Sisma
Villa Albella, Tuscany
Sisma House

The first Sisma House

Villa Albella

Tuscany, Italy

Overview

A former palazzo, carefully restored, set on a hilltop above vineyards and olive groves. Centuries-old Tuscan character meets contemporary design, with the estate's own winery and the coast within easy reach. Offered exclusively as a fully catered residence: property, service and guest care, held together by one team.

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Location
Riparbella, Tuscany
Property type
Restored 18th-century palazzo
Sleeps
Up to 12 guests
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Service
Fully catered
Minimum stay
4 nights low & mid · 7 nights high & peak

The stay

A fully catered stay in Villa Albella

A stay at Villa Albella begins before you arrive. Our team checks and prepares the house, air conditioning and heating, lights and systems, pool, linen, kitchen and provisioning, so that what you find is exactly what was promised

The day follows the hill. Breakfast on the terrace above the vineyards. A swim in the infinity pool. Lunch in the shade or a drive to the coast. In the evening the chef cooks with the estate and the region, the villa has its own winery, and dinner is served in the dining room by the fire or outdoors on the patio

The house is run by our own people: a private chef, a dedicated butler, a hospitality assistant, daily housekeeping and concierge. Simone is your single point of contact, from the first call to the last morning

Villa Albella is the first Sisma House: a residence we do not just place, but operate end to end, and offer only as a fully catered stay

Best months

Villa Albella is an all-seasons retreat. Late spring and September suit walking, wine and the coast. July and August are for the pool and long evenings outdoors. Autumn brings the harvest. Minimum stay is 4 nights in low and mid season and 7 nights in high and peak season

What we arrange

  • Tastings at the estate's own winery
  • Days on the Tuscan coast
  • Drivers for Pisa, Florence and the hill towns
  • Cooking with our chef
  • Spa treatments at the villa, on request
  • Private celebrations and dinners

Getting there

  • Riparbella lies in the hills of the province of Pisa, inland from the Tuscan coast
  • Pisa International Airport and Florence Airport are the nearest airports. Transfers are arranged by our team

The Sisma Standard, here

The house, checked

Our team inspects and prepares the residence before you arrive, air conditioning and heating, lights and systems, pool, linen, kitchen and provisioning, and fixes what isn't right before you see it

Our people

Chefs and butlers selected and trained personally by our founders, Antonio and Simone, in our own Sisma Houses

One point of contact

From your first call to your last morning, one person: Simone Buonfino, our Hospitality Manager

Provisioning at cost

Food and beverage bought against an agreed allowance and tracked in Sisma OS: every receipt recorded, any unused balance refunded. No mark-up surprises.

Questions

What is included in a fully catered stay?
A private chef and butler in residence, daily housekeeping and a house manager, with Simone as your single point of contact. Food and beverage is bought against an agreed provisioning allowance and documented receipt by receipt in Sisma OS
How do we receive a proposal?
Tell us your dates, guests and budget. Simone replies within 24 hours and, after a short call, your written proposal follows within 24 hours: residence, team and inclusions, all in writing
Are prices published?
No. Every stay is different, so every proposal is prepared for you and shared privately
How many guests can Villa Albella host?
Up to 12 guests, in 5 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms
What is the minimum stay?
4 nights in low and mid season, 7 nights in high and peak season
Can Villa Albella be rented without the full catered service?
No. As a Sisma House, Villa Albella is offered only as a fully catered stay

The Sisma House experience

Hosted, not rented

Property+Hospitality+Culinary+Service+Experience

Every Sisma House is exclusively fully catered: private chef, dedicated butler, hospitality assistant, daily housekeeping and concierge, operated by our own team.

Property information

  • · Former 300-year-old palazzo, meticulously restored and surrounded by water features
  • · Elegant blend of classic and modern styles, indoors and out
  • · Chic contemporary interiors with 21st-century amenities
  • · Ancient oak beams, brass details, walnut bookcase, golden spiral staircases
  • · Hand-painted frescoes in every room by a Bulgarian artist
  • · Spacious suites, open common rooms and hidden corners
  • · An all-seasons retreat

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