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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!

For classical music enthusiasts or anyone who loves including a more whimsical and romantic outing in their travel itinerary there is yet another great reason to book a vacation rental in the Val D’Orcia: to attend one of the utterly magical concerts of the Paesaggi Musicali Toscani. This series is, without a doubt, one of the major musical and artistic highlights of the cultural calendar in Tuscany and an incredibly special way for anyone to experience this lovely part of the world.

The famously breath-taking rolling hills and lush fields of Tuscany are arguably at their most stunning in the UNESCO-awarded landscape of the Val D’Orcia. This is where the scenery truly sings in its beauty and makes for a rather romantic and evocative backdrop for this series of incredible concerts in Tuscany throughout the summer (and up to Christmas). 

Set within a 119-hectare private estate among the rolling green hills of Tuscany, with cypress trees, olive groves, fields, vineyards, winding roads, and more all around, Castello di Cabbiavoli is a dream experience of historic luxury in Tuscany. Enjoy complete privacy and breath-taking panoramic views over the evocative surrounding countryside, a beautifully manicured garden with lovely areas to dine al fresco, a stunning private pool, and wonderfully restored interiors. Sleeping up to twelve guests in six bedrooms, with seven bathrooms, this unique gem is the perfect base for a truly unforgettable stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany.

Italy has a long history of being one of the major art centres of the world and this continues to be true to this day. In addition to exhibiting some of the most incredible masterpieces in museums, churches, and palaces around the country, hosting amazing temporary exhibitions of the works of some of the most remarkable contemporary artists around the globe, and continuing to educate new artists in academies and universities, Italy also famously plays host to major art showcases on a regular basis. Among these, the biennale in Venice and the biennale in Florence are two of the largest and most celebrated examples. Florence will next host a biennale in 2027 and, as of this week, more information about the 16th edition has been released. For art-lovers looking ahead to a stay at one of our gorgeous villas in Florence, it is a great reason to book for October next year...

While many of our incredible villas in Tuscany boast astounding views over the famous rolling green hills and verdant valleys of the region, some of our villas on the Tuscan Coast offer scenic seaside views instead. Among these, Villa Fior di Roccia has perhaps the most remarkable sweeping coastal panorama and stunning outdoor spaces from which to enjoy them. In addition, many of the bedrooms and other rooms in the house give guests beautifully framed vistas or peeps across the bay as you go about your daily life. So, if you want to enjoy a Tuscan getaway but also really want to make the most of a seaside break, this is the perfect base, set in an elevated position just 200m from the water, and can accommodate up to eight guests comfortably in four bedrooms with four bathrooms.