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Tuscany Villa Rentals -- Savor the simple
sweetness of life in a Tuscany holiday rental, 
choose a villa, manor house, a private estate,
farmhouse or villa rental:

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 below 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".

RENT A LARGE VILLA .....When you have a large family or a group of friends planning a holiday, renting a large Tuscan villa or an estate is a unique way to spend your vacation in Tuscany. Rather than renting numerous hotel rooms, experience  living amongst the locals, in one of our holiday rental homes. 

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Below is a selection of our featured Tuscan 8 bedroom vacation rentals; from farmhouses, villas, to large, luxury holiday estates for your vacation home rental
in Tuscany, to make Tuscany, your holiday "home away from home".
 

Villa Traversa   near Florence
Lovely 8 bedroom castle, private pool, sleeps 16
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Tuscany. 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 parklike estate, there is also a manor house for rent, and caretakers house. Chapel  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.  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. The whole estate is suited to special receptions, corporate retreats, weddings. Catering service on request.

 
Villa Savona
Large 8 bedroom historical villa, sleeps 16, on olive oil, wine producing farm estate, private pool. Chianti.
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Chianti, Tuscany. Historical large 8 bedroom villa, 600 m2 on 2 levels, sleeps 16, located on a huge organic wine and oil producing farm estate, and surrounded by trees, meadows, olive groves and vineyards. Panoramic views. Monte San Savino is 10 km. Sienna is 35 km. Florence is 80 km. INTERIOR: spacious, tasteful and stylish furnishings: living room with 1 sofa bed and satellite-TV. 1 room with 2 beds and shower/bidet/WC. 1 double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC. Living room with satellite-TV. 1 open double bedroom. Living room with satellite-TV. 1 double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC. Upper floor: (outdoor steps) large dining room with open fireplace, dining table and satellite-TV. 1 double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC and satellite-TV. 1 room with 2 beds, shower/bidet/WC and satellite-TV. 1 room with 2 beds, shower/bidet/WC and satellite-TV. Living room with satellite-TV. 1 double bedroom with shower/bidet/WC. Kitchen (6 hotplates, oven, dishwasher, micro wave, electric coffee machine). Sep. WC. Panoramic view. On the ground floor there is a relaxation area: sauna, turkish bath, whirlpool for 5 people, gymnasium (exercise bike, tread mill, horizontal bench with weights, abdominals bench and aerobics room with mirrors), 1 WC and showers. The bedrooms on the ground floor are inside of 3 suites with independent entrances: 1 suite with living room with sofa bed, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a private bathroom. 1 suite with living room, bedroom and bathroom. 1 suite with living room, bathroom (5 steps) and the master bedroom mezzanine accessible by spiral staircase. The outside stone staircase in stone leads to the first floor, where the large dining room with big Tuscan fireplace and a stone table for 18 people. From the dining room there is access to 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms respective. 1 suite with separate entrance can be reached from the loggia on the first floor and consists of 1 living room, bedroom and bathroom. The two extra beds can be found in the suite with a sofa bed on the ground floor. At disposal of the house: pizza oven. From the courtyard access via an external staircase to first floor, with 3 suites on the ground floor and the annex with the sport and recreation area in which there is a second entrance from the pool. Private: garden, swimming pool (6 x 9 m, 01.06.-12.10.). Patio, garden furniture, barbecue. In the house: fitness room, whirlpool, washing machine, tumble dryer. Supermarket 15 km, restaurant 3 km. **Car essential. You can arrange trips on horseback (2 horses), tennis, guided tours of the winery with tasting of products, Private parking. 4 star rating. Extra: Electricity and air conditioning per usage, Final cleaning fee, Security deposit. Monte San Savino is located in the eastern part of the region, situated at the foot of the Chianti, 20 km south-west from Arezzo, 35 km east from Siena. Airport Firenze 100 km. Chianti area - from the Florentine hills to the hills of Pisa and Arezzo. Explore the historical towns, castles and churches of this popular Tuscan region.

