This centuries-old home is beguiling with its mellow stone walls and hidden water well. There’s an internal lift too, making this home ideal for those with limited mobility. We love the grapevine-draped patio, as well as the private pool and garden full of plants and fruit and olive trees. Talking of olives – there’s an annual Olive Oil Festival around November to enjoy, but any time of year you can explore this pretty village surrounded by vineyards. Pergine Valdarno has a grocery, bakery, butchers shop, and restaurant, while further afield discover the castles and churches this romantic area is famed for.

Home truths:
*There are several free parking spaces in close proximity to the house
*The pool is open from 1st May to 1st October (there are steps up to the pool)
*A baby cot and high chair are available upon request
*One of the four bathrooms is outside
*All bedrooms have mosquito nets
*We recommend a car for getting the most out of the area