2. Antica Locanda, Pienza Bed and Breakfast
On Corso Rossellino, right in the centre of Pienza, less than one hundred metres from Piazza Pio II, with its magnificent cathedral and the splendid Palazzo Piccolomini, the "Antica Locanda" offers pleasant and exclusive accommodation for the most demanding of guests. We are located in a Fifteenth-Century building which was once home to the Papal Secretariat. Recently renovated, it boasts all mod cons and yet still maintains the old charm of this stunning building.

3. Borgo al Cerro, Casole d'Elsa, Villa - Apartment
Located near Casole d'Elsa, Borgo al Cerro arose as a fortified farmstead along the much contested border between the Florentine Guelfs and the Ghibbelines of Siena. From its ancient walls, one can still read the traces of traditional rural civilization. The complex has been beautifully restored with due consideration for its pre-existing architectural details. The barn, the hayloft, the stables and the farmers' living quarters have been transformed in large and comfortable apartments, each with two bathrooms and an independent entrance and garden. The guests will here find Tuscany at its best, exactly the way they have always imagined it to be.

4. Borgo Il Melone | Cortona | Hotel
In close proximity to the most fascinating towns of central Italy such as Florence, Arezzo, Siena and Perugia, in the valley below Cortona, the oldest Etruscan settlement, lies "Borgo Il Melone" an exclusive hotel surrounded by the most typical Tuscan countryside. Borgo Il Melone dates back to the beginning of the 19th century when it was a property of the Mancinis, a noble family from Cortona who still owns the entire set of buildings.

5. Castello di Spaltenna, Gaiole in Chianti, Hotel
The spectacular and delightful Spaltenna complex, which is surrounded by vineyards and green woods, is right beside a big splendid valley, in the heart of a magnificent region full of castles and strongholds, ancient villages and abbeys. The complex is located in an ancient feudal town made up of the age-old Parish church with a bell tower which goes back to the 11th Century, the nearby fortified Monastery, also from the 11th Century, and a small cluster of hamlets, splendid examples of spontaneous medieval architecture. The complex buildings, full of history and legends, have splendid interiors with architrave ceilings and elegant entrances.

6. Hotel Desiree, Island of Elba Hotel
The Hotel Désirée is located in the enchanting Spartaia gulf and has direct access to a private beach of fine sand. The Elba Island, with its subtle charm, was also chosen by one of the best known lyrical singers of this century, Tancredi Pasero, who retired at Spartaia, naming his villa Désirée. Somewhat later the villa was changed into an hotel, but keeping up the original familiar environment. The service offered, here, is always perfect and accurate and all comforts are guaranteed to guests.

7. Il Castelluccio, Barberino di Mugello, Country inn and Agritourism
"Castelluccio", an ancient little medieval castle which dates back to the Twelfth Century AD, is located on the slopes of the enchanting Mugello Valley and right beside the splendid city of art, Florence. This guest house structure is located within a truly wonderful and exciting series of landscapes. Here, the geography and history of the area is second to none: you will find mountains, hills, valleys and streams which are still unspoilt, pure air, atmospheres and colours and sounds and smells which make the place truly magic.

8. L'antico Pozzo - Exclusive charm in the heart of San Gimignano
The Hotel L'Antico Pozzo is situated in the centre of San Gimignano in a superb 15th century town house. The building, listed by Italian Historical Buildings Council, preserves the original style of the 15th century, although the earliest part dates back to the middle ages and the founding of the town itself: traces remain of the well and the area around it. It was donated to a religious order who inhabited it until the end of the 17th century. It acquired international renown as a "salon" for the high society of the late 18th century. Festive gatherings and parties were held in the ballroom which is now the present "Pink Room". Everything has been preserved or reproduced faithfully in order to maintain the charm of this superb town house intact.

9. Le Gelosie - A perfect bed and breakfast in the centre of Cortona
Le Gelosie might seem a peculiar name for an accommodation facility, but the choice is not so extravagant after all. This lovely bed and breakfast in Cortona is the result of a flight of fancy of its young owner: he wanted to offer a sophisticated alternative for the cosmopolitan tourist. Le Gelosie was conceived to offer all mod cons to its guests, alongside with the utmost discretion. This small accommodation facility definitely represents something new and at the same time a challenge to the rest of the accommodations offered by Cortona…. That's why it is located in the town centre. Le Gelosie is located inside an old palace completely renovated with real mastery, which overlooks Piazza Signorelli, in the town centre, one of the strategic and most lively spots in Cortona.

