If you want to be in Tuscany in a family atmosphere, this is the right place. Silvia's attentions are unbeatable. The villa and the rooms have that authentic Tuscan flavor. The breakfast is abundant, with homemade breads and jams, and the attention of Agatha is wonderful! Silvia even gave me her mom's recipe of her delicious pie stuffed with plums... More

My husband and I stayed at Villa Murray for 3 nights during our European honeymoon. We had the most magical time while we were here. Not only were Sylvia and Agata wonderful hostesses, but they are very knowledgeable on where to go and what to do. Sylvia booked our vineyard tour and trip to the Accademia to see the statue... More

We had a wonderful visit to Villa Murray. Our room was spotless, spacious and lovely. The breakfast was delicious, varied and filling ( loved the lemon oil cake and homemade jams)! The most memorable thing however is that I lost my camera, credit cards and purse in a cab and Sylvia made multiple calls to Florence authorities and the cab... More

Sylvia was fantastic! She provided tons of very helpful suggestions for our visit to Florence and Tuscany, her hospitality was off the charts, her cooking was extraordinary, and the cooking class we booked with her was fun, educational, and practical. The room was INCREDIBLE. And what a view from the window! Beautiful grounds. Perfect location to do both Florence and... More

Let me start by saying, everything you read about Villa Murray and Silvia is true. We stayed for 2 nights in September in the Red Room on the first floor just off the pool. The room and bath were huge, spotless, beautifully restored and decorated... and quiet, as was the entire property. Silvia takes her job seriously and really does... More

We stayed in the Yellow Room for 4 nights in October 2011. Villa Murray is an exceptional property, full of charm and character. It is tastefully renovated and spotlessly clean. Our hostess, Silvia made every effort to make our stay comfortable and memorable. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about history & art. Silvia would give us great suggestions on... More

Gracie mille Silvia! First and foremost, Silvia was the most gracious and welcoming host. She was most helpful with her recommendations, and could not have made our stay anymore wonderful. The beautifully restored villa reflects her refined tastes and skills, and the location is great to visit Florence and tour Tuscany. Our accommodations were spacious and tastefully decorated, and every... More

Villa Murray is one of the most special and unique place for those who seek silence and comtemplative atmosphere in Toscana. Silvia Sgobbi who is a biologist and a very friendly personality owns this villa. Her alturistic service is beyond what one would expect from such a place. We also wish everybody who happens to stay here a wonderful experience... More

We stayed at the Villa Murray in August and loved it! We were traveling with our 10 month old son and Silvia and Agata went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and that our son had everything he needed. When we arrived, Silvia sat with us in the kitchen and let our son snack on bread and... More