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Farmhouse | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Immersed in the green hillsides of CHIANTI only a few kilometers from the splendid San Gimignano, Siena, Firenze.

from £75 / night

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£525 - £762 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Chianti, Florence, Figline Valdarno, villa, hotel, apartment, bed-and-breakfast, Siena, Lucca, Volterra, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, holiday, swimming -pool, wine, olives, culture, sun, barn, farmhouse, view.

from £45 / night

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£314 - £494 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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House | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

This interesting and beautiful stone-built small house is peacefully located in the green country side close to the small town of Pomarance. The property is the result of a recent renovation which has transformed this ancient barn into a beautiful and most comfortable.

from £123 / night

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£861 - £1630 / week

7 nights min stay

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Studio | Sleeps 4

Appartamento Radiosa C is an elegant and welcoming studio apartment in a history-rich eighteenth-century estate. It sleeps four people. From Appartamento Radiosa C you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Tuscan hills.

from £189 / night

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£1325 - £1538 / week

1 night min stay

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Villa | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 16

Casale GinezzO is beautiful independent Villa, located 15 km from Cortona, in the heart of the cortonese mountains, immersed into the green woods of oak and chestnut trees. From the big garden you can enjoy the charming and unspoilt natural environment.

from £286 / night

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£2000 - £3570 / week

7 nights min stay

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Villa | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Casa Colombaia is a private and luxurious Villa with pool and garden, situated in the heart of Tuscany, close to Florence. Immersed into the Tuscan countryside, yet well connected to the motorway exit for easy day trips to all the famous tourist attractions. A Perfect mix for a 'relax-and-discover' holiday! The whole property is yours exclusively!

from £191 / night

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£1337 - £2504 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 100 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

These charming country apartments have a breathtaking view of the surrounding valley and are perfect for small groups of friends or families looking for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Tuscany.

from £103 / night

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£718 - £897 / week

2 nights min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

2 bedroom apartment set in an agriturismo situated between Florence and Siena. The estate has 30 hectares of vineyards and 40 hectares of olive groves and produces a selection of wine, olive oil & vinegar. Swimming pool. Private garden. Table tennis. Bocce court. WIFI.

from £98 / night

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£685 - £1400 / week

1 night min stay

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Villa | 9 bedrooms | Sleeps 17

A traditional villa in Arezzo in an idyllic Tuscan setting created by the cypress-lined drive leading up to the main entrance of the picturesque Villa Orazio. The spacious villa is surrounded by 2 hectares of garden and olive groves, creating a lovely atmosphere of.

from £829 / night

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£5805 / week

4 nights min stay

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House | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Casa Concerto D is a graceful apartment. It sleeps four people. From Casa Concerto D you will enjoy a gorgeous view of the Valdinievole (Nievole Valley) and of the hills. Casa Concerto D is 50 square meters (540 square feet)

from £71 / night

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£500 - £800 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Casa Bonannia G is a bright one-story apartment in the characteristic style of the Tuscan countryside. It sleeps two people. From Casa Bonannia G you will enjoy an enchanting view of the Chianti hills. Casa Bonannia G is 100 square meters (1076 square feet)

from £73 / night

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£509 - £761 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

It was a Medici castle taken over in the XV century by French and Siena armies, and is now an ideal place to spend vacations in harmony with the natural surroundings. The scenery is typical of the pictures painted by the Renaissance artists. It has sweet hills and.

from £159 / night

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£1110 - £1580 / week

4 nights min stay

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Villa | 10 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Villa Le Tolfe is so close to Siena you can almost touch it (only 3 kilometres away). With stunning views and beautiful antique gardens this villa is perfect for relaxed stress free holidays.

from £134 / night

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£940 - £2128 / week

7 nights min stay

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Studio | Sleeps 3

Spacious studio with shared pool in gorgeous Tuscany nearby picturesque Lucca (7km) and Pisa (18km).

from £53 / night

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£368 - £628 / week

3 nights min stay

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Villa | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

This villa's multileveled garden features covered areas, a large barbecue and an infinity pool. The villa and its two suites offer 6 bedrooms altogether, a spacious living room, a big dining room, a kitchen and a total of 7 bathrooms.

from £427 / night

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£2991 - £5983 / week

7 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

They are approximately 35-40 sq-m and have views, a little sitting room, which is separate from the double bedroom, and a bathrooms equipped with a bathtub or a shower.

from £184 / night

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£1286 - £2513 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

The apartment Sant'Angelo is located just below the Etruscan City of Cortona in a beautiful residential complex which has been tastefully restored, maintaining the traditional characteristics of the antique oil mill that it once was. Video footage of apartment on Youtube is available on:http://youtu.be/wR2cgZSvDOM.

from £38 / night

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£269 - £718 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

