"Located in the hills outside of Florence (in Fiesole), Villa San Michele is another of one of those fairytale properties, this time in the form of a 15th century monastery-turned-villa. Everything about it feels like a dream, from the drive to the property, to standing on its grounds and admiring the architecture. Rooms are monastery chic: understated luxury with beautiful architecture. There are vaulted ceilings, beautiful glass window panes, period furniture. Less is absolutely more here. Bathrooms are beautiful marble with separate showers and large sunken tubs. The view is the wow factor, though—along with the superb staff. There is a lovely pool where you can get a massage, and a 24/7 gym kitted out with TechnoGym machines, and cooking classes also are on offer. You'll want for nothing here." - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo
