Luxury villas and special houses (26 properties found)

Sleeps: 20

A superb 16th century Tuscan villa near Siena. La Villa di Corsano is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of Tuscany, at the start of the Sienese "Crete", that surreal landscape of wide, clay hills just South of Siena, a continual source of inspiration for artists over the centuries.

Sleeps: 22 (Multiple properties at this location)

Three stylish apartments in a rambling 16th century Chianti farmhouse. Il Casolare is one of the ancient farm buildings that, like Topsy, just grew, and grew until it became the sprawling farmhouse whose contours extend long and jut up and outward.

Sleeps: 6 (Multiple properties at this location)

One of three stylish apartments in a rambling 16th century Chianti farmhouse. All of the houses have their own outdoor eating areas, furnished with tables, umbrellas, and divans and located in separate parts of the property, but they share the large pool behind the house with its wide furnished surround and lovely views of the olive groves and wooded hillside opposite.

Sleeps: 8 (Multiple properties at this location)

The largest of the houses in a rambling 16th century Chianti farmhouse, Arancio has two entrances - one from the charming front terrace with bright tile-covered tables overlooking the nearby vineyard and with handy access to the deceptively small, but well-equipped kitchen, and another directly into the large living room, whose warm colors and comfortable furnishings make your feel instantly at home.

Sleeps: 8 (Multiple properties at this location)

One of three stylish apartments in a rambling 16th century Chianti farmhouse. All of the houses have their own outdoor eating areas, furnished with tables, umbrellas, and divans and located in separate parts of the property, but they share the large pool behind the house with its wide furnished surround and lovely views of the olive groves and wooded hillside opposite.

Sleeps: 4 to 6

Argento has been beautifully restored by the London based owner and is a stylish retreat, either as a base for invigorating mountain walks, a welcome home after a day by the beach only 25 minutes away, or as a restoring refuge from city life. Sitting in the Jacuzzi on the large terrace, gazing out of the sea over 600 metres below, worldly cares fade into insignificance.

Sleeps: 2 to 3

Perched high in the Apuan Alps, above Camaiore and Pietrasanta, Argentone looks out over stunning views of the Mediterranean sea, all the way to Corsica. It is set in a fold above the village of S.Anna di Stazzema, a famous centre of Partisan resistance during the second world war, the story recently told in a film by Spike Lee.

Sleeps: 14

On a wooded crest of the Montagnola hills outside Siena, this beautifully restored farmhouse gives the immediate impression of protected peace. The surrounding rural landscape is a composite of the ilex oak trees that foster porcini mushrooms, olives groves, and meadows where deer graze in peace.

Sleeps: 7 to 8

This fascinating complex with stunning panoramic views has recently become a unique residence for guests wishing to enjoy history in comfort and the timeless pleasure of gazing out to sea. To the right the sensuous curves of the island of Elba, to the left the long sand beach and pine forest buffer to roads leading to Rome.

Sleeps: 36 (Multiple properties at this location)

A stunning avenue of cypresses leads to the summit of a Chianti hill and the impressive entrance to Borgo di Stomennano. Three properties are available: the exceptionally beautiful Villa which sleeps 8 but can dine 22 and two delightful farmhouses: Tinaione for 12, and La Volta which can be rented as one unit for 12 or as two units of 8 and 4.

Sleeps: 6 to 8 (Multiple properties at this location)

The entrance to this gracious 16th century villa is guarded by a goose, five friendly Great Danes and an old acacia tree. An antique olive millstone with stununnig views of the towered walls of Monteriggioni adorns the side garden.

Sleeps: 10 to 11

In an airy position on the edge of Chianti countryside and with possibly the best view of Siena, La Strega is a large, elegant villa in ample grounds, including a pretty, walled, rose garden. It has a wide terrace overlooking Siena, with a well and a private chapel.

Sleeps: 8

This wonderful Umbrian villa, set nicely near an olive grove, turns out to be a large open-plan house on three levels with an inner courtyard, furnished patios and views that cause you to breathe more deeply. It overlooks the Apennine Mountains on one side and villages atop the Umbrian hills on the other.

Sleeps: 12

This 13th century farmhouse is in the middle of the Chianti Classico area, mid-way between Florence and Siena. There are beautiful panoramic views of vineyards and olive groves with forest clad hills in the background. Lovingly restored as the home of the present owner's mother, this is very much a family home, tastefully decorated and furnished with family antiques.

Sleeps: 14

Roseto is a 13th century farmhouse with a small tower and a barn, in the middle of the Chianti Classico area, mid-way between Florence and Siena. On a hill in 15 hectares of its own fenced land, there are beautiful panoramic views of vineyards and olive groves with forest clad hills in the background.

Sleeps: 10 to 11

This much loved stone and glass villa is in a wonderful position, on its own little hilltop in the middle of the owner's extensive estate. With 160 hectares of surrounding land, with lawns, gardens and trees, the house commands panoramic views of classic unspoiled Tuscan landscape.

Sleeps: 12 to 14

Sitting high on a 15-hectare wooded hill overlooking the Gulf of Follonica, La Vedetta's bold cinnabar facade enlivens even a blue sky and looks forever out to sea. This is a place to come to breathe deeply, for there are distant panoramas and delightful details, but it is also a place to come to be pampered.

Sleeps: 18 to 21

This large stone house with origins in the late 12th century has been carefully restored and furnished with exceptional taste and sensitivity to the comforts of modern travelers. Its three large living areas, two excellent kitchens, and 9 beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms surround a lovely courtyard, and a splendid pool and terrace have long views over the Arno valley. This is an excellent place for large family reunions or festive events.

Sleeps: 8 to 10

In a beautifully romantic area in the Montagnola hills outside Siena, this gracious country villa with pool and tennis court offers great comfort and lovely views of a gentle landscape.

Sleeps: 10 to 11

This large stone house with origins in the late 12th century has been carefully restored and furnished with exceptional taste and sensitivity to the comforts of modern travelers. Its three large living areas, two excellent kitchens, and 5 beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms surround a lovely courtyard, and a splendid pool and terrace have long views over the Arno valley. This is an excellent place for family reunions or festive events.