Villa Lena - Hotel in Tuscany
Strada Comunale di Toiano, 42, 56036 Palaia, Pisa
Tuscany,
Italia
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).
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from The Owners:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
The Owners:
- 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
