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November is when olives are harvested in Tuscany and for foodies who prize the highest-quality ingredients it is an excellent time to plan a stay at one of our luxury villas in Tuscany. Not only will many harvests have taken place in recent weeks, ensuring that there are lots of delicious ingredients about but you'll also get to sample them in hearty and satisfying seasonal dishes. 

If you want to spend a vacation in Tuscany discovering incredible wines in Chianti or one of the other excellent wine regions, exploring historic towns like Lucca and famous attractions like the Uffizi in Florence, and making the most of the natural beauty of the region made lovelier still by autumnal shades, then this is an ideal time to plan a foodie visit in particular. Attend food festivals, try local dishes that are perfect for warming you up, and savour many ingredients at their freshest. 

What makes a villa in Tuscany stand out? Location is key, as we all know. A beautiful property with a pretty view is always a bonus. A villa with a pool in Tuscany is ideal for summer months and the more amenities a property has to offer the better. However, some of the best things about a villa are not necessarily visible in a property description. If the owner is especially helpful, if there are great services that add to your experience, if the neighbourhood is quiet or there are useful facilities and amenities nearby... there are often some things that only those who have already stayed in a vacation rental in Tuscany can really explain to you. 

The charming Casa di Vignolo is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom historic villa in the pretty town of Pergine Valdarno that sleeps up to six guests in total. Full of charm and giving total access to this sweet town and its amenities as well as pretty views over the town square, the villa is also ideally located for day trips to Arezzo, Siena, Florence, and more. Don’t just take our word for it however, as it is a property that has plenty of villa reviews from previous guests outlining exactly what sets it apart...

Being informed before going anywhere is very helpful in avoiding any little speed bumps and leaving you free to simply enjoy your trip. For those planning a stay at a villa in Tuscany throughout much of the year - but summer or autumn, in particular - it is worth keeping in mind that you are likely to encounter mosquitoes. Some areas can be especially prone to significant numbers of mosquitoes and some people are particularly tasty to the bugs and this is something that has taken some of our customers by surprise in recent years.

Dreaming a vacation in Tuscany but not quite sure where to go? Well, if you’re on a budget but still want to make the most of a getaway then these villas in Tuscany that all got 5-star reviews on our website recently and are ideal for family vacation might be of interest...

Tick the main attractions off your bucket list or any of the things you’ve always wanted to see when you are staying in one of our villas in Tuscany – the great thing about the region is that it is easily travelled and day-trips can be readily planned – but don’t forget to soak up some of the region’s unique characteristics as well. 

Here’s what to see and do in Tuscany that is distinctly Tuscan beyond the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David, the Cathedrals, and the architectural gems...