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VILLA RENTALS IN TUSCANY.....Renting your own Tuscan villa or farmhouse will remind you of the simple and basic pleasures of life: soaking up the Tuscan sun, sampling the world's finest food and wines, exploring the captivating village life. Step out of the door of your holiday home and stroll the streets of Siena, Radda, Greve, explore the areas of Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano, Chianti, Lucca, Pisa, Florence and the Florentine Hills, or any of  Tuscany's delightful smaller villages, and from even our most peaceful Tuscan villas or farmhouses you still have easy access to the culture and history of  Florence. We also have villa rentals on the Tuscan coast which allow you to combine these pleasures with the relaxing atmosphere on one of Italy's most delightful coastal areas. Tuscany is an ideal spot to savor the best of Italy as everything is so very near, just a short and beautiful drive away. We have many beautiful Tuscan 8 bedroom or larger villas, renovated farmhouses  and elegant manors for rent for large groups. Following  are a few of our favorites; to view more of our 8 bedroom villa rentals, or larger, in Tuscany for your holiday home, please visit our  VILLA SEARCH PAGE

Click on the links below to view some of our vacation villa rentals; from farmhouses to large, luxury holiday homes & choose your Italian vacation "home away from home".
 

Villa Traversa   near Florence
Lovely 8 bedroom  castle, private pool, Sleeps 16
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Traversa. Lovely 5 star castle, 8 bedrooms, on a large estate, beautifully decorated with very luxurious and stylish furnishings. Only 28 miles from Florence. Interior: 480 m2 on 4 levels. On the ground floor: kitchen (oven, dishwasher, deep freezer) with open fireplace. Sep. WC. Upper floor: large lounge with open fireplace, satellite TV, video and CD player. Dining room. Living room. 1 bedroom with 2 beds and shower/bidet/WC. Shower/bidet/WC. 2nd upper floor: 1 double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC. 1 double bedroom with hip bath/bidet/WC. 1 bedroom with 2 beds. 1 double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC. Bath/bidet/WC. 3nd upper floor: 1 double bedroom. 1 bedroom with 2 beds and shower/bidet/WC. Shower/bidet/WC. Top floor: 1 bedroom with 2 beds. Washing machine. Situated in the most charming area of the Mugello. In the large park estate, there is also a manor house for rent, a caretakers house, and a chapel that can be used for weddings. Extra services available on request: party catering, hourly household help, baby sitter. Florence airport is 45 km away. Extra charges: Final cleaning fee, security deposit, gas, heating and water are extra payable locally according to use. Luxurious castle, 4 storey, 500 m from the centre of Traversa, 18 km from the centre of Barberino di Mugello, 45 km from the centre of Firenze, in a quiet, elevated position, in the green. Private: garden, swimming pool (6 x 12 m, 01.04.-30.10.), terrace, garden furniture. Grocers 500 m. Tennis 10 km, golf course 20 km, riding stables 1 km. Extra payable locally: Final Cleaning, Security deposit, Heating in winter is extra by consumption. Please note: Periods between January till April and also November rentals are a minimum of 2 weeks. Florence 45 km. When available both villas can be rented together. *5 star VIP rating. Wonderful setting for weddings.

                         
Villa Berardenga, Chianti
8 bedroom  7 bath villa, private pool, Sleeps 16 

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Chianti Classico. Walk to the village from this lovely, large 17th century villa, 8 bedroom, 7 bathroom, sleeping 16, situated on the hills in Chianti, less than 40 miles from Florence. The villa is surrounded by private grounds of 800 hectares with vineyards, olive groves, woods, and a large well-kept garden with sitting areas, stone barbeque and wood-burning oven. The beautiful swimming pool (10x22 meters) and the spacious, panoramic solarium are for your exclusive use. Farm-produced wine and olive oil from the estate as well as some groceries can be purchased. Satellite TV. Laundry. It is located just 350 meters from the medieval village of Montebenichi (which has a restaurant offering local specialities). The town of Ambra is 9 km away, Castelnuovo Berardenga is 20 km. INTERIOR: Villa, 4,450 sq. ft., comfortable furnishings with antiques. Ground floor: entrance hall. Living room with satellite-TV. 2 bedrooms, each bedroom with 2 beds. Large dining room with open fireplace, exit to the garden. Large living room with open fireplace. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, deep freezer), exit to the loggia. 2 showers/bidet/WC, sep. WC. Upper floor: ( 6 bedrooms) there are 4 double bedrooms, 4 shower/bidet/WC. and 2 bedrooms, each room with 1 bed, 1 double bed and shower/bidet/WC. Large furnished loggiato. Telephone. Satellite TV. Private: grounds 800 m2, garden lawn, swimming pool with built-in steps (10 x 22 m, 08.05.-25.09.), garden furniture, barbecue. In house: central heating. Parking. Restaurant 300 m. AREA: 32 km from the centre of Siena, 40 km from the centre of Arezzo. 60 km from the centre of Firenze. Private: grounds 800 m2, garden lawn, swimming pool with built-in steps (10 x 22 m, 08.05.-25.09.), garden furniture, barbecue. In the house: central heating. Cook on request (extra). Parking. Shop 9 km, restaurant 300 m. 4 star rating. The caretaker tends the garden daily and she will prepare your evening meal and breakfast on request (extra). .

