At a very short distance from the historic heart of Florence, the warm hospitality of Villa Olmi Firenze welcome you in the idyllic setting of its rich historical and artistic heritage.
This exclusive country estate, consisting of a villa, a farmhouse and a rural house, awaits you for a memorable stay surrounded by a magnificent italian garden.
HISTORY
Lies in the fertile land of the Florentine countryside, Villa Olmi is an ancient and distinguished estate set in a magnificent italian garden, faithfully restored by the best Tuscan and Italian artisans with the supervision of Monuments and Fine Arts Department.
The area where the villa stands, called “Pian di Ripoli”, has always been known for its fertility and, in past centuries, also has earned the name of “Pomario di Firenze”, “Fruit Garden of Florence”, because the monks of the order of Vallombrosa settled here their farms and the Georgofili Academy its experimental gardens.
In 1463, the Buonguglielmini family from Perugia built the first “villa” on existing rural buildings, and in 1565, after the transfer of ownership to the Mozzi Florentine family, the structure began to be expanded, enhanced and modernized.
During the 19th century, the estate lived its best years: passed to the ownership of the Florentine lawyer Ippolito Pestellini, became soon a highly efficient agricultural estate, worthy of
numerous medals collected over the decades around the turn of the century, among which stands out the Gold Medal of the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
During the last century, the estate went through a slow and progressive decline, first with the cessation of farming activities and then with the abandonment of the park and the buildings.
Only the current ownership, conscious of its great historical and cultural value, has been able to bring back the estate to its former glory.
In effect, the Villa Olmi restoration has been an attentive and faithful project designed in detail to give back its original identity: the research project was made with the supervision of Monuments and Fine Arts Department of Florence, consulting the archival sources, the aerial photos and all the available testimonies.
In the same way, the restoration work has been realized, as in past centuries, by the best artisans of the Florentine and the Italian tradition, bronze workers, master glass-workers and decorators.
The furniture with original antiques, the chandeliers in Murano glass, the precious drapery, the great painting on the walls make unique this location and unforgettable every stay in this enchanting estate.
The Villa Olmi design rediscover old architectural units to give back all the charm of an ancient estate of the 18th century in a typical florentine style, with original stucco and frescoes that testify to the flourishing past of the structure.
A faithful restoration work, properly done by the best artisans in Italy, give new luster to this architecture exemplar.
62 rooms, of wich 3 Suite and 8 Junior Suite, some of them with garden.
In a typical Florentine style, all the rooms are furnished with original antiques and jacuzzi bathtub.
Prestigious rooms in the 18th-century villa with Murano lamps. Marble bathroom with whirlpool bathtub.
Elegant room in a typical florentine style with antique furniture.
The Classic Rooms in the farm and rural house are made in a sophisticated Florentine style. With antique furnishings, they blend taste and elegance perfectly.
Each has a queen-size or twin beds and a marble bathroom with whirlpool bath.
Comfortable rooms in Florentine style with kitchenette, lounge with sofa bed and private garden.
For your pleasure room offers marble bathroom with whirlpool bath.
Prestigious rooms in the villa, decorated with 18th century frescoes, Murano lamps. Marble bathroom with whirlpool bathtub.
Prestigious suites in the 18th-century villa, comprising a bedroom and comfortable lounge, decorated with original frescoes.
Marble bathroom with whirlpool bathtub. Possibility of a third and fourth bed. (60-100 m2)
Room with antique furniture, queen-size bed, twin beds or four-poster bed, and marble bathroom with whirlpool bath.
Located in the farmhouse, these rooms reproduce classic elements of Florentine architecture.
Surrounded by a beautiful park, “Il Cavaliere” restaurant invites you to taste its typical cuisine in three different locations.
The indoor dining hall, the open-air bistro under the ‘pergola’ and the ‘veranda’ overlooking the green garden.
Il Cavaliere restaurant offers traditional Tuscan and Italian dishes given a new twist by chef to enjoy the bounty of this land, famous all over the world for its rich culinary tradition.
Moreover, it will be available a national and international menù to satisfy the taste of every customer.
12.30h - 14.30h
19.30h - 22.00h
Wide selection of Tuscan, Italian and international wines with more than 250 labels and an extensive menu of drinks and cocktails.
"Le Pergole" wine bar awaits for your moments of relaxation with a rich offer of wine, cold cut and cheese tasting.
19.30h - 00.00h
If you want to relax after hard day, you can do it in Jacuzzi bathtub or in outdoor heated swimming pool.
Luxurious state-of-the-art fitness facilities are complemented by personal trainers.
Fitness Area is equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment.
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and incomparable views.
Villa Olmi is the perfect location for conferences, meetings, events and elegant weddings: surrounded by a magnificent park with an Italian garden. Villa Olmi offers to its guests the excellent restaurant “Il Cavaliere” and 4 prestigious halls available and equipped to satisfy every need.
Hotel offers for you such activities: air balloon sightseeing, helicopter sightseeing, Ferrari tour, cooking classes, wine tasting and falconry show.
See flamboyant Florence from the air.
A unique experience for anyone who wants to experience the art of Tuscan cuisine. Our chef will accompany you on a journey of the senses, made up of fun and unique flavours, in the kitchen of our “Colonica”.
The result of work spanning more than six centuries, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore.
Falconry show devoted to showcasing the very best of falconry.
Take chance to try Ferrari tour in a very exclusive and private way.
Galleria dell’Accademia contains a huge number of magnificent and historic works.
Try a breath-taking helicopter tour.
Villa Olmi Firenze is the perfect place for your vacation with your 4-legged friend.
From a distance, though, that medieval craftsmanship is really rather impressive.
A great chance to do wine tastings of the top wines in Florence.
VILLA OLMI FIRENZE
Via del Crocifisso del Lume, 1850126 FlorenceItaly