Tuscany/Umbria
For years, we made it a
deliberate policy not to arrange our properties by region.
We didn’t want Tuscany to dominate. We wanted to
force you to read all our descriptions in order to seduce
you. Now, however, things have changed, and while Tuscany
remains as attractive as ever, most visitors to the
Italian countryside are open to new, less touristed
areas. Especially those of you who have already rented
from us often in the past.
We’ve got Tuscany. We’ve also got Umbria
and the Veneto.
See what you think.
| Property |
Number of persons
|
Description |
| Cennina |
2-6 |
1-3BR, 1-3BA, pool, A/C, wi-fi, private restaurant. Near Bucine, equidistant from Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. High-standard independent accommodations from one to three bedrooms on a beautiful estate dominated by a castellated villa. Great for couples or for families. Each bedroom with private bathroom. |
| Podere Sagna |
2-6 |
1BR, 1BA; 2BR, 2BA; 3BR, 3BA, pool. Heart of Chianti. Free-standing cottage for 4 plus two independent wings of owners’ villa located 20 minutes north of Siena in heart of Chianti country. |
| Gigliola
Farmhouses |
2-6 |
1-3BR, 1-3BA,
pool. Thirty minutes’ southwest of Florence.
Good standard independent farmhouse accommodations
from one to three bedrooms on wine-producing estate.
Every bedroom with its own bath. Great for families. |
| Iesolana |
2-8 |
1-4BR, 1-3BA, pool, wi-fi. Near Bucine, equidistant from Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. High-standard independent accommodations from one to four bedrooms on a gorgeous estate. Great for couples or for families. On-site guests-only café/wine bar/restaurant. |
| Casa
Montagnana |
4 |
2BR, 2BA,
pool. 5 minutes outside of San Gimignano, of which
it enjoys a spectacular view. Lovely cottage in
a tiny medieval borgo along a country road. Good
for a family or 2 couples. |
| Casa
Rosa |
4 |
2BR, 2BA,
pool. Overlooking Florence in a green setting, walk
into the city in 20 minutes, yet have a car for
touring the countryside as well. Air-conditioning. |
| Casa
Baschi |
4-6 |
2-3BR, 2-3BA,
pool. Just south of Orvieto. Rare free-standing
house ideal for 2 couples, with equal bedrooms/baths.
Possibility of adding new 3rd bedroom suite with
own bathroom. |
| Montecastello |
4-6 |
2BR, 1BA
and 3BR, 2BA. Pool. Near Todi. Three free-standing
cottages on the grounds of a wonderful inn and enjoying
spectacular views. In a nature preserve. Restaurant
on site. Great for families. |
| Rosaccia
Piccola |
4-6 |
2-3BR, 2-3BA. Gorgeous property near Orvieto with
every amenity. |
| Molinazzo
Mini |
4-6 |
2-3BR, 2-3BA.
Another beautiful property near Orvieto with every
comfort. |
| Poggio
del Vento |
7
|
4BR, 4BA,
pool. Luxury villa just outside Orvieto. Extremely
comfortable furnishings, manicured grounds. Housekeeper.
Beautiful pool area. |
| Villa
Oliva |
8 |
4BR, 3BA,
pool. Fantastic house in southernmost Umbria which
is far better than it looks in our pictures. Dramatic
views from panoramic terrace. Excellent staff. Highest
recommendation. |
| Le Querce |
8 |
5BR, 3.5BA, pool. Wing of noble villa with spectacular view over Pistoia, our very favorite small Tuscan city. Great for extended family or 2 small families traveling together. Delightful, discreet resident owners. |
| Casale
Luisa |
9 |
5BR, 4 BA,
pool, A/C. Absolutely delightful freestanding farmhouse
in ideal Chianti location. Perfect for families. |
| Colonnette |
10 |
5BR, 4BA,
pool. Newly restored American-owned house near Orvieto.
All creature comforts. Great for either families
or couples. |
| Villa
Ida |
10 |
5BR, 4BA,
pool, some A/C. Elegantly furnished country house,
gorgeous views, heart of Tuscany. Perfect beds,
screens everywhere. Great for couples. |
| The Old Schoolhouse |
10 |
5BR, 5BA, pool, tennis. A truly delightful typically characteristic and quite elegant Tuscan farmhouse villa located within sight of Siena itself. Wonderful for couples or for extended families. |
| La
Panoramica |
11 |
6BR, 4BA,
pool. Just a quarter-hour immediately south of Florence,
delightful family villa with views of the city.
Very good kitchen. |
| Sernigi |
11+2 |
6BR, 6BA,
pool. One of the great luxury houses in Italy, ideally
located halfway between Florence and Siena. A model
house in every way. Gracious owners. |
| La
Rosaccia |
12 |
6BR, 6BA,
pool, air-conditioned bedrooms. Elegant country
villa on manicured grounds with wonderful flower
gardens. 20 minutes south of Orvieto. One of the
great houses of Italy. Staff. |
| Villa
Molinazzo |
14
|
5-7 BR,
5-7BA, pool, tennis, air-conditioned bedrooms. Luxuriously
restored farmhouse villa with picture-postcard views
located 20 minutes’ south of Orvieto. Garden
with 500+ roses. One of the great houses of Italy.
Rent with or without guest house. Staff. |
| Villa Caiano |
14+2 |
7BR, 5+BA, pool. Within sight of Florence's Duomo, a gorgeous property with spectacular view overlooking one of Tuscany’s most famous Medici villa-gardens. Great for couples traveling together, for extended family, or for two or three families with children. |
| Villa
La Gigliola |
14 |
7BR, 7BA,
pool, tennis. Grand free-standing villa on wine-producing
estate 30 minutes southwest of Florence. Staff available,
excellent cook. |
| Villa
del Cacciatore |
16 |
8BR, 8BA,
pool. Private free-standing villa 30 minutes southwest
of Florence. Great for couples sharing or for 2
or more families traveling together. Staff available,
first-rate cook. |
| Villa Lucia |
17-30 |
9BR, 8BA, pool, tennis, staff. Gorgeous noble villa on the edge of Chianti, equidistant from Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. Great for family reunions, for multiple couples, or for different families traveling together. |
Venet0
| Property |
Number of persons |
Description |
| Paradiso |
2-10 |
1-5BR, 1-5BA. Historic estate with 15 independent accommodations in ideal location a short distance from southern shore of Lake Garda. Wonderful facilities for families, couples, golf and tennis fanatics. |
| Regina |
2-6 |
2-6 1-3BR, 1-3BA, pool. Very unusual location about an hour up the coast from Venice. Working farm with hospitable young owners resident. 3BR wing of their villa plus series of 1- and 2-bedroom accommodations scattered about. Excellent beaches nearby. Great for families. Air-conditioned. |
| Villa Vittoriana |
2-6 |
1-3BR, 1-3BA. Independent accommodations, including a delightful free-standing cottage for 2, on a noble estate just outside Padova. Wonderful for exploring all the Veneto. Extremely welcoming owners.
|
| Villa Jacopo |
8 |
4BR, 3BA. Elegant wing of fabulous Villa Veneta, with pool and full air-conditioning. |
| Villa Bonifacio |
10+ |
6BR, 4BA, pool. Wing of historic Villa Veneta set in beautiful park on the immediate outskirts of Padova. |
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