Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

The Tuscan countryside is one of the most popular tourist destinations for individuals looking to experience Italy firsthand. From historic churches to unbelievable scenic destinations, the number of things to see and do are beyond what any person could accomplish in just one trip. If you want to experience the history of the area and get a feel for how the elite used to live, the homes of the Medici family should definitely be on your itinerary.

The simple fact is that you will not find architecture or scenery like this in any other part of the world or even in any other part of Italy.

Unlike the original residents of these homes, you do not have to be rich or famous to book your dream vacation rental and visit these buildings for yourself. From luxury villas to affordable vacation rentals, you can contact us and let our Villa specialists help you find the perfect vacation destination for you and your family.

The town of Cetona is nestled at the base of the mountain with the same name, in the southern part of Siena in Tuscany and it is a interesting destination  for vacation.

Mount Cetona has been the site of many ancient civilizations, with archaeological remains dating back to the 80^th century BC found in the Gosto caves. Many of these ancient caves are contained in the Belvedere Park, as well as sites of Etruscan finds that you can visit.

All of this is tucked into a natural landscape that one can imagine being just as beautiful during the Renaissance as it is today, with its timeless rolling hills and vast greenery.

One of the most popular type of villas we rent in Tuscany are  luxury villas. Typically these vacation rentals are large restored farmhouses in Tuscany countryside although there are also luxury accommodations located in many of the popular city destinations like Siena, Florence, Lucca, San Gimignano and Cortona.

If you plan on staying in a large luxury villa with pool in Tuscany next season we recommend you book it as soon as possible.

The supply of these villas is limited and the demand is always high. October and November are the best time to reserve a luxurious villa because the availability for the next season is just coming online and your choices won't be limited. If you wait until next spring to book, your choice of villas will be much more limited.

We are often asked about the rating system we use to rank our villas and how we determine the star rating. Our ratings are from one star to five stars with five stars being the best. We take into account the quality of the villa and furnishings, the location and views, the amenities like private pool, en-suite bathrooms, maid service, etc. All these factors and many other criteria are evaluated before a villa specialist assigns a rating to the villa.  Only villas that are rated 5-stars are considered to be luxury vacation rentals.

To learn more about individual properties visit our luxury villas in Tuscany page to view a complete list of our 5-star accommodations. If you're interested in renting a luxury villa in a specific area, please visit these pages: Florence luxury accommodations, Siena luxury villas and farmhouses, Lucca luxury vacation villas, Chianti luxury holiday rentals and Cortona luxury villas.

Here we are with our fantastic Villa Spotlight from the glorious Tuscan Coast.

This property is called Villa Oliveta and it is situated on the rolling hills behind the Versilia coastline.

Surrounded by ancient olive groves this villa is in a peaceful, beautiful location and the views of the Versilia coastline are fantastic.

This property would probably be more suited to those who are looking for a quiet holiday away where they can relax by the pool and admire the landscape or take small trips down to nearby beaches, restaurants and enjoy the night life and shopping.

Here we are again with another Villa Spotlight where we dig through our archives to pull our a gem of a property just for you!

This week we're off to the Arezzo Countryside to a property called Villa Ulivi & La Casina. This Villa is very difficult to describe as words could not do justice to the fantastic architecture.

It is located just on top of a small hill in the Tuscan Countryside and is just 700mt from the medieval town of Lucignano. It has recently undergone renovation and it is furnished to the classic Tuscan taste while offering every modern comfort.