Tuscany is a region of outstanding beauty and a treasure trove of history and culture. The Tuscan people are warm and welcoming and your Tuscan holiday will be enhanced further by the region's excellent wines and delicious cuisine.
The best way to experience Tuscany is to stay in a villa. Tuscan Holidays offer a unique collection of self-catering holiday homes - from farmhouses to apartments, from cottages to villas. All our quality properties are situated in prime locations throughout Tuscany, most have pools and many are in working vineyards. For all Villas and Apartments click here!
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All the Tuscan holiday villas and apartments we offer are excellent value for money and have been personally visited and chosen by us. At Tuscan Holidays we are able to provide you with the personal and individual attention that your Tuscan holiday deserves.
We now also offer Hotel Breaks throughout Tuscany and beyond. Combine a stay in two or more hotels or add a few extra nights to your villa holiday or just stay put for a city break! We can tailor-make any of these packages to your personal requirements. For Hotels and B & B's click here!
"I just wanted to say that we have recently come back from our week at Cipressina (Ref. 110) and we had the most wonderful time. We were three generations and we all loved it and didn't want to come home - the villa was well-equipped and Isabella and her parents were so welcoming and generous. Thank you for your help and advice when I booked with you too - will definitely book through you again and recommend you to friends." (2011)
"Just thought I'd let you know we have just returned from our week at Le Ginestruzze (Ref. 100). What a fabulous location! The villa was just perfect and exactly what we had hoped for when we originally booked. The temperature was 40 degrees most days, and we all spent most of our time in the pool, surfacing occasionally to sample the local food and drink. Montespertoli is a very pretty small village too, with a market and a few wonderful restaurants. I would like you to pass on our thanks to Isabelle and her family. I would hope to return again one day and would highly recommend this property and location to anyone else." (2011)
"Just to let you know what a wonderful holiday my family has just spent at Prunetto (Ref. 25 at Fattoria Vallorsi). I wish we had booked for 2 weeks now! The weather was wonderful, a lovely atmosphere with very nice families there, excellent wine, and the Pisan hills area was stunning. We will definitely go back to that region and would love to stay at the property again." (2011)
"Just a note to say how pleased we were with our recent holiday that we booked with you at Le Ginestruzze (Ref. 100), in Montespertoli. The villa was fantastic and our host, Isabella, was wonderful. This is the third holiday that our family has booked with you and we are still impressed! Many thanks." (2011)
"Just a quick email, to say a very big 'Thank You' for a wonderful holiday. The villa (La Capannina di Matteo Ref. 191) was superb and spotless. It matched our dreams and more!!! We had the most wonderful week visiting Sienna, Voltera, Pisa and a lake just into Umbria. Thank you so much, we will definitely be coming back at some time." (2011)
"We're back from our fortnight's villa holiday in Tuscany. We had a superb stay and excellent accommodation. Thank you to Guido the owner and Elena his sister." (2011)
"We just got back from our holiday (Property Lavanda at Girasole in Castelfiorente) and thought I'd drop you a line. I would like to commend the excellent service we have received from you and also from the villa we had rented. Tamara and David were amazing and we had a most wonderful stay. We would definitely recommend Tuscan Holidays and hope to return to this property soon. Many thanks." (2011)
"Thank you very much for the help in getting back on track after last year's volcano, so glad we made it. We all thought Sant' Angiola was fantastic, the villa was very comfortable and the pool, if a little cold at this time of year, was very much appreciated. Tuscany is a wonderful area and one week is hardly enough to do it justice, we look forward to being able to go again. We must also thank Reingard for her help in recommending and booking local restaurants for us." (2011)
"Can I say a warm thanks for the wonderful holiday we have just had at San Giuseppe in Tuscany. The villa and gardens were beautiful, the scenery and local wildlife fascinating, and our hosts couldn't have been more welcoming. A really enjoyable holiday." (2010)
"We had a wonderful time in Tuscany. All the arrangements were brilliant and all worked beautifully. Thank you very much for your time and effort." (2010)
"Thanks for another lovely holiday, this time with friends from Australia at Sant' Angiola. Beautiful villa and location and having all bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms was a real luxury! Everyone enjoyed themselves, largely due to the spaciousness of the villa and the lovely pool, and of course the Tuscan landscape, towns, people, food and wine - hard to beat! Thanks for the efficient organisation on your behalf, also." (2010)
"The holiday was fantastic thanks, the owner was very helpful and the place was beautiful." (2010)
"Just returned from Casa Carlotta near Lucca - it was a wonderful holiday and beautiful villa - outshone our expectations in every way. Thank you." (2010)
