Italy

Villa TUS1100

Villa TUS1100

Maximum persons: 6

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Typical Tuscan farm stone cottage is located in panoramic and peaceful setting just 2km down small country roads from the village of Ossai with local shops and restaurant, 5 km from local district of Cortona and about 15 km from Lake Trasimeno. Bordered by state forests, the property has a wonderful views and benefits from access to a vast network of walking and bicycle trails.
Rustic villa on two levels, with great aspects to a traditional styling, wooden beam ceilings, lovely garden, swimming pool with sunterrace, barbecue and pergola area, ideal for al-fresco dining. Car parking area.

Villa TUS1101

Villa TUS1101

Maximum persons: 6

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Tuscan villa with 240m² of interior space is located only 4 km from Greve, one of the principal villages in the heart of Chianti, set in beautiful gardens of 10000m², overlooking wonderful valley. Well removed from neighbours and traffic. Traditional stone villa that for many generations has been a country house of a Florentian noble family. Swimming pool with views of the valley and hills beyond. Comfortable country style with antique furniture, original artworks and terracotta paved floors, large furnitured loggia or adjacent pergola with barbecue, ideal for alfresco dining. Parking area for 3 cars. There are several pathways around well maintained Mediterranean gardens and in the evening, it is not unusual to see wild boar outside the perimeter fences. Driveway through forest 300 m to electric gates of fenced part of the property (animal proof). Siena and Florence is a must to see, Chianti wines is a must to taste.
Cooking and shopping can be arranged.

Villa TUS1102

Villa TUS1102

Maximum persons: 6

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Sitting on a hill and quite close to town, Villa looks over the local patchwork of farms and rolling hills with the Castle of Figline standing in the distance. It has a very harmonious and relaxing view with subtle changes of colour in each season of the year. The villa has been furnished throughout with a touch of personality from the owner and features a beautiful open kitchen with fireplace, typical wooden beams and cotto tile floors.

Villa TUS1120

Villa TUS1120

Maximum persons: 8

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Combining the best of country living and a refreshing seaside holiday, this villa is a wonderful property in a very central location. Surrounded by hills that roll down to the seaside (10km) the villa is also within excursion distance to Volterra, San Gimignano, Pisa (60 km) and even Siena.
Villa (350m²) is a characteristic stone-built farmhouse recently restored to the highest standard, in a typical, local country style with stone walls, wooden beams and rustic, antique furniture throughout. Modern comforts including en-suite bathrooms, internet and air-conditioning have been added for the needs of today's travellers. Loggia equipped for alfresco dining, barbecue, large lawn area with maintained gardens, private swimming pool, undercover parking and 2 bicycles available.
This deluxe country house is situated in a peaceful rural setting, between the medieval village of Castellina Marittima and the charming Tuscan coast. The villa offers great positioning for visiting the most famous Tuscan cities and beaches, including Pisa (60 km), Chianti and the Maremma coastal district. Meanwhile the seaside resorts of Cecina and Castiglioncello with their white sandy beaches are only 10 km away.

Villa TUS1121

Villa TUS1121

Maximum persons: 8

Area: Italy » Tuscany

This beautiful Tuscan villa is located near the centre of the hamlet of Palazzone, in the South of the province of Siena, blessed with one of the most suggestive landscapes in the world and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
An authentic Tuscan stone house was completely restored with great attention to detail. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful fenced garden with a lot of flowers, bushes and tall trees. In summer time the barbecue and the patio offer a very comfortable outdoor living space. In front of the house is a small annex (about 15 sq.mt) with a room and a bathroom with bath and laundry. Access through remote controlled gates, directly into the parking space

Villa TUS1141

Villa TUS1141

Maximum persons: 10

Area: Italy » Tuscany

THis wonderful and authentic country house has been divided into two independent or interconnecting apartments which share use of the swimming pool. The villa is a popular choice for two families travelling together. Surrounded by 4000 m² of gardens with private swimming pool in a panoramic position with secular trees, patchwork hills of wheat fields, olive trees and vineyards, The property is completely fenced and the entrance is through remote controlled electric gates. The villa has been beautifully restored, carefully maintaining the original style of the original farmhouse. The villa has two apartments, each independent from the other, but with the possibility of interconnect them in the event of a large group or two families travelling together. Both are comfortably furnished with country styling, lovely soft furnishings outstanding kitchens, fitted with quality appliances.

