Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Many of our Villa Spotlight articles have focused on the big and beautiful villas in our collection, fit more for large groups or events.  Today we are focusing on a small, lovely and affordable villa that is a perfect fit for a couple traveling through Tuscany.  Poggetto di Montese is just outside of San Gimignano, in fact from the gardens you can see the towers that helped make the city so famous!

Poggetto di Montese, like some of our other villas, is surrounded by expansive olive groves and vineyards. 

The grounds around the house have a gorgeous and well kept garden that provides a pleasant place to spend your evenings, sitting on the patio under the pergola sipping wine.  The house itself is a typical country house made of stone, and restored for modern luxuries.

"The location is wonderful, centrally located for Sienna, Florence, the Chianti region, etc, and only minutes away from San Gimignano. The view from the property's garden of the latter and the surrounding countryside is unbeatable. The family who own it are friendly (even their dog) and give their guests as much privacy as needed."
-Jon from Quebec

Today we will look at Villa Olimpia in our Villa Spotlight.  Villa Olimpia is a perfect place for a large group or family reunion that wants to have space to themselves, but still have large common areas to enjoy each others company in as well. 

This massive villa sleeps up to 17 people in 9 bedrooms. Set in picturesque olive groves near the border of the Chianti Classico region, you may not want to leave the villa once you arrive!

Tuscany Travel Tips began more than a year ago, and we've had plenty of our signature Villa Spotlight articles in that time.  With so many it may be hard for our new readers to go through and find the best villa for them, so we have decided to compile a short list of our most popular villa spotlight articles!

Last week I wrote “Experience the Real Tuscany”, describing types of vacation rentals and areas where you might want to stay. This week’s blog is “finding your perfect vacation rental” and this is where the fun starts – reading vacation rental descriptions!

Welcome back to our third and final installment in the Villa Spotlight on the Via Della Stella (Montepulciano 850)! Previously we have looked at the surroundings of the villa, as well as the smaller two units of the property. If you missed either installment, don't forget to go back and read them as well.

If you are traveling with a large family, a group of friends or social group the final apartment in the Via Della Stella (Montepulciano 850) may suit your needs perfectly!