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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. 

Have you left it late to book this year’s big summer vacation? Well, don’t worry if you have because, while summer is in full swing with only a few weeks left to go, we have been saying for the last few years that September is summer!

For the first couple of weeks, certainly, a villa in Tuscany in September comes with almost all of the benefits of a summer getaway while also having some added bonuses. Here’s why we believe September is just as good of an option as summer for a dream vacation in Tuscany:

Love impossibly pretty, pastel, pastoral surroundings? Dreaming of a vacation in Tuscany? Really want to get away from it all and put the stresses and concerns of daily life far behind you? Well, then consider a stay in Villa Savina, a beautiful historic manor house that is immersed within the peace and quiet of the greenery of the famous rolling hills of the countryside of Tuscany. Carefully renovated in 2020, this stunning historic villa is pretty as a picture, with a charming Tuscan appearance featuring a terracotta roof, green shutters framing the windows and doors, balconies, neatly manicured gardens framing the house, elegant interiors, and a porch that offers amazing panoramic views over the beloved Tuscan landscape.

If you are planning a family reunion, or a once-in-a-lifetime getaway with all of your loved ones, or want to get the old gang back together then a large villa in Tuscany is a great idea! Not only will this offer you both communal areas in which to spend quality time together but it will also ensure that everyone can have ample space and some privacy as well – the best of both worlds! Book one of our large villas in Tuscany and finally make that group trip happen!

Plus, Tuscany, as a destination, has all of the necessary ingredients for an unforgettable experience, memories that will last a lifetime, fun, and relaxation. Think incredible food, even more amazing wine, astounding views, endless pretty towns to wander, and world-famous attractions that can be ticked off your bucket lists!

Love being right at the heart of things? Want to be able to stroll to the nearest restaurants each evening? To be able to enjoy a glass of wine or two without worrying about how you are going to get home? To have an amazing and historic city right at your fingertips? Well, all this and more is available at Il Glicine Cortona, one of our vacation rentals in Tuscany that is located right in the centre of the beautiful medieval city of Cortona. Sleeping two guests comfortably (but up to four guests in total) in one bedroom and one bathroom, Il Glicine Cortona is a gorgeous stone building with typically Tuscan interiors and easy access to all that Cortona has to offer.