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Our house is on a hill in the tranquil Umbrian countryside just ten minutes drive from Tuscany, with breathtaking views of gentle rolling hills, Lago Trasimeno, Lago Chuisi, Medieval hilltop villages and mountains in the distance on the horizon. The patios are decorated with handmade ceramic tiles, there is the environmentally friendly swimming pool (6m X 14m) with water purified by UVA rays (no chlorine) and throughout the property are quiet places to sit and admire the views. Inside are typical terracotta floors, beamed ceilings, fireplaces, original doors and wrought iron beds. French doors lead to the front private patio and a second pair of French doors lead from the main bedroom to the back garden where there is a gazebo with a dining area and bar-b-q for the use of all guests. There is a Washer and Dryer in the utility room for the use of all guests. We can arrange for our cook to prepare meals on request, subject to availability.

Inside the left wing of this stunning Palladian Villa dating back to the 16th century, there is an independent, luxury apartment of 400 sq m, reserved for discerning guests looking for a first-class holiday... The apartment has 4 bedrooms (sleeps 8-9 in total) and 3 bathrooms. In a garden separated from the main park and reserved for the guests, there is a private swimming pool (9 X 6 m, open May 1st through October 1st) surrounded by oleanders, roses and hydrangeas. Furniture and objects belonging to the family since 16th century, which have been preserved over the times, period paintings, art objects and new matching furnishing create a warm and welcoming ambiance. The dining table seats 8, and the kitchen is well equipped. There is a kitchen garden available to guests. All windows overlook the main Italian style garden and the villa’s façade. Private swimming pool in private garden with patio, 6 deck chairs, 2 tables with 10 chairs, and BBQ grill. All bedrooms have individual climate control. WI-FI Internet access, washer and dryer, satellite TV, I-pod dock station, CD and DVD player are available free of charge. Housekeeping, maid service, linen, bath and pool towels change are provided twice a week. An extra bed and a baby bed are available if needed. Heating, laundry and ironing service, extra maid service, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner service with personal chef, and babysitting are available for an additional cost. Final cleaning (weekly stays): €140 Our own wine selection is on sale at the property. Enjoy a stay in a Palladian Mansion in the heart of Veneto, Italy.

Comfortable accommodation in Tuscan country style, on 2 levels, it has a sunny outdoor area with umbrella, dining table, sun chairs. We do organize on demand cellars trips, horse trekking, visits to the olive-press and to nearby cellars, cooking training and dinners with all the guests of the agritourism. Convention with the Casciana Terme SPA for treatments, massages, entrance to the thermal pools.

The farmhouse on the hills of Pisa is surrounded by 42 hectares of property and features a precious private panoramic pool (6x12); in the mild weather of summer the marine breeze in the evening invites you to sit and sip your favourite drink on the poolside. For it is so conveniently located, a 30-minute car ride can take you to celebrated towns such as Volterra, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni. Florence and Pisa are only 40 km away for those beckoned by fashion, art and history. Indulging in moments of genuine pleasure is also so close, as Casciana Spa is 2 km away from the farmhouse. We can reserve guided tours around this magnificent region which the farm sets up. Daily olive tasting tours are organized as there is an olive press run by farmhouse Casciana in Chianni, Novo Frantoio. It is also possible to taste the wine of Colline Pisane and other typical products. We arrange horse trekking, kitchen training as well.

Part of the small ancient hamlet of Il Borgo Tranquilitta, this charming stone cottage for three guests is the perfect place to start your vacation in Tuscany, Traditionally furnished, full of charm and character. From every room you can enjoy stunning views of the valley, the historic town of Castiglion Fiorentino, the gardens, olive groves and the large swimming pool. Cottage has two bedrooms, (One double and one single) a charming sitting room with open fireplace, fully equipped kitchen and dining area, terraces for outside dining – where there is also a barbeque for those warm summer afternoons and al-fresco dining. There are only three cottages in the village and lots of private spaces to enjoy this wonderful spot. The village has been totally and caringly renovated by local artisans retaining its natural charm and character whilst providing warm and inviting interiors. "Our first vacation to Italy. We had two cottages here, two patios - one for the morning sun and one for the afternoon and evenings when we are outside enjoying the sunsets. The apartments are set in real country setting, olives and other vegetation the views are really wonderful. The highlight though was the pool which, for the most part we had to ourselves and this, plus incredibly warm weather made it a great combination!"

