, which sounds inconvenient until you wake up to rolling vineyard views instead of tourist crowds. The staff genuinely seems to know every guest by name, and I watched them arrange everything from wine tastings at neighboring estates to dinner reservations at places I’d never heard of but turned out to be incredible. There’s this relaxed luxury thing happening where you can lounge by the pool with a glass of their house Chianti (which, honestly, is better than what you’ll pay 30 euros for in the city) and just… exist. The rooms have that perfect balance of authentic Tuscan character – think exposed beams and terracotta floors – but with modern bathrooms that actually work and air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a freight train.
What really got me was the attention to details you don’t expect. They leave fresh figs from their garden on your nightstand. The concierge knows which local markets are worth visiting on which days. When I mentioned wanting to avoid the Uffizi crowds, they arranged a private tour at some smaller palazzo I’d never heard of that was honestly more impressive. And the breakfast – well, it’s not a buffet situation, they actually ask what you want and make it fresh. I kept thinking this must be costing a fortune, but then I remembered what you pay for a mediocre hotel room near the Ponte Vecchio during peak season. The only minor thing is that you definitely need a car or their driver service to get around, but honestly? After dealing with Florence’s summer crowds and traffic, retreating to this quiet corner of Chianti each evening felt like the best decision I made on the entire trip.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $2,699. Villa with 4 × 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
Reviews
Delicious and Cozy – Goodguyjay from Indonesia – 2 January 2023 (10/10)
The host was super friendly and he himself made our authentic Tuscany dinner right at home which was way better than any restaurant we could go to outside. Mattia’s food was amazing and he even taught us how to make authentic Tuscany pizza, thank you so much for having us.
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Villa Pepi: 5 km
- Villa Frassino: 4.7 km
- Villa Torre a Cona: 2.3 km
- Castello di Bombone: 3.8 km
- Monumento ai Caduti: 5 km
- Villa della Chiocciola: 3.7 km
- Villa di Poggio Francoli: 5 km
- Oratorio del Beato Gherardo: 4.4 km
- Convento S. Francesco all’Incontro: 3.7 km
- Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Ambrogio: 4.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant100 Palmi: 1.8 km
- Cafe/bar Lady’s Cafè: 5 km
- Restaurant Ristorante al 588: 4 km
Top attractions:
- Ponte Vecchio: 17 km
- Uffizi Gallery: 17 km
- Accademia Gallery: 19 km
- Piazza della Signoria: 17 km
- Piazzale Michelangelo: 18 km
- Piazza del Duomo di Firenze: 18 km
Public transport:
- Train Pontassieve: 8 km
- Train Rignano sull’Arno: 5 km
Closest airports:
- Florence Airport: 27 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- Private pool
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath Additional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Solarium
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Public transport tickets Additional charge
- Car hire
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Aerobics Additional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge
- Live music/performance Additional charge
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Additional charge Off-site
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
- Tennis court Off-site
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
- Desk
Common areas:
- Shared lounge/T V area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Breakfast in the room
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Garden view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Iron
- Hot tub
Languages spoken:
- English
- Italian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Restaurant
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Flat-screen TV
Building characteristics:
- Detached
Outdoor swimming pool Free!:
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
Entertainment and family services:
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Shared kitchen
- Children’s high chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00 to 19:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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