Haute Retreats is based near Venice, Italy, and has an extended knowledge of the country, from North to South and from West to East.
Tuscany, a region beloved by Haute Retreats, offers an array of stunning Tuscan villas for rent, and we recognize the complexities involved in choosing the perfect one.Tuscan villa that best suits you especially if it is your first time in the region.
Envision yourself, alongside family and friends, relishing a delightful lunch under a pergola by the pool of one of the luxurious Tuscany villas, gazing at the rolling hills of Tuscany with a glass of exquisite Brunello wine, while a soft breeze carries the aromatic blend of herbs from the nearby fields.
But let’s begin with the essentials. Before you reserve your Tuscan villa, it’s crucial to gather some information and weigh all factors, as everyone’s preferences and needs are unique.
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Reach out to us directly, and we will help you make a well-informed decision for your upcoming stay at a villa in Tuscany, Italy, ensuring that it perfectly aligns with your preferences. Our goal is to ensure that the villa you book in Tuscany is the best fit for you.
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Is this your first time in Tuscany?
For those experiencing Tuscany for the first time, the criteria for selecting villas for rent in Tuscany may differ from those of a seasoned traveler familiar with the region’s charms.
Florence, the vibrant capital of Tuscany, boasts a plethora of attractions and activities. The Chianti region, with its rolling hills just south of Florence and renowned as one of the world’s most celebrated wine zones, along with the Val D’Orcia and its famed Brunello di Montalcino, is an ideal location for Tuscan villas rent.
Choosing to stay in this region enables easy access to discovering the delights of Tuscany, blending urban experiences with rural charm.
For those looking for the quintessential ‘classic Tuscany’ experience, it can be found in the heart of our Italian villas to rent in Tuscany, where we capture the essence of the region’s beauty. Chianti villas.
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Does your Tuscany villa need to include cultural heritage?
If you’re interested in exploring museums and other cultural attractions, you might prefer to be conveniently located near Florence or Siena. Florence, situated in the picturesque Chianti hills, is home to the renowned Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo’s ‘David’, Medici palaces and tombs, along with Renaissance gardens and numerous painted chapels. Our selection features numerous villas in Italy, particularly in Siena Tuscany and Lucca Tuscany, providing a luxurious accommodation for those wishing to discover these cultural gems. Experience luxury villa rentals close to Florence.
Other Tuscan cities for culture vultures are Lucca (the birthplace of Puccini, with a museum and summer opera festival dedicated to him); Pisa (for its Leaning Tower and sublime Romanesque architecture around the Campo dei Miracoli); and Arezzo (with Piero della Francesca’s “Legend of the True Cross” frescoes and a famous antiques market). We have a dedicated collection of villas near Pisa and Lucca.
If you favour a rural Tuscan escape, you don’t need to abandon the idea of culture altogether. Montepulciano, Montalcino and San Gimignano all have fine art and architecture to admire. It’s just a little more thinly spread than in the cities.
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Do you prefer stay close to a small town in Tuscany?
A selection of Haute Retreats villa rentals are within walking distance of a village or town centre. Staying in one of our Tuscany villas near the quaint towns gives you a chance to integrate yourself with the paste of local life. Stroll to the weekly produce market, attend a church service, or the weekly markets, local events or just drink till late and enjoy the to-and-fro at a local bar.
On the other hand, if your Tuscan idyll involves being marooned amid a sea of grape vines, with nothing but an occasional swallow to disturb the silence, this option isn’t for you. Check our collection of villas in among the vineyards. Most of the villas are not close or nearby bus stops or public transportation, we strongly suggest to hire a car. or plan to have one of our professional private drivers taking care of you.
Are you a returning traveler or looking to experience Tuscany in a new perspective during your holiday?
You’ve seen a Chianti sunset, met David’s inscrutable gaze at the Accademia, climbed the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and walked Siena till your feet are sore. Hey Tuscany is not only that.. there is so much to see and experience.
You should try at least one to stay among the natural setting offered by the Maremma, you can explore the rolling hills of the Morellino winelands and archaeological sites of the ancient Etruscans. Sights here are more spread out than farther north — you’ll definitely need to rent a car — but they are also far less busy, even during high season in Tuscany.
North of Florence, the Mugello was the original home of the Medici family, who rose to power in medieval and Renaissance Florence. A villa near Borgo San Lorenzo locates you at the heart of this very different part of Tuscany.
Or consider a villa near Rome or villas in Umbria.
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Is there anything specific you like to experience in Tuscany?
Different areas of Tuscany will appeal to travellers with specific interests. If you are a wine lover, it makes sense to be based in the Chianti, or in southern Tuscany, near Montalcino or Montepulciano.
Photographers and Instagrammers love the technicolor majesty and vast skies of the Val d’Orcia, also close to our villas near Montepulciano. Many classic images of Tuscany — cypress stands huddled around lonely chapels or roads snaking along almost lunar clay ridges — are shot here or in the Crete Senesi (south-west of Siena, on the road to Asciano).
If you are passionate of history, you should stay in the Maremma area the heartland of the Etruscan world (aka “Etruria”).
For fascinating pre-Roman culture you should consider (Vetulonia, Populonia, Roselle) or where there are museums stuffed with artifacts (Grosseto, Volterra, Chiusi).
