Villa Il Poggiale: Tuscany, Italy
First Impression
Is there anything more luxurious than staying in a villa in Tuscany? Despite the fact that I am half-Italian and have been to the region previously, I have never had the good fortune to actually stay in one before. And I could not think of a better place to celebrate my first Tuscan villa experience than Villa Il Poggiale. This historical mansion is tucked away in the countryside and is one of those places where you immediately know upon first sight that you have stumbled across a real treasure.
Location
Villa Il Poggiale is located in the Chianti region of Tuscany, less than an hour’s car drive away from Florence. It is surrounded by verdant rolling hills and family-owned vineyards. If you are looking to escape city life this is the place to do it, as your only concern will be when you have your first glass of wine for the day.
The Room
The villa is spread over acres of land and features twenty two unique rooms. Each room has its own special design and atmosphere. I could tell that careful thought had gone into every detail of my spacious room from the Italian silk curtains and linens to the handpicked antiques and handmade tiles to the 4-poster bed.
I did not get much time in my room, as I was occupied with exploring Tuscany, however if I had had the time, I would have taken advantage of the couch next to the window, as it looked out upon the villa’s charming courtyard.
The Bathroom
My private en-suite bathroom was everything I could have hoped for and more. I had a large bathtub (with a heated towel rack next to it) that was perfect for soaking in after a long day of eating, drinking, and walking Italian style.
The Extras
What sets Villa Il Poggiale apart from the rest is that not only does it offer stunning and comfortable accommodations, it also offers a world-class spa, an outdoor pool, a gourmet restaurant, and guided tours of the area and other nearby cities. However, the amenity that is my favorite is the reception room, which has two things that will take your breath away: a grand chandelier and a fully stocked bar that is available 24/hours a day. I will forever remember drinking champagne underneath the dazzling masterpiece.
Why It Is Andi’s Pick
The villa’s grounds are some of the most beautiful I have seen in all of my travels and being surrounded by them is la docle vita at its very best.
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A special thank you is in order to Trafalgar Tours for arranging this stay. This is an example of why they are the current leading travel company.
I’m definitely going to have to experience a Trafalgar Tour. I never heard of them until you began your tour and you are really selling me on the experience, especially as I become an older, more seasoned traveler. Since I’ve been to Tuscany, the area that this mansion is in, does it allow for easy travel by bicycle to villages that surround it or do you need a car?
Trafalgar Tours is AMAZING!!! You would LOVE them! I think that if you wanted to stay in Tuscany you could easily get around on a bike, however if you wanted to see other cities, such as Florence, you would definitely need to rent a taxi or a car.
Well, Florence is my favorite city in the world, but I think I could go a few days in Tuscany without the urge to gallivant to Florence, lol. I think I can, I think I can.
I remember on the Plus Florence tour of Siena and San G, I went on, we drove past all these beautiful looking hillside villages and I just wanted to get out and explore them for myself. So I think I would opt for a bicycle and simply ride, ride, ride and discover places I’ve never once read about.
Did you bring back any wines?
Florence is really special. This was my 2nd time there and I found it incredibly difficult to leave. My heartstrings were definitely being pulled!!! I would love to villa hop one day when I have the time. I didn’t bring back on wines, but I did bring back a special strawberry infused champagne that I will blog about soon!
The only worry is where you will have your wine … sigh. I LOVE this villa.
Haha I do too! I will absolutely return!!!
I recently visited Villa d’ este in Lake Como and found the whole notion of visiting a historic Italian villa to be enchanting. Thanks for sharing this post — it took me back to that lovely trip.
Oh wow, I’m dying to get to Lake Como! Do you have a post on your time there? Would love to see it! I’m glad that you were able to live vicariously through my post.
I love that bed!! Looks like heaven – I’ve always wanted to go to Tuscany…
It was totally heaven! I want a 4 poster bed sooooooo bad now!!! Get yourself to Tuscany gorgeous!
