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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.

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!"

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.

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,

This apartment forms part of an ancient Villa dating 1500 in the charming village of Benabbio set amid olive groves and chestnut woods of the Val di Lima, a few KM from Bagni di Lucca, which is renowned for its thermal waters and the old Casino, the first in Europe. Benabbio, unlike other villages in the region, is hidden among the woods in a tranquil spot making it ideal for a holiday or a relaxing break. Despite this, a few minutes walk are only two restaurants, a newsagent / stationery and food with local products. The beautiful view from the terrace offers countless ideas for recreation such as walking in the woods of chestnut and olive groves, visits to the ancient Romanesque church, the Museum of Art or the ruins of the castle of Lupo Lupari, recently the subject of archaeological excavations. You can relax in the Villa's garden between bowers of vines and olive trees and take in the breath-taking mountain views. In addition, given the proximity to Tuscan cultural cities, it is possible to take day trips to Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa. The Olives' Terrace a apartment forming part of an ancient Villa dating 1500 in the charming village of Benabbio set amid olive groves and chestnut woods of the Val di Lima, a few KM from Bagni di Lucca, which is renowned for its thermal waters and the old Casino, the first in Europe. Benabbio, unlike other villages in the region, is hidden among the woods in a tranquil spot making it ideal for a holiday or a relaxing break. Despite this, a few minutes walk are only two restaurants, a newsagent / stationery and food with local products. The beautiful view from the terrace offers countless ideas for recreation such as walking in the woods of chestnut and olive groves, visits to the ancient Romanesque church, the Museum of Art or the ruins of the castle of Lupo Lupari, recently the subject of archaeological excavations. You can relax in the Villa's garden between bowers of vines and olive trees and take in the breath-taking mountain views. In addition, given the proximity to Tuscan cultural cities, it is possible to take day trips to Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa. Recently restored, the apartment, using materials and furnishings typical of the Tuscan style with antique furniture and objects characteristic of the traditional culture,

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

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.

This lovely cottage is about 40 sqm and it is entirely covered from a big and secular carob tree and it is 100 MT far from a wonderful and very private sand beach. From the house you can hear the sea-waves and the beach is directly accessible by a pathway through the gardens. An added bonus for outdoor eating is the shaded terrace and a barbecue area where you can enjoy outdoor dining surrounded by nature. This quaint, no fuss furnished cottage, has everything you need for a great stay in Sicily. There's one bedroom, a combined living room with a double sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen, a tiled bathroom with stand up shower. In the cold month you will have a nice air pellet stove with a charming fire view. A fast Internet WI-FI connection is now available on all the property. Perfect for couples or family with maximum two children. The cottage is settled on an estate of 26,000 sqm., a large and secret garden paradise containing groves of olive, orange and lemon, with pine trees, cypress and palm, fruit trees such as mulberry and lotus, fig, apricot and banana trees… and last but not least, our abundant vines. Domestic pets including dogs are welcome, provided they are of gentle disposition and friendly to humans as well as to any other animals which may be on the land. The proprietor, who lives on the estate, is very happy to meet all of your needs to ensure that your stay will be pleasant and relaxing!

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!

Just six kilometres 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. The property stretches over more than three hectares and appears almost to be a natural terrace opening onto the broad valley of Deiva Marina and on to the horizon of the sea. Unit has view of the hills

Situated on ground floor of a building in the historic, pedestrian centre of Deiva Marina, Typical Ligurian village built around main Church, very calm and quiet. Ten minutes walk to the train station to Levanto and Cinque Terre and few minutes more to the beach. Apartment has a little garden with patio for dining outside.

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 marvelous 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, 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 in our opinion one of Tuscany's most striking castles.