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Why spend a holiday at Villa Campestri

Vacation in Tuscany at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort

Villa Campestri is an ancient Renaissance Villa immersed in the green of the Mugello just a few kilometers from Florence. Tuscany is more and more chosen as a holiday destination, discover why spending a holiday at Villa Campestri!

Holidays in Tuscany

An ISTAT survey confirms Tuscany as one of the most visited regions by tourists, especially during spring and summer.

Tuscany is the most chosen destination for short holidays, especially in the summer. It is therefore a very popular destination for short holidays such as relaxing weekends or even business trips.

In spring Tuscany is positioned at the top of the ranking even for long stays.

Visiting Tuscany, with its hills stretching between Florence, Pisa and Siena, is a unique experience that will lead you through picturesque villages and precious testimonies of a history and an artistic heritage of excellence.

A journey that invites you to lose yourself in the flavors of local traditions, such as Chianti wine, extra virgin olive oil, truffle, Tuscan bread, cheese.

A vacation in Tuscany is also a journey to the rediscovery of ancient crafts that have been handed down for centuries and that still today offer excellences like the ceramics of Montelupo Fiorentino or the famous knives of Scarperia.

Why spend a holiday at Villa Campestri

Tuscany is a region that has so much to offer to the tourists, from the sea of the coast, to the cities of art, up to the mountain resorts.

Mugello is a strategic area of Tuscany for those who want to enjoy a stay of realx, nature, gastronomic experiences, sport and for all those who want to visit the “Cradle of the Renaissance”.

Villa Campestri, an ancient Renaissance Villa immersed in the green of the Mugello just a few kilometers from Florence, can be the ideal place for a holiday in Tuscany.

Its strategic position allows you to easily reach the Tuscan capital with all its famous artistic attractions, staying in a historic Villa full of charm and immersed in nature.

The peace that reigns at Villa Campestri is truly priceless and is the ideal stay for those who want to visit Florence without stress and without the chaos typical of tourist cities.

But even travelers looking for experiences will be satisfied.

Villa Campestri offers many experiences directly in the structure such as:

  • Cooking lessons;
  • Painting lessons;
  • Olive oil tasting course;
  • Nature gym;
  • Yoga in the park;
  • Massages;
  • And so on.

But the emotions do not end there because at a short distance from the Villa you can enjoy unforgettable experiences like:

  • Horseback riding;
  • Golf;
  • Mugello racetrack;
  • Tour of the Medici Villas;
  • Wine tastings;
  • And so on.

Holidays in Tuscany at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort

The emotions and experiences that you can live at Villa Campestri are accompanied by the excellent cuisine of our restaurant that never fails to amaze our guests. For your holidays in Tuscany we are waiting for you at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort!

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