Salvadonica is a delightful hamlet dedicated to a country holiday and positioned in the magnificence of the green Tuscan countryside on one of the most beautiful hills of the Chianti region half way between Florence and Siena. The original buildings date to the XIV century and their original characteristics have been painstakingly preserved during the recent renovation work. The Baccetti family owns the hamlet and runs the farm holiday activity in an effort to value and take care of the land they profoundly love and respect. They want to share this heritage with all those who love rediscovering tranquillity, the taste of genuine things and the beauty of art and nature.

Recommended for : A delightful hamlet, and a magnificent position for you stay in Tuscany  

In the heart of the Chianti area, just a few kilometers from Florence there is "Villa Il Poggiale", entirely renovated by its owners with the aim of offering the hospitality and atmosphere of a patrician family country house at affordable prices. Seated under the renaissance "loggia", guests can look out over the classical Italian garden and be enveloped in the fragrance of old roses and flowering shrubs. Either if you are sipping your tea or working on your notebook you can enjoy the Tuscan countryside.

Recommended for : A renaissance country house classified as "historical" residence  

The "A Mezza Costa" Bed and Breakfast is just outside the town of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, along the old Roman road which once linked Florence with Siena (and then Rome), on a plain, at the bottom of a steep road at the foot of the Hills. The old home in which the Bed and Breakfast is located stands alone on the sides of the Hills, as if suspended in mid air. The B&B has three fine rooms, all different and ideal for good sleep and sweet dreams!

Recommended for : A dive into the Chianti region: the perfect backdrop for resting the mind  

If you trip takes you to a place where harmony and beauty reign, you have come to Tuscany and if you have decided to really live all the opportunities of this enchanting region, you have arrived in Armonie del Chianti. Armonie del Chianti is about 1500 metres from the town centre of Impruneta and 12 km from the city centre of Florence. Here, you are immersed among the unique scenario of the hills of the Tuscan countryside where everything comes together: lovely homes, nature, art... in total harmony.

Recommended for : Relaxation, nature, art...in total harmony.  

The "Podere Le Cave" Farmhouse is proud to offer you a wonderful alternative to the usual spots and the chance to experience the uniqueness of the Tuscan countryside and total relaxation. Whether you are sipping on a glass of Chianti in the gazebo as you admire the panorama at sunset or whether you are taking a refreshing dip in our swimming pool, from where you can admire the remote splendour of the city of Florence, Podere Le Cave will make your stay in Tuscany truly unforgettable.

Recommended for : The uniqueness of the Tuscan countryside and total relaxation  

Villa al Piano is an Art Nouveau style villa, surrounded by a large park (400 square metres), the ideal place for a relaxing stay and the perfect starting point for getting around the Chianti region, getting to know the Etruscan Riviera, the style of Versilia, Pisa and Siena but, above all, for visiting the museums, buildings and churches of Florence, home of the Renaissance, just eight kilometres away! At Villa al Piano, guests will be made welcome following the very best traditions of Tuscan hospitality and friendliness, treated and pampered in many different ways.

Recommended for : Your residence right beside Florence!  

Villa il Colle" is on Montisoni Hill, halfway between the ancient 13th-Century monastery which gave its name to the Hill, and which you can easily get to on foot, and the characteristic town of Antella, right beside Florence. Green hills full of olive groves are part of a truly magnificent panorama here, which covers all of this extraordinary city of art. The Villa, which dates back to the 14th-Century, has been cleverly restructured by the owners, and the rooms have all mod cons and are extremely elegant and refined, just like the rest of the building.

Recommended for : Enchanting stay in beautiful Villa in the Florence surroundings  

In a building from the 12th Century ", "Casa Bertini" is a Bed and Breakfast ideal for people who want to visit Florence without parking and traffic problems, immersed in a pleasant, refined and calm atmosphere. The house, supplied with all modern comforts and a nice garden, has a dominant and panoramic position in the valley of Florence. Near the property, there are many artistic, cultural and culinary attractions.

Recommended for : Florence, Relax, art and culture, gastronomy and wine, nature  

Simply-restructured, welcoming and full of charm, "Casa Palmira" is known for its bedrooms (six with private bathrooms) furnished in an ancient style with old restored furniture and fresh wallpaper. On the ground floor, there is a large living room available to the guests with kitchen, fireplace and oven, for relaxing, reading, playing cards or even.... sewing.

Recommended for : Art and culture, gastronomy and wine, relax, nature  

In a 15th Century villa protected by the Fine Arts Commission and listed in the Roll of Honour of Historic Tuscan Buildings, this Bed and Breakfast, inside a agricultural company which is also owned by the Nicolodi family, offers guests eight rooms, furnished in classical style with age-old furniture,looking onto a lovely big Italian-style garden, with swimming pool, hydro-massage, bowls lawn and table tennis.

Recommended for : Gastronomy and Wine, Relax, Art and Culture, Visits to Florence and Chianti Area  

Podere Porcigliano bed and breakfast is just a few kilometres away from Florence and the small Etruscan town of Fiesole, in the beautiful countryside of the Florentine hills, along the old Faentina road the important and strategic way of connection between Florence and Faenza since the roman times. In a beautiful landscape surrounded by chestnut and oak trees woods. The house is on the remains of the ancient tower of Porcigliano (early Middle Ages), in a panoramic position just outside from the small village of Polcanto on the way to the Buonsollazo Abbey.

Recommended for : Nature, panoramas and hospitality just a few kilometres from Florence  

Villa la Grotta takes its name from the nearby mountain stream "Grotta", which flows down the lower slopes of the Pratomagno Mountains. The spacious Villa is part of a splendid restored "borgo" or village, dating from the late 1700's, which has been completely restored in an elegant Tuscan style incorporating every modern comfort. The Villa, including an adjacent restored farmhouse, contains warm, inviting apartments and rooms, which bear the names of famous Tuscan artists. Villa la Grotta is also within easy reach of the main Tuscan cities, Arezzo is 15 kms away, Florence is 40 kms and Siena is 45kms.

Recommended for : Your charming Tuscany in a 18th century Villa  

Along the old pilgrim's route (the Via Francigena), near Florence, halfway between Lucca and Siena, right beside Leonardo Da Vinci's home town, in the charming Chianti Montalbano hills, on the right bank of the Arno River, you will find "Casa Mirella", a family-run Bed&Breakfast which offers room for 5 people. It has two double rooms and one single room, then, and is run impeccably by Mirella herself. In the morning, Mirella will treat you to a fine continental breakfast. In Vinci, famous the world over as the town in which Leonardo was born, you will find his old house as well as the Leonardo Museum, where you will find several of his amazing inventions.

Recommended for : friendly atmosphere to visit Vinci, Pisa, Lucca, and Florence  

Rising among the Chianti hills, surrounded by olives, vines and ancient woodland, is the thirteenth century Castello di Cafaggio. It is just 12km from Florence yet in a world of its own. Here Giacomo Puccini, a close friend of its aristocratic owners, used to hunt in the extensive woodlands. The Agriturismo is in a farmhouse next to the Castle. Its four apartments, the double bedroom and the detached cottage retain all the appeal of an old country house. As a guest, your day may start with breakfast in the elegant Liberty-style dining room in the Castle. Later, in the Castle's kitchen garden, amongst lemon and almond trees and sweet smelling herbs, you can enjoy the large swimming pool which looks out over a breathtaking view.

Recommended for : A country farm in a 13th century Castle, right outside Florence  

Just 7 kilometres from the amazing city of Florence, the Poggiopiano Farm is immersed in the sunny green nature of the hills facing onto the Arno valley, among olive and vine groves. The Farmhouse here is comfortable and in complete harmony with the surrounding landscapes, designed for tourists looking for a relaxing holiday, without giving up what is on offer in a wonderful city of art like Florence.

Recommended for : Relaxation and organic produce in the sweet Florentine countryside  

Poggio al Sole lies in the midst of the magnificent scenario of the Florentine hillsides, and leans over the Mugnone valley. It rests on a 450 m hill, 6 kilometers from Fiesole in a locality called Torre di Buiano, along the province road # 54, called "dei Bosconi". We left the original country features of the two buildings that constitute the farm; luckily both the farmhouse and the barn were kept unchanged until nowadays. Olive and cherry groves, and vines surround the old farmhouse and the stone barn. The name recalls the sunny position that Poggio al Sole enjoys from dawn to sunset, in winter as in summer.

