Villa Sassolini – Moncioni-Montevarchi – Arezzo – Tuscany

Location
A small oasis of luxury and relaxation immersed in the lush Tuscan hinterland. Situated in a village named Moncioni, bordering the valley of the Arno and beautifully overlooking the renowned hills of Chianti, Villa Sassolini enjoys an enviable position: it is ideal for exclusive holidays for its unique romantic atmosphere. At an hour drive from here there are Florence, Siena and Arezzo, where art and culture lovers will find a wide choice of itineraries.

Hotel
This beautiful villa built in the fourteenth century and recently restored has now become the prestigious residence Villa Sassolini. It was once the summer residence of important aristocratic Florentine families like the counts Guidi, and stands out in the vast panorama of Tuscan estates, that offer accommodation, for its ability in blending traditional charm with contemporary chic. The property has retained the freshness of its ancient and original facade, while the interior has been restored following a modern and contemporary design characterized by minimalist traits. In the main building, in addition to rooms located at the first and second floor, there is the reception, the restaurant and a large terrace overlooking the outdoor pool. The residence has also a lush garden, where lavender, roses and rosemary combine to give rise to a mixture of colours and fragrances of great charm. Of great importance is the high quality of service and the careful attention to the guest, who is immediately captured by the discreet harmony that reigns in the Villa Sassolini.

Rooms
It disposes of 10 rooms which include Standard and Deluxe rooms and some Suites. The rooms can have lovely views over the village, the garden or the hills of Chianti. They are spacious and elegant, decorated in the shades of beige, white and chocolate, with wooden floors and exposed beams. The decor is simple and functional, but designed specifically to give the feeling of a warm and familiar atmosphere. Some have a romantic canopy bed, others have a large double bed and only one room has twin beds (French style). All of them are equipped with the modern comforts like: direct dial telephone, safe, mini bar, hairdryer, internet access, air conditioning, satellite TV.

Restaurants
At guests’ disposal there is the restaurant Villa Sassolini with elegant furnishings and attention to detail. It provides the best regional cuisine with a fine selection of dishes prepared with high quality ingredients. The taste of food is then enhanced by top quality wines from Tuscany and from the best international wine producers. Dinner is usually served in the elegant lounge and during the summer months in the rooftop terrace, where you also have breakfast. The service is extremely nice and paying special attention to meet all the needs of its guests.

Activities
The Villa Sassolini disposes of a swimming pool surrounded by elegant chairs for sunbathing from where guests can enjoy a splendid view over the hills of Chianti. Ideal place for a relaxing holiday immersed in the peace of nature. For those who would rather let themselves be temped by the habits of everyday life, for a good shopping in Montevarchi there is the Prada outlet.

Services
Reception; baby-sitter on request and against payment; reading room; fax and photocopies service; rent of bikes on request. The “Golf course Ugolino” is at one hour by car from Villa Sassolini and in the vicinity it is possible to practice horse back riding.


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