VILLA MANGIACANE
Dreamy Renaissance hideaway with distant Florence views
GLASS OF WINE IN HAND, stand in the magnificent arched loggia and gaze out over a private Tuscan vineyard to the distant Florence skyline. Welcome to Villa Mangiacane, once home of the powerful Macchiavelli family and now a sybaritic retreat that mixes Renaissance frescoes and modern art with some decadent Italian living.
Wander through Villa Mangiacane's ground floor salons, library and wine cellar; stretch out on a boldly striped sofa on the loggia; sip a prosecco in the sculpture garden; doze over a book beside the pool. Bedrooms – none less than a suite – have a restrained opulence with crisp, clean colours, generous fabrics, rugs on polished floors and breathtaking views.
Grand antiques – perhaps a carved four-poster or an elegant chaise longue – mix with contemporary artworks. Bathrooms are cool, marbled and sleek with a hint of cool Art Deco. At night, after dining in the chandeliered and mirrored dining room, you’ll be drawn to the frescoed loggia – perfumed with flowers and lit with soft candles – and the dreamy views of distant Florence. Just the two of you and the twinkling Tuscan hills.
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Hit the Spot
Set in an estate of vineyards and olive groves 12 km from Florence.
Bedtime
We adored our top-floor terrace suite with a mezzanine bedroom and Tuscan views.
Be Savvy
Rooms are ultra stylish, if not huge.
Be Smitten
Sybaritic and stylish Tuscan retreat.
Opulent bedrooms
Opulent and eclectic rooms – some recently redecorated by designer Ralph Krall – are individually themed with luxurious beds and marble bathrooms. The indulgence continues over dinner, taken on the terrace, in the atmospheric cellars or around the fire in winter.
Villa Mangiacene was reviewed for Room for Romance by Helen Pickles
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR THREE NIGHT STAYS
Room for Romance guests staying at Villa Mangiacane for three nights
or more receive all the following extras:
To book, quote "Three night special offer" on our Booking Inquiry form.
Wander through Villa Mangiacane's ground floor salons, library and wine cellar; stretch out on a boldly striped sofa on the loggia; sip a prosecco in the sculpture garden; doze over a book beside the pool. Bedrooms – none less than a suite – have a restrained opulence with crisp, clean colours, generous fabrics, rugs on polished floors and breathtaking views.
Grand antiques – perhaps a carved four-poster or an elegant chaise longue – mix with contemporary artworks. Bathrooms are cool, marbled and sleek with a hint of cool Art Deco. At night, after dining in the chandeliered and mirrored dining room, you’ll be drawn to the frescoed loggia – perfumed with flowers and lit with soft candles – and the dreamy views of distant Florence. Just the two of you and the twinkling Tuscan hills.
Hit the Spot
Set in an estate of vineyards and olive groves 12 km from Florence.
Bedtime
We adored our top-floor terrace suite with a mezzanine bedroom and Tuscan views.
Be Savvy
Rooms are ultra stylish, if not huge.
Be Smitten
Sybaritic and stylish Tuscan retreat.
Opulent bedrooms
Opulent and eclectic rooms – some recently redecorated by designer Ralph Krall – are individually themed with luxurious beds and marble bathrooms. The indulgence continues over dinner, taken on the terrace, in the atmospheric cellars or around the fire in winter.
Villa Mangiacene was reviewed for Room for Romance by Helen Pickles
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR THREE NIGHT STAYS
Room for Romance guests staying at Villa Mangiacane for three nights
or more receive all the following extras:
- A three course candlelit dinner in the gourmet Tuscan restaurant (drinks extra)
- Fresh fruit and Prosecco
- A romantic rose petal turndown
- An upgrade to the next room category, subject to availability.
To book, quote "Three night special offer" on our Booking Inquiry form.
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Dining in
Chef Massimo Bocus serves Italian cuisine with an international flair, and outdoor summer dining offers fantastic views of the distant Florentine skyline. The food matches up too, with dishes such as spinach gnocchi with fresh zucchini, ricotta, mint and ground black pepper. International flavours are given an ‘Italian job,' and Irish lamb comes encrusted with herbs, fennel and fresh mint pesto.
Dining out
You'll certainly want to see Florence during your stay, and there are plenty of excellent restaurants to choose from. Try Osteria Belle Donne – a favourite with the locals.
Where?
Villa Mangiacane
What’s cooking?
There's an emphasis on local produce in dishes such as roast beef pantanese served with virgin olive oil mashed potatoes.
Dress the part
Evenings here are undeniably chic
Top table?
As close as you can get to those Florentine views
See & Do
If the body beautiful is your prime concern, there's mountain biking and a fitness centre here. A trip into Renaissance Florence and its feast of galleries, churches and museums is surely a must, as is a tour of local vineyards and wine cellars. Hot-air balloon trips over the Tuscan landcape are also easily arranged. If you can't tear yourself away from the haven of the hotel, that's fine too.
Shop
Nearby Florence is a mecca for designer label lovers, with everything from Armani to Valentino on show. You can also pick up a bargain or two at the designer outlet mall 20 minutes from the villa. And as you’re in Chianti, it would be shame not to stock up with a few bottles of the region’s most famous export.
