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MASSA CARRARA
The Province of Massa Carrara is situated in the northernmost part of Tuscany, not far from well-known places such as the Golfo dei Poeti, the “Cinque Terre” and Tuscan art cities like Lucca, Florence and Pisa. Here, nature has created a perfect harmony between land and sea. The Apuan Alps, famous for their marble quarries, overlo
LUCCA
A favourable location on the plain at the foot of the first spurs of Apennines and an abundance of water seem to have been the reason for the foundation of the city by the Romans in 180 BC. The rectangular grid of its historical centre preserves the Roman street plan. Nowadays the church of San Michele, named, because of its Roman origin, San Mich
PISTOIA
A Roman colony, used as military stronghold against the Ligurian tribes living in the nearby Apennines, Pistoia developed because of the road network. In fact the opening of a new stretch of Via Cassia (the consular road linking Rome with the Etruscan cities of the interior and Lunigiana) made it a junction of primary importance.Recent archeological investigations<
PRATO
FLORENCE
Just a few notes, intended, not for the ordinary tourist but, for the wise traveller, ready to relish the town, to capture that special flavour which will urge him to return in the future, so as to add a new tessera to the never-ending mosaic of Florence. Let us start from the town's religious hub and enjoy the great visual impact of the dramatic dome of 
AREZZO
Today a city of goldsmiths and antiquarians, in effect its monthly antique fair is the most important in Italy, Arezzo also attracts numerous tourists with the annual revival of the medieval tradition of the “Giostra del Saracino”, Joust of the Saracen.But actually Arezzo is much more than that.
Important Etruscan centre known to the Romans as Arre
SIENA
Like most Tuscan hill towns, Siena was founded by the Etruscans. According to legend, however, it had Roman origins having been founded by Senius, son of Remus, thus the town’s emblem: a she-wolf suckling the infants Romulus and Remus. Since it was not situated on any of the major roads and had no possibility for trade, Siena had to await the inva
GROSSETO
Grosseto lies in the south west of Tuscany, in the area known as the Alta Maremma. It is first mentioned in the 9th century as the fief of a noble family, the Aldobrandeschi. It grew in importance over the years with the decline of the Etruscan town of Rusellæ, whose ruins can still be admired at about five miles from the to
PISA
Pisa’s origins are controversial: proposed founders are the Ligurians, the Etruscans, the Greeks and the Romans. Its history tends to dissolve into mythology: it might have taken part in the war of Troy. Nevertheless its connexion with the 2nd Punic war is a historical event which laid the foundation of its subsequent naval and military power and of its role of “guardian” of the T
LEGHORN
Situated on the southern edge of the vast plain of the Arno River, Livorno was exposed to frequent raids from the sea and to the problems of a territory largely consisting of ponds and marshes. It was for a long time just a landing place. Archaeological investigations reveal the existence of a scant settlement near Castiglioncello, bringing to light an interesting
Vacation Rental
Orbicciano - RIF. S99
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Lucca and surroundings Position: Countryside
Province : Lucca
These three independent villas for rent are located near Orbicciano, a small village on the hills at 15 km from Lucca, an area formerly known for its production of olive oil and flour. The biggest of these three elegant holiday homes was once an important flour and oil mill. Originally of the 17th century some traces of its past can still be found around the house, such as the old millstones or the brook that flows next to the house. The villas and the stable have been lovingly restored by the owners.
A257 STREGAIA: This main house is a luxury villa for 6 people offering exclusive comforts. Previously a mill, the villa is in a gorge with a stream but fortunately bathed in the sun all year round and surrounded by a terraced garden. The holiday accommodation has been tastefully renovated maintaining characteristic features such as terracotta tile flooring and wooden beam ceilings and also elegantly decorated. It is terraced on 3 connected floors. The ground floor has a well furnished country kitchen and dining room as well as an outdoor covered dining area where to enjoy meals with the background sound of a waterfall. The first floor has an elegant living room with access to the garden and 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second floor has a large sitting room with a fireplace and library, as well as the third bedroom with bathroom.
