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Tuscany

Rental accomodation in Italian rental flats or apartments at Radda in Chianti, Radda, San Casciano

Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculpture to frescoes and architectural masterpieces. On the other hand, Tuscany also offers a rich countryside, with rolling hills and medieval villages where Italian culture and traditions are at their best. Our Tuscan holiday villas are set in the enchanting beauty of the Tuscan landscape, from the hills around Florence, Chianti to South of Siena.

Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine enthusiasts come to enjoy the simple yet wonderful cuisine and wine in characteristic trattorias and restaurants. Renting a villa in Tuscany is the ideal way to experience all the region has to offer!

There is a lot of choice in Tuscany, the difficulty is really where to choose. In the following pages you can browse the various features of our vacation villas, apartments and other holiday accommodation areas, and then drill down to find the features of specific localities. At any point you can define your preferences in the search boxes on each page and browse our selection of rental accommodation.

Why Tuscany

  • To visit Florence and its art treasures
  • To stroll around the Tuscan countryside and taste the wine
  • To visit the many historical towns - Siena, Lucca, Montepulciano
  • To bathe in thermal springs
  • To experience the traditional Italian lifestyle

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Florence
The Florence area, including the picturesque hills and villages surrounding the city offer everything a traveller could wish for in respect to accommodation, style, art and culture.

Chianti
Known for fine wine, Chianti is situated in picturesque rolling hills and centrally located to many of Tuscany's main centres.

South of Siena
An enchanting World Heritage listed valley south of Siena blessed with hot springs, enchanting villages and little tourism.

Lucca
A wonderful area of Tuscany, with a rich history and great natural environment.

Western Hills
A beautiful area of rolling hills and antique hill top towns

Arezzo
An exciting area bordering Umbria

Pisa and Val d Arno

 

Our feature villas in Tuscany

Tuscany - Chianti - Greve in Chianti

Italy - Tuscany - Chianti - Villa Desio

Villa Desio - Situated only four kilometres from Greve in the heart of Chianti, this Tuscan villa offers travellers the rare combination of a small luxury villa set in beautiful gardens, overlooking a wonderful valley, with a magnificent swimming pool, situated only a few minutes away from one of the principal villages of Chianti. An enchanting private driveway of three hundred metres winds its way through thick woodland to the entrance gates of the villa which is perfectly hidden from neighbouring properties, traffic noise and other disturbances. > more

Tuscany - South of Siena - Palazzone

Italy - Tuscany - South of Siena - Villa in Campagna

Villa in Campagna -

In the South of the province of Siena, blessed with one the most suggestive landscapes in the world is this beautiful Tuscan villa, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and wheat fields have been cultivated for centuries. Five wineries are based in the nearby village and only in the last few years the whole zone has been discovered as an alternative to the more touristy Chianti region.

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Tuscany - South of Siena - San Casciano dei Bagni

Italy - Tuscany - South of Siena - Villa la Fontelina

Villa la Fontelina -

La Fontelina is a stupendous country house, built around 1600 by Benedictine monks; it takes its name from a mineral spring in the garden, which feeds its private thermal pool. Surrounded by a marvellous lawned garden, it provides peaceful and exclusive accommodation in one of Tuscany's most beautiful areas.

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Tuscany - Florence - Pistoia

Italy - Tuscany - Florence - Villa Serena

Villa Serena - Located just 5 minutes up a gently curving road from the thermal town of Monsummano, Villa Serena is 'hidden' away in a quiet valley, overlooking lush forested valleys in the Valdinevole area. The beautifully restored farmhouses (they were actually two adjoining dwellings) overlook well maintained gardens and lawns and the swimming pool which is situated on a lower terrace, overlooking the valley. The property is ideal for a large groups or two families travelling together. Book now for 2009. > more

Tuscany - South of Siena - Palazzone

Italy - Tuscany - South of Siena - Casa Laureto

Casa Laureto -

Casa Laureto, a charming and affordable holiday cottage for eight people, is located on a large estate that produces excellent Tuscan red wine and olive oil. The position is delightful, set in peaceful country, on a gentle hillside overlooking the valley towards Montepulciano and just a few minutes walk from the nearby village, where you will find a bar, restaurant, grocery shops and several wineries.

Set close to the border with Umbria and Lazio, Casa Laureto is a perfect base from which to visit all of these wonderful regions. > more

Tuscany - Arezzo - Castiglion Fiorentino

Italy - Tuscany - Arezzo - Villa Daina

Villa Daina - Originally a Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century with its 11th Century Church, Villa Daina has been in the hands of a noble Florentine family for many generations. The former monastery built around a wonderful enclosed courtyard has been converted into a large villa featuring eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, three living rooms, two dining rooms and the attached church, which is in original condition, including a large crypt (see the more photos). > more

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