Located in the Florentine countryside on the river Arno 15 minutes away from Ponte Vecchio - The hotel stands on the banks of the river Arno in the Florentine countryside only 5 miles 8 Km from the historic centre of Florence. The villa is surrounded by 25 acres of park with lemon trees and olive groves full of paths with a beautiful panorama of the Chianti hills. It is the perfect place to rest after a long day of touring in Florence. A private shuttle runs daily to and from Ponte Vecchio.Villa La Massa is a seasonal hotel. The hotel will reopen on March 16 2022 Perfect location in the peaceful Tuscan countryside close to the Chianti wine region directly on the banks of the Arno River but a stones throw from Florence only 5 miles from Ponte Vecchio. The hotel features 51 rooms divided among five historic buildings the Villa Nobile the Mill the Villino the Casa Colonica and the Limonaia. The spirit of the Renaissance is still palpable in the first two villas decorated with sublime canopied beds frescoes and tapestries silks and brocades while the other three are beautifully furnished in a more contemporary Florentine style. The Casa Colonica is ideal for hosting family and friends and may be rented in its entirety to guarantee full privacy to its guests.Brand new stylish swimming pool surrounded by fragrant olive groves and Cypress trees. L Oliveto bistrot is a new culinary offering open for lunch complementing the refined ambiance of the famed Il Verrocchio Restaurant open for dinner.Arno Spa for treatments pervaded with Tuscan scents. Cooking lessons and wine tastings. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Personalized service. Owned and managed by the Villa d Este Group. The hotel can be reserved on an exclusive basis for private events.Villa La Massa is a seasonal hotel.