Villa Ardore: Luxury Stay in the heart of Chianti

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 48

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

I grew up in Cleveland, in a very tight-knit Italian-American family--cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, in-laws--everyone always together, whether for a holiday or birthday, or just for Sunday supper. Over time, those gatherings became more difficult to organize and less frequent; my grandparents died, some family moved away. When I graduated from law school, I moved to California with a cousin. My law career took off--I've been very fortunate to have great clients and some amazing colleagues--and life was good. I met my husband, Stephen, who grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Philadelphia and is himself part Sicilian. We began to build our life together. We both had our roles to play. I worked in the private sector which left little time for relaxing at home and Stephen worked as a government attorney, allowing him the time to make dinner every night, which he continues to do. He’s an amazing cook and extraordinary baker. He doesn’t just excel at Italian food, but his skill extends to Peruvian, Indian and French food as well. We raise rescues. Our current meatball is named Buster, a pitty-boxer mix full of love and goofiness. He is the neediest dog ever and we often joke that Stephen has become his emotional support human. After visiting Italy with family, we fell in love with it. For the first time I could see where my childhood family togetherness - such a part of my early life - came from; it was the culture that my grandparents brought with them when they emigrated. The U.S. is my home, but my heart is in Italia, so much so that I obtained my Italian citizenship. Now, a have one foot (and part of my heart) in each country. Our friend circle grew with Italian additions, including our villa manager, Franci, who treats our guests like his friends and family, and by extension, ours. Villa Ardore is undoubtedly a luxurious and exclusive experience, but it is our relaxed luxury, Italian hospitality and authenticity that keeps people coming back.

The privacy and serenity.

As one of the few properties in the countryside with a full spa, Villa Ardore is unique. It's modern luxury amenities coupled with classic Tuscan authenticity and relaxed luxury, make anyone's stay a unique and memorable experience.