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 17th 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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SLEEPING: 10 - BEDROOMS: 5 - BATHROOMS: 5

  • Cook included
  • Maid included
  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool

Historic Chianti villa with staff & cook 30km from Florence. Tuscan decor, terracotta floors and frescoed walls. A/C suites, en-suite bathrooms & fully-equipped kitchen. Private, gated pool on large, manicured garden. Breakfast & dinner service included in the price.

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€ 8,898
€ 11,122
$ 9,658
$ 12,073
£ 7,605
£ 9,506

SLEEPING: 6 - BEDROOMS: 3 - BATHROOMS: 3

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

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 centre of Siena.

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€ 2,927
€ 6,557
$ 3,177
$ 7,118
£ 2,502
£ 5,604

SLEEPING: 8 - BEDROOMS: 4 - BATHROOMS: 4

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

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 centre of Siena.

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€ 3,605
€ 7,271
$ 3,914
$ 7,893
£ 3,082
£ 6,215

SLEEPING: 8 - BEDROOMS: 4 - BATHROOMS: 4

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

This staffed rental option at Santa Dieci includes continental breakfast for 6 mornings, two dinners, a cooking class & a wine tasting in the estate’s wine cellars. 

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€ 7,308
€ 10,974
$ 7,933
$ 11,912
£ 6,247
£ 9,380

SLEEPING: 10 - BEDROOMS: 5 - BATHROOMS: 4

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

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 centre of Siena.

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€ 3,822
€ 7,708
$ 4,148
$ 8,367
£ 3,266
£ 6,588

SLEEPING: 10 - BEDROOMS: 5 - BATHROOMS: 4

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

This staffed rental option at Santa Dieci includes continental breakfast for 6 mornings, two dinners, a cooking class & a wine tasting in the estate’s wine cellars.

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€ 7,747
€ 11,633
$ 8,409
$ 12,627
£ 6,621
£ 9,943

SLEEPING: 8 - BEDROOMS: 6 - BATHROOMS: 5

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool

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.

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€ 4,133
€ 7,973
$ 4,486
$ 8,655
£ 3,533
£ 6,815

SLEEPING: 11 - BEDROOMS: 6 - BATHROOMS: 5

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool

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.

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€ 4,807
€ 8,596
$ 5,218
$ 9,330
£ 4,109
£ 7,347

Special rates for August

SLEEPING: 8 - BEDROOMS: 4 - BATHROOMS: 4

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool

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.

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€ 4,117
€ 7,141
$ 4,469
$ 7,751
£ 3,519
£ 6,103

Special rates for August

SLEEPING: 11 - BEDROOMS: 5 - BATHROOMS: 4

  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Internet connection
  • Private pool

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.

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€ 4,574
€ 7,934
$ 4,965
$ 8,612
£ 3,910
£ 6,781

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