10. Le Logge di sopra, Asciano, surroundings of Siena Bed and Breakfast
The "Le Logge di Sopra" Bed and Breakfast is right in the heart of the Siena "Clays", along the panoramic Lauretana road famous for its very old barren clay countryside. Just a few kilometres from Siena, "Le Loggie di Sopra" offers its guests lovely rooms or independent apartments, built within an old colonial home dating back to the Sixteenth Century. The building has been nicely restructured in compliance with its old original design and in line with age-old traditions, without forgetting about the need for mod cons and the privacy of the guests. The fine swimming pool, surrounded by lovely plants to make the environment as discrete as possible for the guests, makes this an oasis of relaxation and peacefulness.

11. Molino di Foci, San Gimignano, Bed and Breakfast
Molino di Foci B&B is at about 5 km from the historical centre of San Gimignano (a UNESCO World Heritage site), in the heart of the Siena Chianti Region, one of the areas with the most beautiful landscape and cultural attraction all over Tuscany. The bed and breakfast is immersed in the quiet of the Tuscan countryside and is surrounded by swaying grain fields and sunflowers. A beautiful terrace and a large outdoor swimming-pool offer ideal conditions to relax and to appreciate the charm of this stunning region.

12. Mulino del Gabbione, Pistoia Bed and Breakfast
Right in the heart of the Tuscan Apennines, "Mulino del Gabbione" is a fascinating combination of nature and literature, and is rich with stories of fantastic characters and animals, as if from the pages of the Brothers Grimm. The building has been created out of an old mill built in 960 AD along the "La Bure" stream, in the province of Pistoia, and has recently been completely restructured with. The walls, windows, doors and exteriors are, however, still those of 1000 years ago, when the "Gabion" started to transform chestnuts into flour.

13. Perla Toscana
Vacation rentals & farmhouse holidays in Tuscany, Siena, Maremma & Florence

14. Petit Chàteau, Montecatini Terme, Bed and Breakfast
Right in the heart of Tuscany, in Montecatini Terme, an elegant "Art Nouveau" building is home to the "Petit Château" Bed & Breakfast. This completely-restructured Villa dates back to the 1920's and is considered to be of major architectural and historic importance. "Petit Château", then, is located near the "Terme" spa park, just a stone's throw from the city centre and major shopping stores. The quiet position of the B&B in the residential district means you can relax to your heart's content in the lovely garden here. This garden also has a gazebo, where you can enjoy your lovely buffet breakfast every morning.

15. Pieve di Caminino Historical Residence, Grosseto, bed and breakfast
Pieve di Caminino is a private property of 500 hectares, granting maximum privacy and relax. Its panoramic position is a real privilege: located on a hillside resembling a large natural amphitheater it is surrounded by middle age castles, offering stunning views till the sea, with the horizon line marked by the island of Giglio. It is the ideal strategic home base to start many tours, from the local middle age centers, like Massa Marittima, Roccatederighi, Montemassi, Montepescali, to Siena and Florence.

16. Piombaia, Montalcino, Country inn
Right in the heart of Val d'Orcia Valley, you will find the delightful Piombaia farmhouse company, among the delicate profiles of typical local sweet Tuscan hills. The farmhouse company was set up in 1995 in a typical local building, a traditional county house which still maintains the rustic tastes of the countryside but which now also boasts all mod cons and services, so you are guaranteed a top-quality stay here. The farmhouse company, which offers apartments of different shapes and sizes, will allow you to rediscover the values of a land which combines natural beauty, artistic skill and urban modernity, places which have borne witness since the Middle Ages to important aspects of our civilisation. A civilisation which has never been betrayed and which is now promoted and boosted by combining it with tourist initiatives, culture, sports, health treats and excursions.

17. Podere Lamberto, Montepulciano, Country inn
Podere Lamberto" is a farmhouse company which takes shape as a country hotel: there are only a few rooms and the family-style hospitality ensures even the smallest details are perfect. Here, you will enjoy a truly special environment and the joys of fine cuisine. The ancient colonial building has been restructured with extreme care and skill and provides weary travellers with the perfect welcome. Staying here at the "Podere Lamberto", then, is made even more enjoyable by the splendid world-famous landscapes of the Tuscan countryside: a whole series of woods, green expanses and lovely hills, where the silence and colours of oak and cypress trees and olive and vine groves reign as the undisputed kings of the countryside and provide a truly unique atmosphere in combination with the stones of the old country houses, nicely spattered all over this amazing land.

18. Podere Le Cave, Impruneta, Bed and Breakfast - Surroundings of Florence
The "Podere Le Cave" Farmhouse is proud to offer you a wonderful alternative to the usual spots and the chance to experience the uniqueness of the Tuscan countryside and total relaxation. Whether you are sipping on a glass of Chianti in the gazebo as you admire the panorama at sunset or whether you are taking a refreshing dip in our swimming pool, from where you can admire the remote splendour of the city of Florence, Podere Le Cave will make your stay in Tuscany truly unforgettable.

