Villas with private pools (58 properties found)

Sleeps: 8 to 10

Brogino is a large country house in Chianti, its already lyrical setting enhanced by the spectacular medieval Abbey - Badia di Passignano - which faces it from a mile away across vine and olive clothed hills. The garden, with flowers and shrubs nestling amongst the rocks and sandy soil of the area, merges imperceptibly into the olive groves beyond.

Sleeps: 5 to 6

Overlooking the Arno Valley and a pleasant walk to the local village bar and restaurant, Casa Allioni is spacious retreat in the green or an excellent place for couples or a small family to gather. With a panoramic pool and vineyards and olive groves surrounding it, this beautifully restored farmhouse offers country life yet easy access to major Tuscan cities.

Sleeps: 6

This stylish family home and joyous garden is a wonderful gathering place for a family or group of friends who appreciate a wonderful panorama when they spot one. Just outside the Maremman hilltown whose wine-making tradition has produced the respected Morellino di Scansano, it offers congenial comfort and is a great base from which to explore the hidden treasures of southern Tuscany.

Sleeps: 12 to 14

Set on a wooded hillside halfway between Arezzo and Sansepolcro, this large stone house is perfect for a reunion of family or friends. With a marvelous sense of space, Casa Cerfone has both the ample areas you look forward to congregating in and the more intimate areas you delight in retreating to. Add to this the organic produce available on site, a coffee/cocktail bar run by the owner and a pizza-maker on standby and you have elements of a splendid vacation.

Sleeps: 6 to 7

Casa Pretello was restored by the Swiss artist owner 30 years ago. It still has the simple air of an ancient Tuscan farmhouse, with spacious airy rooms, an enormous fireplace and large chestnut beams. The swimming pool on the hillside shares its views of olive groves, cypress and holm oaks and helps make it a wonderful low-key place for a family to stretch out and relax.

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: 8 to 10

Casa Rosa is a carefully restored farmhouse at the end of a secluded country road, but minutes from the centre of Lucca. It is set in its own 12 acres of grounds, with a large pool, enclosed with a box hedge, and a children's play area.

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

Set in the green outskirts of the medieval city of Siena, Il Fienile is wonderfully located to take in the countryside, an expanse that carries over to the property, thanks to the furnished poolside terrace stretching the width of the house. Il Fienile is the perfect house for family reunions - not too elegant to feel stifled by, yet equipped with all the elements that ensure a relaxed comfortable holiday with space enough for everyone

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: 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: 12

In this sprawling ground-level house, whose every room opens onto the outside, you will never doubt that you are in the heart of Tuscany. Terracotta bricks and chestnut ceiling beams mix well with stylish colors and attractive fabrics of modern Italy and from every window there is the classic panorama of an ancient countryside.

Sleeps: 6

This authentic Tuscan stone farmhouse set in the middle of 45 acres of olive groves and holm oak woods has been lovingly restored over the course of 30 years and is now a wonderful place for families to relax and enjoy its panoramic views.

Sleeps: 8

Just outside the village of Radicondoli, facing across rolling, open countryside, stands this attractive old farmhouse, full of charm and character and providing ample accommodation for eight people. It has superb views, yet with all the advantages of being near a village.

Sleeps: 6

A recently restored house set in a national park crowning the hill of MonteMarcello, in a small dell surrounded by Holm oaks. Set in its own terraced garden, this house is in an ideal position for exploring the hill villages and coast of the Cinque Terre, Liguria and Northern Tuscany; it's also the perfect place to return to after your travels and relax under the pergola with a glass of local white wine.

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

A restored farmhouse in the hills between Lucca and the sea, Belcanto looks over a beautiful unspoilt valley with wonderful views, especially to be enjoyed on the terrace at sundown. The swimming pool is beautifully set in these gardens to benefit from the views of woodland and hills.

Sleeps: 6 (Multiple properties at this location)

This charming house is a part of the large estate of La Collina, on the border of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, and has been in the same family for over 400 years. Set on a small ridge of its own, the house looks out towards Tuscany with wonderful views over the ridges of the Apennines.

Sleeps: 8 to 10

A delightful family house in the tuscan hills. Restored with care and enthusiasm to make a second home for an Italian/English family who live in Milan, this lovely farmhouse is as perfect for a family holiday.