Part of the ancient Il Borgo Tranquilitta, this cottage is an enchanting and cozy cottage with a fabulous shared pool, nestled in olive groves with views of one of Tuscany's most gorgeous valleys. One of just three properties, this independent detached cottage was recently restored and is built from the local sandstone, “Pietra Serena,” with its soft ochers and grays. Lovingly preserved, it retains its rustic charm and makes the perfect home for your vacation in Tuscany. The cottage can sleep between 3 and 5 guests. It has two bedrooms, (one double and one single), plus the option to use the second sitting room as a bedroom which has a comfortable sofabed. In addition, the cottage has a lovely sitting room, kitchen/diner and bathroom. The cottage has its own private furnished terrace with stunning views and, with access to the old stone oven and barbecue pit for ’al fresco’ dining. The swimming pool has been idyllically positioned to benefit from the gorgeous views of the valley and the distant Tuscan towns. The house has central heating, and also has a large open fireplace welcoming early and late season visitors. Our closest towns are Castiglion FIorentino and Cortona both tracing their roots back 3000 years. Both are protected by magnificent stonewalls and city gates over 2000 years old. Other places not to be missed are Arezzo, Pienza, Montepulciano, the Chianti region, Assisi, Siena,

The villa is an enchanting cozy cottage with a fabulous pool, nestled in olive groves with views of one of Tuscany's most gorgeous valleys. One of three properties, this independent detached cottage was recently restored and is built from the local sandstone, “Pietra Serena,” with its soft ochers and grays. Lovingly preserved, it retains its rustic charm and makes the perfect home for your vacation in Tuscany. The cottage can sleep up to 5. It has two bedrooms, (one double and one single), plus the option to use the adjacent annex which provides sleeping for an additional 2 guests by way of a sofa-bed and additional bathroom. The cottage has a lovely sitting room, kitchen/diner and bathroom. It has a private furnished terrace with access to the old stone oven and barbecue pit for ’al fresco’ dining. The swimming pool has been idyllically positioned to benefit from the stunning views of the valley and the distant Tuscan towns. Although the cottage has central heating, it also has a large open fireplace welcoming early and late season visitors. A laundry room on site is available for guests’ use. Our closest towns are Castiglion FIorentino and Cortona both tracing their roots back 3000 years! Both are protected by magnificent stonewalls and city gates over 2000 years old. Other places not to be missed are Arezzo, Pienza, Montepulciano, the Chianti region, Assisi, Siena, & by train, Florence is just an hour from the local rail station

This newly restored, two-bedroom, two-bath apartment in an historic Oltrano Florentine building is on a quiet side street called Via della Chiesa (the cross street is Via delle Caldaie), located in the area of Santo Spirito Church. The apartment is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence in the Oltrarno/Santo Spirito area and is the perfect home base for exploring Florence. It is steps away from Santo Spirito Church, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Boboli Gardens and Brancacci Chapel, the Uffizi and other historic monuments. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, books, music, and a fully equipped kitchen. The views of rooftops and the sky are lovely, and the cross breeze is wonderful. The bedrooms are in the back of the apartment, and are quiet, and spacious. 2 large bedrooms, one has en-suite bathroom, both have lovely views from the windows 2 bathrooms, one with beautifully-tiled tub, washing machine, both with showers fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, marble countertops, custom cabinets) & living room sleeps 4 comfortably, can accommodate 6 using pull-out couch quiet & sunny high wood-beamed ceilings & antique terracotta floors third floor, no elevator antique furnishings 2 hair dryers, iron, alarm clock, linens & towels, ceiling fans, cd player, cell phone

A spectacularly located and comfortable holiday home with 12m solar heated swimming pool in extensive grounds with fabulous views. House is tastefully and comfortably furnished. Outdoor hot tub, gym, sauna, wireless internet, and log fires. A particular feature of the property is that it is for two to six people yet is not part of a complex. There is a high degree of privacy. We have had hundreds of satisfied guests from all over the world and we have a house book full of appreciative comments. This proves very popular and we recommend early reservation. We are spectacularly located in a prominent elevated position in a South facing valley which brings long hours of sunshine and a favourable micro climate. The house is approached by a lane which winds its way from the main road, crossing over a river by an ancient bridge and then winding upwards through olive groves to reach the property. There are extensive private wooded grounds which drop away from the house giving a real sense of privacy and peace. The whole atmosphere is one of utter tranquility – we are far from any major road and the only sounds are the splash of the water as it tumbles from rock to rock, the birds and the summer calling of the crickets. At night, we are far away from any light pollution and guests always enjoy the brilliance of the stars and the closeness of the moon. There is nothing to spoil the view and to witness a morning here is truly magnificent – the light has a wonderful brilliance and luminescent quality which never fails to enthrall. The living area is comfortable with sofas and individual armchairs, a hardwood dining table and chairs and occasional furniture. The kitchen area is finished and equipped to a high standard by an exclusive Italian designer and manufacturer. There is a wood-burning stove for the cooler evenings and the whole suite is centrally heated for winter use. The bathrooms(s) feature large high quality shower cubicles with ‘power shower heads’, wash hand basins and WCs with bidet showers. The bedroom(s) have new beds, quality linen and plenty of storage space. We have a 12 metre ‘L’ shaped and landscaped solar heated pool which has a good length for lap swimmers. We have an outdoor spa pool with wonderful views. We have a very well equipped gym and sauna (small extra charge for sauna). Please note, the owner lives in a suite in the villa as a caretaker.