19. Podere Le Muricce, Badia Agnano, Villa - Apartment
The "Podere Le Muricce" Farmhouse is a lovely building which has been restructured with great skill and elegance from an old colonial home, immersed in the sweet Tuscan countryside. Here you can enjoy the delights of a peaceful, comfortable and still-intact environment and you will be staying right in the centre of the famous tourist triangle of Florence, Arezzo and Siena, a limitless anthology of Tuscan culture, art and history. The Farmhouse is on the edge of a vast wood area which stretches out among the pleasant hills which line the Valdambra Valley, a valley which leads to the more imposing and famous Arno Valley, where you will find a harmony of nature and art which expresses the most genuine features of the Tuscan landscape, well-known and admired the world over.

20. Podere Monti, Montepulciano, Country inn
Podere Monti" is a Holiday Farm which is notable for its sophistication and attention to detail. It is located on the slopes of Mount Cappuccini which, alongside Mount Totona and the Montepulciano Hills, separates the Valdichiana valley area from the Val d'Orcia valley area. The Farm, spread over an area of 450 square metres, has been recently restructured with considerable attention to both old building techniques and environment-friendly salvage materials. Guests have access to two elegant Suites, consisting of a bedroom, a dining room, and five double rooms with bathrooms.

21. Poggiarello, Monteriggioni, Siena Area Bed and Breakfast
Just a few minutes from charming Monteriggioni, among the woods and vine groves of the Siena Chianti region, surrounded by a large natural park area in a stunning dominant and sunny position, you will find an ancient rural treasure from the Seventeenth-Century, "Poggiarello". This structure consists of 14 finely-furnished apartments boasting "poor" Tuscan art. Here, you can admire unforgettable sunsets and breathtaking landscapes from the foot of the ancient tower which dates back to the year 1000.

22. Poggio a Sieve, Vicchio, Country Inn
Here in Vicchio, in the green heart of Tuscany, you will find "Poggio a Sieve", a romantic country villa surrounded by a large garden. Here, among the peace and quiet and beautiful landscapes of this lovely part of Tuscany, the home of the Medici family, of Giotto and of Beato Angelico, you can really relax and discover the traces of Italian history and art. Florence is just a few kilometres away, linked by a road which crosses the Florentine hills and winds through beautiful uncontaminated landscapes. Independence and all mod cons in areas marked out by the good taste of country houses cleverly restructured in a rustic Tuscan style.

23. San Crispolto
Exclusive luxury villa in Umbria on the border with Tuscany for rent directly from the owner. Accommodations for 17 with spectacular views of Lake Trasimeno, manicured gardens and private swimming pool.

24. Toscana Verde, Badia Agnano, Villa - Apartment
In Badia Agnano, a pretty little town in the heart of Tuscany, near the "Gallo Nero" Chianti area, "Toscana Verde" is a lovely independent apartment which has been completely restructured. This is the ideal place to experience and live the real Tuscany just a few kilometres from all the main Tuscan art centres like Siena, Arezzo and Florence. Here you can stay with all mod cons guaranteed in a welcoming, peaceful place with incredible charm.

25. Villa Il Colle, Antella, Surroundings of Florence Bed and Breakfast
Villa il Colle" is on Montisoni Hill, halfway between the ancient 13th-Century monastery which gave its name to the Hill, and which you can easily get to on foot, and the characteristic town of Antella, right beside Florence. Green hills full of olive groves are part of a truly magnificent panorama here, which covers all of this extraordinary city of art. The Villa, which dates back to the 14th-Century, has been cleverly restructured by the owners, and the rooms have all mod cons and are extremely elegant and refined, just like the rest of the building.

26. Villa Il Poggiale, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Hotel
In the heart of the Chianti area, just a few kilometers from Florence there is "Villa Il Poggiale", entirely renovated by its owners with the aim of offering the hospitality and atmosphere of a patrician family country house at affordable prices. Seated under the renaissance "loggia", guests can look out over the classical Italian garden and be enveloped in the fragrance of old roses and flowering shrubs. Either if you are sipping your tea or working on your notebook you can enjoy the Tuscan countryside.

27. Villa La Borghetta Resort | Figline Valdarno - A stunning 4 stars resort immersed in the Tuscan country-side
Surrounded by the stunning Tuscany hills, Villa La Borghetta reminds of a fascinating Glamour Diva. Within its liberty style and the overwhelming nature Villa La Borghetta makes everyone's stay a special moment to relax and to remember our guest's trip through Tuscany. The magnificent hotel Villa Borghetta is made up of 11 double rooms, one double single use and 6 junior suites. All rooms are elegantly furnished with classic fabric cloths, offering to our guests stunning views of the Tuscany hills

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