With a lovely setting on the borders of Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana, this home, on a former 200-year-old farm, is perfect for a Tuscan break. There's a large shared outdoor swimming pool for hot summer days and a wine bar where breakfast can also be served. Or, if you'd like some alone time, make a beeline for your private terrace. When you feel like exploring the area, the beautiful and cultural cities of Florence, Perugia, Siena and Arezzo can be reached by car.

Home truths:
*The apartment is on two levels, but there are two bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor.
*There are fourteen homes at this resort, all with mod cons such as geothermal heating/cooling systems. You may be able to book the other homes together to accommodate larger groups – please ask your host for more information. The pool and wine bar are communal.
*If you have a car, there's free parking here.