The picture postcard hills of Chianti are home to some of our most popular Tuscan villas: restored farmhouses, such as Villa Le Terme near San Gimignano, and Villa di Panzano, close to the Chianti village of Panzano enjoy quintessentially Tuscan views of cypress tree clad hills and the scent of lavender.
This area is noted for production of fine Chianti wine, olive groves and friendly market towns. Greve is Chianti’s ‘capital’ and along with Panzano, Radda and Gaiole are perfect for exploration with inviting shops, breathtaking views and beautiful medieval architecture.
Just north of Chianti sits the majestic city of Florence, steeped in tradition and architectural splendour. Here fashionistas are spoilt by the boutiques of Via Tournabuoni, but it is Florence’s cultural heritage which makes it one of the most visited cities in Italy. The city’s galleries, the Accademia, the Uffizi and the Bargello, house some of the most celebrated works of art in the world. Villa Margherita, Al Castello and Villa Poggi are very close to Florence whilst the Uffizi Suites is a Florentine apartment situated in the very heart of the city. Florence is also easily accessible from our villas in Chianti and from our villas in western Tuscany, near Lucca.
Some of the most elegant of Tuscan villas are located in the area close to Lucca in north-western Tuscany. This area was popular with wealthy merchants of the 18th century who chose to build their grand summer homes here. Villa Boccella is a good example of such a villa, though smaller villas, such as La Madonnina, also occupy such estates.
Our villas in Tuscany, include several located in the Brunello wine region of southern Tuscany, close to the celebrated wine towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano. La Pace, Il Glicine and Podere Bellavista are all within easy reach of these well known towns.
Our villa holidays in Tuscany are complemented by a range of additional services such as cookery classes, visits to wine estates and private chefs for occasional meals.
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