Historic & heritage villas

So many of our special places to stay have been around a long time — some for a very long time. A select few are heritage properties of significant historical importance. When you stay in these historic and heritage villas, you take your place in an authentic piece of Italian history. You will be joining an illustrious, centuries-old guest list.

Our exclusive collection of unique places to stay includes a grand Palladian villa with its own formal gardens; country homes built for wealthy princes during the 17^th century; the main farmstead on the former Grand Duke of Tuscany’s estate; and even the rustic Umbrian home of a renowned Italian neoclassical sculptor. (Antonio Canova, who crafted a famous statue of George Washington for the state of North Carolina.)

And note, even when you are enjoying your slice of history, you will still find all the luxuries that make a stay memorable and comfortable. Every one of these estates and villas comes with its own private swimming pool. Most of our historic and heritage properties have air-conditioned bedrooms, so you get a good night’s sleep even in the height of summer. Many Tuscany Now & More villas have professional-standard kitchens, for those who want to indulge (or fire up) a passion for Italy’s renowned seasonal produce.

Our historic and heritage properties to rent sleep from 6 to 22 guests. At every one, you have free use of our travel concierge service. They can book you a table at the finest local restaurants or advise on local daytrips and tours, for those who want to investigate local history in even more depth. It’s all part of our award-winning service.

Best of all, this selection of historic and heritage properties in Italy is just one of many specially curated Tuscany Now & More collections. If you have a question about these properties, or any other villas in Italy, please get in touch.

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Villas near Florence - Tuscany

Castello di Tizzano

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Villas near Florence - Tuscany

Luxury Medici villa with breath-taking views of Florence. Large private heated infinity pool, beautifully decorated rooms, wonderful gardens & air-con bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Chef included for 6 breakfasts & 4 dinners per week. Fantastic management and Maid service.

Sleeping: 14 - Bedrooms: 7 - Bathrooms: 6

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Villas near Siena - Tuscany

Torre Palazzone

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Villas near Siena - Tuscany

Wedding venue for up to 50 guests in a beautiful Medieval castle with private heated pool & air-conditioned bedrooms. Beautiful location near Siena, personal cook services for breakfast & evening meals included.

Sleeping: 22 - Bedrooms: 11 - Bathrooms: 11

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Villas near Siena - Tuscany

Beautiful Medieval castle with private heated pool & air-conditioned bedrooms in a beautiful position near Siena. Personal cook services for breakfast & evening meals included.

Sleeping: 22 - Bedrooms: 11 - Bathrooms: 11

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Villa Zambonina

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Magnificent 17C Palladian Villa with staff just minutes from the centre of Verona. Beautifully furnished, frescoed, air-con bedrooms. Fantastic outdoor living & dining area. Private gated swimming pool.

Sleeping: 18 - Bedrooms: 10 - Bathrooms: 7

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Sleeping: 18 - Bedrooms: 10 - Bathrooms: 7

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Sleeping: 20 - Bedrooms: 12 - Bathrooms: 8

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

The ideal wedding venue, a Palladium Villa with fantastic management just mins from Verona! Fantastic spaces with formal gardens and a pool offering a very special venue for a very special day.

Sleeping: 20 - Bedrooms: 12 - Bathrooms: 8

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Sleeping: 20 - Bedrooms: 12 - Bathrooms: 8

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Villas near Cortona - Umbria

Torre della Duchessa

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Villas near Cortona - Umbria

Elegant 17th century villa with a private pool surrounded by a stunning park which includes an amphitheatre. Air-conditioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Breakfast service and maid service included.

Sleeping: 16 - Bedrooms: 8 - Bathrooms: 8

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Villas near Cortona - Umbria

Wedding option for up to 50 guests in an elegant 17th century villa with a private pool & stunning park which includes an amphitheatre. Air-conditioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Breakfast service and maid service included.

Sleeping: 16 - Bedrooms: 8 - Bathrooms: 8

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Villas near Siena - Tuscany

Santa Dieci

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Villas near Siena - Tuscany

Beautiful farmhouse with a Private pool set in vineyards just 3kms/2 miles from Siena. Professional kitchen, modern bathrooms. Hot tub. Walk to restaurants or get a bus into the center of Siena.

Sleeping: 6 - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 3

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Villas near Siena - Tuscany

Beautiful farmhouse with a Private pool set in vineyards just 3kms/2 miles from Siena. Professional kitchen, modern bathrooms. Hot tub. Walk to restaurants or get a bus into the center of Siena.

Sleeping: 10 - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4

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Villas near Todi - Umbria

Santi Terzi

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Villas near Todi - Umbria

Splendid period palazzo with a private heated pool in a beautiful hill top village. Air-con bedrooms & en-suite bathrooms. Stroll to the restaurants & shops. Also available as an option including a cook for 6 nights.

Sleeping: 14 - Bedrooms: 7 - Bathrooms: 6

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Villas near Todi - Umbria

Sleeping: 20 - Bedrooms: 9 - Bathrooms: 7

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Villas near Montepulciano - Tuscany

Vecchia Fattoria

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Villas near Montepulciano - Tuscany

Renaissance farmhouse in a lovely hilltop village, walking distance to amenities. Air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Garden with a private gated pool and pool house with summer kitchen. Shaded dining and lounging areas.

Sleeping: 8 - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 4

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Villas near Montepulciano - Tuscany

Sleeping: 11 - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Villa Michiel

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Elegant 17C country villa with a private pool near Venice. Air-con bedrooms, modern bathrooms. Stunning gardens with gated pool, small lake. Walk to bus stop for venice, shops, restaurants, tennis.

Sleeping: 8 - Bedrooms: 6 - Bathrooms: 5

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Villas near Venice and Verona - Veneto

Elegant 17C country villa with a private pool near Venice. Air-con bedrooms, modern bathrooms. Stunning gardens with gated pool, small lake. Walk to bus stop for venice, shops, restaurants, tennis.

Sleeping: 11 - Bedrooms: 6 - Bathrooms: 5