Villa Sermolli (Historical Residences) Buggiano Castello

A historic house in an ancient castle hamlet, in the countryside between Lucca and Florence. Villa Sermolli is the kind of stuff dream holidays in Tuscany are made of. Hidden away amidst the tiny little lanes and elegant palazzi which characterize the incredibly well-conserved hilltop town of Buggiano Castello, Villa Sermolli is tantamount to a 16th century treasure chest, complete with sumptuous salons, panoramic terraces and gorgeous hanging gardens.

Villa Sermolli's individually appointed bedrooms and suites are located in the main villa and in the orangery. In all rooms, traditional Tuscan furnishings, exquisite antiques, and period frescoes combine with the latest in modern technology to create a pleasing mix of old world romance and contemporary comfort.

In fine weather, guests take breakfast on the terrace, before heading to the pool, located in a particularly secluded corner of the garden, amidst the orange and lemon trees. During their stay, holidaymakers are welcome to use the TV room, the library or to simply relax in the wonderfully ornate living room, on the ground floor of the villa.

As the sun sets, residents habitually gather in the bar for a glass of the fabulous Tuscan wines housed in Villa Sermolli's well-stocked wine cellar. From the bar, guests move on to the period kitchen where, on request, typical Tuscan dinners and wine tastings for as many as 25 people are held around the gigantic open fireplace.

With its impressive function rooms, immaculately kept gardens and excellent banqueting facilities, it is hardly surprising that Villa Sermolli is such a sought-after location for high profile social events. An idyllic setting for those intending to tie the knot in Tuscany, for over 30 years the period residence has been making dream weddings come true.

Three good reasons

1. Panoramic terraces, hanging gardens and a park in the center of Buggiano Castello.
2. Ancient frescoes, elegant antiques and ... Wi-Fi.
3. A period residence in a castle hamlet between Florence and Lucca.