Villa Lavinia  

At the gates of Chianti in Montevarchi, a sunny Tuscan manor just 1 km from the town centre. About 40 km from Firenze and 30 km from Arezzo, with easy access to Piazzale Michelangelo, the Uffizi and the Basilica of Santa Croce. A family-friendly rural retreat surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills.

This property is two houses let together for a single group (one house sleeps 8, the other 4). Renovated in 2019 with practical, tasteful furnishings, air conditioning in bedrooms and satellite TV in living areas. Both units have kitchens, terraces with pool and garden views, and child-friendly extras like a high chair and cot; there is no internal connecting door between the houses.

Shared fenced garden (10 ha), seasonal outdoor pool (8 x 4 m; available 30 Mar–26 Oct) and a six-person hot tub with 29 jets and thermostatic heating. Barbecue, terrace furniture, washing machine, mosquito nets and covered parking on the premises. Central heating is available in winter (Nov–Apr).

Free WiFi included and reception on site.

Both houses are self-catering with kitchens (kitchenette with 4 hot plates, oven, dishwasher and freezer) and a barbecue for al fresco meals. Shops, a supermarket and a restaurant are about 2 km away for supplies and dining out.