Thanksgiving in Tuscany

Thanksgiving is the ideal opportunity to spend that most precious of commodities: time. Time with family, time with friends and perhaps even a moment of quiet contemplation on your own, curled up by a roaring log fire. Our Italian villas provide a haven of peace where you can surround yourselves with your nearest and dearest with the backdrop of the russets, reds and golds of the Tuscan hills in Fall.

Of course, no Thanksgiving would be complete without a celebratory meal and our Tuscan chefs provide the solution to the inevitable questions of who will cook and clear away! Our Tuscan chefs can tailor your Thanksgiving Day meal to suit your taste and appetite. The following suggested menu has been designed by one of our best chefs, Leonardo. It represents the best of Tuscan fare in November, when chestnuts and truffles are in abundance.

Of course, November is low season in Europe and the weakening euro makes Europe not only an attractive destination but a pocket-friendly one too.The following villas are available during Thanksgiving though see our Tuscan villa collection for more choice.

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Villa le terme - CHIANTI - 5 bedrooms

Villa Le Terme is situated amidst the most charming countryside of Chianti, surrounded by cypress tree-lined hills. A beautifully restored farmhouse, this villa is as perfect in Fall as it is in summertime, with a real log fire, cosy armchairs and a spacious, characterful dining room with large dining table. All five bedrooms have en-suite bedrooms and one even has an adjoining spa with Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. The medieval town of San Gimignano is just 15 minutes away by car. More >

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Villa LE SIEPI - CHIANTI - 5 BEDROOMS

What could be more memorable than spending Thanksgiving in your own 16th century castle in the heart of a village in Chianti? Villa Le Siepi is full of authentic features, with vaulted ceilings, frescoed walls and a stone loggia which looks out over quintessentially perfect Tuscan countryside. The grounds are large and include a formal Italian garden, an olive grove, tennis court and a small gym. The villa comes with a cook and a maid for five days a week. More >

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CASTELLO DI ROCCA - CETONA - 7 BEDROOMS

The centrepiece of this unusual villa is a 13th century tower, which was the original heart of the castle which sits atop the small medieval village of Cetona. Features such as an ancient amphitheatre, a grand hallway with piano, library and an original Travertine marble staircase combine with eclectic antiques and opulent, flamboyant decor to create the most unique of celebration venues. All seven bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and a traditional dining room would make an excellent venue for a Thanksgiving Day dinner. More >

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IL GLICINE - PONTE D'ARBIA - 5 BEDROOMS

Il Glicine is located in the pretty Val d'Arbia area, noted for its fine Brunello wines, the ideal accompaniment to hearty Tuscan fare. The medieval town of Siena lies just 15 miles away and is free of tourist crowds during the Thanksgiving season. An authentic 14th century Tuscan farmhouse, the villa has been restored in keeping with its heritage and using materials from Italian craftsmen, such as the beautiful ceramic tiles in the bathrooms and kitchen, hand crafted by Neapolitan ceramicists. More >

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BORGO DI CAMPIONI - LUCCA - 5 BEDROOMS

Borgo di Campioni is situated on a hilltop in northern Tuscany with views out over the surrounding woodland which are stunning in the Fall. The villa is located close to Florence, Lucca and Pisa which, free of the summertime queues and tourist crowds are a delight to explore whilst the paths through the woodland and olive groves which surround the villa provide pleasant walking terrain for active families. More >