For a taste of authentic Tuscan living, this holiday home is a great choice. This apartment is one of six, renovated from a 15th-century structure by a historically conscious architect. The result of the renovation is an apartment that boasts classic Tuscan design with modern amenities and comfort – you can dine beneath wooden beams and stay cool thanks to the terracotta tiles. Outside, a pretty patio boasts a wood-fired pizza oven and alfresco seating. After a day spent in the sunshine, it’s delightful to sit in the shade of the trees and sip local wine while the aroma of pizza fills the air. This is a restful home on the outskirts of the village of Brenna, which is just five minutes away on foot. If you need to cool down, you might stroll five minutes to Stazione Balneare Merse where you can swim from the river beach. Of course, the apartment is also in a great location for exploring Tuscany, whether you fancy touring ...
??Restored by an Italian architect with a gentle touch, this villa has been updated and split into more modern apartments, but without ever compromising on the original charm. By honouring the villa's history – and thereby retaining its character – the home feels traditionally Tuscan with its terracotta tiles and wooden beams. Walk barefoot across the floors to savour the coolness of those tiles on hot days, or light a fire in the wood-burning stove and stare up at the beams, imagining what life would’ve been like here. Nonnas rolling out pastry for tortellini, children helping churn gelato, wine flowing, and bowls of food changing hands in a celebration of ingredients, and life. You might even wish to recreate that – a holiday well spent. Alternatively, spend lazy afternoons sitting under the vines outside as you watch the sunset on the horizon. Head out to authentic Italian pizzerias for pizza and gnocchi, or make a gelato run ...
Situated a short drive outside the bustling medieval city of Siena, this villa offers a true escape in the Tuscan countryside. Originally constructed as a watchtower, its 12th-century exterior has been updated with a stunning glass pavilion that offers 270-degree views of rolling Tuscan hills covered in cypress trees and olive groves. Beyond the sliding doors, an oxygen-cleaned pool offers a relaxing spot to while away your days, with a counter-current swim machine if you're feeling active. And though it's technically capable of accommodating up to four people, it makes for a perfect romantic retreat for two. *A complimentary breakfast is included with your stay *A couple of bicycles are available to use *A gardener might be around at times Air Conditioning Barbeque Bathtub Bicycles Breakfast Included Carbon Monoxide Detector Central Heating Child Friendly Coffee Maker Cooking Essentia...