Tuscany's Medieval village Vacation Rental

Asciano - RIF. S52

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Crete Senesi   Position: Medieval village
Province : Siena  

This unique holiday home in Tuscany is located in the fortified hill town of Asciano in the heart of one the most photographed areas of the Sienese countryside, better known as the Crete Senesi. Literally “Sienese clays”, owing to the distinctive grey colouring of the soil that gives the landscape a quasi-lunar aspect, this area consists of a range of hills and woods sprinkled with villages. The holiday accommodation is one of the medieval towers in the walls of Asciano, dating back to 1345. Recently restored, this tower has been furnished in very good taste and with a particular care for details so as to offer a comfortable accommodation for 4 people. The thick walls, typical of a medieval tower, protect the indoors from the summer heat and from the winter coldness. This house for rent is on 3 floors. On the ground floor the sitting room with a double sofa bed, on the first floor a well equipped kitchen with oven, fridge, cooker, dishwasher and washing machine and an old fireplace, whereas on the second floor there is a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. On top of the tower there is a large, panoramic roof terrace furnished with table and chairs for delightful meals in total privacy. An exclusive opportunity to spend a vacation in a historic building built over 650 years ago.
In Asciano one can find restaurants, shops, museums, internet point and much more. This holiday apartment in the Crete Senesi is in an ideal position for visiting the neighbou 
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Castiglion Fiorentino - RIF. S202

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Medieval village
Province : Arezzo  

This comfortable apartment for rent in Tuscany is located in the beautiful walled town of Castiglion Fiorentino, situated on a hilltop at 345 metres above sea level, overlooking both the Val di Chiana and the Val di Chio as well as the Preappenines. The flat gives onto one of the typical ‘borghi’, wards, of town. The accommodation is on three levels and has recently been tastefully renovated preserving the details of the original structure such as the vaulted ceiling and the stone wall. The entrance leads into the living room with kitchenette and eating area. Stairs lead down to the sitting room with double sofa bed and a toilet, whereas the stairs leading up bring to the double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.
This lovely holiday apartment in Castiglion Fiorentino is in an ideal location for those wishing to spend a quiet and pleasant vacation in a typical medieval town, as well as an excellent point of departure for those with cultural and art interests. In fact, the city lies right in the centre of a triangle formed by Florence, Siena and Perugia.  
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Santa Lucia - RIF. S29

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Versilia   Position: Medieval village
Province : Lucca  

This holiday home in Tuscany is located at the entrance of the hamlet of Santa Lucia, on the hills of Versilia, is a nice and comfortable semidetached house. In a light windy place, so that it is pleasant to stay on the terrace during the sunny season, the holiday apartment is on 3 levels. The entrance is through a large terrace level (about 60 m2), from which one can enjoy a breathtaking view over the coast and the seaside. The sunset is magnificent. On the ground floor there is a living room with fireplace and a double divan bed, a large kitchen with dining area, and a bathroom with shower. On the first floor there is a double bedroom with an extra single divan bed and a bathroom with shower. Private car parking.
The beautiful area of Versilia faces the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the north-west of Tuscany. The beaches are at only 9 km, and Pietrasanta, a wonderful little medieval village, where one can find a lot of art workshops and exhibitions, is only 8 km away. Lucca and Pisa are at just half an hour driving distance. In the village of Santa Lucia there is a restaurant, but the most important feature is its position. The village is, in fact, situated on top of a little hill facing the coast, so that the view is breathtaking. 
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Chianni - RIF. S46

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouses
Area: Chianti   Position: Medieval village
Province : Pisa  

Located in the neighbourhood of the charming medieval hamlet of Chianni, near the famous spa town of Casciana Terme, this lovely holiday accommodation in Chianti is in an excellent position for visiting many important art centres. The stone farmhouse dates back to the 1600’s and is a typical example of a medieval building having conserved some of its original architecture. Superbly renovated, some of the textiles and furniture are antique making the apartments delightfully unique. The accommodation consists of 3 apartments in the main building and another detached in the courtyard, for a total of 16+8 lodgings. A beautiful view can be admired from some of the apartments and from the garden.
These rental apartments in Tuscany are in a wonderfully quiet place where to relax. Also available to clients is a swimming pool. 
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Loro Ciuffenna - RIF. S19

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Chianti   Position: Medieval village
Province : Arezzo  

These holiday homes in Tuscany are in the hamlet of Poggio di Loro, on the Tuscan Apennines, in the centre of the region, which stretches itself out around a castle and a beautiful church whose origins are lost in the mists of time. Documents of 1247 attest to the existence of the castle which, with its tower still inhabited today, reminds people of the power the village had in those days. Walking down the narrow, curving streets, among the stone houses skilfully chiselled by the stone-cutters, one can’t help remaining pleasantly surprised by the care and love of the few inhabitants of this village, who have succeeded in maintaining its charm and energy, in respect of the past. And so one can encounter old stairways, adorned with plants, pots of herbs and pastel coloured flowers, ancient wrought iron railings and banisters, small windows behind which one can catch a glimpse of the brick and wood beamed ceilings, and doors still with their ancient bolts. At 650 meters over sea level Poggio is entirely surrounded by chestnuts, cypresses, pine and oak trees punctured by clearings that offer unforgettable views of Prato Magno and of the gigantic cross that crowns it. Summer days are celebrated by feasts in outdoor places organized by the local shopkeeper and a group of people who love this wonderful village. In this context a big, old, stone building has been renovated with expert attention to details. These three holiday apartments in Tuscany have been created in r 
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Montemarcello - RIF. S181

