Villa Salix
About This Villa
If you are looking for a unique and charming home for your Tuscan holiday, look no further than Villa Salix. Sleeping 16 guests across the main home and the annexe, with the option to add 7 extra guests, this Renaissance house with its extensive grounds is a wonderful setting for a special trip with family or a group of friends.
As you approach the home through the tree-lined gardens, you will see these beautiful villas perched on the top of the hillside. These homes were built in the 1600s and are now a part of the stunning landscape. The spacious and elegant villa and annexe were once owned by the distinguished Medici family, who lived and ruled over Florence and the surrounding areas for centuries. The decor and furnishings reflect its prestigious past even today, and inside you will find traditional materials and period features alongside high-quality furniture and a calming colour palette.
The main villa can accommodate ten guests in the bedrooms, and the annexe can sleep 6. A further seven guests can also stay when adding in extra beds and using the sofa beds, making this a flexible space that can be adapted to suit your party’s needs.
As you enter the main villa, you will walk into a bright, open-plan living space with a large dining table, comfy sofas, and a feature fireplace. These areas all flow seamlessly into each other to create the heart of the home, perfect for coming together over a meal. Downstairs there is also a fully fitted kitchen with a breakfast table and a handy study. When you wish to retire for the evening, head upstairs where there are five serene bedrooms, two of which are en-suite.
The annexe is decorated and furnished in a similar style to the main house though it is entirely independent. This second building is not short on space and has two living areas, a large dining room, a modern kitchen and three bedrooms. Both houses also have all the modern features you could need, including air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and smart TVs to make your stay more comfortable.
Both villas share the expansive gardens, which are filled with trees, lawns and outdoor seating. If you wish to dine al-fresco, there are several terraces or covered dining spaces to choose from. On a hot day, you will love taking a dip in the private pool before relaxing with a good book for the afternoon, all while soaking in the views of the rolling countryside.
Villa Salix enjoys a rural location but is not isolated, and amenities can be found a mere 7km away in a village called Vinci. Vinci is a small village, but it is well-known because it is the birthplace of artist, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and is where he lived his teen years. Those interested in Da Vinci can visit a brilliant museum in the village and his family home. There is also a 13th-century castle that towers over the other buildings, The Church of Santa Croce and a handful of artisan shops and eateries.
A place which is a little further out but is a must-visit for a day trip is Florence, which is 35km away from the villa. This city is the capital of Tuscany and is known as the Cradle of the Renaissance. Head there early as there are countless museums, galleries, palaces and places of worship to visit.