I Giullari

The premises are wonderful and met all our expectations. The invaluable help by Benedetta made this week unforgettable and excellent. She chose for us the cook, driver and staff and helped in fulfilling all our wishes and desires. I will surely use the web and services in the future.

Villa I Giullari is a wonderful property which combines the best of proximity to Florence with a sense of being in the countryside. The interior and exterior grounds are maintained beautifully. The conveniently located bus stop (1 min walk from house) provides easy hourly access to Porta Romana, which is a short stroll to the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio. The house has particularly elegant grounds with good outdoor facilities (including gas BBQ) and pool that all share the idyllic views of the Tuscan countryside. The closest restaurant (Omeros) is only a few doors away, highly rated and an excellent choice for dinner on any occasion, while an early morning stroll of the locality is a treat. The layout of the house is typical of many large houses, and the AC in each bedroom provides welcome relief from the heat and keeps the rooms suitably cool for sleeping. The main kitchen also serves as a good dining room for a large group of people. For practical arrangements such as guided tours, transportation, bookings, catering, and restaurant suggestions, we were exceptionally fortunate to have the support of Benedetta from Tuscany Now. She was extremely capable, resourceful and responsive, and we relied heavily on her throughout our visit. We will definitely want to return to I Giullari, and to avail again of Benedetta's excellent assistance.

I have just come home from a two week stay at I Giullari - First, let me say that Benedetta has been indispensable to the success of our trip. She implemented all her expertise and skill to organize our four guides in Florence, Rome, Siena and Assisi. Every one of them were a reflection of Benedetta herself, ready to answer all questions and to share their knowledge with joy. We had 2 chefs come to the Villa. Both were wonderful. For months before the trip she helped me in all my planning and extended herself in every conceivable way to make everything perfect. Benedetta has helped me from beginning to end and she is a tremendous asset to your company As to the Villa itself, I could not have been more pleased. It is beautiful and well kept. It lived up to all my expectations. We were a large family group of 16 people ranging in age from 5 to 75. All of us were comfortable and happy. Quite exceptional. I Giullari will always remain in my memory as a beautiful and happy place, and Benedetta, a person who made my dream vacation for my family a reality.

My week at the beautiful I Giullari exceeded my expectations in every way!! I spent countless hours trying to find the perfect villa with amazing views that could accommodate 16 people!! In addition, I wanted to be able to jog downtown and be close enough for all of us to enjoy the city of Florence!! This villa fulfilled each of these aspects in every way and beyond! The villa was large, clean and simply beautiful! The grounds were exquisite and taken care of daily! Each morning I started my day with glorious panorama views of Florence and then ran 1.5 miles to the Piazzale Michelangelo! It does not get much better than that for me, but I can assure you it truly did!! Our Concierge, Benedetta, was the absolute best! She helped me in so many ways preparing for this trip, greeted us kindly, helped plan excursions that we loved and helped us have 2 fantastic dinners at the villa!! This is the place to stay in Florence and I consider it a blessing to have unforgettable memories of our time there! BIG Thank you to Tuscany & More and Benedetta!!!!

Excellent service and the Villa description was well represented. The house was well equipped and the pool was wonderful. Concierge service was excellent. The chef dinner with service was excellent! Benedetta answered every question promptly and we felt comfortable knowing we had her available for all our needs. Benedetta was key to making us feel comfortable, we knew we could rely on her if we needed anything!

