Villa Benedetta is a stunningly elegant Porto Ercole villa, situated within walking distance of the charming Tuscan fishing village of Porto Ecole and enjoying terrific views of the Renaissance fortress of Porto Ercole. Combining the best of both worlds - peace and quiet whilst being within walking distance of amenities - with the highest standard of interior accommodation, this is the perfect villa in Tuscany.
This Porto Ercole villa is set in just over an acre of grounds and provides guests with complete privacy. The setting is peaceful and quiet, with immaculately kept mature gardens full of colourful plants and flowers and with an array of seating areas to enjoy.
Inside, this Porto Ercole villa is laid out over three floors. On the ground floor, is a beautiful, spacious living and dining area as well as an extremely well-equipped kitchen. The owner has a real eye for colour and the overall feel is vibrant, welcoming and stylish. There is also a small single bedroom on this floor, boasting an ensuite bathroom with shower.
Up a flight of stairs, the first floor is home to a delightful double bedroom with ensuite shower room. A second bedroom on this floor can be arranged either as a triple room with 3 single beds or as a double room with additional single bed if required. Again, it boasts an ensuite bathroom, this time with bath tub.
The master bedroom is on the top floor of the house and has an ensuite shower room as well as access to a private terrace which enjoys phenomenal panoramic views of the surrounding area. All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning and all windows are fitted with mosquito nets.
Outside, the space at this Porto Ercole villa is just as stunning. Perfectly manicured lawns are surrounded by perfectly presented flower beds. An outdoor dining area can be found under the shade of a pergola whilst additional outdoor lounge seating can be found on other terraces within the gardens and olive grove as well as within the beautiful private courtyard. BBQ facilities are available for those who enjoy al fresco dining. There is a table tennis table to keep you entertained whilst a private swimming pool ( 4 x 8 metres and 1.3 metres deep) provides the perfect place to cool off from the heat of the Summer sun. Loungers are provided on the adjacent wooden-decked terrace. Both beach towels and pool towels are also provided.
So peaceful is it, that this Porto Ercole villa may feel like it's in the middle of nowhere, but in fact, Porto Ercole is just a 5 minute walk away. Here you'll find a plethora of restaurants, bars, shops and markets. Porto Ercole can also boast a lively nightlife scene. If you're more of a beach lover than someone who wants to be by the pool, then the sandy beach of La Feniglia is just a short drive away. Alternatively, hire bikes or e-bikes and make your way to the coast on 2 wheels instead!
A note from Jo
We love this Porto Ercole villa and we love its owner, Benedetta, who works tirelessly to keep it immaculately maintained year on year. She also wants to ensure guests get to completely relax and switch off during their stay so housekeeping come to clean 2 hours a day, 5 days a week and linen is changed every Friday. Should guests wish, we can also provide catering and an ironing service for a small extra charge.
Villa Benedetta is a magical vacation retreat! The villa is stunning, the grounds are immaculate, rooms are all decorated beautifully and very comfortable, all the amenities you need to never want to leave this special sanctuary! The arbours on the estate make perfect areas for reading, meditating, dining out or cocktail hour. A relaxing day by the pool is a must. Perfectly positioned for a walk into town for shopping, dining or the beach! Our time at Villa Benedetta is one I will never forget. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much for everything. You are the best host, the house is amazing.
I would like to share the most wonderful magical secret….. It is the villa owned and operated by Benedetta. We have been visiting Italy for perhaps 15 consecutive years but truly this villa topped our list of experiences. The villa is secluded yet only minutes away from Porto Ercole. The charm of the villa is equal to the charm of the owners. Our wishes were met before we could utter the words, the views are breathtaking, the house is impeccable and the grounds are spectacular. Who could ask for more?
What an amazing vacation! Of course Italy is always wonderful but this house and this town are something truly special. The architecture, the furniture, the gardens… We were stunned when we arrived, we couldn’t believe that this was where we were staying. The town and the beaches were incredible. This was during the crazy weather of May 2019, but nothing could take away from the beauty of this spot. And to top it all off, the host is like something out of a movie. She and her husband were among the most gracious people I have ever met and they treated us like friends. I can’t wait to get back, hopefully in 2022. One of the most special places on Earth.