Cinello  Near Galleria
8 bedroom, 10 bathroom,  walk to the village from this delightful villa for 16 people,  private pool
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Walk to the village of Montalcinello from this 8 Bedroom, 10 bath villa for 16 people. A beautiful property, surrounded by a very large garden, composed of a huge main house and guesthouse. Each part has spacious rooms, and superior standard, makes it one of the best properties for a large group to rent for an unforgettable holiday in Tuscany, with every modern comfort, including a nice, comfortable living room with views over the countryside. There is a Jacuzzi with its own lounge area, a very large covered terrace, al fresco dining, while enjoying glorious views. The unique swimming pool is situated in a panoramic position, and has an overflow effect. The pool has two levels, with a shallow one - ideal for children. The village of Montalcinello is within walking distance, only 500 mts away from the property. Swimming Pool, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Telephone, Fireplace. Main house has Sitting room; Jacuzzi in the basement level. On the Ground floor: Entrance hall; large sitting/dining room with fireplace; kitchen; bathroom; guest bathroom; library; laundry room. Upstairs: 2 living rooms with fire-place; 3 double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom; 3 twin bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom. Guesthouse has on the ground floor: Entrance; sitting room with fireplace; kitchen/dining room; bathroom. Upstairs: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom; twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Maid service. Distances (approx. kms) Montalcinello (Nearest Shops and P.O.); 500mt, Galleria;8, Siena;35, Grosseto;60, Florence;100, Pisa (by motorway);180

Villa Castelfiorentino, Chianti
8 bedroom  7 bath villa, private pool, Sleeps 16
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Striking villa of the thirteenth century lying among vineyards and olive groves in the San Miniato area, 8 kilometers from Castelfiorentino where there stands a fortress built on top of an old roman village. The villa, completely renovated whilst respecting its original architectural features, lies in the middle of lovely grounds of 2 hectares with ancient trees and a beautiful view over the hills of the valley of Val d' Elsa. A well cared for garden offers small spaces for relaxing outside and the swimming pool (6x14 meters), which lies in a nice quiet spot, is very inviting for taking a plunge or for sun-bathing. The furniture is in rustic style, combined with modern comforts among which: washing machine, dishwasher, TV, telephone, and central heating. INTERIOR: Villa, 4,550 sq.ft. in size, sleeps 16 (+ extra bed available on request). GROUND FLOOR: Foyer, large open plan living/dining-room in rustic style with fireplace and access to the large terrace with beautiful view, living room divided into two parts with fireplace, kitchen with access to the terrace and to the garden, living room. FIRST FLOOR: living room, 6 double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom (2 with bathtub and 4 with shower), 2 of which share a balcony and 1 with its own balcony, 2 twin bedrooms which share 1 bathroom with shower. 4 hours of cleaning per week included. When booking you can request extra services such as additional maid service, preparation of typical tuscan meals, organization of weddings to be paid locally. LOCATION: Shops 3 km, railway station Castelfiorentino 8 km. San Miniato 8 km. Tennis 6 km, riding stables 6 km.

