Villa Atena

Villa Atena is set in the Tuscan countryside, encircled by immaculate gardens and ancient oak trees. The villa's hilltop position ensures plenty of privacy, while a short walk or bike ride to the town of Vicchio allows you to enjoy the food and markets of truly local Italian life.

This beautifully converted farmhouse includes alfresco living spaces and a large shaded terrace designed to make the most of the sweeping countryside views while enjoying long, leisurely dinners. Below, a private swimming pool sits in the sun-drenched lawns, framed by pine and cypress trees that offer shade during the heat of the day.

    • TBA: Guest room details shared early 2027

  • 🚲 Bike

    • Tuscany Bicycle — premium road, gravel, and e-bikes delivered directly to the villa

    • Veloce Rental — road, gravel, and e-bikes for pick-up in Vicchio

    • Note: We rented 4 bikes for the week

    🚕 Taxi

    • Taxi Mugello — book in advance

      • +39 347 643 8682 (text or call)

    • Autonoleggio Taxi Mugello di Fiesoli — book in advance (private cars)

      • +39 347 292 7882 (call)

    • ⚠️ There are no ride shares or taxis cruising the street

    🚇 Train

    • Vicchio Station — closest regional train station

      • 📍 Via B. Angelico 61, 50039 Vicchio (FI)

    • Note: Use Trenitalia (app or web) to book or see the train schedule

  • Vicchio (1.8 miles)

    • 🚕 5 min ($15)

    • 🚲 15 min

    • 👣 30-40 min

    Experience everyday Italian life in this charming town which is home to an outdoor market that has been a local tradition since the 1400s with fresh produce, clothing, flowers, and more sold through the town center every Thursday. You can also find traditional trattorias, bakeries, bars/cafes, and small shops.

    • 🛒 Unicoop — co-op for everyday essentials

    • Bar Bottega — quality cured meats and cheeses, sandwiches, and pizza

    • Pane al Pane — artisan bakery for fresh bread and baked goods

    • Macelleria Zarra — traditional butcher owned by Vito who also owns Trattoria Giotto Di Zarra Vito

    • Trattoria Giotto Di Zarra Vito — a historic, meat-forward trattoria

      • 11am-2pm (Tue-Sun)

    • Montelleri Ristorante — traditional Mugello cuisine with fresh pasta made daily

      • 12-2:30pm, 7-11pm (Tue-Sun)

    • Osteria O Per Bacco — simple but charming spot with great prices and outdoor seating in the piazza

      • 7:30-10pm (Tue-Sun)

    • Miseria e Nobiltá in Villa Carducci — charming pizzeria for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza or a full Tuscan dinner

      • 7-11pm (Wed-Mon)

    • Albergo Antica Porta di Levante — top-rated restaurant known for creative pasta dishes and outdoor seating in the piazza

      • 7:30-10pm (Thu-Mon)

    • La Casa del Prosciutto — beloved deli and trattoria right on the river, where you can sit outside and enjoy salami, house-made tortellini, and homemade sweets

    • La Casa Matta — traditional Tuscan cuisine with homemade pasta

    • Pizzeria del Corso — casual, local spot for wood-fired pizza

    • La Colombaia — right outside of town, this family-run, farm-to-table restaurant is open Fri-Sun and has an impressive selection of 300+ Tuscan wines (reservations recommended)

  • 🚴 Biking

    • Tuscany Bicycle — premium road, gravel, and e-bikes delivered directly to the villa

    • Veloce Rental — road, gravel, and e-bikes for pick-up in Vicchio

    🐴 Horseback Riding

    • Mugello & Tuscany — guided rides through some of the most scenic riding terrain in Tuscany that end with a tasting of local cheeses, cured meats, and Tuscan wine

      • 🌐 Link

      • 🚗 10 min

    • Centro Ippico della Berardenga — equestrian center in the Chianti hills that offers dressage and jump lessons and highly regarded by respected riders, such as Ian Stark

      • 🌐 Link

      • 🚗 1 hour

    ⛳ Golf

    • Poggio dei Medici Golf Club — one of Italy’s finest courses and includes a driving range with pitching and putting greens alongside views of Scarperia's 14th-century castle

      • 🌐 Link

      • 🚗 20 min

    🛍️ Shopping

    • Barberino Designer Outlet — designer brands (Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni) at 30–70% off (10am–8pm)

      • 🌐 Link

      • 🚗 30 min

    🛶 Swimming / Kayaking

    • Lake Bilancino — perfect for swimming or kayaking and surrounded by walking / biking trails

      • 🚗 30 min

    🥾 Trails

    • Path of the Painters / Sentiero dei Pittori — scenic trail starting right outside the villa and loops through the countryside connecting Vicchio, Giotto's House, and the Cimabue Bridge

      • 👣 2-3 hours

    • Casentino Forests National Park — national park with ancient hermitages and well-marked trails for all levels

      • 🚗 1 hour

    🏛️ Sightseeing

    • Vespignano — historic village best known as the birthplace of Giotto who is one of Italy’s most influential painters

      • 🚗 10 min

      • 🚲 30 min

    • Borgo San Lorenzo — the main town of Mugello famous for its ceramics, historic churches, and the Chini Manifattura Museum

      • 🚗 15 min

      • 🚆 15 min

    • Rufina — town in the Chianti Rufina region known for its bold reds and less-crowded vineyards

      • 🚗 30 min

    • Florence — experience world-class art, architecture, and history.

      • 🚗 1 hour

      • 🚆 1 hour

  • In Villa

    • Cristina (the villa owner) — speaks English and is available to help and share local recommendations

    Travel Concierge

    • Villa Specialists — travel concierge familiar with the surrounding area and available 24/7 to answer any questions or assist with planning:

      • Grocery delivery

      • Cooking class

      • Private chef

      • Live, in-villa music

      • Truffle hunt

      • Yoga

      • Meditation w/ sound bath

      • Shopping tour

      • Guided visits

      • Other day trip