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Villa Lena

Palaia, Pisa
Hotel
+39 0587 083111
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From
€425 - €820
per night

A no-expenses-spared hotel on a 500 hectare estate deep in Tuscan countryside. Much to do onsite: truffle hunting, workshops, classes & more

Bedroom

18 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

€425 - €820 per night

The Experience

Midway between Pisa and Florence, high on a hill circled by dense forests, marching cypress trees and silvery olive groves, this sumptuous hotel will ensconce you happily in laid-back luxury. They make it easy to pitch up and stay put: float in one of two pools, unbend in a yoga class on the deck, eat farm to table meals in the smart restaurant, stroll in glorious countryside.

Artist retreats are hosted in the main 19th-century stately home while you stay in superbly restored farm buildings that fan out across the huge estate. Every en suite bedroom, apartment and private villa (both with their own pools) are smart and stylish with bags of space. And there’s more: a library, games room, home cinema, dedicated work spaces if you must check your emails.

Zip down to Palaia (30 minutes) on a bike borrowed from reception, climb to the top of Toiano Vecchio for panoramic views, take a day trip to Pisa (40km) or Florence (60km).

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We think you'll love

  • The ease of having everything on site
  • The drop dead gorgeous setting
  • Being close enough to Pisa and Florence for day trips
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You should know

  • Some bedrooms are above the restaurant and you might hear some noise drifting up if you've got all the windows open
  • If you don't leave the estate you may regret not exploring Tuscany

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €425
Damage deposit
€100
18 Doubles
From €425

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Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner is Restaurants 20-minute drive.

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Reviews

Villa Lena is a creative paradise. I could picture myself with an easel, brushes, a bit of instruction and encouragement that I am the next Monet. I would feast upon the fine foods, knowing that the ingredients come from under my feet. When I am done with my masterpiece I would slide into the pool and sight the hill crests visible from the waterline and break out into a big ' Wonderful World' smile.

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Location

The neighbourhood

On the estate you'll find vineyards, olive groves and organic vegetable gardens that feed the restaurant kitchen and shop, as well as rolling parkland on the site of a deserted medieval village. There are trails to follow on foot or two wheels with views across Tuscany and the Apennine Mountains. Visit hilltop settlements, Palaia and Toiano, or Pontedera - the home of the Vespa - within 20 mins.

Local points of interest from Villa Lena Team

  • On our doorstep there are plenty of accessible hikes, follow the hiking sign posts to reach the best viewpoints on the estate or stroll up to Toiano for a picture perfect, panoramic sunset spot. Villa Lena may be tucked away in the Tuscan hills but we’re not far from the beach.
  • Italy is famous for its bustling markets and festivals celebrating seasonal produce. Lucca and Arezzo offer a rich variety of vintage textiles, clothing and furniture. People come from far and wide to pick up unique finds and exceptionally good value antiques.
  • Aside from the nearby cities of Pisa, Lucca and Florence there are many wonderful towns in the vicinity to discover: San Gimignano – visit Galleria Continua Volterra – explore the Etruscan museum and ancient amphitheater Lari – see how they make pasta at the family run Martelli factory
  • Tuscany is home to some of Italy’s most enchanting gardens, from Villa Reale in Lucca to La Foce in the Val d’Orcia, in Southern Tuscany. In Florence alongside the world famous Boboli and Bardini gardens in Florence you can also visit the lesser known Villa Gamberaia and Villa Castello.
  • We also love the cherry festival each June in Lari, San Miniato’s white truffle fair in November and the famous Palio in Siena which takes place in July and August.
  • San Miniato – climb the tower and then have lunch at the butcher, Sergio Falaschi

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Introducing

Villa Lena Team

Originally owned by an aristocratic Italian family, the estate was a favourite hunting ground of the rich and renowned for its lavish parties during the 1800s. It fell into disrepair from the 1930s until the current owners, an art world professional, restauranteur and music producer, rescued it from neglect in 2007. They wanted to create a unique kind of retreat and opened to guests in 2013.

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