Archive for 'Chianti'

Casa Lucia is a charming villa with pool in Tuscany perched in an incredible position that takes in stunning panoramic views over the Tuscan hills and the towers of San Gimignano in the distance. Set within a large estate of 10,000 square meters that is made up of olive groves and vineyards and offering access to a swimming pool shared with the owners but boasting its own private garden, guests get the best of all words. This is especially true as said owners are a massive selling point in their own right, offering support and tips to those who want it! 

Sleeping up to four guests in two bedrooms with one bathroom, this villa in Tuscany is an ideal base for exploring the region and making the most of the famous beauty of its rolling green hills but don't just take it from us, here's why previous guests have almost exclusively given it full five-star reviews...

Whenever we recommend basing yourself in one of the wine areas of Tuscany, we have certain images of these sorts of vacations that immediately come to mind: cycling between nearby vineyards in the Chianti area, wine-tasting in a historic cellar or a beautiful room overlooking the famous rolling green hills of Tuscany, picnicking among the vines, or dining in a more formal and excellent restaurant with the vineyards as a backdrop. If you are interested in the latter, in particular, then you might be interested in the list of the best vineyard-restaurants around the world that was recently put together by renowned viniculture publication Wine Enthusiast magazine. 

Of the 57 spots listed all around the globe, four are located in Tuscany alone. So, if you want to plan a perfect pairing of food and wine during a stay in one of our villas in Tuscany, then read on and discover these wineries that serve both in beautiful spaces...

Tick the main attractions off your bucket list or any of the things you’ve always wanted to see when you are staying in one of our villas in Tuscany – the great thing about the region is that it is easily travelled and day-trips can be readily planned – but don’t forget to soak up some of the region’s unique characteristics as well. 

Here’s what to see and do in Tuscany that is distinctly Tuscan beyond the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David, the Cathedrals, and the architectural gems...

Mattei Villa is one of our Exclusive Italian Villas Club listings and is a stunning, typically Tuscan stone villa with a terracotta roof, surrounded by the lush greenery of the famously pastoral Tuscan countryside. Located in San Casciano In Val Di Pesa, in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti region, the villa offers expansive views over olive groves, vineyards, woods, and country estates and is ideally positioned for both enjoying a peaceful escape in Tuscany and easy access to many of the region's most famous destinations and attractions. Sleeping 12 guests (plus a potential 4 additional guests) in six bedrooms, with six bathrooms, Mattei Villa boasts lovely grounds, a wonderful private pool, charming and cosy interiors, and all of the mod-cons you could need of a luxury villa in Tuscany!

It can be hard to land on just one vacation destination in Tuscany when it has so much to offer and has a more varied landscape than many might imagine. From seaside breaks to cosmopolitan getaways to rural retreats, there are all sorts of holidays to be had... and some locations that allow you to enjoy a little bit of everything! So, if you’re trying to decide on where you should base yourself in Tuscany we have put together a handy guide to help you out so that you can find the ideal villa in Tuscany for your tastes and needs...