Tuscany

When people think of Tuscany, most images conjure up a mental picture of rolling countryside with olive groves and cypress trees, such as captivated the Renaissance painters. A region best known for its landscape, art, wines, olive oil and the language – the language of Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio whose Tuscan dialect became Italy’s official language and national tongue. Her hill towns and art cities quietly complement the artistic riches of Florence.

With its restful pace and orderly landscape of cultivated fields and vast vineyards, total Tuscany intoxicates the senses. From the shores of the shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea to the slopes of the Apennines, Tuscany flaunts her charms: great cities embracing treasure of art and ancient architecture; green hills and valleys under a cobalt sky; warm-hearted wines that match the spirit of the Tuscan people

Tuscany

	BACCO Spacious apartments in a group of gorgeous buildings set on the top of a hill with panoramic views of the countryside. More details	TYPE Apartments REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 2 – 4 People BEDROOMS 1 -2 POOL Yes
	CASA CHIARA A beautiful apartment located on the second floor of an historical building in the town of Siena. The apartment is bright and elegantly furnished mostly with antiques. More details	TYPE Apartment REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 5 People BEDROOMS 3 POOL No
	CASA DELLE OLIVE A simply delightful restored barn on a working olive farm of thirty eight hectares producing a high quality oil. The house is set on two levels adjacent to the ancient farmhouse occupied by the owners. The swimming pool is at the guests’ exclusive use. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Tuscany – Chianti SLEEPS 2 BEDROOMS 1 POOL Yes
	CRETI DI CORTONA Beautiful old stone farmhouse divided into three spacious apartments. There are also two independent small stone cottages adjacent to the farmhouse. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Tuscany – Cortona SLEEPS 2 – 6 People in 5 Apartments BEDROOMS 1 – 3 POOL Yes
	FATTORIA RUGIA Thee small apartments in an authentically restored villa in the peaceful foothills of Lucca. Each apartment has private garden. 12 meter pool with panoramic views. More details	TYPE Apartments in Villa REGION Lucca SLEEPS 2 – 4 People BEDROOMS 1 – 2 POOL Yes
	IL CASTAGNO On the ancient estate of Il Castagno, with its historic villa and farmlands, apartments of various sizes in four restored farmhouses set privately from each other. Five star facilities and beautiful furnishings. More details	TYPE Apartments in Country House REGION Tuscany – San Gimignano SLEEPS 2-8 People in BEDROOMS 2 to 4 POOL Yes
	LA CASINA An ancient house with exquisite furnishings, set on three floors in a very private position with its own swimming pool commanding panoramic views. SEE SPECIALS PAGE FOR DISCOUNTED RATES More details	TYPE Country House REGION Tuscany – Cortona SLEEPS 9 People BEDROOMS 5 POOL Yes
	LA CASONA An imposing ivy-covered stone house with panoramic terrace and manicured garden, charming furnishings, large Tuscan style fireplace. SEE SPECIALS PAGE FOR DISCOUNTED RATES More details	TYPE Country House REGION Tuscany – Cortona SLEEPS 6 People BEDROOMS 3 POOL Yes
	LA LIMONAIA La Limonaia is an immaculately renovated old stone house (150 sq mt) set in the hills near Lucca amongst woodland and olive groves, tastefully furnished in Tuscan style. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Tuscany – Lucca SLEEPS 4 + 1 People BEDROOMS 2 POOL Yes
	LA SOVRANA A large farmhouse, recently renovated, retaining all the original characteristics of a traditional Tuscan farmhouse. It enjoys stunning views. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 10 People BEDROOMS 5 POOL Yes
	LE CAPANNE DI SANTA LUCIA Surrounded by rolling hills in the Crete Senesi area 12km west of Siena, a beautifully restored farmhouse. The main farmhouse has three pleasant apartments, and another in a converted barn. Magnificent views of the Tuscan landscape and Siena skyline. More details	TYPE Country House Apartments REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 2 to 5 people in 4 apartments BEDROOMS 1 or 2 POOL Yes
	PODERE BAGNOLO Two tastefully furnished apartments in a beautiful stone farmhouse that was recently renovated. Panoramic views from the shared pool and terrace. More details	TYPE Apartments in Farm House REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 2-4 People in 2 Apartments BEDROOMS 1-2 POOL Yes
	PODERE LA PAGLIA Two 17th century farmhouses on a large estate, totally renovated with 4 large apartments each. Central location to explore the region from. More details	TYPE Apartments in Country House REGION Tuscany-Cortona SLEEPS 4, 6, 8 or up to 20 People BEDROOMS 2, 4, 6, 10 POOL Yes
	PRIMAVERA Charming & beautifully furnished apartments located in the very heart of the Chianti area in the fascinating and tiny medieval hamlet of San Vincenti – spectacular views, peaceful. More details	TYPE Country House Apartments REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 3 or 4 People in 3 Apartments BEDROOMS 2 POOL Yes
	ROCCHETTA On the top of the hill in Monterchi are the ruins of the ancient castle, part of which has been transformed into a delightful dwelling with private pool and garden. More details	TYPE Country House + Apartment REGION Tuscany – Monterchi SLEEPS 6 BEDROOMS 3 POOL Yes
	ROSA A charming independent stone house with pool, located on a hillside just outside Cortona. More details	TYPE Country house REGION Tuscany – Cortona SLEEPS 4 People BEDROOMS 2 POOL Yes
	SANTA COLOMBA Two attractive old stone farmhouses, completely independent and lovingly restored in traditional Tuscan style, sitting on a peaceful hillside near Siena surrounded by mature oaks. The main Villa is a converted barn, sleeping 7. A small apartment for 2 in the other farmhouse. More details	TYPE Farm House REGION Tuscany – Siena SLEEPS 2+2 -or 7 POOL Yes

“Villa to let near small Tuscan town. Suit couple, early forties, with three children (females preferred). Recently installed swimming pool may compensate for sometimes impassable road. Owner suggests preliminary viewing to prevent disappointment or future misunderstandings.” It was not only the prospect of Tuscany that had captivated Molly, it was the strange provision about three children, females preferred. Her husband had found this fishy, and for that reason it filled her with intense curiosity. Her life had not been particularly adventurous….

- Excerpt from Summer’s Lease by John Mortimer (1923-….)