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The rolling hills, fertile valleys, vineyards, old estates, palaces, ancient villages and incredible cuisine of Chianti all make for a perfect holiday destination. It is a scenic place where you can potentially do it all – make day trips to famous cities like Florence and Pisa, explore endless villas and churches, visit famous wineries, go hiking, cycling, horseback riding and more – or do nothing at all and simply relax. Whether you like to unwind by a pool with a good book or through cultural pursuits or on adrenaline-pumping adventures, you'll find it all.

But what is the most important part of planning a trip to Chianti? Finding the perfect villa in which to rest and from which to enjoy your holiday, of course! So, to help you out, we rounded up some of our most idyllic, typically Tuscan, charming and perfect vacation rentals in Chianti.

In the last post in this series, we are rounding up some of the most extraordinary vacation rentals on our website: the historic villas, palaces and castles of Tuscany. These magnificent and historic architectural gems are steeped in history, pretty to look at and full of charm and the perfect place to have a holiday that's like something from a fairytale. Here are the last of our picks...

9. Castello Leopoldo (Available from €1428 per night)

This is, quite possibly, the most stunning of all the properties on our website. Castello Leopoldo is a wonderful castle dating back to the 16th century, that is situated in panoramic location on the hills surrounding Campiglia Marittima and is a romantic-style building, which has preserved its ancient charm and original architectural features. With enchanting views over the valley below that stretch out as far as to the island of Elba, in the distance, on clear days, it is a perfect getaway destination.

Always dreamed of living in a castle? Well, you're in luck. You can get a taste of that fairytale lifestyle with one of our amazing vacation rentals in Tuscany. With historic villas, old estates, palaces and castles to choose from, those fantasies can come true. Just browse more of our picks of some of our best historic gems in Tuscany...

6. Villa di Montelopio (Available from €543 per night)

Sleeping up to nine in five bedrooms, this historic beauty, located in the centre of Montelopio, is one of our most stunning properties and a castle that has been plucked right from a storybook. With a castellated exterior draped in swathes of rich green ivy, a beautiful courtyard with dining areas, a cute vegetable garden, terraces taking in your surroundings and a private pool, it is the dreamiest of settings and, inside, it is only more so. The well-preserved interiors are large and spacious with high ceilings, elaborate plasterwork, big old fireplaces, a farm-style kitchen, and antiques and works of art throughout; a truly picturesque gem to escape to for a holiday.

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!