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Oasi Di Benessere Bio is perched on a hill, 4km from the centre of Sassofortino, a tiny medieval hilltop village with a population of under a thousand, in the comune of Roccastrada, in the province of Grosseto. Boasting sweeping panoramic villas over the surrounding area - the rolling green hills and valleys for which Tuscany is so well-known, vineyards, olive groves, a patchwork of fields, and mountains in the distance – but a location that is just a short drive from nearby conveniences and incredible amenities and facilities, it is the ideal place to get away from it all in style and comfort. Leave the stresses and worries of daily life far behind but not all of civilisation: be able to readily head out and explore the wider region, and have the most stunning base to return to every day at the magical Oasi Di Benessere Bio.

Italy (and Tuscany, in particular) is a destination that has been renowned for spa breaks since ancient times due to the number of thermal springs located throughout the country. Those looking to properly unwind, relax, and soak their worries away, therefore, should book a villa in Tuscany as they will have several thermal spa towns to choose from during their time in the region. Among these, one that we have not mentioned at length yet is the pretty town of San Casciano dei Bagni.

Nestled in the famously beautiful and iconic Tuscan scenery of rolling green hills and golden valleys that distinguishes the Val d’Orcia as one of the most idyllic parts of the world, the town of San Casciano dei Bagni has famed waters. These thermal waters have been used for thousands of years for their therapeutic properties and attracted aristocrats from all over Europe in search of cures and relief for all sorts of ailments for centuries. This flow of wealthy visitors into San Casciano dei Bagni over time has also left a visual mark on the pretty town, endowing some buildings with elaborately decorative and especially lovely exteriors, further adding to her charms!

Have you still not yet managed to book a perfect vacation for this summer? Or are you thinking of an escape to Tuscany in September? Well, if either applies, we have the answer: Villa I Portici! This wonderful gem of a villa is a very pretty Tuscan property that has been renovated in recent years to an incredibly high standard with impossible attention-to-detail, care, and great taste. It boasts a private pool and air-conditioning, can sleep up to nine guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and is conveniently located right in the heart of the pretty Chianti town of San Donato.

Not far from a large number of the most popular tourist attractions and destinations in Tuscany, Villa I Portici is just 40km from Pisa and her famous Leaning Tower, 41km from the gorgeous medieval walled town of Lucca, 43km from the town of San Gimignano with its ancient towers, 45km from Florence and her extraordinary museums, and 56km from Greve in Chianti. The Tuscan Coast is, furthermore, an easy distance away for readily planned day-trips. So, if you are really looking to make the most of your time in Tuscany, this incredible villa in Tuscany is a perfect base from which to explore the wider region. 

Chianti is at its most breath-taking in September, as the vines grow heavy with grapes and the leaves turn to golden and russet hues. The rolling green hills and lush valleys are always a sight to behold, a distinctly lovely wonder that has made the landscape of Tuscany famous, and when the endless vineyards of the region are ready to be harvested this beauty is only more impressive and striking still. So, if you are a wine-lover who has always wanted to head out on adventures, sampling the incredible wines of Tuscany and exploring her gorgeous landscape and pretty towns, then we think you should book a escape in Chianti this September!