Villa Cora

Villa Cora, a luxurious five-star retreat on Florence's leafy southern fringe, enchants with its 19th-century aristocratic splendor, nestled in a rose-scented park overlooking the Boboli Gardens, offering a serene escape just moments from the city's cultural heart.

The 44 rooms and suites, spread across the main villa, ex-stable block, and private “Le Follie” gatehouse, unfold with opulent elegance, featuring air-conditioned comfort, flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and marble bathrooms with rose-embroidered bathrobes, pink slippers, and Officina Santa Maria Novella toiletries. Frescoed ceilings, four-poster beds, and antiques grace the piano nobile suites, while second-floor rooms channel rose-themed femininity and top-floor spaces blend mod-Moroccan flair with city views. Attentive staff orchestrate seamless experiences, from private Chianti balloon rides to tuk-tuk city tours, fostering a sense of belonging amid Florence's timeless pulse.

Dining at Le Bistrot, led by Chef Alessandro Liberatore, captivates with gourmet Tuscan dishes like chickpea soup with black garlic or veal cutlet alla Milanese, savoured poolside in summer or in the cozy Moorish Room in winter. The Bellevue rooftop terrace offers wraparound views with cocktails, while the Santa Garden Cocktail Club hums with Florentine sophistication. A daily breakfast brims with artisanal cornetti, local honeys, and fresh espresso. Guests can immerse in curated experiences, from Santo Spirito's boho boutiques to Uffizi Gallery visits, capturing Florence's soul with effortless grace.

Nestled a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery, 400 meters from a bus stop with a complimentary shuttle to the city centre, and a short drive from Florence Airport, Villa Cora offers seamless access with free parking. A heated pool, Benè Spa with sauna, hammam, tepidarium, gym, and Sarah Chapman beauty treatments elevate the experience, ensuring serene renewal in a setting of aristocratic splendor.