Cottage Colle Di Sotto, pool
Posted in: Central Italy Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Tuscany Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

If you have been dreaming of waking up to the most remarkable postcard-perfect views of the famous rolling green hills of Tuscany but you also want to be able to easily access Florence and other famous destinations in Tuscany, then look no further than the astounding Cottage Colle Di Sotto. This converted historic building was once a hayloft but is now a private cottage with a swimming pool that boasts truly extraordinary views of the Tuscan countryside. Utterly idyllic, with pretty and rustic interiors as well as all of the mod-cons that you could ask for, this gem has everything! With some availability for June and August still – but booking up fast – this dream villa is the ideal place for your summer 2024 vacation in Tuscany


Located in the Tuscan hills near Montelupo Fiorentino and Florence, just 5km from Montelupo Fiorentino (where you’ll find shops and other amenities that you might need), 8km from the town of Empoli, 21km from Da Vinci’s hometown of Vinci and within easy day-trip distance of San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, the Tuscan Coast, and Siena, you will find that a stay at Cottage Colle Di Sotto will leave you able to well and truly make the most of your time on holiday in Tuscany

A woman drinking coffee
Posted in: Central Italy Events Food and Wine Tuscany Winter

Planning a holiday in Tuscany during the colder months? Want to wander about and see all that the region has to offer – from strolling through historic centres of towns that seem little touched by the passing of time, to darting between museums, to visiting beyond famous attractions like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, to touring vineyards – but have a tendency to get chilly? Well, come and enjoy all that a vacation in Tuscany has to offer and use our handy list of delicious Italian winter warmers to help you stay toasty. With one of these drinks in your hands, you’ll be able to recharge and head out right away to tackle it all once more...


Caffè Amaretto


Italy is celebrated for her coffee so that it always a great way to go if you’re looking for a perfect hot drink but you can also try a caffè amaretto, which is Italian coffee with a kick – of amaretto, a delicious sweet Italian liqueur originally from Lombardy. Now that’s a perfect way to warm up! And, if you’re on vacation in Tuscany, well, why not?

Villa Roncovisi
Posted in: Central Italy Christmas Events Travel Tips Tuscany Villas and Farmhouses Winter

From cosy farmhouses with big old roaring fires, to apartments in the centre of some of the region’s most beautiful cities, to spacious and relaxing modern villas, to historic palaces with endless character, we have an unbelievable array of villas that would make for ideal winter getaways this year. Whether you want to escape and book a last-minute villa in Tuscany for the Holidays, you don’t have other plans for the season, you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, or you want to enjoy a ski break, we have perfect options for all this and more...

Castel Ruggero
Posted in: Central Italy Travel Tips Tuscany Villas and Farmhouses

If you are thinking ahead to your big 2024 vacation and you are considering a holiday rental in Tuscany then we would suggest browsing the villas with pools listed here on Tuscany Villas. Not only do these properties offer a perfect way to cool off during the hottest months of the year but they provide an ideal space for relaxation, having fun, making incredible memories, and much more besides. Particularly for those travelling with kids but also anyone who wants a great base from which to enjoy themselves and unwind, a villa with a pool in Tuscany has all that you could need from a vacation. 

A family enjoying a meal
Posted in: Central Italy Travel Tips Tuscany Villas and Farmhouses

Many people dream of a special vacation at least once in a lifetime, or maybe every few years, that brings together the people we love most for some quality time and to make some really special memories. Whether that might be getting the old gang of pals back together again for some adventures and to truly unwind or a gathering of the extended family for a big celebration or to allow the adults to relax while the kids play together, there are all sorts of combinations of larger groups that might want to get away in bigger numbers.