A259 STREGHINA : Facing the main villa, at the bottom of the garden, is a cottage, formerly the stable, recently renov
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Sassetta - RIF. S140
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Costa Etrusca Position: Countryside
Province : Leghorn
This totally renovated 18th century farmhouse for rent is in the heart of the hills of the Etruscan Coast, near the village of Sassetta, at only 20 km from San Vincenzo and Donoratico. The villa preserves all the charm and enchantment of its past combined with modern comforts. Surrounded by a beautiful garden of nearly 3 hectares, this house for vacation rental is ideal for family reunions, weddings, meetings, workshops and cooking courses. The accommodations consist of the owner’s house, 7 bedrooms in the main villa and two rooms in two small cottages. The ground floor of the main villa has a long salon with a living room area (with TV and DVD player) at one end and at the other the dining area, and a professionally equipped kitchen for cooking lessons. Outside the salon there is a loggia perfect for dining out in warm weather and above it a sun terrace reachable by an external staircase. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with shower and internet access. Included are internet connection 24h, SAT TV Sky, maid service 4 hours/day excluding Sundays, air-conditioning and heating. Price mentioned is for complete occupation, please contact us for our special prices for groups of maximum 14 people as well as for full service, which includes welcome dinner, daily breakfast, twice a week linen change. The farmhouse is surrounded by a 3 hectare private garden with swimming pool. Excellent position for visiting the famous wine village of Bolgheri, the coast, whe
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Fabbrica di Peccioli - RIF. S138
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Chianti Position: Countryside
Province : Pisa
This luxury villa is located in the hamlet of Fabbrica, a medieval village founded by the noble families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It sits on top of a hill overlooking a magnificent scenery of vineyards, olive groves and gentle hills surrounding the town of Volterra. This elegant holiday accommodation was built in the 19th century following the art nouveau style and has been carefully restored maintaining its original architecture. Furnished in extremely good taste, with genuine 18th century furniture and objets d’art, the villa is enriched with precious decorations, paintings and original vaulted ceilings.
The villa is 400 square meters and can comfortably accommodate up to 11 people. It is on two floors consisting of a fully equipped built-in kitchen, store room, living room with stone fireplace, large frescoed drawing room, dining room with a large crystal table, library and bathroom with shower on the ground floor. A stone and wrought iron staircase leads to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms , two twin/double bedrooms ( in three of these rooms it is possible to add a single bed for children), a bathroom with tub/shower and another bathroom with shower.
Outside the kitchen and the living room is a spacious stone floor loggia equipped with table and chairs for outdoor meals and a large garden with a beautiful view over surrounding hills covered in vineyards. Stairs lead to another garden with two imposing lime trees an
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Asciano - RIF. S39
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Crete Senesi Position: Countryside
Province : Siena
This beautiful villa for vacation rental is located at 8 km from the pretty medieval village of Asciano, 30 km east of Siena. Surrounded by a private garden full of olive trees, this holiday home has been renovated to an extremely high standard and is furnished with a contemporary design that offers both comfort and modern conveniences. The villa consists of a spacious, fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room that opens onto a sun terrace, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a single bedroom with shower room on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room with fireplace and a mezzanine with 2/4 single beds. Available tabletop games, music systems, TV with DVD player, SAT and internet access. Included in the service is a maid who comes once a week for light cleaning duties and room make up.
The property has three terraced areas which extend the use of the house during fine weather: one is covered and is suitable for dining and the other two are sun terraces both for dining and relaxing. The mosaic tiled swimming pool, surrounded by a travertine sun terrace, can be heated on request. An ideal position for enjoying breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside and to relax in total tranquillity, but also for visiting many famous Tuscan art centres such as Siena, Cortona, Arezzo, Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano, as well as the fascinating medieval villages in the vicinities
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Peccioli - RIF. S108
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Chianti Position: Countryside
Province : Pisa
Tucked away in a lesser known part of Tuscany, undiscovered by crowds of tourists, this comfortable and luxurious Villa is idyllically located in an exceptionally beautiful, lush and varied landscape dotted with olive groves, vines, only 1 Km from the medieval village of Montelopio.
Situated where the provinces of Pisa, Siena and Florence meet, the Villa is just at short distance from the well preserved historical towns of San Gimignano and Volterra. Even the village of Montelopio boasts an ancient history. The Etruscans, Lombards, the seafaring Republic of Pisa, and the noble families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany have all left their traces here.
The Villa is a traditional 1800 Tuscan farmhouse converted with great attention to detail by the proprietors. The original features such as the terracotta flooring, chestnut wooden beams and stone walls enhance the modern restoration to provide a comfortable environment.
The Villa comprised of two floors measures 250 sqm and hosts up to 11 persons.
On the ground floor there is: A fully equipped kitchen, a furnished living room (Sat-Tv), a spacious lounge enhanced by an original rustic fireplace and Sat Tv; a bathroom equipped for the disabled; a double bedroom (or twin beds), Sat-TV, and en-suite bathroom with shower.