Looks like an amazing hotel and room.
Si to both!!!
I love your moody indoor photos. I never get hotel interiors to look pretty!
Thank you dear! It can be difficult to photograph hotel interiors, in this case lighting is your best friend.
What an amazing place to stay! I doubt I’d ever want to leave
Trust me, it was painful to leave!
These pictures are dying for a beautiful bride to be featured in them!!!!
I couldn’t agree more!!! I can’t imagine your pics there.
Love your blog!
Awww thank you sooo much!!!
Everything looks absolutely fabulous! Great pictures!
Thank you so much and the villa is the definition of fabulous!!!
So absolutely dreamy! Your photography makes it so!!!
Thank you! It was such a dream come true kind of place!!!
I’m definitely staying there in the future!!!
I hope you do, because I know you’ll LOVE it!!!
What a fantastic looking villa!
It was SO fantastic!
This is the best blog I have ever seen!
Thank you sooo much!!!
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Great post!
Thanks!!!
Awesome writing style!
Thank you!
One of the more impressive blogs I’ve seen. Thanks so much for keeping the internet classy for a change. You’ve got style, class, bravado.
Wow thanks a million!!!
Best Looking villa!
Isn’t it amazing looking!?
I must must must visit this villa!
And I must must must return haha!
Awesome writing style and photos!
Thank you X 2!
Looks like heaven on earth!
It totally is!!!
Awesome writing style and your pics are gorgeous!
Thanks a million for your sweet words!
Great post! I will stay there 1 day.
Thank you, I hope you do!!!
GORGEOUS!!!!!
Siiiiiiiiii!
Awesome post!!!
Thanks!
I love reading this blog. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much, I love hearing that!!!
Great work! I wish I could write this well!
THANK YOU!!!
Finally! A blog worth reading! I bookmarked your blog!
Thank you, glad you enjoy MBA!
Incredible!!!
It sure is!
What a gorgeous property!
Beyond gorgeous!!!!!
Thanks for the new things you are always discovering like this amazing place!!!
You’re oh so welcome!!!
Can’t wait to visit one day!
Hope it’s sooner than later?
I want you to know that you absolutely inspire me!
Awww really? Thank you so much for telling me — I’m so touched!
Great post!
Thanks!
Love your blog!
That is so wonderful to hear!
I stayed there last week because of you!
Incredible, that’s awesome!!!
Awesome writing style!
Thanks Fred!
Great post!
Thanks Mark!
Awesome place to call home for a week!
Or a month…
You’ve sold me!
Fabulous!
Great post!
Thanks kindly!
Gotta stay there one day!
Oh I hope you can!!!
Andi please stop fueling my wanderlust.
Hahaha, I’m so sorry!
What a spectacular place!
Exactly!!!
STUNNING ANDI!
Isn’t it Carla?
Take me there now!
Si me too!
STUNNING VILLA!!!!!!!!
It is isn’t it?
I definitely want to stay there!
I hope you can!!!
Couldn’t be a more beautiful place in this world!
You might be right!
I really love your posts. Your website has really good information!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!!!
This is the villa of my dreams!
Mine too!
Absolutely breathtaking!
It truly was!
I love this post. We’re planning a trip to Italy, and I’m so excited. This place looks beautiful!
I hope you stay there or at least visit, you will LOVE it!!!
Oh Andi it’s magical!
It truly is Alex!!!
My goodness this place is absolute perfection!
It sure is!!!!
Beyond gorgeous!
Exactly Adriana!
What a gorgeous place!
It really is Fred!
GORGEOUS!!!!!
Yes it was!!!
What a gorgeous life you have Andi dear!
Thanks Lee!
Wow amazing!
Absolutely Paul!
Very great layout I must confess.
It was an awesome place Ben!
Just a smiling visitor here to share the love (:
Thanks for the love!!!!
Just wish to say your article is as astounding!
Thanks Kate!
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