Private Chef
Five-course Tuscan menus served on the veranda, market to table, paired by your host.
Montegufoni · Tuscany
A Private Sanctuary in the Heart of Tuscany
An exclusive estate where timeless heritage meets refined luxury.
The Estate
A photographer’s house,
kept quietly perfect.
Villa delle Ortensie sits in the hills of Montegufoni, half an hour from Florence. Owned by the photographer Andrea Varani, the house is a study in restraint: lime-washed walls, arched glass galleries, and three bedrooms that open to the valley’s morning haze.
Days are shaped by light. Espresso on the veranda as the mist lifts from the olive groves; long lunches beneath the parasol; evenings at the pool with the cypresses turning to ink against the sky.
It is a private house rather than a hotel — welcomed personally by Andrea and Leo, who arrange everything from the private chef to the cellar doors that stay closed to everyone else.
- 3
- BedroomsSleeps six
- 72 sqm
- Private PoolPanoramic
- 2,000 sqm
- GroundsOlive grove & gardens
- 24h
- ConciergeAndrea & Leo
- 30′
- To FlorencePrivate transfer
Suites & Spaces
Every room framed like a photograph.
Arched glass galleries, whitewashed beams and deep linen seating — rooms curated by photographer Andrea Varani, where light is the principal material.
Curated Experiences
Arranged before you arrive.
Tell the concierge what the week should feel like. Everything else is quietly handled.
Cellar Tastings
Chianti and Super Tuscan verticals in family cellars closed to the public.
Helicopter Tours
Lift from the estate lawn over Val d'Elsa, San Gimignano and the Chianti ridges.
Olive Harvest
October mornings in the grove, followed by first-press tasting at the frantoio.
“Hard to find the courage to leave the place — you feel so peaceful with such a spectacular view.”
Guest Reviews
In their own words.
4.98 average · 52 reviews on Airbnb
“This house is fantastic. The host is wonderful, the decor is gorgeous, the beds are comfortable, and there is everything you could possibly need. The view is spectacular, and I would certainly return.”
Rachel · Tempe, Arizona1 week ago“We absolutely loved our stay here! Leo was incredible—extremely helpful both at check-in and check-out.”
Dani · Southampton, Stato di New York1 week ago“We thoroughly enjoyed the thoughtfully furnished house and the magnificent garden, complete with typical Tuscan views and a fantastic swimming pool.”
Peer · 8 anni su AirbnbSeptember 2026“We fell in love with Villa delle Ortensie the moment we stepped through the gate. The views were breathtaking, and the house itself was a work of art.”
Kiri · Chicago, Illinois2 weeks ago“The villa exceeded all our expectations! It is decorated with great taste and has such a relaxing atmosphere that we felt right at home straight away.”
Gerard · Markham, CanadaSeptember 2026“Our stay at Villa delle Ortensie was absolutely perfect: everything we had hoped for and more.”
Matthew · Auburn, WashingtonSeptember 2026
Location
Between Florence and Siena.
Montegufoni, in the Val di Pesa hills — close enough for a morning in the Uffizi, remote enough that the only sound at night is the cicadas.
- FlorenceDuomo, Uffizi, Oltrarno ateliers30 min
- SienaPiazza del Campo & the Crete Senesi50 min
- San GimignanoMedieval towers and Vernaccia vineyards35 min
- Castello di MontegufoniSitwell estate, a short walk away5 min
- Florence AirportPrivate transfer arranged25 min
- Pisa AirportPrivate transfer arranged45 min
Gallery
The house, unhurried.
Reservations
Request a reservation.
The villa is let to one party at a time. Share your dates and we will reply personally within 24 hours with availability, rates and a proposal for your week.
- Concierge
- Andrea & Leo
- Minimum stay
- Three nights · Six guests
- 01 · Your dates
- 02 · Your party
- 03 · Your details
All dates are currently open.