Villa TUS1142

Villa TUS1142

Maximum persons: 10

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Stupendous country house, built around 1600 by Benedictine monks. Mineral spring in the garden feeds its private thermal pool. Surrounded by a marvellous lawned garden, it provides peaceful and exclusive accommodation in one of Tuscany's most beautiful areas. The open fireplaces, the traditional beam ceilings, the beautiful terracotta tile floors and the antique furniture give the house an elegant and cosy ambience.
Villa is located within a farming estate which raises premium cattle, but is very distant from the farming activity. The property is completely fenced and surrounded by a huge, magnificent lawn punctuated by mature mulberry, cypresses, elm, fruit and olive trees. A majestic oak dominates the front of the house, while borders of rose and lavender bushes, jasmine vines adorn the front and sides of the beautiful stone exteriors. Outdoor furniture is set on the back terrace and in the garden, while there are some great relaxation and meditation spots scattered around the lawn, such as benches or seats under an elm tree. Thermal pool with constant temperature of 28°C and fantastic views over the nearby hills.

Villa TUS1143

Villa TUS1143

Maximum persons: 10

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Tuscan country villa comprises two comfortable apartments, it is situated at the end of a private access track, just 700 metres from the delightful hilltop town of Montaione with shops and restaurants.
The apartments each have private patios and garden areas, ideal for relaxing in the shade or enjoying al fresco meals whilst enjoying panoramas of the countryside below. The furnishings and fittings in each apartment are typical of the Italian Tuscan style.
The pool and the surrounding garden are very well kept and completely fenced-in. Situated at the rear of the villa, the swimming pool with hydromassage is finished with mosaic tiles and discretely placed to offer privacy and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The estate also offers a vegetable garden and orchard, providing guests with fresh produce. Parking area is 20mt from the entrance to each apartment.
The lovely hilltop town of Montaione is located in a delightful part of Tuscany featuring lush rolling hills and close proximity to Tuscany's major attractions. Within easy reach of San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, Chianti, Lucca, Pisa and the beaches of the Tirrenian sea it is a perfect base for a holiday. Closer to home, the area features wonderful cuisine, vine and an active village life in the many nearby towns and villages.

Villa TUS1144

Villa TUS1144

Maximum persons: 10

Area: Italy » Tuscany

This beautiful 350 m² stone house is set in a hectare of fenced gardens in the countryside on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, an area offering magnificent landscapes and proximity to many interesting localities of both regions. Located within one km from motorway A1 and providing easy access to both Florence and Rome directions, it has a wonderful outlook of the surrounding sunflower fields, the nearby hills and Mount Amiata. A long driveway leads down from a small unmade road to the parking area. The gardens are well planted with some large and shady trees to provide ample respite on hot afternoons. The swimming pool is positioned on a slightly lower level than the villa and has grassy sun baking areas and a shaded pergola for those who prefer a little shade. Interiors have been decorated in neutral tones of taupe and are furnished with nice family pieces, enriched with Murano chandeliers. Sleeping accommodation is all upstairs and access is via an internal staircase from the entrance hall or an external staircase. There are five bedrooms each with private bathroom.
Shops and restautants are within short distance, as well as well-knowm thermal springs San Casciano dei Bagni.

Villa TUS1161

Villa TUS1161

Maximum persons: 12

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Villa is set in a wonderful panoramic site overlooking the rich Tuscan countryside, with direct views over the exclusive spa and medieval town of San Casciano dei Bagni, and Mount Amiata and Radicofani in the distance. The villa is private and secluded, being set on 2.5 acres of gently sloping land and surrounded by forest. It features a panoramic swimming pool, expansive entertainment areas and a pergola for alfresco dining.
It is a typical Tuscan stone farmhouse, recently restored and refurbished with all modern facilities, whilst authentic materials have been used to create beamed ceilings, stone arches and terracotta floors. The inviting interiors are furnished with country style antique family pieces, mixed with some newer and elegant items. The outdoors are just magnificent: the gardens are very well landscaped and maintained. A majestic mulberry tree dominates the front of the house, where a gazebo is furnished for outdoor meals. The free shaped swimming pool, bordered by lavender and rose bushes, is set on the belvedere terrace and is equipped with Jacuzzi, a gazebo and plenty of lounging furniture.

