Archive for 'Chianti'

Ever dreamed of holidaying in a historic beauty or having a castle all to yourself? Then, you might be interested in some of our most incredible rentals; historic villas, palaces and castles located in the most scenic locations all across Tuscany. Here are more of our picks of ten of the best of the best of our fairytale rentals in Tuscany:

3. Poggio Cuculo (Not longer available)

Poggio Cuculo is a lovely 18th century villa located in Patrignone, 8km from Arezzo, in a scenic position surrounded by endless green fields, with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.The property can sleep up to 12 guests comfortably in seven bedrooms with six bathrooms and features large, high-ceilinged interiors and spacious rooms with elegant modern decor and original details that remain, like wooden caisson ceilings, antique pieces of furniture and works of art.

Tuscany is a stunning holiday destination at any time of year but there is something special about the region during the Fall. The colours, the scents, the flavours and sights of Tuscany are cosier, plentiful and idyllic. So, if you've been considering visiting this beautiful corner of Italy, there has never been a better time to get to it. If you book a vacation rental in Tuscany now for our Autumn season you can come discover all of its many charms for yourself.

Here are some great reasons to visit Tuscany this Fall...

1. The Food

Autumn is harvest season and in Tuscany, in particular, that means some seriously good eating awaits you during a vacation in the region!

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Fattoria Betti is a vineyard and winery that was founded in 1900 and is located in Montalbano in Chianti. A quiet and beautiful part of the region that is made up of sleepy medieval villages, little churches, rolling fields of olive groves and vineyards, and old Medici villas.

You've found your perfect holiday rental in Chianti and now you're looking to see what you can do in the area this August. There is, of course, no shortage of things too see or do in Chianti but we might recommend one rather interesting annual event that takes place in the charming town of Castellina in Chianti at the end of August each year: the Watermelon Festival, or Sagra del Cocomero.

Castellina in Chianti is a pretty town, perched on a hilltop, with sweeping views over the surrounding area. It is home to several noble palaces, a grand and large centuries-old castle, a beautiful church and charming cobbled streetscapes. Surrounded by dense woods populated by a rich variety of wild fauna and rolling vineyards, it boasts many great wineries and a delicious local cuisine.

Chianti is the perfect place to relax, unwind and recover. The rolling hills, blanketed in vineyards and olive groves and capped by medieval hilltowns, make for the most idyllic of settings. The tasty food and delicious wines make for happy tummies and the slow pace of life allows one to catch their breath. We have been listing just some of our best vacation rentals in Chianti this week and here are our final picks:

5. San Piero

This beautiful brick villa is located in a quiet and panoramic location amidst the green hills of the Chianti region and boasts amazing views over the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. Skilfully restored to maintain its original typical Tuscan architectural features, it is a pretty and charming country house that captures the heart of the region and has all the modern comforts you could need.