Casa Montes  near Florence
8 bedroom 6 bath, private pool, tennis court, panoramic views of hillside,  sleeps 16
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Beautiful, exquisitely restored typical Tuscan Farmhouse, in the countryside, southwest of Florence, with Panoramic hillside views, with tennis court, and private pool Spacious house, property sleeps 16, recently totally restored and furnished throughout to a very high standard. The house is surrounded by a fenced garden with a beautiful (fenced 14m x 7m) swimming pool overlooking the valley, and a new full size tennis court. Main House: Ground Floor: Entrance hall gives access to a small sitting room with satellite TV and fireplace. Huge sitting room with fireplace, Dining room with fireplace. Laundry and a large well equipped kitchen. First Floor: Master bedroom and a double bedroom, each with en suite bathroom.  Three twin bedrooms of the same high quality. Twin suitable for children. Two bathrooms, one with shower and one with bath. And details of Guest House: Ground Floor: Sitting room with fireplace and open-plan kitchen.  Shower room. First Floor: One double and one twin bedroom.  Bathroom and terrace. Maid service. Distances: Montespertoli (shops/PO) ten mins, Florence (airport) 35 mins, Siena 70 mins, Pisa (airport) 80 mins. Accommodation in the main house and adjacent guesthouse great for families to travel together and also have privacy

Mulino di Badia Agnano, Chianti
8 bedroom 6 bath house, private pool, Sleeps 18
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Chianti: Mulino di Badia Agnano is a restored building dating back to the year 1000, originally the mill of the Benedictine Abbey of Badia Agnano. Splendidly renovated respecting the original architectural features, the house has been divided into two spacious, separate flats with independent entrances which have been designed for one group who will enjoy the beauty of the outdoor areas and the comfortable indoor areas. The interiors are well-furnished in a rustic selective Tuscan manner which expresses the owner's good taste. The house is surrounded by extensive and well-kept private areas and a natural garden with a large 7x20 meter swimming pool, complete with terrace and sunbathing area. Guests share the use of a private car park and of a laundry, and can also enjoy sun-bathing in picturesque corners set aside for the purpose alongside the stream which still flows past to the rear of the property. INTERIOR: House divided into 2 flats. FLAT 1: Ground floor (access via an outdoor staircase). Kitchen with an open fireplace (dishwasher). Access from the kitchen to other rooms via 3-4 steps. 2 double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom with shower/WC. 1 twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub/WC. Living room which was restored from the original mill. Small through bedroom with sofa bed for 2 with access to the private garden on both sides of the house. FLAT 2: Ground floor (access via 5 steps): Separate entrance from the loggia, with a wood burning oven. Living room with an open fireplace and access to the private terrace, 330 sq.ft, with view of the river. Tuscan kitchen with an open fireplace (oven, dishwasher). Upper ground floor (access via 8 steps): 1 double bedroom. 1 twin bedroom. 1 bathroom with shower/WC. Access to the basement is via 8 steps: 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower/WC. 1 twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower/WC. Private garden. LOCATION: Situated in the Chianti area of Tuscany, 8 km from Bucine, 25 km from Arezzo, 35 km from Siena and 55 km from Florence.

Villa Monica, Siena area
8 bedroom  3 bath villa, private pool, village location, Sleeps 13
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Siena area: Villa Monica is a converted 14th century convent set on a hill on the outskirts of a medieval hamlet. It is conveniently located between Siena, San Gimignano and Florence and is less than an hour's drive from the coastal resorts of Follonica and Punta Ala. From a small piazza next to the village church, you enter the property through a wooden gate into a lovely old walled garden with a beautiful swimming pool (10x5 meters) and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The side of the house facing the garden has a full-length furnished verandah. The villa was originally restored in 1925 and then again recently, carefully retaining aspects of its ancient character. The interiors are decorated with antique furniture creating an elegant atmosphere. INTERIOR: 8 bedroom villa, beautiful furnishings and tasteful decor throughout, sleeps 13. Grd flr: Large living room opening to the verandah with table tennis, facing the garden. 1 double bedroom. 1 twin bedroom. 1 bathroom. 1st flr: Entrance hall. Huge, high-ceilinged living room. Sitting room. Dining room with fireplace. Fully-equipped kitchen. 1 double bedroom. 2 twin bedrooms. 3 single bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Laundry. LOCATION: Nearest shops and post office in Montalcinello 20 meters. Spa town of Galleria 8 km. Siena 35 km. Grosseto 60 km. Florence 100 km. Pisa (by motorway) 180 km.  Maid service.  

 

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