Grand Dukes Castello
8 bedroom, 5 bathroom, sleeps 16, with wedding chapel on estate, private pool, 28 miles to Florence.
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Tuscany. Grand Dukes Castello, 8 bedroom, 5 bathroom, sleeps 16, near Florence, private pool, Chapel for weddings. Lovely old villa, renovated, on a large estate, beautifully decorated with very luxurious and stylish furnishings. Only 28 miles from Florence. Interior: Villa, 410 m2 on 3 levels, large living room with open fireplace, satellite-TV and DVD. Lounge with open fireplace. Small lounge. Dining room. Kitchen-/living room (dishwasher) with open fireplace. Bath/bidet/WC. Upper floor: 6 double bedrooms. 1 bedroom with 2 beds. 1 bedroom with 1 x 2 bunk beds. 2 baths/bidet/WC, 2 showers/bidet/WC. Heating. 10 km from Firenzuola: In a beautiful area of the Alto Mugello (700 m above sea level).  There is another villa rental nearby, Villa Traversa, and both can be rented together, sleeping 32. Billiards table in the lounge with fireplace. Large private park with individual outdoor areas with panoramic views. The whole estate is suited to special receptions, corporate retreats, weddings. Catering service on request. Covered balcony and wood-fired stove. Location: 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 countryside. Private swimming pool (6 x 12 m, depth 140 cm, 31.03.-30.10.). Terrace, garden furniture. In the house: Washing machine. Grocers 500 m, tennis 10 km, riding stables 1 km, golf course 20 km

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

Villa Castelfiorentino, Chianti
8 bedroom  7 bath villa, private pool,  sleeps 16, Chianti in the San Miniato area
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Tuscany.   Striking villa of the 13th 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 . 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.  LOCATION: Shops 3 km, railway station Castelfiorentino 8 km. San Miniato 8 km. Tennis 6 km, riding stables 6 km.

Villa Monica, Siena area
8 bedroom  3 bath villa, private pool, village location, Sleeps 13
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Tuscany.   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.  

Cinello  Near Galleria
8 bedroom, 10 bathroom villa,  walk to the village from this delightful villa for 16 people,  private pool
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Tuscany.   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

Casa Montes  near Florence
 8 bedroom 6 bath farmhouse, private pool, tennis court, panoramic views of hillside,  sleeps 16
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Tuscany.   Beautiful, exquisitely restored typical Tuscan Farmhouse, in the countryside, southwest of Florence, with Panoramic hillside views, with private 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. 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.

Chianti Classico Moderna
8 bedroom, 7 bathroom Chianti villa, private pool and panoramic Chianti countryside views, sleeps 18 with guest house
or can be rented just as main house (sleeping 10 in 5 bdrms/5 baths)
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Tuscany, Chianti Region. This lovely villa in the idyllic Chianti region combines the very best of old and new -- classic Tuscan setting and style combined with a fine, contemporary recent renovation. The villa is set in the green rolling Chianti hillside between  Gaiole and Castelnuovo Berardenga. The main villa dates back to the 17th century and has been immaculately restored with careful consideration and respect to the original Tuscan architecture. The property has all the modern conveniences including air-conditioning, fully wi-fi throughout, large flat screen Satellite TV and a well-equipped modern professional kitchen. The bedrooms are comfortable and very stylishly furnished in contemporary fashion and just across from the main villa is a stone guest house that can accommodate up to 6 guests, making this a great place for large families or groups.  INTERIOR:  In the main villa on the ground floor you will find the entrance hall, dining room and fully-equipped professional standard modern kitchen that opens onto outdoor patio eating area and a powder room. There is also a twin bedroom and bathroom with its own separate entrance. On first floor is a study, sitting room, TV room and double bedroom w/ ensuite bathroom and on the upper floor is the large master bedroom w/ ensuite bathroom, and two more double bedrooms also w/ ensuite bathrooms. In the separate guest house there is a ground floor twin bedroom, a smaller bedroom w/ bunk beds, bathroom, laundry room and private covered veranda and upstairs is the open-plan living/dining room w/ kitchen corner opening onto a terrace w/ beautiful views and a double bedroom w/ bathroom.  EXTERIOR: Large covered furnished veranda ideal for eating al fresco and savoring the scenery and setting with panoramic Chianti countryside views, as well as lush, well-tended grounds, large private pool all overlooking the countryside from the villa's panoramic position. There is an English speaker caretaker living on the grounds in apartment w/ separate entrance and maid service of 3 hours per day, 5 days a week is included. LOCATION:  Ambra in Chianti region of Tuscany, (Nearest village with shops);14, Gaiole in Chianti;16, Montevarchi (nearest motorway exit);24, Siena;34, Arezzo;47.

