DK Travel : Tuscany

Limiting the choice of prime sights is not an easy task in a land as rich and varied as Tuscany. Its storybook landscape is home to medieval hill towns, fabled wines and, as crucible of the Renaissance, an unrivalled collection of artistic masterpieces. Here are the best of the best.

Villa I Cancelli, Florence

A 15th-century palazzo in the hills above Florence, a 15-minute drive from the centre. There are rural views from the 31 simple bedrooms. The gates shut at 10:30pm, though the sisters will reopen them to let you back in later if need be.
Villa Il Crocicchio

Villa Il Crocicchio is a beautiful Villa just 20 minutes north of Florence. It is equipped with a large pool, a restaurant, a bar and much more.
Villa il Patriarca

This XIX century Villa is located in the heart of Italy, in an area of Tuscany overflowing in historical character and ancient traditions. Villa Il Patriarca offers to all its Guests 23 nobiliary rooms, a Star Michelin Restaurant, a swinning-pool and an Italian park with all comforts. For any information, our e-mail is info@ilpatriarca.it. We are waiting for You...
Villa Kinzica, Pisa

Though the hotel is nothing special, if you get a room on the front or left side you will open your shutters on to a postcard view of the Leaning Tower, a mere stone’s throw away. Only half the rooms have A/C, however.
Villa La Massa, Candeli

This Renaissance villa just 7km (4 miles) south of Florence became a hotel in 1953, since when everyone from Churchill to Madonna has lodged here. Tennis courts, a pool and a Tuscan restaurant overlooking the Arno justify its celebration. Closed 15 Nov–Mar.
Villa La Principessa, near Lucca

This elegant villa was once the court of the Duke of Lucca. The rooms are large and comfortable, and the swimming pool and garden make for a relaxing getaway.
Villa le Ginepraie

Le Ginepraie, a typical 17th century Tuscan farmhouse with private chef, with swimming pool stands on a knoll surrounded by hills, offering a superb panorama. Even though the location enjoys total tranquillity, it is in a strategic position between San Gimignano, Volterra, Colle Val d’Elsa, Siena, Florence and the sea, which can all be reached easily.The three roomy apartments and the two bedrooms that make up the Villa are elegant, but warm and welcoming at the same time. They are equipped with all mod. cons. such as a dishwasher and satellite television, together with traditional features such as ceilings with massive wooden beams and terracotta tiles, fireplaces with baskets of firewood, stone archways and antique chests. Outside, there is the laundry, as well as an old stone wood-fired oven and barbecue that guests can use.

for more info: http://www.leginepraie.com
Villa Mansi

The statue-studded villa is 16th-century, though the mythological frescoes inside are late 18th. Juvarra’s Baroque gardens survive to the west side of the villa; the rest were landscaped in English style in the 19th century.
Villa Montalto

Paul and Clare's reception venue. Hidden in the Fiesole hills overlooking the city of Florence is the beautiful Villa Montalto. The structure and the architectonic elements of the ground floor reveal the 15th century origin of the main building. The Villa as we see it today, was rebuilt with grandeur according to the eclectic taste of that time by the German Prince Hochberg in 1885 when he chose it as his residence.
Villa Ottone, Elba

The classiest place to stay on Elba, especially if you have a room in the original 19th-century villa. But even the 1970s main building has plenty of terraces with sea views. There’s also a small pool, tennis court and water sports equipment.

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