Villa Mangiacane
The Villa Mangiacane is a wonderful property located in the heart of a beautiful Tuscan wine and olive oil estate just outside of Florence near to the historical town, San Casciano. Just 20 minutes from Florence Airport and a mere 12kms away from the Historic Centre of Florence itself and literally sitting on the gateway to the famous Chianti region we feel that this is the perfect base for exploring and enjoying one of Italys most stunning regions. One of the things that we personally love about this property is that you have a five star charming hotel with the character of a informal yet luxurious private country home surrounded by over 500 acres of vineyards, olive groves and forests. The property itself has a total of 28 rooms and suites, its Gourmet Restaurant is known for its Tuscan past and meat specialities and the Spa is simply the perfect way to relax after exploring this amazing region. As you wander through the Villa Mangiacane it seems that each and every corner and angle offers a view that is even more incredible than the last one and is if this is not enough " the property also offers its guests three pools too. The rooms here at the Villa Mangiacane have all been recently restored and redecorated in a Classic Style featuring chandeliers, African and Italian Art, Chinese Porcelain Malps, Custom Made Beds, Incredibly luxurious marble bathrooms and many of the rooms offer magnificent views over the vineyards and the estates ornate Italian garden. The Restaurant here on site is considered by many to be one of the most romantic in the region. The Villa Mangiacanes executive chef Massimo Bocus combines only the finest seasonal ingredients with his amazing love of all things Tuscan to create the most incredible gourmet fare. His signature dishes include Red Tuna fillet in a Sesame Crust and a wonderful Braised Beef Dish which has been cooked in the well known Vinsanto White Wine. The Nadushka spa facilities on property are very much dedicated to the guests wellbeing. Here you can enjoy a wide range of Holistic massages and wellness therapies not forgetting beauty treatments too such as manicures , facials and pedicures. The products used here at the Spa are from nearby Florence from the world famous Officina de Tornabuoni. As well as the treatments available in the spa itself you can also enjoy here the gym, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and indoor lap pool. Whether you chose to use this property as a base for discovering the Tuscan Region, a place to rest and relax and be pampered or simply to enjoy the finest Tuscan fare with vineyards, rolling hills and olive groves on your doorstep to stroll through when the mood takes you we feel that Villa Mangiacane really is a special property that should be a definite on any itinerary.30 minutes by car from Florence International Airport
