Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Many villa owners will grant a discount for last-minute travel. Discounts of 10-20% off the normal price are usual.

Last-minute travel is defined differently from owner to owner but generally speaking if you will be arriving within 30 days of the time you book that is considered last-minute. Some owners are more restrictive with their policy and only grant discounts if the villa is booked with 2-weeks of arrival.     Read More

For some, one of the most daunting things about traveling abroad is where to lay your head after a long day of enjoying all that Tuscany has to offer. With the thousands of villas to choose from here at Tuscany Villas, we know it can quickly become overwhelming with the wealth of choice and information available. So we have decided to occasionally bring you a few hand-picked selections for your consideration as you decide where you want to stay during your holiday in Tuscany.

The first such property that the staff here are proud to present is Limoni. This beautifully converted farmhouse sits on a 5 hectare estate outside of Cortona.

A gorgeous view of the surrounding area can be seen from the villa and its private pool. The property can accommodate ten people in 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. The villa owner lives in a small apartment separate from the rest of villa with its own private entrance and the rest of the house and grounds aside from a small garden is at your disposal.     Read More

Basically there are two types of villa rentals either Private or Multi-Unit. The choice you make for your family or group could be what makes or breaks your trip. Lets first define the two types of villas. We define a private villa as an independent structure with no shared facilities. (Although in some cases there could be a caretaker or owner that lives on the premises as well.) A multi-unit villa has multiple living spaces inside the structure of the villa. Typically these units are like apartments and include kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms and a small dedicated outdoor space for each unit. The majority of the outdoor space and facilities, such as the pool, are shared among all the guests.

The most common request we receive is for a private villa with pool that is close to a town with shops and restaurants. While this may sound like the ideal villa and for many it is, but for a lot of groups and families, considering a multi-unit villa would be a better option. Why a multi-unit villa? There are many reasons including price, privacy (yes privacy!), companionship and choice.     Read More