Wow! Our party of 14 stayed at I Giullari in June 2024 to celebrate a milestone birthday, and it was an excellent stay from start to finish. The villa itself and the grounds are beautiful—the photos in the listing don’t do it justice. The villa is well-kept, with charming rooms and décor and all the amenities one could need. There are two fully functioning kitchens and two laundry rooms, which was handy for our large group. And the views! The pool area is the perfect spot for having a glass of wine or aperitif while gazing out at the breathtaking view of the Tuscan hills. The location is good—the village surrounding it has an outstanding restaurant, Trattoria Omero, where we ate a couple of dinners. Hint: they open in the morning for a quick coffee/espresso and biscotti, but not a full breakfast. We mostly walked from the villa into Florence and back as no one had rented a car, but for those in our party who wanted a ride there were plenty of taxis and Ubers available by calling (usually no more than a 5-minute wait). But, it’s a nice walk and took about 45 minutes to get from the villa door to the city center. On to the person who made our stay unforgettable—Benedetta! She was so helpful during the entire planning process and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect for us. From stocking the villa prior to our arrival, to making restaurant recommendations and reservations, Benedetta did it all and with a smile! She arranged the perfect in-villa birthday dinner, complete with chef and waiter service (provided menus and coordinated selections), and procured the most delicious birthday cake! She was very responsive and made the Florence part of our trip absolutely perfect. I can’t say enough good things about her, and she is definitely a big reason the visit was so wonderful! Would we stay here again? Absolutely, and everyone in the group is ready to come back to celebrate the next milestone! Thank you for such a wonderful time!

A visit to Florence is always a good idea. A visit to Florence with a stay at the Villa I Giullari is a most excellent idea. Your visit to I Giullari begins well before you step foot into the lovely Villa. Benedetta will contact you and determine whether you would like to plan catered meals, any day trips or other delightful events to enhance your stay. We planned a catered meal for our group of 16 the first night of our stay which was most appreciated by everyone. Chef Francesca was so good we booked her for another evening. Her tiramisu is not to be missed! The Villa is perfect for your party of 16 as well as smaller parties. The Villa has very comfortable bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, TV’s, a well-appointed main kitchen as well as satellite kitchens which come in handy with a large group. The internet works very well all over the property which was greatly appreciated by our guests. The lovely pool and outdoor dining area have a spectacular views of the Tuscan hillside. In good weather, you will spend most of your time outside enjoying the gardens, pool and view. A very short walk from the Villa is Trattoria Omero which also offers spectacular views, typical Tuscan cuisine and charming local service. Benedetta went above and beyond all expectations and we are sincerely grateful to her for all of her efforts and her kindness throughout our stay. We truly had one of our very best Villa experiences at I Giullari and, Benedetta, your assistance and fun personality made it all the more fun! thank you again! Our stay at I Giulliari was unforgettable and many long-lasting memories were made. We highly recommend staying at this most charming and comfortable Villa. Lisa and Duncan Barr San Francisco

We traveled to Italy in April with an extended family group of nine people, ranging in ages from 18 months to 70 years, to celebrate a few milestone birthdays in our family. We could not have asked for a better home during our stay in Tuscany than I Giullari. Our concierge Benedetta was a terrific point of contact, both before and during our stay, and arranged for members of our group to have transportation from two different airports to the villa after a long day of travel, in addition to stocking the kitchen with our requested groceries to make sure we were well fed upon arrival. She met us at the villa to welcome us and provide a tour of the property, and was a warm and helpful presence throughout our stay. The villa is well appointed with ensuite full bathrooms attached to every bedroom, a laundry room, a large kitchen with every utensil, plate, platter, pot, and pan you could want, and a comfortable upstairs living room large enough to easily fit our entire group for relaxation after long days in the city. Benedetta arranged for two day trips for our group, one to Siena and San Gimignano, and a second for wine tasting in the beautiful Chianti region. She also helped us plan a delicious (and huge) chef’s dinner in the villa one of our nights there. Though perched high above the city with beautiful views, I Giullari is walkable into Florence and most of our party (including those in their 70s and those with a stroller) did the walk several times during our stay. There is also a city bus that stops next door and goes into the city during the week, which we used several times as well. Trattoria Omero is just two doors down and offers delicious meals, terrific views, and very friendly staff, for a dinner closer to home. It also has a small shop to pick up fresh meats and cheeses, olive oil, and wine. I Giullari met all of our needs during our stay in Tuscany, and we would definitely recommend it to other travelers.

