We have tried to provide descriptions of what you might be looking for for your tuscan Holiday, and have divided the houses into rough categories. See below for the descriptions of those categories, and click on each category to see the houses. Remember that our agents visit the properties and can give you good advice on which house would be right for you - here are the agents' details if you want to ring, write or email them...
Private Villa | Romantic Retreat | Village home | Ideal for families with children | Apartment in a hamlet | In a farmhouse (agriturismo) | Weddings and family reunions | Luxurious or special house | Apartment in farmhouse or villa | Walk to restaurants and shops |
Private Villa
Some houses are on their own - either magnificently isolated, or simply private. They range from large renaissance villas close to Siena or Florence to beautifully converted farmhouses in rolling landscape.
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Romantic Retreat
Some properties are particularly suited to finding time for yourselves. This does not always mean they are isolated - some of the nicest places are small apartments in medieval hill villages, with everything, even another bottle of Prosecco, on your doorstep.
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Village home
More and more people are coming to Tuscany for the village life, where small shops, local sights, restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Some of our village properties even have gardens and swimming pools, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds!
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Ideal for families with children
Groups of houses in old hamlets and rambling farmhouses are just some of our properties that families with children come back to year after year. Places like Montestigliano and Linari are favourites as there are often other families with children there too, and new friendships will be easily made.
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Apartment in a hamlet
Small hamlets, or large 'fattorias', in which a cluster of farmhouses have been converted, often have the added advantage of easily arranging for interesting activities such as cooking classes, horseback riding or even trying your hand at grape or olive harvests.
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In a farmhouse (agriturismo)
Being at a property that still hums with agricultural activity is often a fascinating experience for young and old alike. Your accommodation will have all the modern comforts, but the farmstead activity nearby will make you part of a timeless tapestry that is so much a part of Tuscany.
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Weddings and family reunions
Large, elegant villas or extensive groups of close farmhouses make for excellent wedding venues or places for classes or large family reunions - and we know agencies that can help with all the planning these events entail.
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Luxurious or special house
Some houses are simply a step above, either because they are grand old family 'palazzi' or have been impeccably restored and outfitted. Amongst these houses you will find a medieval castle, luxuriously restored farmhouses and elegant fifteenth century villas.
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Apartment in farmhouse or villa
The old Tuscan farmhouses are often enormous rambling buildings - many of these have been converted into a number of apartments. You can still enjoy your privacy - there are generally private outside areas for each apartment - but you may meet fellow travellers you will remember as very simpatico.
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Walk to restaurants and shops
It might be a pleasure to arrive somewhere and leave the car keys untouched! Perhaps because the house is in a village, or within walking distance - i.e. about fifteen minutes walk - of a restaurant or bar.
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