Up in the Chianti hills, this villa is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. The setting is idyllic Tuscan countryside, yet it’s only 1km into the charming town of San Casciano Val di Pesa, whose narrow streets have a handful of traditional restaurants, shops and pavement cafés. The villa stands proud atop terraced gardens where stone steps lead to a turquoise pool at the bottom. The shaded back terrace houses multiple seating areas, from comfy outdoor sofas to a long, country-style dining table, all overlooking the Pesa river valley, between the cities of Florence and Siena. Inside you’ll find a selection of lounges for the whole group to spread out – a library brimming with books and a classy living room with traditional Italian sofas and darkwood dressers. The kitchen is a combination of modern and Tuscan traditional with an original open hearth still at the heart of the room. Bedrooms are furnished with antique wardrobes and some of the bathrooms have claw-footed bathtubs for a soak at the end of the day.

Additional fees

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.