Villa TUS1162

Villa TUS1162

Maximum persons: 12

Area: Italy » Tuscany

A splendid stone house, part of an oil and wine farming estate, but within walking distance from the village, Il Pozzo provides the peace of country life with the vicinity to a village with all facilities. Celle sul Rigo is an ancient hamlet with less that 500 inhabitants of the municipality of San Casciano dei Bagni in the province of Siena, a renowned thermal centre in the South of Tuscany.
Il Pozzo has been completely restored to a high standard throughout and has been divided in two symmetrical and intercommunicating apartments, ideal accommodation for two families or two groups of friends, or for use as a single villa. The villa is on two levels, with the kitchens and lounge rooms at ground level, opening to a spacious furnished portico, leading to the garden. The swimming pool is set in a panoramic position overlooking the surrounding countryside. A short distance from the pool is a tennis court and five-a-side football pitch that are not part of the farm but can be used by the guests (on request). Only few metres away from the house is the main farm where guests can buy olive oil and local wines. The interiors are well furnished with country style pieces and are typical of a Tuscan farmhouse, with exposed beams and cotto floor tiles

Villa TUS1185

Villa TUS1185

Maximum persons: 15

Area: Italy » Tuscany

This beautifully restored farmhouse was originally built as two adjoining rural dwellings in the second half of the 18th century and is the centre of a property of over 7ha of woods and olive groves. Located just 3 km up from the thermal town of Monsummano, it has a wonderful outlook over the hills and richly forested valleys of Valdinevole area.
Able to be separated by closing some strategic doors, the villa as a single habitation has a wonderful balance of living space and nicely sized bedrooms. The owners, who live in a separate villa next door have a passion for antiques and have furnished the villa with pieces acquired throughout 30 years of collecting. The traditional cotto floors are decorated with persian carpets and some of the more particular pieces are the beautiful doors of the walk-in wardrobes in two of the bedrooms, the wooden 17th century plaque from a Florentine convent above the door of the larger lounge room and the Empire wardrobes and chests of drawers in two of the bedrooms
The external walls are constructed of local stone typical to the area and the villa opens onto a large garden of 3000m2 comprising lawn areas, shady trees, well maintained gardens and a wisteria covered pergola, perfect for alfresco dining.
On a lower level a swimming pool fitted with an endless spa (swimming treadmill) and jacuzzi overlooks the valley and is surrounded by a well equipped sun terrace. Further down to the right of the pool there is a relax area with a gazebo and chairs. There is also a small children's corner.
2km from the closest shops, entrance is through electric gates into the parking area, 4 mountain bikes are provided for the use of guests. Air condition and Wi-Fi internet.

Villa TUS2201

Villa TUS2201

Maximum persons: 5

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Fattoria San Stefano is the private country estate dates back to 13th century and covers 1000 acres of a sweeping lanscape of gentle hills and valleys in a little known area of nothern Tuscany, less than an hour from the historic cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena and Lucca. The former farmhouses of the Fattoria have been carefully restored to offer all the modern facilities and comfort.
The management of Fattoria Santo Stefano are taking the concept of a villa or apartment holiday to a new heights in offering a range of additional services that are more in line with a five star hotel than a self catering holiday. Each of the private villas is offered on a basic self catering basis, staffed, or as a full concierge service villa to allow you to enjoy your stay to the full. Each property comes with maid service and cooks, additional staff and baby sitting can be arranged as required.
With the excellent local contacts the estate management can recommend and book local restaurants, nearby sports facilities such as golf, tennis and riding, local markets, food shops, excellent vineyards etc. Private tours and informal visits to historic villas, gardens, olive mills, vineyards, food shops and potteries can also be arranged. Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and beauty treatments can be organsed within the privacy of your villa.

Villa TUS2202

Villa TUS2202

Maximum persons: 6

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Fattoria San Stefano is the private country estate dates back to 13th century and covers 1000 acres of a sweeping lanscape of gentle hills and valleys in a little known area of nothern Tuscany, less than an hour from the historic cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena and Lucca. The former farmhouses of the Fattoria have been carefully restored to offer all the modern facilities and comfort.
The management of Fattoria Santo Stefano are taking the concept of a villa or apartment holiday to a new heights in offering a range of additional services that are more in line with a five star hotel than a self catering holiday. Each of the private villas is offered on a basic self catering basis, staffed, or as a full concierge service villa to allow you to enjoy your stay to the full. Each property comes with maid service and cooks, additional staff and baby sitting can be arranged as required.
With the excellent local contacts the estate management can recommend and book local restaurants, nearby sports facilities such as golf, tennis and riding, local markets, food shops, excellent vineyards etc. Private tours and informal visits to historic villas, gardens, olive mills, vineyards, food shops and potteries can also be arranged. Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and beauty treatments can be organsed within the privacy of your villa.

