Hand-picked by Rosie and chosen for their exceptional quality -  these magnificent private houses on country estates and in villages include a 15th century villa plus a private yacht – just some of the splendid properties that are available for private holiday rentals in the Italian countryside.      ~ Extra services such as staff, cooks and drivers available on request.

Villa Rignana, Greve-in-Chianti, Tuscany Sleeps 12-20	Villa in Chianti, Chianti, Tuscany Sleeps 8	Brucianesi, Tuscany Sleeps 8 - 10	Le Rondine, Lunigiana, Tuscany Sleeps 8
Casa Glyn, Lunigiana, Tuscany Sleeps 5	Lake Como Villa. Laglio Sleeps 12	Villa Coemese, Sabine Hills, Lazio Sleeps 6-10	Canonica Borgo di Castelvecchio Sleeps 9
Country House Near Spoleto Sleeps 12	Villa Padronale Borgo di Castelvecchio	Palazzo Martinengo Lake Garda

Facilities

Optional Extras

• Extra Maid Service (€15.00 per hour)
• Baby Sitter (€15.00 per hour)
• Cook (€1500 per week full-time)
• Concierge Service if Required

High Season from 15th June to 15th September.
Minimum 2 weeks.
€22,000 per week for 10
€25,000 per week for 14

The long terrace in front of the house has a splendid Tuscan view, ideal for lunches, tea, or drinks in the evening. 

There is an ample lawn, swimming pool with changing room, a fruit orchard, and chickens for fresh eggs.  The estate consists of 30 hectares (c. 60 acres) of olive groves, which dress the hillside below, and 20 hectares of woods above the house.

The property is part of a 300 hectare hunting reserve, which means a fair number of trails for walking, and very few cars.

Facilities

US $ 18,000 for two weeks

There are historic Medici villas nearby like Artiminio, Poggio a Caiano, and Carmignano.

Facilities

• 4 Bedrooms - Occupancy: 8 - 10
• Swimming Pool - 12m
• Maid Service Available
• Huge arched sitting room and dining room.
• Well equipped kitchen
• Garden with childrens play house
• Guest annexe with double bedroom ensuite shower room.
• Cook Available - On request
• Steriliser, Cot and High Chair

GBP £ 3,000 per week

A delightful and warm home the product of many years of meticulous and loving restoration by the owner who has maintained many of the original features as well as furnishing it elegantly and tastefully.

Situated on the hillside in the hamlet of Folegnano, the house enjoys spectacular views to the Apuan National Park in the heart of Lunigiana.

Facilities

Euro € 5,000 for 2 weeks

Situated in the heart of Lunigiana in the north of Tuscany and perched on the edge of the small hamlet of Cotto, this characterful Tuscan farmhouse has been restored to a very high standard whilst maintaining its rustic style and original features using local materials.

The house has a wonderful south-facing terrace complete with working antique pizza oven, where one can relax under the pergola with a glass of wine as the sun sets over the verdant forested hills.

Facilities

Euro € 2,700 per week

Laglio is one of a string of villages built on the Roman road framed on one side by the sheer sides of the green mountains and the lake on the other.  Laglio has a number of fine villas built for the Milanese as their summer retreats and today is also associated with George Clooney who has a house there.

The villa was built 100 years ago as a summer house, in the art nouveau period.  It has been recently restored by local builders and craftsmen.  The villa has all modern facilities combined with traditional furniture to retain the elegance and atmosphere the villa has always commanded. There is a landscaped garden with stunning pool and views of the lake.

Facilities

Euro € 6,875 per week

La Meridiana was recently built and has lovely views to the hills beyond the olive trees, it is comfortable for up to 8 adults and two small children in 5 double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. 

Rates include  housekeeper/cook and gardener.

Facilities

GBP £4500 per week for 8 people

Lower rate available for smaller groups outside season weeks.

Set in the beautiful Borgo di Castelvecchio - a private estate in Southern Tuscany in the Val d’Orcia and surrounded by a large Italian garden, Canonica was originally the Priest’s House in the Borgo. 

It is an impressive ancient two storey stone house with a covered terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of Monte Amiata, the stunning green Sienese valleys and clay gullies stretching as far as S. Quirico d’Orcia, Castiglion d’Orcia and the spires of Pienza.
There are other houses available on the estate including Villa Padronale so please ask for further details.

Facilities

• Sleeps 9
• Swimming Pool
• Spacious sitting room with a fireplace and TV 
• 2 hours domestic help weekly
• 2 double rooms with en suite shower
• One twin room in the loft
• Well equiped kitchenLinen change once a week

€3,850 euros per week

The Villa sits in its own land surrounded by oak & chestnut forests carpeted with wild flowers and has a ruined 12th century watchtower in the woods above the house at the top of a flight of 104 steps.  The villa is perfect for Spoleto festival accommodation.

Facilities

• Sleeps 12
• SatelliteTV/DVD/Video
• Swimming pool – 12m
• Central Heating
• Games Room
• Activities for Children
• Broadband Internet access
• Piano

€5,000 Euros per week.

All the windows on the second floor have beautiful views overlooking the valley, fields, lakes, woods, mountains and historic cities.  Is not unusual to see roe deer and wild boar.

There are other houses available on the estate including Canonica so please ask for further details.

Facilities

• Sleeps 17
• 14m swimming pool not exclusive.
• Daily cleaning 6 days per week
• Breakfast preparation 6 days per week
• Weekly linen change

€17,000 per week