Recommended for : Complete relaxation in the wonderful area around Florence in contact with natural green  

Relais Poggio Borgoni rises up in a dominate position over the Pesa River valley, nearby the historical town of San Casciano in Val di Pesa. The hills of the Chianti Classico, characterized by alternating vineyards and olive orchards dotted with cypresses, make a beautiful, harmonious background. The lovely farmhouse, recently restored maintaining its original structure, offers an ideal base for those wanting to discover the ancient ties between the land and its culture. At the Relais Poggio Borgoni, stay in splendid suites which have maintained the charm of the original 16th century structure.

Recommended for : A lovely farmhouse in splendid position to discover Tuscany  

"Tenuta il Corno" is one of Val di Pesa's best Estates, built by an ancient Florentine family, "Del Corno", in 12th Century. Since 1911 the owners are the Counts Frova Arroni, who have continued to develop with love and determination oil and wine production. In the centre of the Estate stands Villa Il Corno, a typical Renaissance building; of the former magnificent castle only the embattled tower remains, overlooking with elegance all the valleys around. At Il Corno luxury apartments await those seeking a truly memorable holiday!

Recommended for : Elegant apartments for a truly memorable holiday in the country  

Immersed in the untouched nature of the Tuscan hills between the Chianti Rufina vineyards and olive groves, the "Fattoria i Busini" farmhouse has five apartments of various sizes for the guests, renewed from former farmhouses. This is the perfect place for those who want to discover the peace and tastes of the Tuscan hills relaxing among the tastes and scents of this area of unmatchable tranquillity.

Recommended for : Gastronomy and Wine, Relax, Nature  

"Castelluccio", an ancient little medieval castle which dates back to the Twelfth Century AD, is located on the slopes of the enchanting Mugello Valley and right beside the splendid city of art, Florence. This guest house structure is located within a truly wonderful and exciting series of landscapes. Here, the geography and history of the area is second to none: you will find mountains, hills, valleys and streams which are still unspoilt, pure air, atmospheres and colours and sounds and smells which make the place truly magic.

Recommended for : Medieval charm among the unspoilt green nature of Mugello  

Here in Vicchio, in the green heart of Tuscany, you will find "Poggio a Sieve", a romantic country villa surrounded by a large garden. Here, among the peace and quiet and beautiful landscapes of this lovely part of Tuscany, the home of the Medici family, of Giotto and of Beato Angelico, you can really relax and discover the traces of Italian history and art. Florence is just a few kilometres away, linked by a road which crosses the Florentine hills and winds through beautiful uncontaminated landscapes. Independence and all mod cons in areas marked out by the good taste of country houses cleverly restructured in a rustic Tuscan style.

Recommended for : Stay in the green heart of Tuscany a few kilometers from Florence  

Along the "Cassia Vetus" ancient road in the heart of Valdarno Fiorentino countryside close to Loro Ciuffenna Villa Cassia di Baccano comes to life again. A Tuscany Resort which through its elegance and essentiality conserves and renews the pleasure of Tuscany lands. Twelve suite and apartments arranged between a red villa and an ancient sixteenth-century mill where our guests could live and breath a warm and refined atmosphere. Hospitality, courtesy and attention: this is how our staff will take care of its guests.

Recommended for : Hospitality, courtesy and attention in an exclusive Tuscany resort  

Villa Torre Rossa Apartments is located in the midst of the lush green Florentine hills. Only a 10 minute car ride from the capital, it is the ideal place for those looking for an apartment in Florence to spend a peaceful vacation. The rooms of Villa Torre Rossa Apartments blend perfectly with the surrounding landscape that exudes a sense of peace and relaxation. Villa Torre Rossa Apartments is an excellent choice for families, couples or singles looking to enjoy a great vacation while staying in an apartment in Florence. The structure was built beside the local farm and consists of a building made up of 3 apartments, a stone's throw from the Villa. The apartments are ideally located to visit Florence while at the same time staying close to nature.

