Villa Gamberaia classic Tuscan villa near Florence
“From the moment you pass the gate, with its sentinel cypresses, the impression is one of such perfect loveliness that at last, by force of contrast, the mind goes back to strong Caprarola or tragic Este, only to turn once more to bathe in the perfection of the Tuscan villa.” C. Latham, The Gardens of Italy.
Impressions and Recollections of Villa Gamberaia
Edith Wharton, Italian Villas and Their Gardens (London, 1903), pp. 33-37.
Probably the most perfect example of the art of producing a great effect on a small scale… because it combines in an astonishingly small space, yet without the least sense of overcrowding, almost every typical excellence of the old Italian garden: free circulation of sunlight and air about the house; abundance of water; easy access to dense shade; sheltered walks with different points of view; variety of effect produced by the skilful use of different levels; and, finally, breadth and simplicity of composition…
In the hills of Tuscany – Villa Gamberaia
An historic villa, built in the early 1600s and noted for its magnificent gardens, Villa Gamberaia is located on the hills of Florence, about fifteen minutes by car from the centre of the city, in an exceptional position overlooking the Arno valley. The unique garden plan and setting in the Tuscan landscape have been studied and celebrated by architectural historians and garden designers throughout the centuries.
Luxuriously-appointed reception rooms in the villa are available for wedding, meetings, conferences and exhibitions. The villa and guest houses on the property also offer self-catering vacation rental accommodations for your holiday in Tuscany.
Dining events of any kind can be organised
Accommodation
The ground floor of the Villa comprises two elegantly appointed salons, an interior colonnaded courtyard and various administrative or meeting spaces that are available for receptions, conferences, exhibitions, and other functions. The large salon on the ground floor opens onto the grass terrace with superb panorama of Florence and the Arno valley.
