Archive for 'Top 10 Lists'

  

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Appartamento Bartolomeo
If you are planning a vacation to Tuscany in the summer months, you might be surprised by just how warm it can get, especially in the cities. In order to beat the heat and to be able to relax, at ease, while on your vacation, tracking down a rental property with air-conditioning is key. We have put together a list of just some of our properties with air-conditioning in Tuscan cities that you might be considering for the 2019 season (which is now open for advance booking!) and that will keep you cool and collected so you can enjoy your surroundings...

1. Appartamento Bartolomeo (Available from €66 per night)

This cute and cosy apartment is a colourful rental in an apartment block in the district of Gavinana, around 2.5km from the centre of Florence. A one bedroom studio apartment, it has an open-plan kitchen and sitting area and an open gallery up a flight of stairs with a bedroom. The sitting area also has a pull-out sofabed making this property perfect for a couple, solo traveller or small family.     Read More
Posted in: Cortona, Florence, Localities, Top 10 Lists, Villa Spotlights, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Friday, July 20, 2018
Villa di Collina
Tuscany Villas is always adding to our extensive portfolio of stunning properties all around Tuscany with new villas, farmhouses and apartments. We have been talking about some of our picks of our favourite additions that are located in and around Florence. Here are some more of just a selection of the incredible vacation rentals in Florence and the surrounding area on our website...

3. Villa di Collina (Available from €307 per night)

This gorgeous 18th century villa is located in the green valley of Mugello, with incredible views over the surrounding area, and is located 42km from Florence and 3km from the lovely town of Vicchio. It has gorgeous well-preserved interiors, large airy rooms, has been carefully renovated and features antique furniture, terracotta floors, gorgeous wood-panelled decorative ceilings, and windows that frame the most beautiful views.     Read More
Posted in: Countryside, Florence, Localities, Mugello, Top 10 Lists, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Thursday, July 19, 2018
Volognano, exterior
At Tuscany Villas, we always strive to better our website, our services and the range of properties available all across Tuscany. Recently, we have had a lot of new additions to our portfolio of villas, farmhouses and apartments. In particular, we have some great new vacation rentals in Florence and the surrounding area. We have chosen just a selection of these properties for you that vary from centrally-located apartments to beautiful villas in the rolling Tuscan countryside and will suite everyone from solo travellers to couples to families. Here are some of our favourites among the latest listings on Tuscany Villas...

1. Volognano (Available from €639 per night)

Volognano, or Castle Volognano, is an incredible historic gem and actual 11th century castle, located 5km from the centre of the charming Tuscan town of Rignano sull'Arno.     Read More
Posted in: Countryside, Florence, Localities, Top 10 Lists, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Friday, June 22, 2018
Tuttomondo
People know Pisa best as home to the famous Leaning Tower but that is not all there is to this charming Tuscan city.

If you find yourself a luxury villa in Pisa, then these are just ten of the things you can expect from your trip:

1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Okay, okay, so I said that the Leaning Tower isn't all there is to Pisa. However, it would be remiss of me not to mention it at all. It's one of many great reasons to visit the city. It is iconic. And silly photos are a staple of being a tourist.

2. The Duomo: While you're in the area, the Duomo, next to which the Leaning Tower is located, is a must-see. Special tickets can be purchased to visit multiple sites in the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Duomo is one of the highlights. A truly stunning and richly ornamented building, it features dazzling interiors and will linger in your mind forever after viewing it.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Penitent Magdalene
If you are an art lover that has found a vacation rental in Florence, you may be headed directly to the Uffizi Gallery and it is certainly a highlight of the city for any aficionado. However, don't forget the Palazzo Pitti, which is home to several excellent museums, including the Palatine Gallery. A well-preserved historic private collection that was opened to the public, it reflects older collecting practices, tastes and methods of display, all within the beautiful palace. As a result, it is a unique, must-see art experience in the city and we have picked some of the best bits to make sure and track down when you visit. Here are more of our picks of highlights of the Palatine Gallery.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions