Luxurious or special house (28 properties found)

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: 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: 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: 14 (Multiple properties at this location)

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: 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: 8

Originating around 1250, Castell'Orlando is now one of the most beautiful and best conserved private castles in Umbria. This impressive castle has been carefully restructured; the architects have maintained the harsh, original, stone structure, and have made sensitive use of stone, iron and wood to create a blend of comfortable contemporary details with the existing historic structure.

Sleeps: 11

In this impressive castle that offers stunning views, the judicious use of metal stone and wood creates a juxtaposition of old and new which captures the confident atmosphere. The whole property, with its pool, fenced deer and horse pastures, superbly manicured park and gardens, and discreet and efficient staff achieves a prestigious whole.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 15 to 16

A large farmhouse with a stunning view of Siena has been transformed into a wonderfully spacious home offering modern comfort and relaxing elegance.

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: 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

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: 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.