Podere Fontegallo is on a hill in the tranquil Umbrian countryside just a ten minute drive from Tuscany, with breathtaking views of gentle rolling hills, Lake Trasimeno, Lake Chuisi, Medieval hilltop villages and mountains in the distance on the horizon. The patios are decorated with handmade ceramic tiles, there is the environmentally friendly swimming pool (6m x 14m) with water purified by UVA rays (no chlorine) and throughout the property are quiet places to sit and admire the views. Inside are typical terracotta floors, beamed ceilings, fireplaces, original doors and wrought iron beds. French doors lead to the front private patio and a second pair of French doors lead from the main bedroom to the back garden where there is a gazebo with a dining area and bar-b-q for the use of all guests. There is a Washer and Dryer in the utility room for the use of all guests. We can arrange for our cook to prepare meals on request, subject to availability.

360 degree views. Podere Fontegallo is on a hill in the tranquil Umbrian countryside just a 10 minute drive from Tuscany, with breathtaking views of gentle rolling hills, Lake Trasimeno, Lake Chuisi, Medieval hilltop villages and mountains in the distance. The patios are decorated with handmade ceramic tiles, there is the environmentally friendly swimming pool (6m x 14m) with water purified by UVA rays (no chlorine) and throughout the property are quiet places to sit and admire the views. Inside are typical terracotta floors, beamed ceilings, fireplaces, original doors and wrought iron beds. French doors lead to the front private patio with views over Lake Chiusi. There is a Washer and Dryer in the utility room for the use of all guests. We can arrange for our cook to prepare meals on request, subject to availability.

360 degree views: Podere Fontegallo is on a hill in the tranquil Umbrian countryside just a ten minute drive from Tuscany, with breathtaking views of gentle rolling hills, Lago Trasimeno, Lago Chuisi, Medieval hilltop villages and mountains in the distance on the horizon. The patios are decorated with handmade ceramic tiles, there is the environmentally friendly swimming pool (6m x 14m) with water purified by UVA rays (no chlorine) and throughout the property are quiet places to sit and admire the views. French doors lead to the large front shared patio. There is a Washer and Dryer in the utility room for the use of all guests. We can arrange for our cook to prepare meals on request, subject to availability.

Catania (Sicily - Italy) It's a unique city because we have the biggest European Volcano, still alive, at our feet -"Etnea" and the beautiful Ionian sea that inspired "Odissey". Maybe the only place where you can go swimming in the morning and skydiving in the afternoon. In the City Centre where you do not need a car to get around, I want to introduce you my personal little pearl: A beautiful little ground floor apartment at the City Centre of Catania. The apartment is located in a quiet street in a residence with trees and flowers there are 4 mini apartments in a perfect "Melrose Place" style. In 30 square metres, we have a room divided in two areas by three bookshelves. In one area there is a big sofa (it's even a king size bed), a desk, and a 37" LCD TV. In the other area a king size bed with other furniture for your clothers. Another room is a complete kitchen with a table, and then a little bathroom with the shower. The apartment is very small, but cozy, perfect for a couple or a couple with a child. The apartment has four windows one of these on the Street of Via Ficarazzi while the other overlooks the garden. Animals are welcome. You can find all you need in a range of 100/200 metres. Just a few steps to the supermarket, greengrocer, bakery, butcher, fishmonger, tobacconist, pharmacy, bowling, bar, restaurant, stadium, Hospital, Zoological Museum, Botanical Museum, ... I'm very tired and I can't list everything, but you are at the Centre of town so you can walk anywhere. The apartment is 20 metres from the bus that can take you everywhere. If you check the address with software like "Google maps", or other you will see you are near "Villa Bellini" (the city park where you can rest after a day of strolling), the "Via Etnea" (most important street that cuts Catania in two, an absolute "must see"), the "Anfiteatum", The "Duomo", and other sites.

The house is REALLY fully furnished. Pascoso' finest asset, and the most important reason to travel there is the nature in which it is literally immersed. Pascoso is really a hiker's paradise, however it is not far from the "cities of arts" of Tuscany (Lucca, Florence,Pisa,Siena etc.), and beaches (Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio) are no more than 30 miles away. Furthermore, the house is situated under an hours drive from many of Italy’s finest and most picturesque golf courses, such as Golf Alisea - 32km -30 mins (5 holes promotional golf course), Montecatini Golf Club - 37 km -35 mins, There is also a nice private garden (roughly 120 square meters) with table, chairs, and a sun umbrella.