 

 

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TUSCANY......Some of Tuscany's main towns: Arezzo - a beautiful Etruscan medieval city. Cortona, from where you can look down upon Lake Trasimeno. Lucca, medieval city within medieval walls. Siena, About 30 miles south of Florence, another medieval city and historic center, and one of the more popular, with its stylish town, cobbled streets, home of Palio horse race; Relax in a cafe, enjoy the red brick main square, (which is pedestrians only). Explore the hill towns around Siena; South of Siena - the delightful San Gimignano, a perfect place to experience Tuscany hill town life. Between Florence and Siena; the Chianti area, wine country, and the main towns of Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti. The southern Tuscany coast becomes the Maremma, and rises to Monte Argentario.

Tuscany is surrounded by the Emilia-Romagna in the north, Umbria to the east, Lazio to the south. The provinces of Tuscany: Arezzo, to the east; Firenze - Florence in the north; Grosseto to the south; Livorno on the west; Lucca on the northwest; Massa-Carrara furthest north; Pisa west; Pistoia and Prato between Lucca and Firenze; Siena southeast, north of Grosseto, bordered by Arezzo. The art city of Florence, the Arno River, the awesome sunsets, the shopping, fine restaurants, strolling through the city. Then on to the Florentine countryside, the vineyards, the olive groves, the rolling hills of Tuscany await. Siena considered to be one of the more popular areas of Tuscany, extends across 3 hills, was originally Etruscan, with a revered piazza, the Campo at the center which is home of the famous Palio horse races. It is a great area to explore and to experience the best of Tuscan life style, with its rolling hills, farmhouses and lovely landscaping, to feel the history of time gone by. Lucca another popular Tuscan area, a Medieval town, surrounded by walls, for walking, cycling. Wander the cobblestone streets, explore the city with its old churches, buildings.

Coastal areas of Tuscany: The Versilia between the northwest coast and the mountains has a mild climate, beautiful resorts with sandy beaches along the coast, ideal for children and beach vacations, with many outdoor activities available. With miles of sandy beaches. The main seaside resort is Viareggio, and there is the elegant, exclusive resort of Forte dei Marmi, and Marina di Pietrasanta, Marina di Massa and Marina di Carrara. The Argentario Promontory, The promontory, with high rocky cliffs, to the north is the main resort of Santo Stefano.  On the south coast, are Porto Ercole and nearby exclusive Cala Galera. Southern Tuscany; Maremma is on the southern boundary of Tuscany, against the border with Lazio. With seacoasts, pine woods, stretches of rocky coast, coves, harbours.

 

 

 

Tuscany - Siena: Historic town south of Florence. Tuscany - Chianti: Wine region between Florence and Siena. Tuscany - North: Lucca and the area north of Lucca and Florence, including the coast. Tuscany - South: South of Siena, includes Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino and the area south from there. Tuscany - East: Cortona, Arezzo. Tuscany - West: Pisa, San Gimignano, Colle Val d'Elsa, Volterra, including the coast.

Tuscan Pleasures - Enjoy la dolce vita in Tuscany, with its fine wines, olive oil, gelato, world classic hot chocolate, delicious Tuscan meals whiling away an afternoon or evening with wines, appetizers, pasta, first courses, main courses, desserts and fruits. Experience the life of Tuscany by enjoying a Tuscan cooking class, or take a wine and food tour. Italy awaits and Tuscany offers the best for a holiday of scenic beauty, with lovely holiday homes, villa rentals, its town squares, al fresco dining, and for experiencing the essence of Italy!

Italy, Tuscany Villa Rentals and Holiday Home Rentals...From your holiday home rental, enjoy the magic of Tuscany's Chianti, Florentine Hills, San Gimignano, Siena, Arezzo-Cortona, Lucca, Florence, Montecatini, Maremma. Tuscan's sea, mountains, hills regions. Tuscany sea; Versilia, Pisa and Livorno, Argentario. We have holiday vacation rentals; of private homes, some luxury, some staffed, some self catering, offering castles, estates, villas with swimming pools, farmhouses, cottages, city and farmhouse apartments in Tuscany and all of Italy. Offering over 2000 holiday villa rentals in the most popular areas of Italy;  Tuscany as well as apartments in the city of Rome, villas in Roman countryside, Villas in Veneto countryside, apartments in Venice, villas and farmhouses in Umbria; Todi, Perugia-Assisi, Lake Trasimeno, Marches on the Adriatic Sea, Italian Lake district; Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Garda, Southern Italy; Campania; Amalfi coast, Positano, Sorrento peninsula, the islands of Capri, Ischia, Sicily, the Italian Riviera, Liguria.