Villa TUS2203

Villa TUS2203

Maximum persons: 12

Area: Italy » Tuscany

Fattoria San Stefano is the private country estate dates back to 13th century and covers 1000 acres of a sweeping lanscape of gentle hills and valleys in a little known area of nothern Tuscany, less than an hour from the historic cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena and Lucca. The former farmhouses of the Fattoria have been carefully restored to offer all the modern facilities and comfort.
The management of Fattoria Santo Stefano are taking the concept of a villa or apartment holiday to a new heights in offering a range of additional services that are more in line with a five star hotel than a self catering holiday. Each of the private villas is offered on a basic self catering basis, staffed, or as a full concierge service villa to allow you to enjoy your stay to the full. Each property comes with maid service and cooks, additional staff and baby sitting can be arranged as required.
With the excellent local contacts the estate management can recommend and book local restaurants, nearby sports facilities such as golf, tennis and riding, local markets, food shops, excellent vineyards etc. Private tours and informal visits to historic villas, gardens, olive mills, vineyards, food shops and potteries can also be arranged. Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and beauty treatments can be organsed within the privacy of your villa.

Villa GAR1401

Villa GAR1401

Maximum persons: 8

Area: Italy » Lago di Garda

Villa is located on the Garda Lake, about 2 km from lakeside, 3 km from historical town of Salo and 4.5 km from Gardone Riviera. It benefits from 1.5 acres of lush gardens and lawns with uninterrupted views over the lake. The villa has interior of 220m² + basement and 5.000m² of grounds, large swimming pool overlooking the lake, large furnished terrace and smaller verandas accessible from all bedrooms, 2 car carpot. Fruit trees – Apricot, Prune, Fig and Walnut. Vegetable and herb gardens for benefit of the guests.
Ideal place for walking, trekking, water sports and discovering many small villages around the lake.
Gardaland is situated almost directly across the lake and can be reached by car or ferry.
Salo, historical town dating back to Middle Ages, is located in the south-west of the Lake Garda in a long bay and has the longest walkway of any town on the lake.

Villa GAR1402

Villa GAR1402

Maximum persons: 8

Area: Italy » Lago di Garda

Modern villa is located on the eastern coast of Lago di Garda, about 400 mt from lakeside, 1 km from a historical town of Torri del Benaco. Set in a residential area, in a quiet secondary street and benefits from a nice views of the lake. Large garden with lawns and fruit and olive trees, two panoramic terraces, aircondition in bedrooms,barbecue. Beach can be reached on foot, with boat hire and cafes, and a promenade leads to the town centre.
Riviera degli Olivi offers beautiful and varied landscape with Mediterranean vegetation and olive trees, small bays, beaches and towns, dominated with Mount Baldo. Few world class golf courses, Gardaland or historical Verona within short driving distance.
Torri del Benaco with a small port is known for its vaterfront medieval Scala castle and Venetian buildings.

Villa CAM1601

Villa CAM1601

Maximum persons: 4

Area: Italy » Campania

This secluded and very private property is located approximately 300 mt from the village of Termini and looks over the enchanting bay from Punta Campanella at the extreme tip of the Sorrento Peninsula. Handy to the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, this is the closest point to the Isle of Capri, which is the dominating feature of the splendid views enjoyed from the house.
The villa is simple, cosy and fully equipped with stunning views over the sea and Capri from the two bedrooms on the first floor which open onto a shaded balcony, perfect for afternoon siestas.
The living room of the villa which features a live rock wall and open fireplace opens onto a large paved panoramic courtyard and portico area. A further covered outdoor area houses a wood fired barbecue and pizza oven. A short stroll through the lush gardens leads to the swimming pool terrace with stunning views over the sea and Capri. Bocce court (not suitable for small children).
The surrounding area has been recently declared National Park; it is close to a WWF protected zone and is therefore a veritable oasis of peace, immersed in the Mediterranean scrub and olive trees. A downhill walk, very steep at the end, starts at the entrance gate and leads to the pebbly beach below.
The road leading to Casetta della Volpe is challenging to drive down due to its steepness and narrowness, but the secluded and private nature of the house makes the effort worthwhile. An alternative parking space can be found at 300 mts from the villa.

