Donatella and the Villa Malavolta made our stay in Florence feel like home. She was very helpful with directions, bus schedules, museum info about Florence and even the surrounding area of Tuscany. She directed us to the Etruscan Trails near Sovana and we enjoyed them so much that we would love to go back and spend more time there. Our... More

The villa & garden are delightful. The bedrooms are comfortable and breakfast delicious. We were given a warm welcome with many helpful suggestions from Donattella. Sergio's evening piano playing was a delight. Our stay was one of the highlights of our visit to Tuscany which has left a lasting impression and I would not hesitate to recommend Villa Malavolta, or... More

Villa Malavolta is much more than a B&B - it is a beautifully furnished old aristocratic residence complete with an extraordinary library in several languages, wonderful art and a music room. Our gracious host, Donatella, was among many things, an artist and a wealth of information about Florence, its history, art and the best places to go. The rooms are... More

This secluded villa within walking distance of Florence reminds me of a home in a fairy tale. Beautifully maintained by the elegant and erudite Donatella, it is filled with wonderful old furniture, piles of books and great paintings. Our second floor bedroom had its own terrace with a small table and chairs and pots of flowers. A lace covered table... More