Our 2013 family vacation in Italy this year had it's home base at Podere Cocceto. It is a…read morebeautiful Tuscan villa with amazing views and incredible sunsets. It is beautifully decorated in Tuscan style and recently renovated - so it has large bathrooms and showers - very modern and comfortable. The home is located next to a vineyard with views of the hills and valley. The pool overlooks the vineyard and valley and has an infinity edge. There are large outdoor areas to dine and entertain. The villa has the ability to sleep 12 very comfortable with ample privacy. When we arrived, we were greeted by Asia, the concierge, Lucia and Antonella - the ladies who took care of the villa and cooked for us. These 3 ladies not only took GREAT care of us, but they are so nice and have such warm / wonderful personalities, they soon became part of our family. Cocceto is a very special place in and of itself, but it was the effort put out by Asia, Lucia, and Antonella that made it stand out as our favorite vacation place ever! I would not hesitate to highly recommend Podere Cocceto to anyone traveling to Tuscany.

This is the real deal in Italy. An authentic castle dating back to the 1200's. Amazing history and…read morecharacter. The hostess is gracious and so knowledgeable about the castle and the surrounding area. Great wines and dining near by.

We've travelled to Italy several times and always look for accomodations where we have cooking…read morefacilities, comfortable beds and run by amazing people. La Mucchia delivers on all of the above! We were here for New Years so we didnt get to see the beautiful gardens and sunflowers that this area is known for, but we were treated to the kind of hospitality you can only find in Italy. We rented a 2 bedroom suite (#4) and had the place to ourselves. The location is perfect for visiting Cortona, Montalcino, Montipulciano, Assisi and Siena. Next time we come we will definitely plan on coming in spring or summer and take advantage of the pool and picnic grounds - and spend more time relaxing!

From the owner: Villa La Mucchia is located in Cortona, Tuscany, in the Chiana valley, an area of immense…read morehistorical and artistic importance. The Tuscany vacation Villa is situated at the foot of Cortona, an ancient Etruscan town, founded by the inhabitants of Umbria about three thousands years ago. The authentic Tuscan villa for rent is currently divided into nine luxurious suites, Tuscan style, encircled by seven thousands square meters of terrain used for lawn, gardens, olive trees, sun terraces, swimming pool, barbecue and private parking place and children's play area. The farmhouse on rent is surrounded by nature and history, with splendid views of Cortona hills and the town.

We have stayed at Molino di Bordone on a couple of occasions (most recently in late October 2013)…read moreand have also toured with Caspin Journeys in Tuscany and Umbria. Every visit is a delight with new discoveries. Pino and Caroline are wonderful hosts with a talent for creating fabulous and interesting vacation experiences. Whether you just want to relax by the pool and enjoy great Italian food while you rest and relax, or you are eager to learn the history of the region and soak up some culture, they can help. We highly recommend the Molino as a base for exploring the area - both Tuscany and Umbria - and having a wonderful Italian vacation.

From the owner: Self catering Apartment Rentals in a Tuscan villa in Tuscany with swimming pool among glorious…read moreTuscan and Umbrian hills, only minutes from beautiful Etruscan Cortona and with Siena and Assisi nearby. Completely private setting with landscaped garden of roses and poppies, lavender and rosemary, chestnuts and cypresses, olive groves and sunflower fields, perennial flower beds and much more. Luxurious interiors, exquisitely decorated with the utmost attention to detail and furnished with country charm; chestnut beamed ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, twin and double bedrooms, marble tiled en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, large living rooms with wood burning fireplaces, a reading library, TV, DVD, telephone and private terraces with barbecues for al-fresco dining.