Recommended for : Best quality & wonderful location both for Florence and Chianti  

Here we are in 'Poggio di Loro'. This knoll which is part of the "Prato Magno" is on the Tuscan Apennines, stretches itself around a castle and it is the context in which a big old structure has been renovated with expert attention to detail. Three homes have been created with a sense of recreating a bygone taste; the furniture and accessories do not fail to usher you into the comforts of the past without, however, neglecting modern comforts so that your stay will be enjoyable. Poggio di Loro is not only a great place to visit and to live in, but the smart distance separating it from Florence, Siena and Arezzo enables programming visit to these magnificent cities full of art and their surrounding, just to mention Chianti.

Recommended for : The flavour of old past time and all the modern comforts  

"Il Fienile" is located on a beautiful and characteristic hill, near Florence, with a unique panoramic view. It is in the heart of Chianti, famous for its landscapes of soft rolling hills, covered in vineyards, olive groves and its typical farmhouses. This is an ideal situation to join a relaxing holiday in a peaceful country surrounding, with the art, history, and beauty of Florence on your doorstep. The village of "Chiesanuova " is 500 Mt. From the house, with a typical Tuscan "Trattoria" and a few shops which sell local specialities

Recommended for : A romantic holiday in the green heart of Chianti  

Immersed in the green nature of the Tuscan countryside, just 6 kilometres from Florence city centre, the "Locanda Montaguglione" Inn offers you the chance of a lifetime to stay in a prestigious Fifteenth-Century home. The perfect position, coveted by the Florentines themselves, provides the ideal mix of the relaxation of a holiday among the peace and quiet of the Tuscan hills and the joy of seeing Florence, the city of art par excellence. The personnel here at the "Locanda Montaguglione" Inn will welcome you with fine hospitality and all mod cons in a refined and courteous atmosphere.

Recommended for : Relax among the peace and quiet of the hills around Florence  

Relais Villa Belpoggio is a beautiful historical residence, located in the Chianti "Colli Aretini" area, on the slopes of Pratomagno mountains, right in the middle of a fascinating area connecting Florence (35 km.) to Arezzo (33 km.) and Siena (50 km.). The beauty of the garden and of the landscape all around the Villa, the panoramic swimming-pool, the genuine Tuscan hospitality and the wide variety of possible daily trips and food-and-wine itineraries, will make your stay at Relais Villa Belpoggio an unforgettable experience.

Recommended for : Elegant historical residence located on the Chianti "Colli Aretini" hills  

Villa I Barronci offers B&B accommodations in double rooms, superior rooms and suites all recently and finely restored in the typical Tuscan style (October 2005 - March 2006): stone-work walls, original terracotta floors, parquet and exposed beams. This villa is strategically situated in the heart of the Florentine Chianti area, in the medieval Commune of S. Casciano Val di Pesa.It is only 12 Km far from Florence, in the direction to Siena. All around unique and unforgettable panorama.

Recommended for : Your holidays in Chianti in a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere  

Located in the hills to the west of Florence, right in the centre of an age-old park and in the middle of lush green countryside, the Villa Castelletti complex is a great place to visit. On offer here you have a lovely little town and the quiet and peaceful location makes this the ideal place for staying while away on work, for meetings and congresses. The position of the town is second to none: it is just a few kilometres from Florence and yet is immersed among the splendid Tuscan countryside, famous the world over for its agricultural products, such as wines and oils.

Recommended for : Comfort and tradition just a few kilometres from Florence  

In a wonderful panoramic position, "Dimora Casa Eugenia " is located in the historical centre of the medieval city of Loro Ciuffenna, next to the Pratomagno, very easy to reach by car or by public services from all the main Tuscan cities. In a fable-like scenery this small hotel offer a welcoming and refined stay. If the word "hospitality" still means something to you, if you still wish to find a "home far from your home", if you look for a "smiling service", come and visit us. We still believe in what we are doing, we still work with the heart and love spoiling our guests.

Recommended for : A refined, welcoming and charming stay in Tuscany