Staying at this sprawling Tuscan estate is like having your own ancient borgo (small village). Hectares of grounds are dotted with cypress trees, dense woodland, ancient olive groves and gardens blossoming with flowers. You could get your daily steps in just wandering the grounds. Following a woodland path, you’ll find the private swimming pool in complete seclusion, lined with loungers and shaded by towering trees. There are seating areas aplenty and spots to dine outdoors. For a real celebration, a banqueting table can be set up in the flower-filled courtyard. The villa itself is set around a traditional courtyard-style with a separate annexe housing some of the bedrooms. It’s a vision of Tuscan tradition – wooden ceilings, tiled floors and antique furniture in every room. The huge dining table can fit the whole group for breakfasts and the chrome, the professional kitchen could rival that of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Bedrooms are all ensuite, and have the touches of Victoriana and 19th-century splendour, like winged armchairs, dark wood desks and wrought-iron bed frames. You’re out in splendid isolation here, with nothing but the sound of birds in the trees and the clink of glasses on the terrace. However, if you do fancy a...Read more day trip, Monteriggioni is just two kilometres away – a beautiful fortified village sitting atop a hill with a handful of traditional restaurants. Read less

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange olive oil tastings, in-home cooking classes, truffle hunting, hiking tours, bike rentals, painting lessons, yoga, massages, babysitting, private chefs and more for an additional fee

• The use of heating costs €200 per day

• Your host welcomes well-behaved dogs here for an additional fee of €50 each per week

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.