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The charming Villa Toppani Del Sodo is a beautiful historic stone villa in Sodo, just 3km (2 miles) from the picturesque medieval town of Cortona. Sleeping up to 21 guests in 11 bedrooms with 12 bathrooms, boasting a private pool, air-conditioning, elegant and characteristic interiors, and lovely views, this gem has all that you could possibly ask for from a Tuscan getaway! Read on to learn more about this wonderful vacation rental in Tuscany or click through to browse more of our incredible Tuscany villas and find the right one for you.

Picture this, if you will: a pretty villa in a small town with the lush greenery of trees and views over the vineyards and rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside all around, a front entrance opening into a little court with flowers and trees, climbing blooms and vines winding up the sunny yellow facade of the villa, green shuttered windows, a romantic balcony on the first floor above the entrance, and a terracotta roof to top it off. This is the dreamy first encounter that guests have when they reach Villa Toppani Del Sodo and this very much sets the appropriate tone for your vacation here. 

Those who find a villa in Lucca will quickly discover that this part of the region is one with a long list of wineries that boast both incredible wines and wonderful tastings/tours to choose from all throughout the stunning surrounding landscape. Wine-lovers considering booking one of our Tuscany villas, therefore, will have lots of options when it comes to finding places to learn about, sample, savour, and buy some truly remarkable vintages during their vacation in Lucca.

While there are, indeed, lots of brilliant wineries to choose from, one of the top-rated examples has to Fattoria Al Dotto, which has been run by the Del Dotto family for many, many generations. Made of three ancient farms that have since been combined into one rather extraordinary wine estate, Fattoria Al Dotto extends over 62 acres of fertile farmland where you can find vineyards, olive groves, corn fields, and fields of cannellini beans. The vineyards are positioned on the gentle hills surrounding the centre of the farm, where there is a spectacular south-southwest exposure, and in close proximity to the Serchio river. Through this area, the Scirocco winds coming in from Livorno to the south and the summer Maestrale winds coming in from the north-west blow and result in a particular micro climate that is ideal for good maturation of the grapes. All in all, the vineyards here boast perfect conditions to produce some truly remarkable wines.

Villa Agresto is a dreamy Tuscany villa located in the province of Siena that ticks so many of the boxes that one might have if fantasising about a vacation in Tuscany: it is close to a town but in a peaceful part of the countryside with wonderful views over the green hills and vineyards that surround; it has spacious and private grounds featuring a pretty garden and private pool; it has plenty of traditionally Tuscan touches and style but also all the mod-cons you could ask for; and it is elegant but comfortable. Sleeping up to twelve guests in six bedrooms with five bathrooms, it is available from between €600 and €1200 per night and also is part of our current €50 special deposit offer so book now, secure your dates for your 2023 getaway and figure out the details later!

Italy is a place where history is very much still alive – in her preserved towns, her exceptionally rich museums, her active traditions, and much more besides. And, despite the wealth of sites, architectural gems, museums and galleries stuffed with works of art and archaeological finds, that one would need lifetimes upon lifetimes to even put a dent in, discoveries continue to happen and new finds continue to be uncovered. The latest discovery, in fact, was made only this week in a thermal bath in the small town of San Casciano, in the province of Siena, where some 24 bronze statues dating back to the ancient Romans were uncovered! Those with any sort of interest in art and history, really would be advised to plan a vacation in Tuscany – you never know what you might find on your trip!

Okay, so you’re pretty unlikely to find a hoard of ancient, precious sculptures yourself while on holiday in Tuscany but those who book one of our Tuscany villas can certainly see such incredible pieces with relative ease throughout their trip as there are endless museums and attractions to choose from. From famous spots like the Uffizi Museum to local galleries and institutions that you have likely never heard of in tiny towns all over the region boasting collections with famous names from the history of art among their holdings, you’ll never be far from your next chance to see the most extraordinary objects from throughout history.