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

For your holiday in Italy: Whether you have a large family or a group of friends planning a holiday together, renting a large Tuscan estate is a unique way to spend a memorable vacation. Live amongst the locals in one of our fabulous holiday homes or villa rentals.  Below are a few of our 9 bedroom villas, estates for rent. We also have many more wonderful 9 bedrooms or more, castles, villas and manors for rent  that can be viewed on our  VILLA SEARCH PAGE.

Apennines Villa
9 bedrooms 7 bath sleeps 18, Florentine Hills
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Nearby Florence, Restored castle from the 15th Century, 9 bedrooms, 7 bathroom, (500 m2), sleeping 18, situated in the Apennines above Florence. 8 km Barberino di Mugello  (all kinds of shops), only 30 km Florence. Carefully restored with attention in keeping with its original characteristics. Peaceful position. Spacious equipped outdoor areas that are completely fenced-in with swimming pool (6.5 x 124) changing rooms and bathroom with shower. A safe. Comfortably furnished with period pieces. Parking. Basement level: kitchen (two ovens, two dishwashers), small dining room with fireplace, large dining room for 18 people, laundry room (washing machine), WC. Ground Floor: entrance with fireplace, 2 living rooms one with satellite TV, 1 twin bedded room, 1 bathroom with bath. Upstairs Second floor: living room, 2 double bedrooms one with bathroom with bath, 2 twin bedded rooms, 1 bathroom with bath. Second Floor Attic: 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bath, 3 twin bedded rooms one with bathroom with bath, 2 bathrooms with bath, study. Fourth Floor: small lounge. Telephone. Central heating. Florentine hills. Extra: Electricity, and Hot water, Heating not included - Payment according to consumption. Final Cleaning fee, and security deposit Euro 1000. Great area to explore Florence and the countryside. 100 m away from the castle there is a small restaurant open for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. 5 star rating, our best.

Farmhouse Balestra
9 bedroom, private pool, sleeps 17, Lucca
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Farmhouse, 10 kms from Lucca, with 9 bedrooms, 400 m2 on 2 levels, sleeps 17. Interior: ground floor: dining room with open fireplace, exit to the veranda. 1 double bedroom with air-conditioning. Small lounge. Small lounge, exit to the veranda. Small dining room with satellite-TV, exit to the veranda. Kitchen (5 cookers, oven, dishwasher, deep freezer). 2 showers/bidet/WC. Upper floor: living room with satellite-TV. 2 double bedrooms, each room with air-conditioning. 1 room with 1 bed (120 cm), air-conditioning. 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (160 cm), air-conditioning. 1 bedroom with 2 beds and air-conditioning. 2 double bedrooms, each room with air-conditioning. 1 bedroom with 2 beds and air-conditioning. Bath/bidet/WC, 3 showers/bidet/WC. Air-conditioning (extra). Panoramic view of the swimming pool and the countryside. 10 km from Lucca, 40 km from the centre of Pisa, 35 km from the centre of Viareggio, 80 km from the centre of Firenze, in a secluded, quiet, sunny, elevated position on top of a hill. Private: garden 4000 m2 (fenced), swimming pool round (10 m diameter, 12.05.-29.09.), outside shower, garden furniture, barbecue. Motor access to the house (100 m via unmade road). Parking by the house. Shop, grocers 3 km. Golf course 25 km. Extra: air conditioning and electricity per usage, heating in winter, Final cleaning, security deposit. 4 star rating.

