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Boboli Gardens
Holidays often involve so much planning, chaos and running around, when you're meant to be relaxing, that it is good to slot in time for taking it easy and enjoying your surroundings.

Particularly on urban getaways, it is good to find some natural space in which to unwind and get a bit of fresh air as you wander and take a breather. So, to help you out, we've compiled a list of some of the most beautiful gardens in Tuscany.

The Boboli Gardens in Florence are located behind the Pitti Palace, which was once the seat of the Medici family.

It is one of the first formal Italian gardens and is made up of fountains, statuary from ancient Rome to the 18th century, semi-private and public spaces, nympheums, temples, plants and grottoes, the largest being a famous work by Buontalenti.     Read More

  

Le Porciglia, view and pool
Finally, this is the last installment in our round up of ten of our best located vacation rentals in Tuscany. From seaside getaways perfect for fun or relaxation to city centre locations ideal for seeing all the sights and properties with stunning views to properties with incredible facilities, there is something for everyone and a location to suit the kind of holiday that you want to have.

9. Le Porciglia 12 (No longer available)

This property is located in an ideal spot for wine lovers and for those who want to spend time in a charming and scenic part of Tuscany's beautiful countryside. Located on a wine producing estate, with a 360 degree view across the surrounding area, it is a stunning villa in an equally lovely location. The property itself is actually famous and has been published in many international magazines, such as Elle Décor and Côtè Sud because of its beautiful interior with an eclectic mix of Mediterranean influences, stunning infinity pool and pretty garden.     Read More

  

Piazza Del Campo
As we all know how important the location is when choosing where to stay on a holiday, we have looked through all of the villas and apartments on our site and chosen ten of our best located vacation rentals in Tuscany. Here is the next batch.

6. Piazza Del Campo

In the last post, we had an apartment located in the heart of Florence and this beautiful and charming apartment is located in the historic "Piazza del Campo" in Siena, where every year the famous Palio takes place. On the third floor of an ancient, historic building with windows looking directly out on to the “piazza” and on the renowned “Torre del Mangia”, the town-hall civic tower, you couldn't find a better or more centrally located property in Siena.     Read More

  

Deluxe
Continuing on from our last post, here are more of our vacation rentals in Tuscany that boast seriously enviable locations. If you're planning a trip to Tuscany soon, we have chosen a selection of the best places to stay for those looking to be at the centre of the action and for those looking for peace and quiet...

3. Deluxe

Deluxe is a holiday village located in Roccamare on the Tuscan Coast. It is a charming, private complex situated close to the sea and set in an area of great natural beauty. Perfect for families, in particular, the complex has a lot of excellent facilities such as a village private swimming pool (2000sqm) with three whirlpool baths, a walled in garden, a park, restaurant, bar, steam room, grocery store, security services and entertainment in the high season.     Read More

  

Cantinone 14
One of the most important factors in choosing a holiday destination is the location. The holiday you want will decide where you go: if you are looking for peace and quiet, you'll want somewhere out of the way to get away from it all; if you plan to explore a city thoroughly, you'll need to be as close to the action as possible; or, if you're mad about getting active, you'll want to be right in the mountains, by the sea or on the lake shore. Luckily, we have plenty of vacation rentals in Tuscany in rather extraordinary locations.

1. Cantinone 14

Cantinone 14 is just one of several apartments in the Capo D'Arco resort located on the stunning Tuscan island of Elba. The area is really incredibly beautiful, surrounded by an oasis of natural beauty, in a quiet position, located just 500m from the sea and 100m from the beach.     Read More