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Recommended Tuscany Vacation Rentals

Farm Holidays accommodation, independent Villas, Bed and Breakfast, Hotels and Apartments in the Countryside of Tuscany selected by the Castles of Tuscany Staff

TENUTA DI LILLIANO [Castellina in Chianti, Chianti Classico]
Tenuta di Lilliano - Loc.Lilliano - Castellina in Chianti (Siena) - Ph +39 0577 743070 - Fax +39 0577 743036

The farm offers farmhouse holidays, tastings and direct sale in the cellar of Chianti Classico and the farm’s other products. Tenuta di Lilliano offers hospitality on a weekly rental basis. The farmhouse holiday accomodation is made up of several independent farmhouses, renovated in the style of traditional Tuscan farms and furnished with rustic furniture, sharing the use of five swimming pools set in a panoramic position.

Lilliano covers a area of about 460 hectares situated in a peaceful, panoramic position amidst the vineyrds and gently rolling hills of Chianti Classico (350 m above sea level), between Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni. The Estate is made up of vineyards, olive groves and cornfields, protected by woodlands and scrub.

VILLA MORGHEN HOTEL B&B [Villa Accommodation on Florence Hills]
Via Feliceto 8 - 50135 Settignano, Florence - Ph/Fax +39 055 697362

Hotel Accademia FirenzeVilla Morghen is a hotel/vacation home that offers the pleasure of experiencing Florence while staying in the heart of the beautiful hills of Settignano and Fiesole. The Villa is in Florence, immersed in the typical landscape of the Tuscan region, unique in its charm, history, and the traditions of its natural environment. The Villa's orgins are from the 15th century as an elegant villa, but it is later transformed in a Benedictine Monastery in the 19th century. Today the villa represents a unique hospitality solution, where the appeal of its history is mixed with the splendid nature of the hills surrounding Florence, offering tourists, travellers, business people and students who wish to stay in Florence, an unequalled and unforgettable experience

HOTEL RESTAURANT MIRAMONTI [Loc. Consuma, Montemignaio - Arezzo]
Via Casentinese 61 Località Consuma 52010 Montemignaio (Ar)
Ph. +39 055/8306566 - Fax.+39 055/8306469

Situated 1.050 meters above sea level, at the Consuma mountain pass between the provinces of Florence (35 kms far) and Arezzo (60 kms far) with great views on the surrounding countryside. The location of this Hotel is ideal for tourist trips in the whole Casentino Valley, the Pratomagno, religious shrines like La Verna, Camaldoli, Vallombrosa Abbey and of course Florence and its surroundings. All the rooms overlook the large hotel park and dispose of private bath. Large parking and a shelter for bicycles and motorcycles are at guests disposal. The restaurant is well know for its typical Tuscan cuisine, the private dining rooms can accommodate up to 200 guests. Food is simple and meats are cooked on the spit or barbecued. Open all year round.

LE TORRI VACATION RENTALS [Montespertoli - Florence]
Via Poppiano, 88 - 50025 Montespertoli, Florence.
Phone: +39 0571.670952 Fax: +39 0571.670952 Mobile: +39 338 5406164

Le Torri is located 25 min from Florence, In the heart of Tuscany, on the Top the Chianti hills Florence, in the village of San Quirico in Collina, there is a beautiful medieval villa - Le Torri Villa Holiday. Once a 13th century Tuscan farmhouse, Le Torri Villa owners direct has been transformed into a marvellous vacation get-away for lovers of the famous Tuscan landscape. Le Torri Villa is entirely made of Tuscan-style stone, cured in every minor detail. Distances: Florence 25 min, Siena 50 min, S.Gimignano 35 min, Pisa 45 min, Vinci 30 min., Volterra 70 min.

FLORENCE HOUSE [Daily and Long Term Apartments to rent]

Florence House offers fully furnished apartments equipped with all conveniences, located within the historic center of Florence and the most beautiful cities in Italy, all incharming tourist venues.
These apartments and villas represent an excellent alternative to the traditional hotels and afford the guests autonomy, comfort and possibilities for a genuine history-packed stay.

Furthermore, to make your holiday even more unforgettable, Florence House has selected exclusive services aimed at the utmost comfort, from personalised tours to theme dinners delivered to your apartment.

IL BORGHETTO TUSCAN HOLIDAYS APARTMENTS [San Gimignano - Siena]
Località Cortennano 21/23 53037 - San Gimignano (Siena) - Ph. +39 0577 941780 Fax +39 0577 906783

IL BORGHETTO di Cortennano, Tuscany villa vacation rentals, lies on the side of a hill within the municipal borders of San Gimignano directly on the original old dirt road leading to the town, with the best view of the famous towers. The little cluster of buildings is perfectly situated in the midst of the splendid Tuscan countryside. The accommodation is divided into apartments of different sizes and typology to better satisfy the varying needs of the guests. The Villa is surrounded by a large park with secular cypress and a large swimming-pool.

