Montaione is built on a hillside in the very heart of Tuscany, where the roads wind their way along gentle sloping hillsides, covered in vineyards and olive groves,in the most magnificent countryside. Montaione is an ancient little market town, in in an area marked by the presence of Roman civilisation. Art and culture lovers will be delighted to find that the famous, cultural towns of Florence, Sienna and Pisa, are all close by, less than an hour's car journey away.

Come and discover hillsides lit up by the wonderful light of Tuscany, the elegant form of cypress trees, the unique profile of olive groves, the sight of a lone villa in the Tuscan countryside, the magic offered by the beautiful towns of Florence and Vienna and the marvels of smooth, Tuscan wines. A country ideally to be discovered by bicycle in order to appreciate all its charms and to savour its full beauty, a country to be enjoyed and savoured at leisure, a country to be evoked by the lyrical verses of a poet.

Tuscany offers its visitor an exceptionally rich artistic heritage, all within a beautiful natural setting, attractive in all seasons of the year. Poppy fields abound during the burning, golden summers, magnificent vineyards during the autumnal season of the grape harvest, while olive trees, harvested at the end of October, line the road between Florence and Sienna, and adorn the medieval villages perched on the hill, closely watched over by an army of cypress trees.

Tuscany, pleasing in all its aspects, presents a host of different faces : the aristocratic aspect of its villas, the bourgeoise aspect of its streets, and the austerity in the silence of its countryside. At each successive visit, Tuscany, remaining always courteous and generous, passionate and romantic, seems to come a bit closer to fulfilling the need for re-birth, felt at the start of this new century. … A re-birth of contrasting colours, a desire of liberty and a breath of fresh air. Welcome to Tuscany, this muse created by the Etruscans civilised by the Tuscans, consecrated by great artists, and continually loved by visitors.. with passion.

Tuscany is a region that has got all it takes to please : gentleness as in its soft light, elegance as in its cypress trees and refinement as in its olive-oil. Take in the charming Florence and Sienna, whose earth, laboured in the autumn, reveals all the shades of brown. And finally, there is nothing like a glass of Chianti or a famous passeggiata to succumb to the charms of the region. Tuscany, as you were warned is totally irresistible.

The beautiful Chianti is to be discovered at the turn of every road and behind every olive grove or vineyard. Here the good life seems to have found its place between such a beautiful natural setting and fascinating towns, giving free rein to the imagination.

Ideally situated Beatrix Residence offers holidays that are both relaxing and full of opportunities for recreation and entertainment. It is just 100 meters from the lake and a short walk from the centre of Bardolino, a characteristic lakeside town with a wealth of shops, restaurants, inns and bars.

Between the lands of Florence and those of Siena is a region of incredibly soft, rolling hills. The Chianti is a garden made up of woods, vineyards, farmhouses with their sun-baked tiles and stone walls, Roman churches with doorways made in stone from Florence, fortified towns, chateaux with their strong stone walls. From Greve to Gaiole, from Castellina to Castelnuovo Berardenga, from Volpaia to Badia a Coltibuono, and as far as the Monteriggioni gateway, to the gates of Siena, the Chianti region is a breath-takingly beautiful one, representing perfect harmony between man and nature.

Discover the heart of the countryside, and the Apenins mountain range, in an unspoilt setting, made up of nature parks, quiet forests and rivers… The Residence I CANCELLI, a real oasis, situated at an altitude of 800 metres in the Mugello valley, 60 km north-east of Florence. brings together a dose of fresh air, opportunities for hiking and a restful time.

"Residence Filanda" is situated in a very quiet area on the slopes of Brione mountain at about 1,5 km. from the beach and 2 km. from the city centre surrounded by vineyards, olivegroves and orchards.

The best for an international clientele. Refined Hotel, able to meet every requirements. Together with a professional service, discreet and warm, the hotel proposes in its 4 restaurants a varied cooking appreciated by the most particular experts. Exclusive hotel where the Italian hospitality has reached the highest standard.

Castiglione Della Pescaia is an ancient medieval town and fishing village situated between a constantly blue sea and a series of hills that are green all the year round. The beaches are lined with pine forests and the little fishing port is dominated by a medieval tower. All these things are witness to past grandeur. Just a few kilometres away, are the archaeological sites of Vetulonia, Roselle and Sovana. As well as this, the geographical situation allows easy access to all the islands of the Tuscan archipelago : Elba, il Giglio, Montecristo, Giannutri, the nature reserve of lake Burano , the thermal baths of di Petriolo and Saturnia with its therapeutic sulfurous water at 37°C. 485 Kms from Milan ; 200 Kms from Rome ; 80 Kms from Sienna; 100 Kms from Pisa.

Ideally situated half-way between Florence and Sienna, Barberino Val d'Elsa, a small town with 4000 inhabitants, is made up of 15 villages and hamlets scattered over a huge territory. Its historical centre, with a classic medieval structure, stretches out vertically over one of the many hillsides, so characteristic of the countryside in this Chianti region.

Self catering Villas in the grounds of this wonderful 4 star hotel with large pool and tennis court.