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While many of our holiday rentals in Tuscany have access to a swimming pool – whether private or shared with a couple of other rentals – it is not a universal amenity. For many travellers, however, it is something that is really important to them. If you are one of these people, fear not, as we have lots of villas in Tuscany with swimming pools to choose from, at all sorts of price points, in plenty of locations, and with many other excellent amenities. So, all you need to do to ensure that you find a vacation rental that suits your needs is to add the pool filter to your search using our advanced search feature or by simply browsing our villas in Tuscany with pools...

Planning an Easter break in Tuscany this year? Well, as it is predominantly a Catholic country, there are lots of local traditions associated with this time of the year, offering you the chance to experience some authentic local customs and to give your vacation a little extra flavour. Speaking of flavour, as food is also central to everything in Italy, one of the key things to enjoy during an Easter holiday in Tuscany is the array of delicious seasonal favourites on offer. So, look forward to the spring blooms, mild weather, parades, excitement, and culinary delights that come with a vacation in Tuscany at this time of the year and plan your Easter menu with these must-try dishes...

Impossibly pretty little towns and villages that are steeped in charm and history and can appear almost totally untouched by time are not uncommon in Tuscany. Drive around the region and you’re likely to stumble upon any untold number of these incredibly sweet places by pure chance. However, if you want to find a cluster of some very scenic examples in a small area, the comune of Sovicille, nestled in the hills of Siena, is an excellent example. Surrounded by the famous lush greenery, winding roads, and rolling hills of Tuscany and filled with fascinating architectural gems, romantically crumbling castles, handsome palaces, charming churches, and more, these villages are totally picturesque. Book your villa in Siena and then come explore these gorgeous settlements and the lovely surrounding countryside while soaking up the authentic charm and beauty of Tuscany...

As summers continue to get warmer and warmer, many travellers who are planning a vacation during the season are thinking ahead of their trips in order to ensure their comfort and safety. This can mean considering your location and choosing a date earlier in the summer or in early autumn to avoid the worst of the heat if necessary. It can mean planning your itinerary of visiting attractions and scheduling certain activities around the temperatures throughout the day. It can guide how and what you pack. Certainly, it will inform the vacation rental that you choose and the amenities that you prioritise – especially air-conditioning! 

Tuscany is one of those places where astoundingly beautiful sights abound. It is not uncommon to turn a corner and have your breath stolen away by some perfect combination of rolling green hills, cypress-lined roads, pretty little stone farmhouses, medieval towns untouched by the passing of time, fields of golden sunflowers, snow-capped peaks, an elegant Medici palace, a vineyard sprawling across a valley, or a great city. These magical elements of this diverse and lovely landscape come together in some truly magical and beyond picturesque ways to create stunning backdrops to a perfect vacation in Tuscany. However, if you are planning to pop a rather important question while staying in one of our romantic villas in Tuscany, dining on the delicious local cuisine, sipping incredible Tuscan wines, enjoying la dolce vita, and exploring the incredible history, culture, and beauty of the region, then there are some rather special backdrops to choose from indeed. Make the moment perfect by choosing one of these dream locations for a proposal in Tuscany...