Relais Villa Campestri

Villa Campestri is located 35 km North from Florence. It is a splendid renaissance house in a particularly beautiful position, set on a hillside at 450 metres above sea level and facing across the Mugello valley and the Chianti Rufina area. The Villa is surrounded by lawns, ancient olive trees and shady oak and chestnut woods. "L'Olivaia" Restaurant offers specialities of Tuscan cuisine accompanied by the finest local and Italian wines. In the cellars of the Villa the first ‘Oleoteca’ in Italy has been created, where we organize extra-virgin oil tasting courses with tours of the oil press for those interested in learning about the oil production process.The first records of the Villa date from the 13th century. At that time the nucleus of the Villa was a small defensive fortress protected by watchtowers, the remains of which can still be seen today. An important architectural intervention, which gave the building its present appearance as a renaissance Villa, took place in the late 17th century.The noble Florentine Roti Michelozzi family held ownership of the Villa and the surrounding lands for nearly 700 years until 1989, when they sold the entire Campestri property to the present owner, Paolo Pasquali. The restoration work undertaken by its new owner has kept its charm intact. Key architectural and structural features have been maintained, and the Villa has been painstakingly restored to its former glory using original materials such as antique terracotta floor tiles, original plaster, polychromatic caissoned wooden ceilings and old carved oak beams.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1130

Total Rooms:

22

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

22

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-72 hours, -from the 3th day before the arrival or no-show 1 night penalty.

Directions

The villa is surrounded by lawns, ancient olive trees and shady oak and chestnut woods. The grounds provide a beautiful swimming pool and a magnificent view of the valley below against the backdrop of the Apennine chain and Mount Falterona, the ancient "Ful Truna" - throne of the Etruscans gods. This select but welcoming environment offers guests an unforgettable restful experience. Villa Campestri is located 6 km from Vicchio and 35 km from Florence. It is set on a hillside at 450 meters above sea level and facing across the Mugello valley and the Chianti Rufina hills.

Area

Tuscany,Florence,Around Florence

Dining

Buffet/LobbyGuests are welcomed in charming rooms with polychromatic caissoned wooden ceilings with carved shelving, stone window frames and terracotta floors. The restaurant offers specialties of Tuscan cuisine accompanied by the finest local and Italian wines.The extra-virgin olive oil, vegetables, and most of the fruit are produced organically by our own farm. The chef, Roberto Zanieri, and his staff offer a cuisine rooted in Tuscan tradition with its use of ancient flavours and herbs. Within this gastronomic context there is nevertheless room for creativity and original combinations of tasty flavours.In addition to the ? la carte menu, Villa Campestri restaurant can also provide on request theme dinners, renaissance dinners and olive oil, wine, or cheese tastings.

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