South of Siena and close to San Gimignano, this villa for rent in Tuscany was once a fortress stronghold. Now it has been beautifully converted into holiday rental accommodation sleeping up to 12.
The Villa delle Torre may be rented in its entirety and — with a large swimming pool, 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms — it makes for a luxurious Italian holiday.
It’s hard to believe now, looking at the antiques, draped beds, luxuriant curtains and Tuscan handicraft furniture, but for many years this house was abandoned, derelict and open to the elements.
It has now been reborn, restored with strict attention to the demands both of heritage and conservation. Rich fabrics, paintings and family treasures and heirlooms, all harmonising with the colours of the walls, complement the opulence of the house. Floors and ceilings are set with antique handmade tiles, chestnut beams run overhead, and arched ceilings and huge fireplaces put you instantly back in medieval Tuscany.
Yet contemporary comforts have not been compromised. The house has air conditioning and central heating. There is satellite TV, and every bedroom has a safe (and of course mosquito netting for your comfort). Every room has a private bathroom with a wall-attached hairdryer and shower or bathtub.