AGRITURISMO PETROGNANO [Reggello]
Località S.Ellero - Reggello (Florence - Italy) - Ph. and Fax +39 055 690230 - +39 055 860230 Mobile 3356168833

Agriturismo Petrognano is immersed in the heart of the Tuscan countryside amongst vineyards, olive groves and orchards. The complex is a recently restored and comfortably furnished antique farmhouse, composed of five apartments and surrounded by a splendid garden. Guests can enjoy a striking panorama, typical of the Tuscan hills, including a view of Vallombrosa and its antique abbey. A swimming pool and tennis court are at the guests disposal. Petrognano is an ideal base for visting the Tuscan art cities: Florence (only 20 minutes away by car), Arezzo, Siena and the Chianti region...

PODERE SAN BARTOLO [Barberino Val d'Elsa - Chianti Area]
Via Cassia, 24 - 50021 Barberino Valdelsa (Florence - Italy) Ph. +39 055 8075077 Mobile 333 9988876

San Bartolo is a tourist complex made up of four apartments and a hayloft, recently restored with great care and taste, immersed in the classic landscape of the Chianti, in the heart of Tuscany.
All of the apartments are very comfortable and well-equipped. Two of these have been made from an old tower house inside the medieval walls that surround the old village of Barberino Val d'Elsa.

COUNTRY VILLA L'OLIVETA - IL BELVEDERE APARTMENTS [Loro Ciuffenna - Arezzo]
Via Sette Ponti Ponente, 94 - 52024 Loro Ciuffenna (AR) - Ph. 338 1782627 Fax +39 055 969828

The l'Oliveta and il Belvedere farms, which consist of one independent country villa and two apartments respectively, extend over the Chianti hills between Arezzo and Florence, a rich and fertile land in Roman and Etruscan times and well famous for the production of excellent oil and wine. L’Oliveta is completely surrounded by hectares of typical terraced olive groves and offers a beautiful view over the Arno Valley to the Sienese Chianti hills ...

VILLA SESTINI B&B [Bagno a Ripoli - Firenze]
Via Vernalese, 21a - 50012 Bagno a Ripoli (Firenze) - Ph./Fax +39 055 63 09 51 Mobile 347 1259276

Villa Sestini B&B is located on the beautiful green hill overlooking Florence, completely immersed in the typical Tuscan countryside. From the Italian style garden of the Villa, where you can have breakfast in total relax, it's possible to admire the whole city of Florence, its red roofs and the Duomo skyline from a distance of 5 km. At Villa Sestini, where Giovanna will welcome you with homemade cakes and jams, you'll really understand the meaning of Italian Dolce Vita!

BED AND BREAKFAST AND APARTMENT IN CHIANTI ANCORA DEL CHIANTI [Greve in Chianti]
Via Collegalle, 12 - 50022 Greve in Chianti - Firenze - Ph./Fax +39 055 854044 - Mobile 339/1587642

In the heart of Chianti Classico, enjoy the best of Tuscany with a rural holiday in a converted farm house with bed and breakfast or apartment farmstay. Between Florence and Siena, admiring the magnificent scenery of Tuscany our converted farm house offers bed and breakfast as well as self contained accommodation in a young and friendly atmosphere.
Florence is 20 km and Siena is 40 km far: Ancora del Chianti is the ideal base to visit Tuscany. Laura welcomes guests and will take care of you during your stay. Every morning she serves a continental breakfast with buffet on the shaded terrace overlooking the garden.

FARM HOLIDAYS B&B SAVERNANO [Reggello]
Loc. Savernano - 50066 Vaggio - Reggello (Florence) Ph. +39 055 8656946 - Fax: +39 055 8656356

On the hills of Tuscany, near Florence, in a position that dominates the surrounding landscape, is the Agritourism/Bed and Breakfast Savernano. The farmhouse is surrounded by wide vineyards, spaced out by woods of oaks, pines, cypresses. The farmhouse, finely restored with valuable materials like "cotto dell'Impruneta", is the witness of the marriage between nature and comfort. A friendly athmosphere, in a peaceful oasis to spend a holiday in the nature: the agritourism has 8 rooms and ensures a confortable hospitality to its guest.

VILLA PRUMIANO [Barberino Val d'Elsa - Chianti Area]
Loc. Prumiano - 50021 Barberino Valdelsa (Florence - Italy) Ph. +39 055 8075077 Mobile 333 9988876

Characteristic independent complex consisting of a large farmhouse and a hayloft which has recently been recovered, set in a charming and panoramic position, immersed in the vineyards of the Chianti countryside. The property is located halfway between Florence (30 km) and Siena (40 m), which can both be reached in about half an hour's drive, 5 km from the medieval town of Barberino Val d'Elsa. Pleasant and well organized outdoor areas with large swimming pool are at the guests' disposal.


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