Villa Il Prato offers a charming four-person apartment in a wing of a villa deep in the country, yet just 25 kilometres from Florence.
A short distance from Florence, in the hills between Chianti and the Arno valley, Podere La Casellina is a traditional Tuscan farm with rooms to rent. Marvellous views and complete peace.
Vivo d'Orcia is a secluded and elegant farmhouse rental, with shared pool, to the south of Siena in the area of Montalcino and Montepulciano, below an ancient castle. Sleeps 8.
Bed and Breakfast Relais Chiara e Lorenzo is just 15 kilometres to the east of Florence, and offers family hospitality in a fine old country villa. Cooking classes and wine tasting tours are available.
Fattoria Le Mandrie di Ripalta has 2, 4 or 5 person apartments on a Chianti farm to the south of Florence. These Tuscany vacation rentals provide wimming pool and restaurant for the use of guests.
Hotel Villa Rioddi is located near Volterra, to the west of San Gimignano and well-placed for Tuscany's main cities. This exquisitely restored 15th century villa has 13 rooms for stylish stay, and an apartment for longer rentals. Three stars, pool.
Hotel Francesco is a three star hotel and restaurant located in the centre of historical Pisa, close to the Leaning Tower and the botanical gardens.
Set in the wild, mountainous grandeur of the Garfagnana, northern Tuscany, Hotel Ristorante Belvedere is an oasis of luxury, a three star hotel with an excellent restaurant, swimming pool and sports facilities.
Hotel President is a four star hotel situated on the seafront at Viareggio on the Versilian Riviera. Refurbished in the classic local Liberty style, it also has a rooftop restaurant.
This rental apartment is right in the heart of Florence - Apartment Oasi is just a minute's walk from the Piazza del Duomo and the superb cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
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.
The apartment (4-6 people) at Villa Altoviti is very well finished and furnished and has a wonderful sun terrace with fine views of the Florentine hills. The villa has a large garden and is reachable via a classic cypress-lined avenue, and is just a short drive from downtown Florence.
Villa Amedeo is a spacious villa offering accommodation for 4+ on the outskirts of Camaiore (Province of Lucca), not far from the beaches of Versilia. Private and secluded, with a large walled garden. This villa can be rented with Villa Penelope, with a total accommodation of 10+
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.
Villa Penelope is a luxury vacation villa on the outskirts of Camaiore, 5 miles from the beaches of Versilia. Secluded and private, but within easy driving distance of Lucca and Pisa. Sleeps 6. Can be rented in conjunction with Villa Amedeo with combined accommodation for 10+
Terry's Nest offers accommodation for up to 6 people in the hill village of Vellano, north of Pescia and within easy distance of Lucca and Pistoia. Beautiful views.
Fattoria S. Stefano consists of a large villa of the 18th century and a hamlet built entirely of stone. The farmhouse, recently reorganized, is divided into 5 apartments and is close to Greve, in the heart of Chianti.
Self-catering apartments in a quiet, large-garden house on the beautiful northern coast of Elba Island, walking distance from the beach and with views of the sea. Two apartments sleeping 4+2 and 5+2 people.
Bed and Breakfast La Romea is housed in a historic residence in the centre of Lucca, located on the first floor of a late 14th century palace in Via Sant'Andrea, Lucca, a short walk from the Guinigi Tower.
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.
Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, was originally a 15th century fortified tower and has magnificently proportioned rooms, furnished with a mixture of contemporary and antique Italian furniture. Sleeps up to 16 people. Private pool. Adjacent cottages can sleep a further 20 people.
At Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, with wonderful grounds and woodland, you'll find three traditional Tuscan stone cottages for rental, sleeping six or seven people, and with swimming in the nearby mill pool.
Villa La Bianca is in the small town of Camaiore, between Lucca and Viareggio, and is a splendid villa with gardens and pool that offers refined bed and breakfast accommodation. There is also a restaurant and a vacation rental apartment.
With wonderful 360 degree views over the surrounding vineyards, the 5 apartments at Tortori offer the joys of the Tuscany countryside and a (shared) swimming pool coupled with close proximity to Florence.
Just 20 kilometres from Florence, Villa Eleanora, with plenty of space to run around, and private access through the garden to a large (shared) swimming pool, is perfect for families with children or teenagers, and the interiors too offer more than ample space for family entertaining.
Il Fienilino, just 13 kilometres from Florence, is a holiday home that has shared use of a pool, an enormous garden and a cypress and olive-lined approach avenue. Sleeps 4-6.
Vigna Nuova is a luxurious apartment in the centre of Florence. Tastefully decorated and comfortable, it offers immediate access to the splendours of the city. Sleeps up to six.
Hotel Casalta is a small (ten room) family run hotel and restaurant. Located in the heart of the ancient settlement of Strove, close to Monteriggioni, Siena. Pool nearby.
Hotel Vecchia Cartiera. This hotel, in the centre of Colle Val d'Elsa, is housed in an ancient paper mill, carefully restored to provide a comfortable hotel and restaurant. Thirty eight bedrooms, air conditioning.
Hotel Machiavelli is a restored 16th Century palace in the ancient centre of Florence with splendid views of the Duomo and other landmarks. Three stars.