"The holiday and accommodation were great, could you please pass on our thanks to Franca and Loris (the owners)." (2010)
"The apartment is quaint, charming, idyllic, peaceful and spotlessly maintained. Our hostess, Carlotta, kind, thoughtful and considerate and always happy to help, without being intrusive. The 'welcome pack' a wonderfully thought out gesture, especially as we did not arrive until 10.30 at night. All in all, things could not have been bettered." (2009)
"An excellent service as ever. Your help is much appreciated." (2009)
"Just a quick note to thank you for arranging the late-booking holiday for my wife, granddaughter and myself. The villa (Fattoria Vallorsi), car-hire etc. were all perfect and, as last time, I am impressed with the great value and personal service you offer." (October 2008)
"Hi Tracey, we all had yet another fantastic holiday at Alle Piane and we would highly recommend the place to anyone!! Many thanks for organising our holidays for the last 3 years." (September 2008)
"I just wanted to write and say how much we enjoyed our holiday at the Villa Belvedere. We all had a fantastic time; the house, Senora Bennucci, the area... We all loved every minute of it...everyone was amazed to find such a lovely traditional home with so much space still available and affordable. Thank you for your time and patience and we will certainly use your services again next time we consider Tuscany for our holidays!" (August 2008)
"Both my wife and I don't know quite how you do it. Every property of yours we've stayed at has been, in its own way, quite delightful (although superb is probably a better choice of words). San Martino was no exception.. Thank you for all your help and for having such a great place to stay. It was what holidays are all about." (August 2008)
"This is just a quick note to let you know how much my family and I enjoyed our holiday at Possesso Uzzano. The accommodations lacked nothing (except perhaps air-conditioning!) and were larger than expected and extremely well equipped. Our hosts were delightful and very helpful. There was even a laundry facility on site - which I don t think your web site mentions, but was very much appreciated. Your company too was a delight to deal with, and we shall not hesitate to use you again." (July 2008)
"Just a note to say what a wonderful time we had at Gelsomino, Poggio del Melograno. The apartment exceeded our expectations - wonderful views, Paola has obviously taken great care and attention to make the apartments homely, fabulous pool, such a wonderful location. We will be back! Great organisation from you guys. Many thanks." (June 2008)
"I have to say the accommodation (San Torpe) at Fattoria Vallorsi was outstanding as was the hospitality of the owners. The complex itself was beautifully kept and was in a great location. Our kids absolutely loved the swimming pool as well as the little slide and swing. The pictures and the description on the web site do not do the place justice. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to visit Tuscany and will more than likely return there." (June 2008)
"What a lovely place to stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Alleluja...the family were so very kind and helpful...sightseeing was fantastic and evenings so relaxed. Best Holiday for a long time." (June 2008)
"I just wanted to let you know what a lovely week we had at Vallorsi. The accommodation was of a high standard and much better than we had been expecting, and the grounds and pool were fantastic. They were kept so well by the lovely owners, who were very kind to us over the week's holiday. Our three children all had a fantastic time in the pool. It is definitely a holiday we would like to do again. Thanks also for the information you provided for us before we left, it proved very useful. Many thanks, I look forward to being in touch in the future about our next holiday!" (May 2008)
"We have just returned from two weeks with Tuscan Holidays to Montespertoli staying at Le Ginestruzze. The Bartoli family were wonderful and made our stay very memorable. The villa was everything we had hoped it would be and we will definitely return there." (August 2006)
"We have just returned from two marvellous weeks at La Marronaia. Quite simply there are not enough superlatives to describe the time we spent there. It was quite lovely, not only the property but also, of course, the location. It is impossible to describe properly (or even adequately) the tranquillity - a perfect place to unwind and forget the stresses of living in the UK. The two weeks were nowhere near long enough. Starting to plan 2007 now so would welcome the new brochure just as soon as it's available. Thanks for having a wonderful property and for allowing us to experience it." (July/August 2006)
"I would like to thank you all at Tuscan Holidays for a fantastic holiday and an introduction to a most beautiful part of the world. The people, the scenery, the food and wine and the accommodation (Podere San Giovanni) were all wonderful. What an excellent job it must be helping people discover such a place. Thank you to you as well for all the help you gave us, now we are just looking for somewhere to buy out there! Thanks again." (June 2006)
"We will certainly book again with you and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tuscan Holidays to anyone. Thank you for such a fantastic, memorable holiday and the professional service given by your company."