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Villa | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

villa with 3 apartment Everyapartment has bedrooms,bathroom and livingroom with kitchen corner big saloon smimmingpool,big garden Caio Alto offers to guests a nice and lovely holiday Asking to Paola and Alessandro (owers ) the guests may have collaboration and help. the guests may sell organic products of Factory:oil extravergine DOP Terre diSiena, ,organic Wine.

from £256 / night

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£1795 - £2906 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Villa | 8 bedrooms | Sleeps 18

Bedrooms 8, Bathrooms 7, sleeps a max of 18.

from £349 / night

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£2444 - £3419 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Come and enjoy Casolare dei Fiori's wonderful food and relaxing atmosphere, having good food and wine al fresco or by the pretty swimming pool. We are close the most beautiful Tuscan cities of art and 30 minutes from the Versilia's sea.

from £53 / night

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£368 - £538 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 30 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning

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Farmhouse | 7 bedrooms | Sleeps 16

The charming stone villa , which comfortably accommodated from 14-16 ( in the same structure there is also a small apartment for an extra 2 people with a lovely terrace looking out onto the vineyards) , was originally the olive oil mill on the estate. There are 7.

from £656 / night

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£4590 - £5280 / week

4 nights min stay

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Villa | 8 bedrooms | Sleeps 25

Villa Mori is a beautiful exclusive villa complex with hydro swimming pool minutes from Lucca city centre.There are 5 luxury apartments in Villa Morri. The apartments are rented together for a group of people numbering up to 25. Villa Mori, an exclusive villa for large groups, with a unique private pool within easy walk of Lucca centre.

from £714 / night

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£4995 - £5995 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 13 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Farmhouse Terena is located on one of the largest, exclusive estates in the Chianti Classico region amongst the hills of Siena and Arezzo. The property extending up to 750 acres is intact in the luxuriant Mediterranean wood, vineyards and centuries old olive trees.

from £276 / night

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£1935 / week

4 nights min stay

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Spacious apartment in a stunning Tuscan farmhouse, surrounded by ample gardens and landscape views of grain fields, vineyards, and olive groves. Includes a pristine outdoor pool.

£unknown / week

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 45 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Appartamento Larice B is a welcoming apartment in the characteristic style of the Tuscan countryside. It sleeps two people. It is appoximately 35 square meters (375 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a shared garden and winter heating.

from £94 / night

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£658 - £705 / week

1 night min stay

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Villa | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

This stunning 17 th century villa is the result of skilful architectural renovation work and has been exquisitely furnished in period style, with eye-catching touches of luxury in its Venetian glass chandeliers, gold-framed mirrors and brocade soft-furnishings.

from £317 / night

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£2222 - £3504 / week

7 nights min stay

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Villa | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Italian villa rental situated next to a hill at the feet of Mount Amiata, Tuscany (600 metres above sea level). This Italian villa is surrounded by century-old olive trees, and stunning views: from one side, you can see the beautiful landscape of Mount Amiata, from.

from £206 / night

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£1445 - £2020 / week

4 nights min stay

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

The ground floor is accessible from the private patio. The entrance opens onto the living room. The dining room is right bsides the fully equipped kitchen that includes a dishwasher. On the first floor are located two large double bedrooms with queen-size bed and ...

from £244 / night

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£1709 - £2094 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Farmhouse Torrin is located on one of the largest, exclusive estates in the Chianti Classico region amongst the hills of Siena and Arezzo. The property extending up to 750 acres is intact in the luxuriant Mediterranean wood, vineyards and centuries old olive trees.

from £179 / night

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£1250 / week

4 nights min stay

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Very large apartment set in a marvellous position. The apartment develops on two floors. The ground floor accommodates the living / dining room and the kitchen. The first floor accommodates the night section with a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower, ...

from £293 / night

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£2051 - £2274 / week

2 nights min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

This lovely apartment for up to 6 guests has a pleasant, friendly feel and all the facilities you need for a fabulous holiday. Located in a farmhouse in the heart of the Crete Senesi it is a particularly tranquil spot, ideal for all the family.

from £128 / night

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£897 - £1282 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Located very close to the sandy beaches of Tuscany and only a few kilometres far from the medieval hamlet of Scarlino our guests can find our brand new Residence ABA VILLAGE : the ideal place to stay on your next Holiday in Tuscany to discover the most outstanding place.

from £86 / night

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£603 - £958 / week

7 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

Casa Santolina is an apartment of 55 square meters (about 590 square feet), for three people, which is part of an ancient farming estate, built in stone, and situated in the hills between Florence and Siena.

from £59 / night

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£415 - £594 / week

1 night min stay

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Podere Vignola is an original Tuscan farmhouse with swimming pool. It was built between the XIV and the XVIII century and it is surrounded by Chianti vineyards. It is located just 10 km from Florence, on the hills.

