Tenuta Lupinari is in effect a hamlet all of its own, lying amidst 750 acres of woods, vineyards and centuries old olive trees. The area has remained miraculously unspoilt and unchanged across the centuries, and today offers a striking oasis of peace and tranquility. Thirteen different apartments, swimming pool and restaurant.
Two bedsit apartments for rent in Via Burlamacchi in the heart of the mediaeval walled city of Lucca. Sharing a private entrance they can be rented seperately or together to provide accommodation for five (2 and 2+1).
Casa Il Focolare is a comfortable apartment for two in the Chianti hills just southeast of Florence. It combines a tranquil, rustic setting with superb access to the cities of art.
Villa La Cornovaglia offers a beachfront apartment on the peninsula of Monte Argentario, in the Maremma. Secluded and peaceful, with a private beach and splendid sea views from the large terrace.
Villa Bruschetti - an ancient noble estate to the west of Florence. A classical garden, part formal (Italian garden), part natural, complete with towering cypress trees, creates an elegant backdrop from which to admire the lush Florentine hills that surround Villa Bruschetti. Sleeps up to 15 people.
La Bicocca is a delightful holiday home for six in the countryside just south of Florence. Private and secluded, with a large garden, swimming pool and marvellous views.
I Tre Pini is a small country villa on a farm estate between Lucca and Pistoia. With large gardens and a swimming pool it offers a peaceful, private retreat for 10.
The 4 star Hotel Brunelleschi could not have a more central location, sited as it is in the very middle of Florence, just a few short steps from the Cathedral and the Palazzo Vecchio.
Villa Fiorita offers holiday accommodation for 5 (+2 in the guesthouse) in the Massarosa hills over Viareggio. Handy for the beach (15km) and set in a beautiful private garden.
Palazzo dei Quattro Pozzi is a sixteenth century palace with two holiday apartments for rent. It lies in a prestigious part of Lucca just inside the mediaeval walls. Each apartment sleeps 2+2.
Within walking distance of one of Tuscany's finest beaches, Seaside Apartment Puntone di Scarlino is an elegantly furnished holiday flat which sleeps up to four. Near Grosseto in the northern Maremma.
Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi has three farmhouses for rent near San Gimignano, and handy for Chianti and Siena. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court and bowling green. Accommodation for 2 to 15.
Il Colletto is a charming country house located in the small hilltop village of Verni in the Garfagnana, Lucca. Sleeps 4/5 people and has wonderful mountain views from the large balcony.
Castellonchio is an old farm house situated in the middle of a well known farm estate that produces an excellent Chianti wine. Completely surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, it has magnificent views and complete privacy. Two apartments, swimming pool.
Fattoria di Celli is a restored country hamlet/estate in Chianti, Tuscany, between Florence and Arezzo, with a large number of attractive apartments and stand-alone farmhouses. Tennis, restaurant and swimming pools.
"A Familiare" Tours in Tuscany offer the chance to see the real Tuscany over 12 days — almost literally as part of the family! Groups are limited to a maximum of six people so you are guaranteed personal attention from your knowledgeable, enthusiastic hosts.
La Paggeria, Villa Mazzini, is a family-run Bed and Breakfast establishment located just fifteen minutes drive from Florence. It has fine views over Fiesole and down towards the city.
Locanda del Glicine offers various rooms and suites for rent in a mediaeval building in the tiny village of Campagnatico in southern Tuscany. Outstanding restaurant and breathtaking views of the Maremma countryside.
Just above the hill town of Cortona, on the border between Umbria and Tuscany, Parco Fiorito offers Bed and Breakfast and holiday rental apartments on a working, organic farm. Swimming pool and idyllic country setting.
With a perfect setting in the heart of Lucca, Apartment Conte Puccio is an elegant holiday flat for 2 to 4, furnished and decorated to the highest standards.
Apartment Terrazza is a lovely holiday flat in the very centre of Florence with a terrace giving marvellous views of the monuments and skyline. Sleeps 4 to 6.
Il Ghiro offers short stay, reasonably priced room accommodation in a pensione in central Florence. The most famous attractions are within easy walking distance, and the property is just a minute or so from the central station.
Appartamento Relax is a holiday apartment for 3 to 5 in the ancient heart of Florence. On the corner of Piazza Santo Spirito, it is a short stroll from Florence's top attractions.
Set in a large expanse of private gardens with a tree-shaded swimming pool, Villa Relax offers secluded holiday accommodation only ten minutes from Florence. Sleeps 10.
Villa Poggio Sanfelice offers refined Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a delightful old Italian villa, with fine views down over the city of Florence and the hills beyond. It is also an ideal venue for special celebrations and gatherings.
Casa Nicoletta is a charmingly restored farmhouse with a large swimming pool in the hills north of Lucca. Comfortable, stylish accommodation for 8 to 10.
Al Foionco, close to Lucca, is a restored wine estate that now offers 8 individual apartments sleeping from 2 to 6 people. Rural privacy and a large saltwater swimming pool.
Agriturismo La Capitata offers a spacious holiday house and flats for rent in a converted Tuscan villa in the hills of Chianti. Large swimming pool and convenient for Florence, Siena and Arezzo.
Il Gallinaio — the henhouse — is a cosy, secluded cottage for two in the rich countryside of the Val d'Orcia, southeast of Siena.
High in the hills of the unspoilt Garfagnana, but within easy reach of Lucca, Barga and Castelnuovo, Canalecchia is a beautifully restored 16th Century farmhouse with marvellous panoramic views. Swim in the pool, play table tennis, ride mountain bikes or relax on the barbecue terrace. Sleeps 2 to 7