Villa CAM1621

Villa CAM1621

Maximum persons: 8

Area: Italy » Campania

Villa is situated near Maiori on a rocky outcropping near a summit overlooking and is surrounded by a thick Mediterranean vegetation cascading down to the sea. Quiet and peacefil position but near many charming coastal towns as Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Sorrento, Pompeii, Paestum and others. The interiors (190 m²) are inviting and welcoming, with local stone inserts in the white washed walls, rich terracotta floors and attractive décor. This villa has a generous sea water swimming pool, set in a large panoramic terrace of about 60 m² and reached by a flight of 39 stairs, from which one can enjoy commanding views of the Amalfi Coast down to Capo Conca. On the poolside are sun loungers and a pergola for shade. Access through remote controlled gate, shaded parking for 3 cars.

Villa CAM1641

Villa CAM1641

Maximum persons: 12

Area: Italy » Campania

This villa is a spectacular property located on the Amalfi drive, at only 3 km from the centre of Amalfi, immersed in a vegetation of pine trees and olive groves. The villa boasts marvellous terraced gardens on three levels, all beautifully paved and furnished, vibrant with the colours of bougainvillea pergolas and geraniums overflowing from large terracotta pots. The villa itself is built on two levels (total 450 m²), connected internally by staircases and externally by gentle slopes alternating to wide stepped stairways. The middle terrace is the heart of the house, with a wide pergola and outdoor grill hosting memorable al fresco dinners and drinks. From this area, 15 steps lead down to a further terrace furnished with garden seats and swings; to add to the romance of the place, a marble fountain surrounded by palms and splendid views over the blue sea. Eighteen more steps take down to the third and lower level which hosts the swimming pool; here will be found 2 outdoor showers, more seating and tables for 12 and, again, uninterrupted views over the coast and the sea. Access is through remote-controlled gate from main road onto off-street parking area for two cars. From the swimming pool a private staircase (approx. 35 steps) take to the stairway leading to a Santa Croce public beach ( approx. 200 steps), located directly below the villa (2 restaurants, umbrellas and lounge chairs for hire).
Two good restaurants, which offer a food delivery service to the villa, are situated about 300 m away.

Villa VEN1155

Villa VEN1155

Maximum persons: 12

Area: Italy » Veneto

The magnificent and enchanting vacation villa is nestled in the undulating hills of Conegliano, a short distance from Venice and other Veneto highlights. Conegliano is the center of the Prosecco producing vineyard area and is also known for its renowned enological wine school, and is also the home of the world famous painter Cima di Conegliano. The town centre is a few minutes drive from the Villa with its outstanding variety of shops, fine restaurants, open air markets, wine bars, and trattoria's.
Villa is in a slightly raised position and enjoying great views over the countryside.
A wide panoramic portico running the length of the villa and furnished in a lounge style with dark brown chairs and two dining tables overlooks the vineyards and provides a wonderful setting for 'al fresco' dining and 'aperativi'. A series of double doors provide access to the villa's living and dining areas on the ground floor. The modern stainless steel gourmet kitchen is wonderfully equipped, the adjacent dining area has an antique wooden dining table made from a single plank of sequoia timber that can accommodate up to sixteen guests. Double doors lead through to a lounge room furnished with a large 'L' shaped couch and baby grand piano and a further opening leads through to a 'modernist' living room with large orange armchairs, a Mac workstation.
Externally, lovely rockeries and gardens lead down gentle footpaths to the in-ground infinity swimming pool which overlooks the vineyards and surrounding hills. The pool surrounding is furnished with luxurious sun lounges, lounge seating and a bar.
The interior of Villa Victoria includes valued designer pieces both from Europe and the United States combining old world charm and modern comfort. Designed with the environment in mind, it incorporates geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, and environmentally friendly materials.
A small gymnasium is outfitted with treadmill, hand weights, and an elliptical glider and the four bathrooms are spacious and luxurious.
The villa's 6 bedrooms are furnished with tempurpedic beds, luxury bamboo linen and each has an iPod deck and speakers.
In the heart of the Prosecco wine area and at the foot of the pre-Alps, Conegliano is a lively town surrounded by a hilly and vibrant country side with charming villages, antique vineyards and alluring wine cellars.

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