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Ever dreamed of holidaying in a historic beauty or having a castle all to yourself? Then, you might be interested in some of our most incredible rentals; historic villas, palaces and castles located in the most scenic locations all across Tuscany. Here are more of our picks of ten of the best of the best of our fairytale rentals in Tuscany:

3. Poggio Cuculo (Not longer available)

Poggio Cuculo is a lovely 18th century villa located in Patrignone, 8km from Arezzo, in a scenic position surrounded by endless green fields, with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.The property can sleep up to 12 guests comfortably in seven bedrooms with six bathrooms and features large, high-ceilinged interiors and spacious rooms with elegant modern decor and original details that remain, like wooden caisson ceilings, antique pieces of furniture and works of art.

Tuscany is a stunning holiday destination at any time of year but there is something special about the region during the Fall. The colours, the scents, the flavours and sights of Tuscany are cosier, plentiful and idyllic. So, if you've been considering visiting this beautiful corner of Italy, there has never been a better time to get to it. If you book a vacation rental in Tuscany now for our Autumn season you can come discover all of its many charms for yourself.

Here are some great reasons to visit Tuscany this Fall...

1. The Food

Autumn is harvest season and in Tuscany, in particular, that means some seriously good eating awaits you during a vacation in the region!

Fashionable Florence is a great city to spend a chic day out. From stylish museums to elegant eateries, we have been outlining just some of the ways to spend your day in the last post but now, post lunch, here's what you should do to finish off the chicest possible day out in Florence. Just find your luxury villa in Florence and come experience it for yourself...

3PM, Time to shop!: Now that you've filled your stomach and learned more about the history of fashion in Florence, it's time to buy a little slice of it to bring home with you and where better to shop than Via De' Tornabuoni?

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Milan may be the recognised fashion capital of Italy but the entire country is swimming in style from Dolce & Gabbana's Sicilian-inspired sartorial output to Rome acting as a headquarters to major brands like Valentino, Bulgari and Fendi. Throughout the country, there are all sorts of fascinating markets, beautiful boutiques, amazing fashion museums and more to be discovered. However, Florence, in particular, is a perfect destination for a chic getaway. If you find a luxury villa in Florence, here are the best things for a stylish fashion lover to have a stylish day in the city.

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Chianciano Terme can trace its origins to the 5th century BC, when the Etruscans arrived and built a temple that was dedicated to the god of Good Health, close to the Silene springs. Those springs and the waters of Chianciano have been a tourist destination and an attraction for their medicinal properties since Roman times and Horace himself is known to have bathed in and imbibed the waters.

Chianciano continued to both draw visitors and function as a regular town over the centuries but, in the 20th century, the springs specifically attracted the attention of developers and neoclassical buildings and facilities were built in the 20s and 30s. In the 40s, the then Fascist-controlled state took possession and destroyed and replaced these, drawing up a new plan under architects Loreti and Marchi. This plan was adjusted by the Town Technical Office of Chianciano in 1958 and eventually passed in 1961 and, today, there is the Old Town and New Town where the thermal spring spas were designed.