Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Nothing beats a good view, right? When you're on holidays, in particular, waking up to a beautiful reminder that you are far from home and regular routines and responsibilities is the perfect way to start every day with energy and excitement and to ensure a good time. We happen to have an incredible selection of vacation rentals in Italy with great views so why not check out our favourites here? If the properties in question don't quite suit what you are looking for, just browse more of our holiday rentals in Italy or contact us for help and our expert team will aid you in tracking down the perfect spot.

1. Al Seminario

Al Seminario is a lovely stone farmhouse that is situated in a private and beautiful position in the hills between Lucca and the coast.

In our final post in this series, we have two more of our most beautifully decorated vacation rentals in Tuscany. Both of these properties are historic beauties with interiors plucked right from a period movie.

9. Rocca di Cetona

The noble residence "Rocca di Cetona" is set majestically atop of a hill with commanding views over the Chiana Valley, surrounded by the historic town of Cetona. The property has Etruscan roots as three towers, one of which remains. This tower is incorporated in a later 17th century villa and is surrounded by 2 acres of parkland. It is a true architectural gem with more than two thousand years of history but has been carefully restored to ensure a comfortable stay today.

Continuing on from our previous posts, here are some more of our picks among our vacation rentals in Tuscany with the most extraordinary interiors. In order to ensure a perfect trip, these are the kind of homely, beautiful rentals that will allow you to sit back, relax and really enjoy your holiday, that will provide you with a base you can't wait to get back to each day.

7. Chiodo

Chiodo is a beautiful farmhouse set high in the hills between Lucca and Pisa, with magnificent views on the valley below. It is located very close to the small village of Vorno, renowned for its beautiful 17th century villas that were once summer residences for the oldest noble families in Lucca. The property has been a holiday for many years and was bought by a Dutch family in 2006, who spent more than three years of intensive renovations to transform the villa into an ideal holiday home.

When planning a holiday and looking for a vacation rental in Tuscany, there are many elements to keep in mind while choosing: location, price, number of occupants, special features, etc. However, for some, the interiors are just as important. In order to set the mood, there is nothing quite like making a base out of a home far neater and carefully planned than most of us live in on a daily basis. For the duration of your holiday, you can indulge in the experience of living in the kind of perfectly designed super homes that so few of us actually ever manage to obtain. Here are just some of our wonderful vacation rentals in Tuscany with incredible interiors that would be ideal for vicarious dwelling.

5. La Campanina

La Campanina is a small and pretty villa, surrounded by a white picket fence.

Continuing on from our previous post, here are more of the most beautifully decorated villas that we have to offer in Tuscany. These vacation rentals in Tuscany are not only well-located and well-equipped for ensuring you have a wonderful holiday, they also have incredible interiors that will make your temporary home away from home so inviting that you'll barely want to leave the house at all!

3. Montoro

Montoro is a lovely villa that was built in the second half of the 19th century, and has been completely renovated. The views from the property are like a picture of typical Chianti landscape, rich with gently rolling hills covered with vineyards and olive groves. Within the well-maintained fenced garden with trees and flower beds, there is a swimming pool, surrounded by a terrace. The interior of the house is furnished with comfortable, traditional furniture, antiques and yet features a very well-equipped kitchen and modern bathrooms.