Perched above the rolling Tuscan hills, this restored villa earns its setting with a pool terrace that looks out across the valley – the kind of view that makes an afternoon swim hard to cut short. The multi-level grounds include a classic Italian-style garden, multiple outdoor lounge areas, and a masonry barbecue with a wood-fired oven for long alfresco evenings. Inside, a separate formal dining room frames the same panoramic hills, making every meal feel like an occasion. Cortona is a fifteen-minute drive away, but there's little reason to rush out the door – we think you'll feel right at home here.

• Speak to your host about the experiences they can arrange for an additional fee, including pizza workshops, wine pairings and tours, in-villa cooking classes, private chefs, drivers and transfers, day trips, massages, yoga classes, and more.Cost on request
• If you'll be arriving after 7pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee.€50