The small Tuscan village of Gambassi was once a famous spa destination, where the highest of Florentine nobility came for their rest and recuperation. You may not share a last name with 13th-century popes, but we think you’ll find blissful peace here all the same. This home, just outside the main village, is a platonic ideal of a rural idyll, with stone walls and arched doorways welcoming you into a traditional little farmhouse that’s renovated to include all the modern comforts. There is, of course, alfresco dining so you can appreciate the view of the hills over long family dinners, and the private pool is the perfect place to do a few laps or float beneath the high noon sun.

Home truths:
* The pool is only available from the end of April until the start of October
* The nearest town with shops, bars and restaurants is a few minutes drive away, so we would recommend bringing a car
* Electricity is charged at an additional €70/week in low season, or €100/week in medium and high season
*City taxes are not included in the price of the stay and will be collected in person upon check-in