I Giullari is a magical place. My extended family of 9, ranging in age from 6 to 86, stayed for a week over the Christmas holiday. Biggest plus was Benedetta, the concierge. She helped us organize everything: told us the best groceries, butchers, bakeries; arranged for a lovely lunch and wine tasting at an organic vineyard with a park 20 minutes away, which I highly recommend; set up a guided tour of the Uffizi and the Academia with Catherine (who was spectacular); and arranged a day trip to Pisa and Lucca. She thought of every detail, which made our trip stress free and really special; and it set the stage for the villa experience. Nestled in the hills above Florence on the south side of Arno, the villa looks out over olive groves. It takes about 35 minutes (about 2 miles) to walk down into the city, 25 to walk to Piazzale Michelangelo (which offers sweeping views of the city). The oldest and the youngest had no trouble with the walk down; we usually grabbed a taxi for the ride back to the villa. The design and layout make this a relaxing retreat after a day in the city. All the bedrooms have their own bathrooms; the beds are comfortable and the linens are excellent; the kitchen is set up well for cooking for a large group; we had a fire every night; and the caretaker came in every day and cleaned the common areas. Added benefit, there is an excellent Tuscan restaurant (Trattoria Omero) 2 doors down. I Giullari offered the best of both worlds: all the excitement and wonders of Florence and the idyllic retreat of the Tuscan countryside. It was spectacular in winter. Now I want to go back and stay during all the other seasons.

We booked villa I Guilliari through Tuscany Now & More from October 7 - 14th. There were a total of 17 friends and family to celebrate a milestone birthday for my wife and I. The villa was a perfect fit for our group. Each couple had their own bedroom and en-suite bath. There was enough room in this villa to accommodate a group our size without it feeling crowded. The location was perfect as well. We were able to walk to Florence while still feeling like we were in the Tuscan countryside. Our personal liaison Benedetta went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. I can’t say enough good things about Benedetta. She was a resource for whatever we needed. Shopping, reservations, etc… I was totally pleased with our experience and would use this company again without reservation. George Andrews

Our family booked one week for 12 people (including one baby) this past September at I Giullari through Tuscany Now & More, and things couldn’t have gone better or more smoothly. Our concierge, Benedetta, contacted me several weeks in advance of our trip to check on sleeping arrangements (double beds, single beds, etc) and to see if we need anything special. Benedetta sent us menus from several chefs for a special in-villa dinner, scheduled a full day wine/tasting tour, and also stocked our refrigerator with the food that we requested before we arrived. She went above and beyond by making reservations for us at a local restaurant (3 minute walk) the night we arrived. When I told her that I was unable to get a reservation at Camillo Trattoria, a very special restaurant in Florence, Benedetta got us a table for 12 – amazing! About the villa: Benedetta greeted us at the villa when we arrived and gave us a tour so we knew where everything was located and continued to check on us throughout the week to make sure everything was up to our expectations…and it was. The villa was perfect. There were a lot of stairs in the villa, but I’d guess no more than any other several hundred year old villa. Everyone had their own space, and every room had its own air conditioning and heating unit. Each person/couple had their own bedroom, each with an en-suite bath (some showers are small, but otherwise fine). The common areas in the living and dining room were just the right size and we all spent a fair amount of time swimming and lounging by the pool, where the views were spectacular. The location is also perfect: We were about 2 to 3 miles from downtown Florence. Although we walked into Florence a couple of times, we usually called a taxi, as it’s about a 45 minute walk down a fairly steep hill. In addition to Benedetta, special mention goes to three people: • Chef Pippo, who prepared a magnificent dinner for us on our Wednesday night. Not only was the food amazing, but he also explained each dish prior to serving…and he had a wonderful sense of humor! • Kamal, who made sure the villa and pool were spotless and that we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Bottom line: I Giullari provides the perfect balance of a private villa in Tuscany and the convenience of a 10 minute ride to the city. And Benedetta and Tuscany Now & More made sure everything was perfect.

My wife, Katie, and I made online reservations with Tuscanynowandmore for our eleven person family from July 29 to August 5, 2023. We had never dealt with that organization nor had we spent more than a few days in Tuscany before so we had to rely completely on their written materials and the oral assurances we received from their local agent, Benedetta. When we arrived, everything was perfectly arranged and Benedetta met us with great enthusiasm. Throughout our stay she was very helpful in suggesting area locations, including means of transportation as well as making dinner reservations. Our entire experience was memorable. The facilities were immaculate and the assistance provided by Benedetta was outstanding. We heartily recommend it to anyone considering a vocation in the Tuscany area. Jim O’Hara

The view is amazing.  The villa is fantastic!  It is better than we could imagined! Every amenity is included. It is immaculate with comfortable beds, modern bathrooms with lots of hot water. The location is perfect.  Fantastic in every way.  Tuscany Now & More did a wonderful job booking and assisting us.

