I simply cannot express in words how perfect this place was! But I'll try... :)
We were a group of two couples looking for a relaxing place to stay in Tuscany for two nights. We're all in our mid 20s and from Texas so I'd say our expectations may have been a little higher than they should have. From the moment we arrived by bus from Florence we really thought we were in Heaven. Tuscany itself is a truly beautiful place but this Villa made it perfect!
It sits on top of a hill overlooking vinyards and olive farms and the sunsets from it are the best i've ever seen. Elanora, the lady we emailed back and forth beforehand and works at the front desk, was by far the best person I've ever dealt with at a hotel. She spoke perfect English and was on top of everything making sure we had any additional ameneties like hair dryers and wine glasses.
She also completely setup a private wine tour for us, half day, with Marcello and for ANYONE intersted in doing a tour of Tuscany, he's the person to see. He was so informative, has lived all over the world and speaks fluently in at least 4-6 languages. We really wish we would have done the full day tour with him!
We had a small accident right before the wine tour was to start where one of our boys, my boyfriend of course, fell off of the bicycle. We thought he needed stitches and Elanora immediately called Marcello and explained the situation. Not only did he insist on taking us to the hospital, he stayed with my boyfriend the entire hour being a translator between us and the dr. He was genuinely kind and wasn't hassling us to leave. We luckily didn't have to have stitches and were able to continue with the tour. Marcello was so accommodating and so informative! We could not have asked for a better person in our situation.
The Villa itself was so well maintained and the rooms were large and bright. Any room you get comes with a view so no worries there. The staff keeps the grounds very clean and are extremely friendly as well. I also highly recommend the Villa's red wine. For 8 euro you get some of the best red wine ever!
Overall we were beyond pleased as this far surpassed our expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to say this is a 4 star hotel between the graciousness of the staff and cleaniness of the Villas. We are looking forward to returning to Relais Villa L'Omo, sans bikes of course. :)

Dear Eleanora,

I write to thank you and all your staff for their part in making our holiday in Tuscany so enjoyable and comfortable.

The location of the Villa L'Olmo is truly magnificent with ideal views and ease of location to the village.

We all found the apartment at the Villa to be most comfortable and extremely clean and would have no problem in recommending the Villa LOlmo to anybody.

Of course the beautiful weather was a perfect accompaniment to our relaxation but never the less all the facilities at the Villa L'Olmo were most appreciated.

All our family are certainely planning to return to stay with you, so until the next time once again Eleanora our sincere thanks for your part in making our family holiday so perfect.

Arrivederci e Gracie

R.B.

This is a very good place to stay. We had a group of three couples and rented the Farmhouse for three nights, four days. We were very happy with our accommodation overall and had a wonderful vacation. As noted by other reviews, a 5 minute walk into town for supper really makes life a lot easier. Further, the bus stop to travel into Florence is only a few steps away.
Florence is 45 minutes by bus, Greve in Chianti is 30 minutes by car (if you can force yourself to drive straight by all the other interesting places in between) and Pisa is about an hour by car.
Regarding the Farmhouse, there are a few points to know - it does not have the views that smaller apartments have because it is across the courtyard from the rest of the buildings. It backs into the main road but none of us had issues with noise. The stairs are quite steep to the bedrooms upstairs (three double bedrooms) and there is only one bathroom on that floor. The other bath is located on the ground floor. On the plus side, there is a lovely private courtyard with sun beds along with a covered BBQ and outdoor seating area. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious - it easily sat all six adults for meals.
The local townsfolk were welcoming and friendly all the time. We had a nice cappuccino every morning at the same bar, so on the second day and every morning thereafter we were recognized and treated as regulars.
Impruneta is a small village, so don't expect it to have all the trappings of a major city. If you want a relaxing holiday that is just off the beaten track but is relatively close to plenty of sights such as wineries, olive groves and main tourist sights such as Florence and Pisa, then this is a good spot.

Thank you so much for making our stay here so fantastic!
We had a brilliant time and definetely hope to come back!
Thanks to all the staff who were really lovely and helpful!

K. & M.