When it comes to Tuscan idylls, this home ticks all the boxes. Set amongst Cortana’s rolling green hills, this renovated 19th century house is full of quiet corners and scenic spots waiting to welcome you into a world of rest and relaxation. Rural romance at its most beautiful, its stone exterior and wooden shutters give way to an intimate, rustic interior full of original features, exposed beams, brick archways and terracotta tiled floors. The soft mint-coloured bedrooms also have a feeling of elegant farmhouse simplicity with their wrought iron bed frames, floral accents and wood-framed windows. Here it’s the gardens, though, that are the most awe worthy. Stroll around the grounds and you’ll find a series of sunny spots and shaded nooks to while away the hours. Spend the afternoon taking dips in the pool’s cool waters then head to the viewing point at sunset to watch the sky turn amber and pink against the silhouetted hills. Enjoy a glass of wine here before fixing up a feast in the traditional kitchen, or head to the pergola for a barbecue under the stars.

Additional fees

• The cost of electricity is not included – there will be an additional charge of €50 per week during the low season and €90 per week during the medium and high seasons

• Optional extras include additional cleaning (€ 22.00/hour per person employed), extra linen (€ 15,00 per person), heating (€ 100/week) and wood (€ 20,00/100 kg)

• City taxes are not included in the price of the stay and will be collected in person upon check-in

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.