Archive for 'Villa Spotlights'

If you are planning a vacation to Tuscany in the summer months, you might be surprised by just how warm it can get, especially in the cities. In order to beat the heat and to be able to relax, at ease, while on your vacation, tracking down a rental property with air-conditioning is key. We have put together a list of just some of our properties with air-conditioning in Tuscan cities that you might be considering for the 2019 season (which is now open for advance booking!) and that will keep you cool and collected so you can enjoy your surroundings...

1. Appartamento Bartolomeo (Available from €66 per night)

This cute and cosy apartment is a colourful rental in an apartment block in the district of Gavinana, around 2.5km from the centre of Florence. A one bedroom studio apartment, it has an open-plan kitchen and sitting area and an open gallery up a flight of stairs with a bedroom. The sitting area also has a pull-out sofabed making this property perfect for a couple, solo traveller or small family.

Chianti is the perfect place to relax, unwind and recover. The rolling hills, blanketed in vineyards and olive groves and capped by medieval hilltowns, make for the most idyllic of settings. The tasty food and delicious wines make for happy tummies and the slow pace of life allows one to catch their breath. We have been listing just some of our best vacation rentals in Chianti this week and here are our final picks:

5. San Piero

This beautiful brick villa is located in a quiet and panoramic location amidst the green hills of the Chianti region and boasts amazing views over the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. Skilfully restored to maintain its original typical Tuscan architectural features, it is a pretty and charming country house that captures the heart of the region and has all the modern comforts you could need.

Chianti evokes images of a landscape bathed in warm light, swathed in lush vineyards and olive groves, dotted by picturesque hill towns and bright orange terracotta roofs. The very name makes one long for lazy days by the pool, wine-tasting, sitting out and taking in the view and lots of great dinners. It screams history, relaxation, and both elegance and down-to-earth simple living. This is the place to go and get away from it all. The ideal location in which to relax and recharge. Luckily, we have plenty of truly exceptional properties located all across the region so why not take a look at some of our most incredible villas in Chianti. We have been compiling a list of some of the best of the best to help you get started so here are some more of our picks:

3. Cavalcanti

Cavalcanti, located 9km from Gaiole In Chianti is a charming historic property that can accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms with three bathrooms.

The famous Chianti region of Tuscany is one of the most beloved tourist areas in the world. It combines the most beautiful and iconic Tuscan countryside, the best wines and most wonderful food and the ideal setting for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the good life. You can, of course, browse our villas in Chianti but we have also selected some of the best among them. Here are some of our most incredible vacation rentals in Chianti:

1. Poggio Conca

Poggio Conca is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty and leisure offered by a holiday in Chianti. A charming and historic stone farmhouse, it is located at the heart of the Chianti region, around 20km from Florence. Perched on a hillside, it takes in stunning views of the surrounding fields, vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills and medieval villages.

In our final post in this series, here are some more of our picks of our best seaside villas in Tuscany. These are extraordinary properties, with excellent views, easy access to the beach and perfect accommodations to return to and relax after long days of fun in the sea. Just find the right one for you and get planning your perfect getaway on the Tuscan Coast.

8. Il Sorriso

This flat is situated in a recently renovated villa around 500m from the centre of Porto S. Stefano. Independent, with its own separate entrance, it is is tastefully furnished in comfortable furniture and neutral tones, with pops of colour throughout. The brightest colours, however, are outside, where a sunny terrace with bright orange terracotta tiles is set against the endless blue skies, clear sea and lush green surroundings. This terrace makes the most of the amazing view right over the water and is a perfect place for al fresco dining with a sea breeze.