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All this week, we have been taking you to the dream holiday destination of Chianti, the famous wine region of Tuscany, with just some of the best of the best of our vacation rentals in Chianti. Come experience the rolling hills, endless vineyards and olive groves, the delicious cuisine and incredible wines, the sleepy villages and famous cities, and the slower pace of life for yourself. Do nothing at all and unwind or see everything in the surrounding area from cultural gems to historic attractions, curiosities to outdoor pursuits, it's all up to you. Browse more of our vacation rentals and make it happen today...

As we enter the final months of the year, we also enter the optimal time for booking next year's vacation. Booking in advance of the season means the best availability of the best properties and little compromise. We have been focusing on Chianti this week and this incredible destination is one of the most popular and beloved in Tuscany, therefore, it is one of the best to book in advance. Here are more of some of the best of the best of our vacation rentals in Chianti that you need to get your hands on ahead of time or risk losing out on some serious gems...

2. Villa Fabbiolle All'impruneta (Available from €283 per night)

This historic stone villa overlooking the Chianti hills, located just a few kilometers from Florence and just 2km from the ancient town of Impruneta can sleep up to ten people comfortably in five bedrooms with six bathrooms.

The rolling hills, fertile valleys, vineyards, old estates, palaces, ancient villages and incredible cuisine of Chianti all make for a perfect holiday destination. It is a scenic place where you can potentially do it all – make day trips to famous cities like Florence and Pisa, explore endless villas and churches, visit famous wineries, go hiking, cycling, horseback riding and more – or do nothing at all and simply relax. Whether you like to unwind by a pool with a good book or through cultural pursuits or on adrenaline-pumping adventures, you'll find it all.

But what is the most important part of planning a trip to Chianti? Finding the perfect villa in which to rest and from which to enjoy your holiday, of course! So, to help you out, we rounded up some of our most idyllic, typically Tuscan, charming and perfect vacation rentals in Chianti.

In the last post in this series, we are rounding up some of the most extraordinary vacation rentals on our website: the historic villas, palaces and castles of Tuscany. These magnificent and historic architectural gems are steeped in history, pretty to look at and full of charm and the perfect place to have a holiday that's like something from a fairytale. Here are the last of our picks...

9. Castello Leopoldo (Available from €1428 per night)

This is, quite possibly, the most stunning of all the properties on our website. Castello Leopoldo is a wonderful castle dating back to the 16th century, that is situated in panoramic location on the hills surrounding Campiglia Marittima and is a romantic-style building, which has preserved its ancient charm and original architectural features. With enchanting views over the valley below that stretch out as far as to the island of Elba, in the distance, on clear days, it is a perfect getaway destination.

Always dreamed of living in a castle? Well, you're in luck. You can get a taste of that fairytale lifestyle with one of our amazing vacation rentals in Tuscany. With historic villas, old estates, palaces and castles to choose from, those fantasies can come true. Just browse more of our picks of some of our best historic gems in Tuscany...

6. Villa di Montelopio (Available from €543 per night)

Sleeping up to nine in five bedrooms, this historic beauty, located in the centre of Montelopio, is one of our most stunning properties and a castle that has been plucked right from a storybook. With a castellated exterior draped in swathes of rich green ivy, a beautiful courtyard with dining areas, a cute vegetable garden, terraces taking in your surroundings and a private pool, it is the dreamiest of settings and, inside, it is only more so. The well-preserved interiors are large and spacious with high ceilings, elaborate plasterwork, big old fireplaces, a farm-style kitchen, and antiques and works of art throughout; a truly picturesque gem to escape to for a holiday.