"Thank you all so much. Not only was the villa even better than the description, but also all the arrangements you had made were perfect."
"I have to say that your brochure and your website are wonderfully user-friendly and streets above any of the competition we looked at. All three generations of our family had a happy and memorable time and we'd like to thank you for all your help with the arrangements."
"I write to thank you for organising a memorable and glorious vacation. I would like to place on record our complete satisfaction and delight at having found this marvellous 'home'."
"We have had one of the best holidays we have ever had. Your self catering accommodation was superb."
"The office staff were both helpful and informative, everything was well organised and professional. The actual accommodation was superb and lived up to your description."
Tuscan Holidays is an independent agency who has been offering quality Tuscan villas, apartments and farmhouses to rent for over 19 years. We are a family-run business with an excellent team and as such are able to offer you the personal and individual attention that your holiday deserves. Our self catering villas in Tuscany and their owners are all well-known to us. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge and that we are able to answer questions you may have with regards to one of our villas in Tuscany or maybe just local information about the surrounding area. The holiday accommodation we offer is of a good to very high standard and comfortably furnished in typical Italian style.
We deal directly with our property owners or their authorised representatives, on behalf of whom we act as agents; and you deal directly with us, thus ensuring the best possible value for money. We also have our own representatives living in Tuscany who will be available to you during your stay should the need occur.
Tuscan Holidays take the effort out of booking a holiday to Tuscany. Wherever you decide to stay and whatever your requirements, be it a family villa holiday, special celebration or a romantic break for two, you can be assured of our first class and friendly service.
Tuscany has something for everyone - stunning scenery with glorious colours, culture, delicious food and wine, great shopping and beaches - it really is the perfect holiday destination.
All our self catering villas and apartments are in, or on the fringes of, that most beautiful area of Tuscany - Chianti - and a good number of these are actually in working vineyards where the owners will welcome you with warm hospitality. There can be few things to compare with the pleasure of watching the sun set drinking wine which has been lovingly made from the grapes you see in the fields around!
Days can be filled with soaking up some of the world's most dazzling works of art by Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli, by taking a tour to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or visiting the magnificent Duomo in Florence, the enormous domed church that dominates the skyline. A trip to the many-towered town of San Gimignano is a must for its majestic towers and panoramic views, as is the stunning spectacle of the Palio in Siena - a daring bareback horse race held in July and August.
Whilst there are many treasures to experience in the region's impressive collection of museums and galleries, it is also easy to get off the beaten track into the Tuscan countryside to indulge in some of the excellent local food and wine.
Treasures can also be found in the numerous boutiques and specialist shops. There is nothing like carrying home a pair of shoes made the way only the Italians know how! A must-do is The Mall, a discount designer shopping centre south of Florence where those well-known labels abound!
The Sunday Times Travel Section, 11 July 2010. The excerpt below is from an article by Chris Haslam.
"Summer 2010: What's left?"
"You've been waiting for a deal? You were too busy watching rubbish football? You just plain forgot it was summer? Whatever the reason, if you haven't sorted out your Holiday, Chris Haslam, is here to save the day.
Italy - If you're quick, you can grab Cipressina, a villa sleeping eight with a shared pool in a vineyard in Montespertoli, for £1,188, departing 31 July."
Cipressina full details and photographs >>
The Sunday Times Travel Section, 7 March 2010. The excerpt below is from an article by Sean Newsome.
"Europe's 100 sexiest summer villas - The Sunday Times reveals the best places for hire around the Mediterranean and Europe this summer."
