Spring blooms always add colour and even more beauty to already famously lovely and scenic destinations and this is very much the case for the birthplace of the Renaissance, as you will discover if you book a villa in Florence!
While there are several famous gardens in the city that bloom at different times throughout the year – the Iris Garden, the Rose Garden, and others – the incredible tunnels of wisteria that adorn the Bardini Gardens each April are a particularly noteworthy example.
If you have been dreaming of waking up to the most remarkable postcard-perfect views of the famous rolling green hills of Tuscany but you also want to be able to easily access Florence and other famous destinations in Tuscany, then look no further than the astounding Cottage Colle Di Sotto. This converted historic building was once a hayloft but is now a private cottage with a swimming pool that boasts truly extraordinary views of the Tuscan countryside. Utterly idyllic, with pretty and rustic interiors as well as all of the mod-cons that you could ask for, this gem has everything! With some availability for June and August still – but booking up fast – this dream villa is the ideal place for your summer 2024 vacation in Tuscany.
Located in the Tuscan hills near Montelupo Fiorentino and Florence, just 5km from Montelupo Fiorentino (where you’ll find shops and other amenities that you might need), 8km from the town of Empoli, 21km from Da Vinci’s hometown of Vinci and within easy day-trip distance of San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, the Tuscan Coast, and Siena, you will find that a stay at Cottage Colle Di Sotto will leave you able to well and truly make the most of your time on holiday in Tuscany.
If you are looking to enjoy the most pastoral Tuscan setting as well as easy access to the Tuscan Coast and the dreamiest traditional Tuscan interiors, then La Casa Dei Limoni absolutely ticks all of those boxes and then some! A dream villa in Tuscany that can accommodate up to eight people comfortably in four bedrooms with four bathrooms, it is located near Camaiore and just 10km (6 miles) from the beaches and charms of the beloved seaside town of Viareggio. For those who want to soak in the lush greenery of the rolling green hills of the region, who want to indulge in the slower pace of life, and want to enjoy a spot of boating, scuba diving, days at the beach and then finished off while taking in beautiful sunsets over the water, you’ll find it all here.
A few weeks ago, we discussed how Tuscany is an unexpected ski destination and the ski resort in Abetone. The Apennine Mountains, where they come through Tuscany mean that, though many tourists do not realise it, Tuscany boasts some great ski resorts that can be enjoyed in tandem with exploration of the food, culture, and art of the region. For those looking to book a ski break in Italy this winter, it’s an ideal option! But Abetone is not the only ski resort that you can choose from if you book a vacation rental in Tuscany: the Dognaccia 2000 ski resort in Cutigliano is also a great choice!
One likely imagines South America when they think of alpacas as that is where they come from but these cute and fluffy creatures can also be found in petting zoos all over the world now. For example, Tuscany is home to a rather famous petting zoo with alpacas that visitors flock to from all over the region to enjoy the animals, taste some delicious food, and take in some stunning surroundings. So, if you book a villa in Florence and you are looking for an opportunity to explore the nearby and famously beautiful rolling green hills of the Chianti area of the Tuscan countryside while doing something that the whole family will enjoy, just head to the Valle degli Alpaca, or Valley of the Alpacas.
