Tuscany is lovely in fall when the lush landscape is made even more beautiful by the transformation of trees as their leaves turn red and gold and rust hues all across those famous rolling hills, the excitement of truffle hunting, the hustle and bustle of food and wine festivals filling medieval city centres all across the region, the cosiness of little houses with smoke-topped chimneys dotted about the place, and the appearance of chic locals beginning to wrap up in woolly layers against the cooling weather. However, much as the entire region has many charms worth discovering that are particular to the season, fall is an especially excellent time to plan a city break in Tuscany. The summer crowds will have begun to disperse, leaving the most famous attractions and sights with far smaller queues and freeing up time to see more, and things will be much calmer and more relaxed, in general. Plus, the cooler weather is more suited to darting all over the place if you’re the type that wants to see it all! So, if you have always wanted to come and see Florence, Lucca, or Cortona – all charming and stunning cities steeped in history and culture – then it is a perfect time to book a Tuscany villa and a city break in Tuscany! Just check out this selection of some of our newest listings in these destinations, all centrally located right at the heart of all the action in each town, and book today to make the fall getaway in Tuscany of your dreams a reality...
Maestri Di Pietra (Available from €215 - €380 per night)
This incredibly chic and modern loft-style apartment in Florence is located right in the historic core of the city, has one bedroom and sleeps up to four guests. Boasting spacious rooms, high ceilings, big windows letting in natural light and offering you glimpses of this beautiful city from the moment you wake up to the second you close your eyes each night, two luxurious bathrooms, a welcoming living room, and a cute kitchen/dining room, this apartment has been finished to an impeccable standard. While modern and well-designed, this is no cold, sterile space but, rather, a warm and inviting place to return to after days of darting all over Florence. Use of jewel tones, rich wood, lots of lamps and gentle lighting throughout, plenty of cushions and soft furnishings, and a bunch of homey, careful touches mean that you will be able to relax and unwind perfectly in this rental. In fact, it is so warm and cosy that it is perfectly suited to an autumnal break full of hot drinks, evenings curled up on the couch watching good movies and enjoying a glass of wine, lazy mornings with a good book, and days darting to all the nearby attractions. If you’re considering a vacation rental in Florence for a city break this fall, then Maestri Di Pietra really does tick all of the possible boxes you could have!
Sui Tetti Di Lucca (Available from €98 - €320 per night)
If you are more interested in the smaller but equally charming medieval walled city of Lucca but also want a warm and cosy one-bedroom apartment right in the centre of town then Sui Tetti Di Lucca is just the thing! This pretty apartment is similarly inviting and modern but has a bit more of an airy, simpler aesthetic. Also finished to a very high standard, it boasts high ceilings, lots of different windows and a balcony overlooking the pretty historic streets of the city, an elegant open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, a simple but relaxing bedroom, and a luxurious bathroom. The aforementioned balcony is especially wonderful for sitting out and watching the world go by in a warm sweater while sipping a cup of coffee.
Like the previous apartment, Sui Tetti Di Lucca is ideally located with cafes, restaurants, bars, local markets, and lots of pretty streets and piazze just a few steps away from the front door of the building. For those who want to come and explore this gorgeous city thoroughly throughout their stay, this is a perfect choice. Just picture it now: you go out to dart around and see all that Lucca has to offer, to visit all of the museums and architectural gems, to simply wander about and take it all in, and then to cap each day off by strolling down to try seasonal delicacies in local eateries nearby and visiting bars to sample wonderful Tuscan wines before the short walk home back to this cosy gem of an apartment. It sounds pretty dreamy to us and like a perfect holiday rental in Lucca!
Appartamento Mancini (Available from €110 - €165 per night)
Now to Cortona for another centrally-located gem boasting incredible views and warm and cosy interiors that are perfectly welcoming for a fall getaway in Tuscany. Appartamento Mancini is a little less sleek and modern than the other two apartments but, instead has a very pretty and relaxing atmosphere, with some eclectic touches. Instead of high ceilings and everything being quite so shiny and new, you can expect to find gorgeous exposed ceiling beams painted white, modern touches and bohemian elements tastefully placed alongside older and more traditional details, wonderful old tile floors, tasteful lighting dotted throughout that perfectly warms the space and makes it particularly cosy and inviting, a big and plush sofa in the living space, mismatched chairs at the dining table, a cute little kitchen with white cabinets and a small window over the sink that overlooks the historic streets below, a rather roomy and luxurious bathroom, and two simple but relaxing bedrooms sleeping up to four guests.
Full of character, completely inviting, and with windows framing postcard views of the stunning medieval core of this lovely Tuscan city, Appartamento Mancini is a perfect base from which to delve into that wonderful tangle of streets below and experience an ideal fall break in Cortona and an ideal vacation rental in Cortona.
Lungarno Suite Apartment (Available from €140 - €228 per night)
Another dreamy Florentine escape, Lungarno Suite Apartment is located in a slightly more peaceful part of the city, just outside the historic core, in a green and picturesque spot along the Arno River, directly overlooking the park of Giardino Rossella Casini and not far from the park of Giardino Antonino Caponnetto. With an array of buses leaving from close by and the city centre very walkable for those who have no mobility issues, it is easy to access all of the best parts of Florence from this gem of an apartment, while also enjoying greenery and river views. A compact and cheerful studio apartment, this gem boasts a lovely balcony with a little outdoor dining set for two that makes the most of its leafy surroundings, bright and modern interiors, and lots of cute and colourful touches. An ideal place to watch the trees change colours and go for relaxing autumnal strolls along the Arno in between visits into the city’s endless attractions, Lungarno Suite Apartment presents another excellent way to experience a fall getaway in Florence!
So, if you have been dreaming of your next city break in Italy, this is your sign to book now and experience a wonderful fall getaway in one of Tuscany’s most magical destinations for yourself!