The apartment is a delicious attic (about 60 m2) located in the heart of Palermo, on the forth floor of a historical building ('40). It is very close (about 800 meters) to the Politeama and Massimo Theaters, and the shopping area with luxury boutiques and stores. The flat has a kitchen, one bathroom, one bedroom with a King size bed, one dressing room, and a living area furnished with a great comfortable sofa and a television set. The living room has a wide balcony. Both the bedroom and the living room are air-conditioned, with a single unit each. The apartment has been completely renovated on august 2012 and we have a WiFi connection. Near the apartment (walking distance), you can find many interesting sites to visit, like Villa Malfitano, La Zisa, La Cuba, Le Catacombe dei Cappuccini, and many many others. Our location is perfect for visiting all architectural and historical treasure of Palermo, like the wonderful gothic Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel (Cappella Palatina) and the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale dei Normanni), the Castello della Zisa, with the Museum of Islamic Civilization, and the Cuba. You can use the close urban bus station (about 50mt) to be connected to the airport, train station, or Mondello beach... At less than 50 mt from the apartment, easily reachable on foot, the entire area is full of shops, supermarkets, small restaurants and pizzerias!

The house draws its particular charm from the uniqueness of its architectural surroundings. It is located inside an ancient baglio, a typical Sicilian rural courtyard enclosed with a large door, at the centre of which lies a mulberry tree. On two levels and covering 100 square meters, the house opens onto a large living room with two couches, a comfortable dining table and a beautiful kitchen that although open on one side, has an autonomous space, comfortable and organized. There are two bedrooms, both spacious and bright and both overlooking a magnificent olive grove. The largest has a double bed (160 x 200), the second two single beds that you can put side by side if you want. In both there is space for a cot. A stone staircase leads from the living room to the large loft, where you find another living area usable as a third bedroom for 2/3 people. Here there is a sofa bed (140x 200) and space for an extra bed. This area leads to a lovely terrace (15 sq m) on the roof of the baglio where you can have breakfast with the morning sun, sunbathe in privacy or enjoy the cool of the evening. The house has two large and elegant bathrooms, both with a shower, one on the ground floor and one in the loft area. The entrance of the house overlooks the courtyard of the baglio and in the space reserved in front of it you can relax on a sun lounger or dine by candlelight. The house is the result of a recent restoration using recycled materials such as ancient stones and railings, and the choice of handmade terracotta for the floors and chestnut beams for the ceilings, give the house a particular charm. The house has a heating system that makes it comfortable even for a winter stay. Ideal accommodation for a family of 4/7 persons, for two/three couples, or for two families

High on a hilltop near Cortona is our farmhouse with a marvelous panoramic views of the Niccone Valley. The unit is decorated in traditional Tuscan style. It has good lighting with simple, classic furnishings. Each apartments have TV SAT, CD Player, stereo and hairdryer in each bathroom. In a common area there are laundry facilities: washing machine, clothes lines, iron and iron board. The garden is perfect for al fresco meals in the long summer months. Walkers and nature lovers can take advantage of the many tracks and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside. The house lies in extensive gardens and has a large, well-kept swimming pool . Furnished with tables and chairs, and equipped with a barbecue and oven, the garden is perfect for al fresco meals in the long summer months. Walkers and nature lovers can take advantage of the many tracks and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside, even strolling down to the Castello di Pierle and one of Tuscany's most striking castles.

High on a hilltop near Cortona is our farmhouse with a marvellous panoramic views of the Niccone Valley. The unit is decorated in traditional Tuscan style. It has good lighting with simple, classic furnishings. The garden is perfect for al fresco meals in the long summer months. Walkers and nature lovers can take advantage of the many tracks and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside. This unit has also has a beautiful patio on the ground floor to have a pleasant moment reading a book or sunbathing. The house lies in extensive gardens and has a large, well-kept swimming pool . Furnished with tables and chairs, and equipped with a barbecue and oven, the garden is perfect for al fresco meals in the long summer months. Walkers and nature lovers can take advantage of the many tracks and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside, even strolling down to the Castello di Pierle - owned by the same family as the Villa, and one of Tuscany's most striking castles.

Just six kilometers from the sea, but set in the tranquil countryside, possibly on the site of an ancient settlement, are the Borgo San Pietro Apartments. They are immersed in the olive trees and vines which are characteristic of this stretch of the Ligurian Riviera leading down to the Cinque Terre. The old farmhouse has been restored with full respect for the traditional elements of rural architecture and houses the three charming apartments which bear the names of different species of olives. View of the country, valley and at the end the sea.