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Continuing on from our last post, here are the next number of properties in our list of 10 of our best luxury villas in Tuscany. As there are many more to choose from that have different numbers of bedrooms, locations and special features, be sure to browse all of our luxury villas in Tuscany and find something that is perfectly suited to you and your needs. For now, have a taste of our wonderful selection with these examples that we have carefully chosen.

3. Villa Di Montelopio

Villa Di Montelopio dates from the 16th century and still retains the atmosphere, though part has been totally restored in recent years. You still find the cotto floors and the beamed ceilings but with all modern comforts now a bonus.

As Tuscany Villas specialises in vacation rentals in Tuscany, there is a particularly rich selection of types of villas to choose from in the region. However, some of the most popular are the luxury villas and for a good reason: these villas look beautiful, often have a long history, normally offer great views, almost all have private pools and generally have lots of wonderful additional features and services that make them a step above the rest. Discover just ten of the hundreds available on our site now!

1. Torre del Cielo


Torre del Cielo is a great place to start this list. It ticks all of the boxes mentioned above, being a stunning historic property with a pool, amazing views and extra facilities and services like the hot tub and welcome buffet.

The last of our amazing romantic villas...

8. Torre Forese

Torre Forese is a charming tower dating back to the 14th century that has been tastefully restored, preserving its original architectural features. This apartment is set on different levels and offers beautiful frescoed interiors decorated with ancient pieces and antiques. Rich, warm and atmospheric, with lots of use of dark wood, plush fabrics and luxurious decorative elements, the place has a rather romantic atmosphere overall. The tower in which it is situated right in the centre of the medieval town of Figline Valdarno, just 30 km away from Florence, which has its own shops and restaurants to offer, as well as frequent trains for Rome and the rest of Italy. With two bedrooms, and sleeping up to four, this apartment will set you back just €139 per night.

The Fattoria di Celle, or Celle Farm, located just 5km from Pistoia is a stunning attraction and fascinating place. While the property has roots to a building from as far back as 1000 AD, the house was built in the 17th century and present form of the gardens is owed to 19th century reconstructions and were further enhanced in the 1980s. It is this enriching of the gardens, with a sculpture park, that draws crowds of art-lovers, schools and more adventurous tourists to this place each year.

The sculpture park showcases 70 site-specific installations sprinkled across the vast family estate and was created by local businessman Giuliano Gori over three decades ago, yet still displays cutting-edge art installations by the world's top contemporary artists. Selected international artists have been to be invited to create installations in the remarkable outdoor spaces of the Romantic park and farmland as well as inside the historic villa and various farm buildings.

If you are planning a visit to Florence between April and November and are looking to fill up an itinerary, you might consider looking into attractions that are a little off the beaten track and more varied. Typical itineraries of the area focus largely on culture, art and food and, while these are things that are key to any Tuscan visit, it is not all that the region has to offer.

In fact, there are many surprising adventures to be had in Tuscany. Just find a luxury villa in Florence and spend a few days of your trip trying out some of the more unexpected activities that are boasted by the city and the area around it.

One such option is a trip to Il Gigante Adventure Park.