This property was perfect for our large group of adults.  Each room had an en suite and bedrooms were similar in size, avoiding any injured feelings.  The villa lies in a very special neighborhood just outside of central Florence.  We often walked down into Florence then taxied uphill home with our packages. The villa also has a beautiful setting.  Lovely views at sunrise and sunset.  Mrs. Scali was very responsive whenever we had any issue or question. Villa Giullari was a perfect fit for our group.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.  The well known trattoria just a "block" away was an unexpected pleasant surprise!

The grounds are beautiful and the view of Tuscany is spectacular. Guidetta is very nice and helpful. A great location and lovely villa!

I Giullari is magnificent in every way!  We were overcome each day with its extraordinary views, the ease of access to Florence in just a pleasant 1/2 hour walk, the convenience of so many rooms each with its own washroom,  the large pool well equipped with chairs for all.  It was incredible!

The initial view and every subsequent view from the Villa set the tone of our it memorable 2 week stay. Every en suite  room is appointed with care, refinement and comfort. The kitchen was complete and well equipped.   Our hostess, Guidetta, is charming and helpful and because this site is her home, we feel secure and in contact with her if necessary at any time.  Hoping to someday return here or another TN&M property confident that any will be equally lovely.

We really enjoyed this villa and Guidetta was very nice with helpful information and a welcome basket of goodies.  The location was gorgeous with a picture perfect view one would see in photos of Tuscany and we took advantage of this for happy hours on the pool deck.  The villa was clean and well maintained.  The kitchen was well stocked with equipment.  You could walk to Florence easily because it was downhill, but coming back we took taxis.  The streets are narrow with no sidewalks typically so it might not be suitable to walk with children for safety reasons.  We found a nice market for buying any needs on the south side of the Ponte Vecchio and it was close to the taxi stand for our return trip.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back one day.

The Bowie party from Scotland had an absolutely delightful time at this beautiful Villa . The facilities were excellent, table ware and kitchen ware all very good as the welcome basket. The villa is beautifully decorated as the 5 en-suite. The views are to die for and we practically loved the pool as we have been unable to swim since the Covid outbreak. The garden and pool furniture were perfect, we spent many happy hours by the pool. Also Emilia & Claudio who came to cater on 6 nights were totally amazing and provided delicious and plentiful food an all occasions also they were lovely. In all a totally wonderful holiday . Thank you to all We will be back!!!

Beautiful Villa, gardens and pool with fantastic views across the Tuscan countryside. Walking distance to Florence (although steep at some points) with a good bus and taxi service. Fabulous Restaurant Omero within 5 minutes walk with the most friendly and attentive staff. We went our first night at the Villa and returned for our last. Will visit again...

Guidetta, What a beautiful home base for us to explore Florence and the region. Accommodations were perfect for our family and friends, and you were so helpful in making our stay easy and enjoyable. Hoping to return soon! The Fisher

Dear Guidetta, thank you for sharing your amazing property with the Sampson all - grandchildren, sons and daughters. We loved our stay and Firenze and staying at Villa I Giullari. A wonderful location with amazing views of the Tuscan landscapes. Kind Regards, Desma and Geoffrey Sampson - Australia

The property had outstanding views of Tuscany. The property well situated for Florence and surrounding areas. The villa was very well equipped, the owner extremely helpful making local arrangements for us. All matters/communication with T N & M were excellent and we will not hesitate to recommend to our friends.

Had a wonderful time in beautiful villa and location! Excellent food by chef. Thank you!

