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Siena is one of Tuscany's most beautiful and picturesque historic towns. A Medieval gem famous for its iconic annual Palio horse race that takes place in the historical core of the the city each summer, it is a place where it appears as if time has long stood still. Come and wander her paved streets past stunning churches and incredible palaces, sample local delights, sip coffee or eat ice-cream while people-watching in bustling piazze, taste delicious wines produced in the verdant and breath-taking landscape that surrounds, visit amazing museums and galleries, and delve into the surprisingly long list of things to see and do in this astounding little city. If you want to experience a Tuscan city rich in culture, attractions, and charm but you want to avoid the somewhat bigger crowds of the likes of Florence, then you should definitely browse our villas in Siena and get booking a holiday today!

If you need more convincing as to why you should choose a vacation in Siena, here are just five of many great reasons to plan a holiday in the city...

Tuscany, as a destination, is full of stunning rural landscapes, pretty historic towns perched on hilltops, and awe-inspiring cities stuffed with artistic and cultural gems. There are, as a result, countless excellent holiday destinations to choose from within the region, if you are looking to plan a vacation in Tuscany. We have recently discussed the appeal of a holiday in Pisa, a vacation in Arezzo, and a villas in Cortona, but another gorgeous setting for a getaway in Tuscany that we highly recommend is Volterra. Volterra, an utterly picturesque walled hilltop town with Etruscan origins and a Medieval appearance, is an ideal place for a getaway for those who want to experience the most characteristic, authentic, and scenic version of Tuscany. So, browse our villas in Volterra and read on to discover just five reasons as to why you should definitely make the town your next vacation destination in Tuscany...

If you are looking to plan a vacation in Tuscany, you may be finding it hard to choose a destination as the region is just bursting with picturesque villages, culture-packed cities, pretty seaside towns, rural areas surrounded by lush rolling hills, foodie hotspots, and much more besides. Depending on what you are looking for in a holiday, what aspects you prioritise, whether or not you want to rent a car, your budget, and more, different locations will be more or less suitable to you and your needs. So, in order to help you choose we have put together a handy little guide to some of our most popular holiday destinations in Tuscany!

Pisa is most famous for its iconic and globally-renowned Leaning Tower but, as one might imagine, there is far more to any city than its most well-known attraction. The beautiful and historic city of Pisa, in particular, has lots to offer the discerning tourist that looks past its most obvious feature. So, if you have been considering holiday destinations in Tuscany, why not choose a villa with pool in Pisa and discover these other great reasons to spend time in the city...

1. The neighbouring buildings of the Leaning Tower are also stunning and fascinating

While there is, in fact, more to Pisa, we still recommend visiting the Leaning Tower. However, while you're in the area, you should also check out the gorgeous neighbouring architectural gems that are part of the major religious building complex in the Piazza dei Miracoli including the Cathedral, Baptistery, and the Campo Santo. Combined tickets can be purchased that allow you to enter some or all of the buildings and you will quickly discover that these other incredible gems are just as fascinating (and also lean a bit too due to the nature of the site on which they were built).

If you are looking for a villa with pool in Tuscany then you should hit the, “Swimming Pool,” filter just underneath our search bar when browsing our properties. However, it is worth bearing in mind that this will then give you a list of villas with access to private pools and those with access to public/shared pools. It may seem obvious what the difference between the two is but we thought it worth clarifying the specific differences between our villas with private pools in Tuscany and our villas with public/shared pools in Tuscany.

Both our villas with private pools in Tuscany and our villas with public/shared pools in Tuscany will allow renters access to a pool near their rental property. However, the villas with private pools are those in which only the renter and their party have access to the pool and pool area.