Ready for an Italian idyll? Villa Le Maschere is a majestic, honey-colored villa perched on a Tuscan hillside, offering a 5-star retreat with attentive service and luxurious amenities. Located about 30 miles from Florence, the property provides a peaceful contrast to the bustle of the city. Its long history includes visits from notable figures such as King Carlo Felice, Pope Pius IX and Carlo Emanuele IV, King of Sardinia. Built in the late 16th century, the villa is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The name “Maschere,” meaning “masks,” refers to the decorative mask reliefs beneath the roofline along the front facade.
Part of the Una Hotels & Resorts collection, the villa showcases significant artistic and decorative work by Florentine masters. Guests will find paintings and decorative details by Tito Chini and Francesco Furini, carvings by Giovanni Battista Foggini, and majolica from the Chini factory in nearby Borgo San Lorenzo. Each of the 65 rooms and suites is unique, with individual color schemes, period furnishings and hand-crafted elements such as frescoes, gesso moldings and stucco. Some rooms open through French doors onto the gardens; junior suites may include mezzanines; and one suite even features gold-leafed floors and walls. Subtle playfulness appears in select rooms through touches like orange upholstery, mint-green trim or a bright red stair rail, blending classical elegance with contemporary character.
The grounds feature terraced gardens and broad tree-lined avenues ideal for strolling or quiet reflection. The lower-level spa and wellness center offers a sauna, steam bath and an emotional shower with multiple color settings and spray levels. A large jetted tub with bench seating and waterfall elements leads to an outdoor swimming pool, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. The spa menu uses Sothys products and includes hydrating and anti-aging facials, a variety of massage therapies, and curated programs focused on regenerating, rebalancing, hydrating and purifying.
Practical comforts include a complimentary shuttle to and from Florence city center, making cultural excursions easy while preserving the villa’s tranquil setting. Mornings feature breakfast served in a sunlit room or, in the warmer months, on a multilevel terrace that overlooks the gardens and parkland. Evenings at the villa center on traditional Tuscan and Mugello cuisine served at Il Piopponero, where guests can enjoy regional specialties in an inviting atmosphere.
Villa Le Maschere combines historic character, artisan craftsmanship and modern comforts to create a refined Tuscan escape. Whether you seek cultural day trips to Florence, restorative spa treatments, or peaceful walks through manicured gardens, the property offers a balanced blend of heritage, luxury and relaxed country living.