Podere Torricella has ten superbly restored apartments (and swimming pool) in a wonderful setting less than twenty kilometres from Florence. Podere Torricella, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
The Residence Bosco della Spina, run much as a hotel, offers both daily and weekly accommodation in a range of suites within this restored mediaeval farm complex. Restaurant, pool, and splendid hilltop views, located between Siena and Montalcino. Bosco della Spina, Siena
Villa Cerreto Libri has a six person apartment in a fine villa near Pontassieve to the east of Florence. Fine garden with cool shaded areas. Cerreto Libri, Florence
Sleeps 6
Quercia al Poggio is located in Monsanto in the heart of the Chianti area and has many hectares of forest, vineyards and olive groves. There are several apartments, a tennis court, two swimming pools and wine and oil tastings are available. Quercia al Poggio, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
You could not really be more in the heart of Tuscany if you tried – Villa Sant'Uberto provides a home from home atop a Chianti hillside, offering traditional countryside bed and breakfast as well as longer stays in some of the charming holiday apartments. Villa Sant'Uberto Country Inn, Siena
The Villa San Filippo is a hotel offering self-catering apartment accommodation. Each of the 20 en-suite rooms has direct-dial telephone, direct modem link, cable/satellite TV, DVD player and a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Other amenities include a swimming pool and health suite with Jacuzzi and sunbeds. Hotel Villa San Filippo, Florence