A stone and wrought iron staircase leads to the first floor and the bedrooms: 2 doubles (or twin beds) (which can be transformed into triples), 1 double bedroom (extra single bed possible) each with an en-suite ba
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Montecatini Terme - RIF. S80
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Chianti Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia
In the middle of the green countryside of Tuscan hills, You will find a family run holiday house, originally built in 1670. This nice and calm place is located nearby the well known thermal town of Montecatini Terme. The villa provides a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere for every kind of individual outdoor activities without renouncing cultural visits of all the famous cities of art in Tuscany. The inviting accommodation of the site is arranged according a luxury and elegant Italian furniture style and serves our guests comfort, italian atmosphere and a extraordinary pleasant stay. You will find a pool in the middle of a green park in the backyard of the house for every kind of refreshment, peaceful relaxing and joyous evenings at the site. Barbecue and private car parking
Wonderful known places like Florence (30 km), Lucca (30km), Pisa (50km) and Versilia at the seaside (50km) are easily accessable and near enough to be visited in one day trips. We are generally pleased to give our guests hints and proposals on how to organize your preferred itinerary.
The villa has 6 bedrooms, arranged with period furniture, 4 of them equipped with en-suite bathroom. The attic room is especially equipped with a small living room and bathroom. The wide kitchen room with fireplace and two nice niche living rooms downstairs, invite our guests to stay comfortable and guarentees a well and rich catering.
Two enchanting verandas allow resting and relaxing without beeing obliged to leave the p
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Cortona - RIF. S86
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Val di Chiana Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo
This splendid holiday’s home is the dependence of a typical Tuscan old villa (the so-called “casa colonica”) which date back to the 18th century, where the owners live. The building in early times, according to the local sources, was used to be the place where travellers could take a rest with their horses, escaping from the surrounding marshes. The cottage is situated on the peak of a hill, where you can enjoy the magic sight of the sweet portrait of the most famous Tuscan countryside: wheat and sunflowers fields, olive groves, cypress trees. It’s the ideal place for all people who love agricultural and natural life, you will find yourself totally immersed in an enchanted atmosphere frozen in time, as well as for people who enjoy discover cultural and artistic seats. From here, beside the most famous Etruscan and medieval city of Cortona (which is just 15 minutes by car), you can visit numerous ancient town of both Toscana and Umbria as Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Trasimeno lake, Assisi, Perugia .
The cottage has been delightfully recently restored; the rooms are furnished with peculiar style which combine the old and original features of the rural Tuscan style with the special care and taste of the owners, keeping a warm and luminous atmosphere.
The house is very well furnished, comfortable (bedrooms have private bathrooms) and outside there is a patio for out door dining, barbeque and a small private garden (swimming pool shared with
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Vico D'elsa - RIF. S115
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Chianti Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Luxury Villa, originally a farmhouse dating back to the 1600’s, situated on the outskirts of the hamlet of Vico d’Elsa, on the hills between Florence and Sienna, facing San Gimignano. Thanks to the meticulous restoration of the old building carried out by its owners, the villa has been restored to its original splendour and is a place of outstanding charm in which to stay, even for considerable periods of time, surrounded by a particular atmosphere characterized by comfort and little, long-forgotten, details. The Villa has become an enchanting country residence which, once visited and left, will leave you with the desire to return.
The spacious, bright interiors are carefully furnished; every room studied right down to the tiniest detail, with antique furniture, Persian carpets, original paintings and authentic Tuscan items. The original interior structure with open brick arches lends striking charm to the villa. The floors are made of Tuscan terracotta tiles and the ceilings feature wooden beams and mizzens. Outside, next to the kitchen, a wooden porch, furnished with a table and chairs, is perfect for dining al fresco in the garden. A large garden with private parking facilities surrounds the house, guaranteeing privacy. Guests can descend charming steps made of tuff, dug directly into the soil of the garden, leading to the swimming pool, strategically positioned in a panoramic spot overlooking the surrounding countryside.
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Arezzo - RIF. S113
Accommodation Type: Luxury VillasArea: Chianti Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo
Luxury villa: A careful and kind hospitality makes this elegant Resort an ideal place for who desires to alternate one’s repose with discovering the land of Tuscany. Surrounded by the green Arezzo hills, the resort faces the town of Arezzo providing a breath-taking panoramic view. You can either relax by strolling through the olive and cypress trees in our swimming pool and solarium, whilst our tennis court and gymnasium are available for more dynamic activities. The Resort is surrounded by a wide park, where the green of the backyard and its plants prominence with varied colours of the flowers; who wishes to relish with relaxing moments can decide either to dive into the swimming-pool or enjoy the tranquillity of sun parlour situated in a strategic position that makes it dominate the city of Arezzo. Everyone, who’s more active and doesn’t disobey the physical forms even on holiday, can betake into a well-equipped fitness centre or have a play at a tennis court or even have a walk between the olives on the 3 hectares of plantation completely fenced. For those who want to relax and enjoy a movie, there is available a cinema corner with wide screen that allows everyone to breathe the emotions of a real motion-picture theatre.
The Resort offers 8 rooms an 2 apartments all elegantly furnished with a self-control air-conditioning, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a safe, a TV-set with flat screen and satellite channels, a telephone, a modem plug and with all other necessary comfort
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