Villa Valdarno
9 bedroom, private pool, sleeps 16,  Near Bucine
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Villa, 9 bedroom, sleeps 16, situated on the outskirts of Bucine, on the hills of Valdarno, 6 km from the centre of Montevarchi. Interior: 300 m2 on 4 levels, on the ground floor, comfortable and antique furnishings: entrance hall. Dining room with open fireplace. Living room with open fireplace and satellite-TV. Large living room with panoramic window, with open fireplace and dining table, exit to the garden. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, deep freezer) with dining table. Sep. WC. Upper floor: 3 double bedrooms. 1 room with 2 beds. Bath/bidet/WC, shower/bidet/WC. 2nd upper floor: mezzanine, large double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC. 3rd upper floor: 1 double bedroom. 1 room with 2 beds. 2 rooms, each room with 1 bed. Shower/bidet/WC. Top floor: large living room with panoramic window, with open fireplace. Large garden. Terrace furniture, deck chairs. Facilities: modem connection (extra). * Next to the villa there is a flat where the owners live, but it is independent from the villa. Old, large, comfortable manor house renovated, surrounded by trees.  45 km from the centre of Siena, Firenze, 70 km from the centre of Pienza, Montepulciano. Private: garden, swimming pool (9 x 4 m, 27.05.-30.09.), terrace, garden furniture. In the house: central heating, washing machine.  3 star rating. Parking by the house. Grocers, supermarket 500 m, shopping centre 6 km, bus stop 300 m, railway station `Bucine` 1 km. Thermal baths 20 km, tennis 6 km. Ideal starting point to reach the most important towns of Tuscany.

Villa Arezzo
9 bedroom 8 bath luxury villa, private pool, Sleeps 18
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This splendid villa (8,620 sq.ft. in size), dating back to the 16th century, has been completely restored internally and comfortably furnished with some period pieces.  It is set in the center of a vast property with olive groves, vineyards and woodlands, under 1 mile from Arezzo (various shops), 17 miles Cortona, 18 miles Lake Trasimeno, 27 miles Perugia, 30 miles Siena, and 40 miles to Florence. The villa enjoys a peaceful position with nice views over the countryside.  There is a garden to the front of the villa and a lawn with equipped swimming pool (8x16 meters) with changing room and showers too.  Included in the price: 24 hours cleaning per week. A cook is available, to be requested when booking. The villa is on 3 levels.  Ground floor: living room with fireplace, lounge (TV), study, dining room, panoramic verandah, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine), and 1 bathroom with shower. 2nd fl.: lounge, 4 double bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms. 3rd fl.: lounge, 4 twin bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath.

Villa di Mugello
9 bedroom with private pool, Florentine Hills, Sleeps 18
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Florentine Hills: Spacious and luxurious 15th century villa, sleeps 18, situated in a beautiful position among the hills that surround the valley of the Mugello. Surrounding the property is a courtyard with tall trees and a panoramic viewpoint as well as a large equipped terrace. Villa, 1000 m2, Ground Floor: Spacious entrance, lounge with fireplace, living room with fireplace, lounge/study (TV), lounge (TV) with fireplace, dining room, large kitchen/dining room, game room with billiards, 1 toilette. Large equipped terrace. First Floor: 1 double bedroom with bathroom - jacuzzi bath, shower and wardrobe, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bath. Second Floor: 1 large double bedroom with fireplace, bathroom with shower and wardrobe, 1 double bedroom (with access to the outside) with bathroom with shower and wardrobe, 2 double bedroom with bathroom with shower. Outbuilding First Floor: 3 suites with bathroom with jacuzzi bath, shower and two queen-size beds (1.40 m). Equipment: Satellite TV in the lounge and bedrooms, telephone, oven, freezer, 2 dishwashers, 2 fridges, microwave, wood burning oven and barbecue, a safe, fridgebar in bedrooms, *ISDN line*. Laundry room with washing machine, dryer. Air conditioning in all of the bedrooms to be requested when booking. Outdoors: Equipped outdoor areas, swimming pool (7.5x17) (1/5-15/10)- You can also reach the swimming pool by means of a stairway that descends along the walls that surround the villa. car park. The property is not suitable for small children due to the antique furniture. Distances: 5 km Vicchio, 13 km Borgo San Lorenzo, 45 km Florence, 1,5 km horse riding, 5 km tennis, 15 km golf course, 20 km Lake Bilancino, 10 km heliport, 45 km airport (Firenze Peretola). Florentine hills.

 

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