The Relais has been our choice of accommodation in Tuscany for seven stays over a period of several years. It offers flexible stays (similar types of accommodation offer stays by the week only) and also has a variety of accommodation types from apartments for couples to houses for larger parties. It is immaculately maintained and represents excellent value. The staff are extremely helpful, cheerful and friendly. The fact that the owners live on the property ensures that high standards are maintained. At the same time the privacy of guests is respected to the utmost. From here, Florence is a 25 minute ride on an air-conditioned bus at a cost of less than €2. It is a very attractive option to enduring the challenge of driving in the city then paying the very high parking rates. After a summer day in Florence, what a pleasure to return to the pool and the peacefulness of Villa l'Olmo. The location is a 2 minute walk from Impruneta which has a selection of restaurants and a food Co-op. From here, day trips into Chianti and beyond are a breeze. I would unequivocally recommend it to anyone considering a visit to Florence or the area.

Relais Villa L'Olmo was a wonderful find in the hills outside of Florence. We chose this site because we could walk to the typical Tuscan town for small town life yet could also walk to the bus and go into Florence (30 minute ride)(about 3 Euro). The farm is lovely! The owners are kind and live on the property. They also have a luxury hotel in Florence, and as such, run the relais in a similar manner, providing maid service in our apartment and thick, soft bath and beach towels refreshed regularly. Eleanora, their reception helper, could not have been more delightful, and also willing to provide us with whatever we needed, from stamps, to bus tickets, to drinks!
Our apartment was perfect for our family of five. The accommodations were much nicer than I expected. We really enjoyed the barbeque area and met lots of people there. It overlooks the pool and olive groves. Next time we would ask for a villa on that side of the building, but also loved our villa with a flower-filled courtyard view. The pool was clean and warm even in June. My daughter developed an ear infection and the owner got us an appointment with her personal physician within an hour and provided an escort so we could easily find the office on a side street in the town.
We really liked little Impruneta. Our goal was to find a typical and not tourist area-- and we found it! English was not as oft spoken there, but the kindness and helpfulness made up for it. At the Relais they all speak English. We could walk everywhere except to the terra cotta factories (amazing!!!!).