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Versilia   Position: Medieval village
Province : Massa Carrara  

This holiday accommodation is located in Montemarcello, a beautiful medieval village on a hill facing the Ligurian sea, right between Liguria and Northern Tuscany. The apartment is on two floors: a staircase leads to the entrance, kitchen, living room, and a small toilet. On the first floor there are a double bedroom with wonderful view over Portovenere, an en-suite bathroom, a twin bedroom and a little balcony. A public car park is at 50 metres.
The village is famous for its fine restaurants, for the beautiful corners and views and also for its trekking routes through the woods to the sea. It is crossed by tiny streets which are not accessible to cars. The sea town of Lerici is at only 6 km whereas the World Heritage Sites of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre are, respectively, at 30 and 40 km. Excursions to the art cities of Lucca and Pisa are possible within an hour, being at 60 km. The nearest beach is right down the hill, and can be reached by a staircase of 1000 steps or otherwise more easily at next village at 3 km. 
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Lucignano - RIF. S216

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Medieval village
Province : Arezzo  

This charming apartment for rent in Lucignano is located on the summit of this beautiful medieval walled hill-top village, near Arezzo, famous for its unique elliptical shape and concentric streets. Right next the Museum and the old Town Hall, and between the Church of San Francesco and the Collegiate Church, this large and bright flat is on three floors and can comfortably accommodate 6 people. On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with fireplace and a bathroom with shower. On the first floor there is a study, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. On the second floor there is another double bedroom, a secluded space with additional double sofa bed and a large bathroom with both bathtub and shower.
This lovely holiday apartment in Lucignano is in an ideal position for all those wanting to enjoy life in a medieval village, with its quaint corners offering shops and restaurants, as well as a perfect starting point for tours of some of the most important art centres of Tuscany, easily reachable thanks to the well served public transport of this area. 
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Lucignano - RIF. S217

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Medieval village
Province : Arezzo  

This lovely holiday apartment in Lucignano is located in the historic centre, right on the remarkably conserved medieval walls of this beautiful hill-top village in Val di Chiana, near Arezzo. Obtained from the restoration of an old medieval building, this bright flat is on the first floor and consists of a living room with double divan bed, dining area and fully equipped kitchenette, a storeroom with washing machine, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The apartment also has a terrace with an outstanding view over the Val di Chiana where one can enjoy alfresco dining.
This charming apartment for rent in Lucignano, famous for its unique elliptical shape and concentric streets, is ideal both for those wanting to enjoy life at its full in a medieval walled village, with its quaint corners offering shops and restaurants, as well as for those with cultural and art interests being near to some of the most important art centres in Tuscany, easily reachable thanks to the well served public transport of this area. 
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Proceno - RIF. S224

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area:    Position: Medieval village
Province : Viterbo (Lazio)  

These magnificent holiday accommodations in Proceno are located in a castle in the first town of Lazio just over the border with Tuscany. Dating back to the 12th century, this castle has a pentagonal base which incorporates a main tower and two secondary towers interconnected by walkways and a drawbridge, one of 19 still working in Italy. The castle looms over the Via Cassia and dominates the valley of the Paglia River, with Mount Amiata in the background. Surrounded by woods and green valleys, this rare example of medieval fortification survives in its original state and offers charming accommodations and a wonderful hospitality, where one can breathe history and culture without renouncing modern comforts. The castle consists of 7 holiday apartments. Three flats are in the 14th century fort attached to one side of the castle by the town’s defensive walls. Although they share a common access, as well as the path leading through the gardens to the swimming pool, each is completely independent and has its own private furnished outdoor area. Clustered around a medieval courtyard are the other four flats, also with private outdoor areas and connected to the swimming pool by an ancient tunnel passing under the castle. All the apartments have a fireplace well stocked with wood for romantic, cosy evenings.
These holiday apartments are a little paradise where to escape from modern life. Situated just outside the ramparts is the swimming pool surrounded by spacious gro 
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Proceno - RIF. S226

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area:    Position: Medieval village
Province : Viterbo (Lazio)  

These magnificent holiday accommodations are located in a castle in the first town of Lazio just over the border with Tuscany. Dating back to the 12th century, this castle has a pentagonal base which incorporates a main tower and two secondary towers interconnected by walkways and a drawbridge, one of 19 still working in Italy. The castle looms over the Via Cassia and dominates the valley of the Paglia River, with Mount Amiata in the background. Surrounded by woods and green valleys, this rare example of medieval fortification survives in its original state and offers charming accommodations and a wonderful hospitality, where one can breathe history and culture without renouncing modern comforts. The castle consists of 7 holiday apartments plus these three B&B suites which are located in one of the towers leading from an inner medieval courtyard. Carefully restored these elegant rooms are equipped with their own fridge, microwave oven, electric kettle, toaster and a small sink. All the apartments have a fireplace well stocked with wood for romantic, cosy evenings.
These B&B suites are a little paradise where to escape from modern life. Situated just outside the ramparts is the swimming pool surrounded by spacious grounds with wide panoramic terraces connected to the tower gardens with its lemon trees and box hedges, old wisteria covering the stone walls, Banksianae roses lying against ancient trees, streams of iris painting the landscape and towering c 
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