If there were more stars available I’d give them to this gem of a property. Belmond clearly knows to create magic in this romantic setting seemingly hewn out of stone and lush greenery in the hillside cliffs of Fiesole, just above Florence. This villa had been on my must-do list for years but they are open only seasonally April to early October, and I finally made it! Yes, the setting is like out of a fairytale but the staff is the secret weapon, spreading curated care and attention at every turn. Our junior suite was perfectly appointed mixing the old world elegance of this former 14th century monastery with updated touches throughout including a large marble bathroom, closets, and terrace. The bar, restaurants, including a Michelin-starred one, deliver top-class food. The enormous pool and patios beckon guests to lounge endlessly forgetting the outside world. You won’t miss being 15 minutes above the bustling center of Firenze because it’s a fantastical escape. GM Sofia and her first-class team of Luana, Eleonora, Andra, and all the rest felt like family after 3 days there. I cannot wait to return to this Tuscan home away from home.