Spa
The Taj Mahal comes to Tuscany in Villa Mangiacane's brand new Nadushka spa, with its exotic Asian-inspired decor. Soothe body and soul with holistic beauty products made from local ingredients, have one of the many pampering massages on offer or turn up the heat in the sauna and steam room.
After dark
Sip an aperitivo in the open-sided Loggia, have dinner and maybe head into Florence for a late night in one of its many chic bars.
Dates
2 July and 16 August
Enjoy the thrills (and many) spills of Siena’s world famous Palio horse races.
Easter Sunday
More thrills, and a big explosion at Florence’s Scoppio del Carro. This is where a dove-shaped rocket is fired from the cathedral to blow up a flower-filled cart in the square, much to the delight of spectators.
Chef Massimo Bocus serves Italian cuisine with an international flair, and outdoor summer dining offers fantastic views of the distant Florentine skyline. The food matches up too, with dishes such as spinach gnocchi with fresh zucchini, ricotta, mint and ground black pepper. International flavours are given an ‘Italian job,' and Irish lamb comes encrusted with herbs, fennel and fresh mint pesto.
Dining out
You'll certainly want to see Florence during your stay, and there are plenty of excellent restaurants to choose from. Try Osteria Belle Donne – a favourite with the locals.
Where?
Villa Mangiacane
What’s cooking?
There's an emphasis on local produce in dishes such as roast beef pantanese served with virgin olive oil mashed potatoes.
Dress the part
Evenings here are undeniably chic
Top table?
As close as you can get to those Florentine views
See & Do
If the body beautiful is your prime concern, there's mountain biking and a fitness centre here. A trip into Renaissance Florence and its feast of galleries, churches and museums is surely a must, as is a tour of local vineyards and wine cellars. Hot-air balloon trips over the Tuscan landcape are also easily arranged. If you can't tear yourself away from the haven of the hotel, that's fine too.
Shop
Nearby Florence is a mecca for designer label lovers, with everything from Armani to Valentino on show. You can also pick up a bargain or two at the designer outlet mall 20 minutes from the villa. And as you’re in Chianti, it would be shame not to stock up with a few bottles of the region’s most famous export.
Spa
The Taj Mahal comes to Tuscany in Villa Mangiacane's brand new Nadushka spa, with its exotic Asian-inspired decor. Soothe body and soul with holistic beauty products made from local ingredients, have one of the many pampering massages on offer or turn up the heat in the sauna and steam room.
After dark
Sip an aperitivo in the open-sided Loggia, have dinner and maybe head into Florence for a late night in one of its many chic bars.
Dates
2 July and 16 August
Enjoy the thrills (and many) spills of Siena’s world famous Palio horse races.
Easter Sunday
More thrills, and a big explosion at Florence’s Scoppio del Carro. This is where a dove-shaped rocket is fired from the cathedral to blow up a flower-filled cart in the square, much to the delight of spectators.
GETTING THERE
Location
Via Faltignano, San Casciano, 50026 Florence
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Florence Santa Maria Novella station – 12km
Taxis
Around EUR 40 from the station.
Airport
Florence – 23km, or Pisa – 65km
Rooms and suites
26 rooms and suites
Special features
Plush rooms come with beautiful artworks, decor and bedlinens. Book a terrace suite for a room with a view.
Also…
Villa Mangiacane has a mini-gym, two open air swimming pools and a covered pool, a state-of-the-art spa and mountain bikes for hire.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 350 - 2,900
Open/closed
Closed January and February.
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10:30am. Choose from a sumptuous selection of Italian pastries, meats and cheeses.
Room service
Available 24 hours a day.
Children
Villa Mangiacane is aimed at adults. Best to leave the kids at home.
Pets
Dogs are welcome in specific vineyard villa rooms.
Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms
Languages
Italian, English all major European languages
Wedding license?
Yes – based on exclusive hire. Up to 250 guests can be catered for.
Your contact
Tanja Von Arnim – general manager
Location
Via Faltignano, San Casciano, 50026 Florence
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Florence Santa Maria Novella station – 12km
Taxis
Around EUR 40 from the station.
Airport
Florence – 23km, or Pisa – 65km
Rooms and suites
26 rooms and suites
Special features
Plush rooms come with beautiful artworks, decor and bedlinens. Book a terrace suite for a room with a view.
Also…
Villa Mangiacane has a mini-gym, two open air swimming pools and a covered pool, a state-of-the-art spa and mountain bikes for hire.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
EUR 350 - 2,900
Open/closed
Closed January and February.
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10:30am. Choose from a sumptuous selection of Italian pastries, meats and cheeses.
Room service
Available 24 hours a day.
Children
Villa Mangiacane is aimed at adults. Best to leave the kids at home.
Pets
Dogs are welcome in specific vineyard villa rooms.
Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms
Languages
Italian, English all major European languages
Wedding license?
Yes – based on exclusive hire. Up to 250 guests can be catered for.
Your contact
Tanja Von Arnim – general manager
