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The best villas in Tuscany

Jul 18, 2025

Scene Stealers: The Best New Villas To Rent In Tuscany And Umbria

A rebellious reinvention of a derelict medieval church in the Val d'Elsa hills, this is the cerebral-minimalist project of two friends brought together 15 years ago by their talent for lighting.

Castello di Punta Ala

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea on Italy’s Tuscany coast, Castello di Punta Ala is a retreat set within a restored Medici fortress, which blends historic grandeur with modern comfort.

10 of the best villas in Italy with a pool

Less fly-and-flop, more stand-to-attention smart, Villa Sigurta, in the Veneto, boasts a liveried staff and three on-site pools — with a dedicated driver to transport you and your beach bag between them.

Villa Sigurta, A magnificent fully-staffed villa near Verona

The Mate Escape. Connection is a health habit as influential as not smoking. So, consider this your sign to book a mate-cation—for no reason other than to spend some quality time with your pals.

12 of the best family-friendly villas in Italy

Pretty in pink, the recently restored Il Gelsomino Bianco, in the hills outside Lucca, is a prime multigenerational retreat, where dolce far niente —– the sweetness of doing nothing — is all.

How to plan a multi-generational vacation to Maremma in Tuscany

Southern Tuscany offers a quieter, more authentic escape to big-hitters such as Lucca and Siena, with a landscape defined by rolling vineyards, medieval hilltop towns and an unspoilt coastline.