We just returned from another wonderful stay at Villa Poggio ai Merli. We hadn't been back since we got married there five years ago and were wondering if it would still be as perfect, with our two small children in tow, but it definitely was. This time we stayed in a one bedroom apartment - Masaccio. It was fine for... More

If you are looping for a base to visit Tuscany, this is THE place to stay. We stayed for 6 nights and enjoyed every minute. Verena's advice for visiting the region is great.

My husband and I stayed at this Villa from May 19th to May 27th. I researched every single hotel/B&B/apartment/villa across Tuscany and decided to go with Villa Poggio ai Merli. It was the best decision I made. We wanted to stay where it was not over crowded, but not too far from Florence. Scandicci (the town the villa is in)... More

We stayed at Poggio ai Merli for 2 days during our honeymoon, and what an unforgettable experience it was! Apologies to the villa staff/management for not being able to write this early, they certainly deserved better. The Villa is situated in the breathtaking surroundings of Tuscany. We were amazed by the view around us when we entered. Most of the... More

After getting married in July 2009 in Florence town hall we are only now getting around recommending this fabulous villa. I had spent months researching and contacting different wedding venues and planners in Tuscany , with not much luck until we came across Villa Poggio ai Merli . After reading some previous excellent write ups from other couples who married... More

Our visit to the Merli was a positve one right from first contact to departure.Initially Verena was really helpful in choosing the type of accomodation to suit our needs.We were reassured that the location was the right one to visit Florence and to spend time in the rest of Tuscany.Car hire was suggested and advance tickets for galleries booked.Directions to... More

My husband and I were vacationing in Italy for two weeks. We rented a car and traveled to several cities, our favorite being Florence. We stayed four nights at Villa Poggio. The staff was super friendly, and you could not ask for a better atmosphere. It just far enough from the city, to be quiet and relaxing, but close enough... More

Having done some thorough research with different wedding venues and planners, I decided to choose Poggio Ai Merli after reading some excellent revues from other couples who married here. I wasnt disappointed. From the first response to my email enquiry Verena and Serena were excellent. Considering this was all done my email in English (my written Italian is terrible!), everything... More

We had our wedding in Florence, Sala Rosa, Palazzo Vecchio on Sept 10th 2009, and hired out Villa Poggio ai Merli for two days ( day before and wedding day reception ) The Villa was a perfect place for the reception. Up in the Hills surrrounding Florence. We choose the Villa because of the location & it gave us the... More