French Riviera: Cannes, St Tropez area. Palais Hermes, With 10 bedrooms and baths, sleeps up to 19, is a luxurious beautiful estate property, just footsteps from the sea, with 2 spacious terraces, a large swimming pool which can be heated (60m2) and pool/patio area, bbq, spacious, well equipped pool house. Distance to sea less than 100 m. Private: swimming pool (50 m2, 01.06.-30.09.). Interior: Large villa, 400 m2, on 3 levels. On the Ground floor: There is an Entrance Hall, Living, dining room, (has Sat. TV, video with films, hifi with CDs, games) with high ceilings and grand windows, opening onto a terrace, Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, 5 air-conditioned bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, each with 2 single beds that can be joined to make double beds, 1 large double bedroom with sea view. Upstairs: 1 air conditioned bedroom with bathroom with wonderful sea views and private terrace, and 1 double bedroom with bathroom, private terrace. In the Tower level, There is a large Jacuzzi room with window to the sea, and 1 double bedroom with air conditioning, and bathroom. and a large terrace with splendid view of the sea, 1 small single bedroom with separate access and 1 bathroom. Lush well tended gardens leading down to the seafront. Pool house is a large covered dining area and summer kitchen by the pool, and with 2 WC. Villa Hermes is set slightly back from the seafront with beautifully manicured lawns leading gently down to the sea. The estate has 2 villas, The 5 bedroom Palais Kouros and 10 bedroom Palais Hermes set in beautifully manicured gardens of over an acre. Palais Hermes is set within its own private grounds, but an access gate can be opened between the two villas when both are rented together. Shared private port and boat house for both villas on the grounds. Caretaker on premises in separate part of villa. Walk to restaurants and the nearby village. Shop 2 km. Sandy beach 100 m. By Car, St Raphael is 5 minute drive. St Tropez and Cannes 30 minute drive.  Extra Charges: Security deposit and final cleaning fee. The pool can be heated at extra cost. Sailing, water-skiing, scuba-diving, canoeing, kayaking, boats and yachts are all available for rent nearby. Additional services at extra cost available: maid, cook. Inquire for rates for the festival de Cannes and le Grand Prix. Luxury category.

Chianti Classico. 11 bedrooms, sleeps 22, 5 kms from Montevarchi. Lovely, large stone house, and 2 annexes, 410 m2 total, great for large groups. Interior: on the ground floor, antique and tasteful furnishings: entrance hall. Upper floor: lounge with open fireplace and satellite-TV. 1 double bedroom. 1 double bedroom with open fireplace. 2 double bedrooms, each room with shower/bidet/WC. 1 room with 2 beds. Kitchen (4 hotplates, oven, dishwasher, micro wave, deep freezer) with dining table. 2 showers/bidet/WC. Panoramic view of the countryside. Facilities: washing machine, modem connection. On the ground floor there is access to a large room (32 m2) whre an arch separates the billiard room from the living room. From one of the bedroom there is access (1.2 m in height) to a loft room with rattan lounge. The first annex, 100 m2, on 2 floors consists of a double bedroom and a dining/kitchen on the ground floor with access to a covered patio (50 m2 with outdoor furniture). Shower/bidet/WC. 1st floor: 1 double bedroom. 1 twin bedroom. Shower/bidet/WC. the second annex, 100 m2, consists of large, sunny living room, kitchen, 1 double bedroom and 1 shower/bidet/WC on the ground floor. 1 double and 1 twin bedroom, shower/bidet/WC on the 1st floor. Both kitchens are adequate for self-catering. Gazebo with furniture next to the swimming pool. Lovely stone house from end of 18th century, situated in a wonderful setting, 350 m above sea level, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and forests, nice panoramic position. It is ideally positioned to visit the most important towns like Cortona, Pienza, Montalcino, San Gimignano and the Chianti area. The main house (sleeps 10) and the 2 annexes opposite it (each sleeps 6) are rented together (sleeps 22), in total 410 m2. Wood burning oven, organic fruits and vegetables. It is possible to buy local olive oil and wine on site. 45 km from the centre of Siena, 50 km from the centre of Firenze, 30 km from the centre of Arezzo. Private: grounds 5000 m2 (fenced), garden 2000 m2 (fenced), swimming pool (6 x 12 m, 07.05.-01.10.), table tennis, garden furniture, barbecue, fireplace. In the house: billiards table, washing machine. Parking by the house. Shop 5 km, grocers 3 km, bus stop 800 m. Tennis 5 km, golf course 50 km, riding stables 3 km. Area; in the eastern part of Chianti, on the slopes leading down to the Arno valley, surrounded by olive groves, woods and vineyards. Cosy, historical village, in the eastern part of the region, on top of a hill, on a slope, 40 km from Arezzo, Siena, 50 km south-east from Firenze. All shops, restaurants etc. in Cavriglia 4 km. Gaiole in Chianti 13 km. For arrivals by plane: airport Florence 70 km.

Lucca Country Estate 30,  Tuscany
Luxury Tuscan Estate,  pool and tennis court, Sleeps 22 to 30.
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Beautiful historical estate with staff and private chef set on 50 acres of pine forests and olive groves ideal for made up of a luxurious frescoed main villa restored to a very high level with modern amenities has 11 bedrooms and bathrooms and 5 reception rooms with extensive entertaining areas, a casina with 1 bedroom and bathroom, and a coach house with 3 bedrooms and bathrooms. The villa accommodates 22 people in style and comfort, with chef and staff and for parties of 24 the casina can be rented and for 28 to 30 the coach house is also available . Ideal for family gatherings or weddings. Nestled in 50 acres of olive groves and pine forests the villa lies in the picturesque village of Vorno approximately 8 kilometres south of Lucca and has extensive gardens, a floodlit tennis court, a large swimming pool and several different al fresco dining areas. Hence the surroundings are completely rural and tranquil yet guests have the convenience of the village bar, shop and restaurant all being only five minutes walk away. There are wonderful views of the surrounding hills, forests, olive groves and the Alpe Apuane, sometimes snowcapped in the winter. The chef is a master of the culinary art.  View of olive groves and hills. LOCATION: Situated 25 minutes drive from Pisa airport, 35 minutes from Forte dei Marmi and the Versilian coast, and 50 minutes from Florence airport, the villa offers a unique combination of easy international access, country atmosphere and proximity to the historical and cultural delights of Tuscany. The lovely historical town of Lucca is only 10 minutes drive north of the estate on the old Pisa road. Lucca is the nearest railway stations, giving easy access to La Spezia and the delights of the Cinque Terre. HISTORY: The original building dates back to the 15th century, but through the years there have been many changes and the actual aspect of the villa is that of the early 1800’s when it was purchased by the Nottolini family. The main façade is the one facing north, which has a large door with architrave and stone frames. There is also a similar entrance on the south side of the building where there is the flower garden, a pond, flowerbeds, rose gardens, paths and pergolas. The estate also includes other buildings such as the Limonaia, the building where the lemon trees were traditional stored each winter, now a beautifully decorated full service kitchen often utilized for cooking school demonstrations, the Stables where wine cellar and wine tasting room is located, and the Chapel, now consecrated for Anglican wedding ceremonies.

Villa Ar Zilla
10 bedroom 10 bath villa, private pool, sleeps up to 23,  near medieval hamlet of Vitorchiano
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