from £83 / night

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£583 - £1328 / week

1 night min stay

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  • Nearest beach 100 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Barn | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Cutignolo, on the historical estate Marsiliana, is a generous, spacious and well equipped ensemble built around a large central lawn. The converted barn - Cutignolo Forno - can sleep up to 6 people. The large pool is shared by 3 houses. The beach is 14km away.

from £122 / night

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£855 - £1624 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Come and enjoy Casolare dei Fiori's wonderful food and relaxing atmosphere, having good food and wine al fresco or by the pretty swimming pool. We are close the most beautiful Tuscan cities of art and 30 minutes from the Versilia's sea.

from £89 / night

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£624 - £966 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 30 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning

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Villa | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Villa Girasole is located on a massive estate in Lucca, 4 km from Castellina Marittima, at the edge of Northern Maremma and on the Cecina hills at an altitude of 300 m (ASL). This area belonged to the country of Etrusca in ancient times. This sprawling estate of 13.

from £731 / night

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£5115 - £6685 / week

4 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Casa Scintilla C is a graceful apartment surrounded by the vegetation. It sleeps two people. It is approximately 60 square meters (645 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a private garden, a reserved outdoor area and winter heating.

from £46 / night

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£325 - £470 / week

1 night min stay

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Villa | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 9

Amidst the pine woods, which divide Cortona from Castglion Fiorentino lies this extraordinary property, which reconstruction work has just been finished. Originally meant as a family home it has now opened its doors to guests who wish to experience a home away from home.

from £306 / night

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£2145 - £4000 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Casa Sibillino is located in an estate of about 250 acres, coloured in greensand yellow, home to hares, wild dear and pheasants. A hunting preserve as well as a place for relaxation: an unforgettable holiday to suit everyone. Walking and reading, games and culture,

from £436 / night

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£3055 / week

4 nights min stay

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Villa | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

Villa La Vigna is one of our exclusive Tuscan villas which sleeps 12 and set in its own oasis in the heart of southern Tuscany, about 40 minutes drive from Siena and a twenty-five minute drive from the beach in Castiglione della Pescaia.

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Villa | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Villa il Borgo is a lovely 5 bedroom Tuscan villa with swimming pool and sunny garden set in the beautiful countryside near Montelupo Fiorentino. This newly furnished villa with outdoor swimming-pool is located in a perfect position with a southern exposure.

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Villa | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Casa Magnolia is a lovely villa in Tuscany, ideal for a romantic getaway holiday in Tuscany. From the square of the ancient village of the Fattoria, a wrought iron gate between two grey stone columns marks the entrance to the private park of the villa.

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Villa | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Villa Eracle is a bright and elegant three-story villa surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. It sleeps eight people. From Villa Eracle you will enjoy a fascinating view of the Chianti hills and of the vineyards.

from £366 / night

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£2564 - £3846 / week

1 night min stay

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Villa | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Luxury design villa with shared pool in the south of Tuscany. Extraordinary modern design villa. Extremely quiet and in beautiful surroundings, close to beautiful towns such as Cortona and Siena. This villa is suitable for 2 persons. Book now!

from £206 / night

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£1444 - £2094 / week

7 nights min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

This apartment in Valdorcia affords its own private garden, a very spacious living, a well fitted kitchenette, a single bedroom and a double bedroom, each with a bathroom with a shower.

from £83 / night

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£581 - £897 / week

7 nights min stay

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Villa | 8 bedrooms | Sleeps 19

The exquisite villa is located in Contignano surrounded by spectacular views of rolling clay hills and countryside. The villa sleeps up to 19 in 8 very spacious bedrooms, 2 twins, 5 doubles and a lofted bedroom containing a sofa bed, a twin and a double bed.

from £1018 / night

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£7125 - £13500 / week

2 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

A kilometre from the medieval town of Colle Val d' Elsa, Lepri was built in the 17th century. Originally a convent it then saw service as an oil mill and more recently became part of a large farming estate.

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Tuscany travel guide
Tuscany is widely regarded as the true birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence, the legacy of a union between commerce and art, owes its existence to the Medici dynasty, who employed Leonardo and Michelangelo to lend artistic integrity to their business acumen. The sublime purity of marble in the Accademia stands testament to Michelangelo, while the masterpieces of Botticelli and Vasari are to be found in the Uffizi gallery. The great medieval city of Siena, lying in the rolling hills of the Chianti, is famed for its brief, but exhilarating Palio horse-race. Pisa basks in the shadow of its leaning tower, while Lucca and Arezzo typify the medieval spirit of the region. Viareggio’s Carnival is the most colourful in Italy and the island of Elba is a ferry-ride away. Tuscany’s diversity and cultural influence makes it an ideal self catering holiday villas, cottages or Luxury apartment get away.