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Dreaming of a perfect vacation in Tuscany – experiencing the food, the wine, the beyond famous galleries and works of art, the culture, the architectural wonders and world-famous attractions, the grand churches, the incredible people-watching and style inspiration, the pretty towns and great cities, the stunning landscapes – but unsure about where to base yourself? Well, fear not as we have an array of amazing vacation rentals in Tuscany that are all over the region and suit all kinds of tastes, needs, and budgets. So, in order to find the right one for you, just answer the following questions...

Dating all the way back to the 14th century and just 15km from Florence, located on a farm and surrounded by 200 hectares of vineyards and olive groves, Villa Cona is a truly dreamy escape and a perfect base from which to enjoy the sights and pleasures of Tuscany. Made up of the original villa and a converted hayloft, this villa in Tuscany with a private pool boasts 10 bedrooms that can accommodate up to twenty guests in total and has incredible amenities and services available to guests. For those looking to plan a memorable Tuscan getaway with a group of friends or the extended family, it is a perfect fit.

Booking an apartment in Tuscany means that you can get closer to the action by being located right in the historic centre of famous towns and cities such as Florence and Cortona or directly overlooking the sea on the Tuscan Coast. For those travelling alone or as a couple or a smaller group it might also be the cosier and often the inexpensive option. Plus, if you’re planning on being out all day exploring and having adventures, rather than wanting to hang out at home by the pool (as you can at one of our villas in Tuscany), then all you need is a comfortable and welcoming place to lay your head at the end of the day. 

Among these properties, however, we have some especially stylish gems, some apartments in gorgeous historic buildings, apartments with truly astounding views, apartments in especially convenient and central locations where you can stroll along to restaurants and bars easily, and more. So, discover our picks of some of the best apartments in Tuscany that you can book with us!

Once you have browsed our gorgeous array of villas in Chianti, among the rolling green hills and endless vineyards, the pretty little villages and the famous wine areas for which this beloved destination in Tuscany is so well-known, you will likely be looking forward to experiencing Tuscan wine for yourself. And what an experience awaits!

From delicious wines with your meals in restaurants, to excellent bottles picked up while on a regular supermarket run to be enjoyed by the pool in your villa with a swimming pool in Tuscany, to wines sampled in a guided tasting at a vineyard, there are endless ways to appreciate the lauded wines of the region.

In fact, many years ago, a local told me that while lots of Italian wine is exported, the best Italian wine rarely leave the country. Instead, it is kept to be sold and enjoyed by Italians themselves. So, if you really want to sample the best of the best when it comes to wines in Chianti and at a lower price point than you can expect elsewhere (they haven’t needed to be imported somewhere else after all) then you have to enjoy them while in Tuscany.

Of course, once you’ve scheduled your visit to a winery (or two or three) and experienced it for yourself, then you might want to share this experience with loved ones or your favourite neighbour who watered your plants while you were away. Or you might simply want to stock up for the future. In either scenario, you might be wondering if it is possible to bring wine home from Chianti?