Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

As summers continue to get warmer and warmer, many travellers who are planning a vacation during the season are thinking ahead of their trips in order to ensure their comfort and safety. This can mean considering your location and choosing a date earlier in the summer or in early autumn to avoid the worst of the heat if necessary. It can mean planning your itinerary of visiting attractions and scheduling certain activities around the temperatures throughout the day. It can guide how and what you pack. Certainly, it will inform the vacation rental that you choose and the amenities that you prioritise – especially air-conditioning! 

Offering guests unparalleled access to the impossibly picturesque landscapes of Tuscany and a charming pastoral setting steeped in the history and heritage of the region, Novellina is a luxury villa in Tuscany set among the hills of Chianti. The house is built around the remains of an 11th-century watchtower along the famous pilgrimage route of Via Francigena and is set on a 30-hectare organic estate made up of olive groves and gardens and surrounded by vineyards. Sleeping up to ten guests in five bedrooms, Novellina is a dream destination for an escape in Tuscany.

Those who favour a pretty and traditional style of Tuscan farmhouse but who want to enjoy a luxury villa experience will be well pleased with the charming Villa Bartolomeo. Surrounded by truly stunning views from its location between the two renowned landscapes of the Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia and with private wellness facilities on the grounds, this villa acts as a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, this gem offers a relaxing group getaway in luxury and dreamy Tuscan surroundings. 

With the Holiday season swiftly descending upon us, here at Tuscany Villas we can’t help but think about another key holiday season: next summer! Booking your summer vacation in Tuscany well in advance is always something that we recommend where possible. Not only would a holiday be a perfect gift for both you and your loved ones and something to look forward to in the post-Holidays slump but there are lots of benefits to booking your summer 2026 villa in Tuscany now. 

Ricavoli is a dream luxury villa in Tuscany, perfect for those who want to get away with the extended family or to get the old gang back together for an unforgettable Italian vacation. Located in a panoramic position overlooking Florence and a small lake, this historic villa has a private pool, lush gardens, stylish Italian interiors, and some serious charm. Sleeping up to 12 guests comfortably in six bedrooms with five bathrooms, with lots of space outdoors and plenty of spacious common areas indoors, you will be able to enjoy quality time together while still having plenty of privacy. So, for a vacation in Tuscany in a peaceful and tranquil spot, in a gorgeous historic property, with easy access to Florence, this gem is hard to beat!