"Il Mandorlo, Tuscany - Sleeps 6. This may lack the architectural distinction of my other Tuscan suggestions - but we include it as an example of a good, standalone villa with pool that won't break the bank. The interiors are nicely done (beamed ceiling, terracotta floors, french windows onto the garden), and there's loads of outdoor space, too. Florence is 20 miles away, Siena 40 miles, and Pisa airport about an hour's drive."
Il Mandorlo full details and photographs >>
The Sunday Times Travel Section, 1 February 2009. The excerpt below is from an article by Sean Newsome.
"50 bargain villas in Europe...all for less than £200 per person, per week, at the height of summer. And they're in great locations, too."
"Casa Maria Fiorenza, Vinci, Tuscany - Sleeps 4. A recently refurbished farmhouse, the property is now split into two apartments. Downstairs, there's room for four in neat accommodation, but the main attraction is the shared pool outside, edged with vineyards and enjoying lovely views to Montalbano. Vinci - the birthplace of Leonardo - is two miles away, and there are good rail connections with Florence."
Casa Maria Fiorenza full details and photographs >>
The Sunday Times Travel Section, 9 March 2008. The excerpt below is from an article by Stephen Bleach.
"There's a pattern emerging here..."
"Not on sleeping terms...Tuscan Holidays has had a wave of demand for two bedroom properties...from couples. It has even had to create a special rate: £276 for a week at the (highly romantic) La Sughera villas. Are there really so many people who won't share a bed with their other half? "One lady told us it was because her husband snored so badly", the company says, "but we don't pry"."
La Sughera full details and photographs >>
The Sunday Times Travel Section, February 3rd 2008. The excerpt below is from an article by Stephen Bleach.
"Classic Tuscany...for the price of a wet weekend in Blackpool?"
"It can be done: the trick is to go outside peak season and choose your accommodation carefully. Take La Sughera - two Tuscan farmhouses, on a 1,000 acre wine estate 20 miles from Pisa, that have been converted into five apartments. We know, that word makes the heart sink, but these are wonderful, full of charm and smoky smells from the open fireplaces, with thick stone walls, ancient tiled floors, and shuttered windows opening onto an indecently curvy vista of rolling vine-clad hills. The magnificence of Florence, Lucca and Siena is an easy drive away, you can taste the estate's excellent wines, and the pool is terrific."
La Sughera full details and photographs >>
The Sunday Times Travel Section, March 12th 2006 - Villas: The Solution by Stephen Bleach.
Fattoria Vallorsi, Tuscany
"Marooned in rolling countryside - woods and vineyards - this lovely fattoria sits on an estate that produces 200,000 bottles of wine a year, so it's only right that you should knock back one or two of them while the kids splash in the shared pool, play on the swings and mess around on the wide lawns.
Accommodation is in the old farmhouse, neatly converted into four roomy, well-furnished apartments, and the top floor of the winery, which has two more. There's a shared barbecue, and bike hire is available, with tennis nearby, and lovely Lucca 25 miles down the road."
The Pegler family went to Fattoria Vallorsi
Michael, Tracy, Jessica, 4, and Erin, 2, loved the simple life in Tuscany. "For us, it's got everything," says Michael. "Great rural location, real character, a terrific pool and - as it's a working estate - an awful lot of very good wine. There are loads of kids there during the school holidays, and our two made friends easily. There's a great little family-friendly pizzeria just down the road, and the thermal baths at Casciana Terme: they're at body temperature, and Jessica and Erin liked floating about in them in their armbands. There aren't many places that are so beautiful and good for kids, too. It's special."
Fattoria Vallorsi full details and photographs >>
The Sunday Times Travel Section, December 18th 2005 - Vincent Crump chose Santo Pietro as his holiday highlight of 2005.
Villa Santo Pietro, Tuscany
"My dream is to restore a tumbledown Tuscan farmhouse as a secret retreat, like they do on the telly. It will be bare bricks and beams, with its own little orchard, swallows nesting in the barn and a pool overlooking time-battered hill towns spiked with poplars and castles. But why bother, when you can borrow Peter and Sue Jackson's place for £110 a head? The couple run Tuscan Holidays, and Santo Pietro is their own personal labour of love. We rolled up there to find wine chilling, sunhats on pegs, a plate of cherries "from next door's garden", even a photo album recording the restoration, so you can pretend you did the work yourself."
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