Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

What is the difference between a farmhouse and villa rental?

This a question we are frequently asked and the real answer is hard to but into words. Not because it's hard to define a difference but because so many property owners mix up the definition. At Tuscany-villas.it we have decided to merge the properties into a single category called Villas/Farmhouses. For the Tuscan marketplace this works well because, in fact, most properties that people call 'villas' are actually restored farmhouses. In other markets it might not be so, like the Caribbean where most properties are new and are commonly referred to as villas.

Today in our Villa Spotlight we turn to that gem 'under the Tuscan sun', Cortona! This lovely Tuscan hill town is a great choice for any traveler as it has more than enough to keep you busy and works great as a staging point for day trips through Tuscany and Umbria.

One favorite of the area is Lake Trasimeno, a huge and gorgeous lake dotted with interesting little towns and ruins.

Today in our Villa Spotlight article here at Tuscany Villas we will be taking a look Il Pratino Di Solata, located in the province of Arezzo and laying in between Arezzo and Siena.

This quaint country house is definitely off the beaten path, you won't find large highways leading to this property. But for those who want privacy and to escape the tourist traps, this property is perfect. The gorgeous views of the hills of Chianti and the beautiful Arno valley that this villa affords can not be found in a city apartment or something closer to town.

Over the past few days we have taken a closer look at the Fattoria Della Nave in our Villa Spotlight. We have discussed the Parco Della Nave, the magnificent forest preserve on the property for the use of the guests.

Yesterday we saw the interiors of two of the buildings on the property, a total of five separate units of this large and luxurious multi-unit villa. Today we will be looking into the Valcellino part of the property, with its own five units: Luigi, Irene, Francesca, Maria Chiara, and the Anna Maria apartments.

Welcome back to our Villa Spotlight on the magnificent collection of rentals known as Fattoria Della Nave!

Yesterday we focused on the grounds and area surrounding the Della Nave property, and today we will be taking a closer look at the rentals themselves.

Each one has been well appointed with fine furnishings, both comfortable and classic. First we will be looking at the original villa part of the property, containing five separate apartments.

Ferdinando

The Ferdinando is a large apartment on the first floor of the old farmhouse. It sleeps a maximum of seven people in one double bedroom, one bedroom with three singles and a sofa that pulls out into a double bed. The kitchen is well equipped for dining and the apartment is perfect for a family with a few kids. The windows look out on the peaceful country estate, and the Parco Della Nave beyond. It has an outdoor area with garden furniture to enjoy your stay at the Ferdinando. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine, microwave, refrigerator, independent heating, satelite television, and phone.