Archive for 'Top 10 Lists'

  

Monday, August 13, 2018
Castello Leopoldo
Tuscany is famous as a part of the world that birthed some of the greatest artists, architects, designers, buildings, works of art and objects in the world. Those who visit are astounded by the grandiosity of Florence's historic centre, enamoured with the sense of style and luxury clothing brands, wowed by the pretty villages, and amazed by the great paintings and sculptures.

This history of design and beauty extends into the present day and into some of our vacation rentals in Tuscany that have the most extraordinarily lovely interiors. This week, we've been discussing some of the best of the best amongst the many on our site and here are a few more of our picks of the most fascinating and incredible interiors:

6. Castello Leopoldo (Available from €1428 per night)

One of the most exceptional properties of all on our website, this 16th century castle is located in an extraordinary position in the hills surrounding Campiglia Marittima.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Lucca, Pretty Views, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast, Villa Spotlights, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Friday, August 10, 2018
Cortona Charme
This week, we're talking all about some of the best interiors among all of our rental properties in Tuscany and celebrating some of the most breathtaking examples.

We all are busy and oftentimes, as a result, our homes aren't quite the picture-perfect dream houses that we imagined growing up but for the duration of time that you holiday in Tuscany, you can live in one of those magazine-ready properties from your dreams. From historic palaces to chic city apartments, we have it all and these are merely a selection of a couple more of the best among them...

3. Cortona Charme (Available from €215 per night)

This striking apartment is located right in the centre of Cortona in one of the lovely stone palazzos that line the street of this historic part of town.     Read More
Posted in: Cortona, Florence, Localities, Lucca, Mugello, Pretty Views, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions, Villa Spotlights, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Thursday, August 9, 2018
Casa Farfalla
There are certain things that are of vital importance when one is looking for a vacation rental; price, location, views, amenities. For some, however, the key feature in deciding on a rental property is the decor. If you're going to inhabit a space for a period of time and have a dream holiday, it should be a dreamy location too, right? Well, luckily, we have plenty of holiday rentals in Tuscany that will greatly please design aficionados that prioritise interiors. Here are just a selection of the best of the best among them.

1. Casa Farfalla (Available from €965 per night)

This amazing four bedroom villa and two bedroom annex property, located in the hills 6km from Lucca, with views over the surrounding landscape and the city itself, is one of our most beautiful, both inside and out.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Lucca, Pretty Views, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions, Villa Spotlights, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Thursday, August 2, 2018
Apt. San Lorenzo
In the last post in this series, we are rounding out our list of excellent air-conditioned properties in Tuscan cities.

Summers in Tuscany are hot and the cities are even stuffier with the crowds and queues. If you are planning a summer getaway to Lucca, Florence, Pisa, Cortona or any other fascinating Tuscan city for the 2019 summer season, which is now open for advance booking, then air-conditioning is a very helpful feature. These are more entries in the list that we have compiled of just some of our properties that are perfectly equipped and centrally located...

5. Apt. San Lorenzo (Available from €190 per night)

This apartment may be located in a beautiful and historical apartment block but it is also equipped with all the modern comforts you could need, including WIFI and, importantly, air-conditioning.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Top 10 Lists, Tuscan Coast, Villa Spotlights, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Casa Zeni-Signorelli, interior
Those planning a vacation to Tuscany, or a Tuscan city, in particular, during summer months will find that temperatures often soar. If you want to spend a summer exploring the wonderful cities of this beautiful region of Italy but you don't want to spend it melting, then tracking down a rental property with air-conditioning truly is key.

Here are more entries in the list that we have compiled of just some of our properties with air-conditioning in Tuscan cities. You might consider these for the 2019 summer season, which is now open for advance booking, and still has the best availability.

These rentals are perfectly equipped and centrally located, ideal for spending your days darting around to see it all, and then return home to a blissful air-conditioned property to relax and unwind comfortably...     Read More
Posted in: Cortona, Florence, Localities, Top 10 Lists, Villa Spotlights, Villas and Farmhouses