I wanted to say thank you for all of your help in helping us to decide which villa to stay at while we visited our daughter in Florence. We had a fabulous time at I Giullari and you were so accommodating to add an extra night into our trip since we left a day early to beat a snowstorm. I Giullari was just like the photos and even more beautiful! Guidetta was a wonderful gracious host, she greeted us when we arrived and was there to say goodbye. The villa was spacious, modern, immaculate and so very comfortable. We slept like babies because it was so quiet and yet it was close enough to Florence that we walked into town one day. We had Francesco Marrucelli cook us a private dinner and he was amazing, please add him to your concierge team! He was so friendly and so talented! We also booked massages at the villa which were great. Thanks again for all of your help. Please let me know if I can add anything else to the review. Would definitely use your company again. I know I had a lot of questions about different details, thanks for your patience :)

Guidetta, we loved our stay at I Giullari, thank you again so much for your hospitality. Your villa is so peaceful and beautiful . We all slept great since it was so quiet. The views are amazing, hot tube so enjoyable. Thank you again for a fantastic and peaceful place. We hope to return soon. The Galuardi's - CT, USA

Dear Guidetta, serenity, tranquillity. What a haven your beautiful villa is for those of us trapped in the hectic and, frankly, monotonous rat race in Hong Kong! Thank you for a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Alice, Alvin, Anissa - Jan 1 2018

Our group of art historians found I Giullari a perfect base from which to visit the wonderfully rich cultural heritage of Florence and the surrounding towns. We particularly enjoy doing this in the 'house party' format that the villa allows, dining together and having evening talks on aspect of our art history program.

We are a family of 15. We stayed at Villa I Giullari for 2 weeks during September 2016. It was magical! The villa is privately owned, beautifully appointed with every facility needed to make for a wonderful experience..We were all very sad to leave! The services from Tuscany & More and Art & Leisure can be highly recommended Charming and efficient service.

This is quite honestly the most wonderful Place to relax and stay and enjoy family and friends with direct walking access to the culture and charms of Florence. You need to be fairly fit to walk in and out of Florence but for those who are it is part of the adventure and delights of walking off the delicious Tuscan cuisine. We as a large party felt completely at home with the added bonus of stunning views and wonderfully kind proprietor/owner of the property.

My family and I spent two fabulous weeks in Florence at I Giullari. The villa is clean, spacious and accommodates 16 people quite comfortably. The pool and grounds are pretty, and the view is spectacular. It is a great location in a small hamlet 15 minutes away from Florence by cab, or 50 minute walk. Guidetta, the owner is on site and very helpful. We had two meals prepared for us and they were both delicious. Omero, the restaurant that's a few doors down from the villa is wonderful and very convenient. We used a local car service for day trips to Museo Ferrari, Siena and Lucca which were all wonderful. My experience with Tuscany Now & More was easy and pleasant. Simon and Barbara are very accommodating and helpful.

I Giullari is as beautiful a property as I've rented from Tuscany Now... and I've stayed in 5 of their stunning villas over the years. The owner's welcome was warm and welcoming and the mornings spent poolside, overlooking the rolling hills, olive orchards and distant mountains are etched in my memory. And the sound of the birds!! I recorded them in the morning so that I could recapture the bliss of my week in this gorgeous property set above Florence. Bellissimo!

My family of 9 stayed at the villa and we all loved it, the standard of the villa was high it is clean and well maintained and everything you need is available. The grounds are amazing and the landlord lives next door and we found her very helpful. It's about a 30min walk into the center of Florence. Great place for a family or group of friends.

We all loved the villa, and most of all the view from the garden and from the pool area. The location was excellent and really not far from the centre of Florence making use of the local bus and taxi services.

My wife, mother-in-law and our adult children stayed at the Giullari for two weeks in May. The villa is attractive, very well decorated and very comfortable. The view over the gardens, pool and hills of Tuscany is breath-taking. It is so handy to Florence that the whole family enjoyed renewing with the treasures of the Quattro cento. The owner Giudetta was very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. She and the management of the Giullari are to be congratulated for such a fine venue.

The villa was absolutely beautiful. Great location, all the rooms were clean and comfortable. The owner was very pleasant and helpful. The setting is beautiful. We hired a chef for our first night dinner and the dinner was excellent. I highly recommend this villa.