The spectacular location of this villa in the Tuscan hills would be enough to convince you to stay, but it's the thoughtful, luxurious details that will make you come back again and again. The big secret? A dedicated spa and wellness area, custom-built with an indoor heated pool. The scent of lavender and fresh rosemary drifts on the air in the garden as roses bloom from trellises. Slip into the turquoise swimming pool and gaze out across the rolling hills and pastures all the way to the horizon. Alfresco meals on the shaded terrace can come courtesy of a private chef (from the Michelin-starred restaurant down the road) if you want to splash out on a special occasion, and there’s a secluded first-floor balcony for a bit of privacy. If you enjoy cooking, pick fresh vegetables from the ‘orto’ garden, and put the beautiful kitchen through its paces. We love the stone table at the heart of the kitchen and ultra-modern dining room lined with bookshelves. The classic Tuscan villa features – wooden ceiling and exposed stone walls – have been muted to soothing cream and meringue-white throughout. There are myriad seating areas; a solarium upstairs with hilltop views for miles, a book-filled lounge set around an old stone fireplace, and a family hang-out room for movie nights. With its own spa, outdoor pool and acres of land to explore, you might not bother with the beautiful hot spring town of San Casciano dei Bagni, a five-minute drive away, or hikes in the chestnut forests that swathe the hills, but they’re there if you want them.

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Additional fees

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.