Rent Villa O’Ruby Hornbeam Tuscany

Grand is the watchword at this stunning Tuscan villa. It’s a fifteen-minute drive (or forty-minute stroll if you’re up for it) into the heart of Florence, but the setting amidst manicured grounds and cedars standing sentinel couldn’t be more idyllic. The topiaried hedge maze, crowned with a stone statue could rival works in the Uffizi in terms of craftsmanship. Here, at the front of the home, you’ll find places to dine outside and enjoy a glass of Chianti as you admire the gardens fit for a manor house. At the back of the home, a Roman-style swimming pool invites you to take a cooling dip and a shaded terrace covers a full outdoor kitchen with a grill and wood-fired oven, surrounded by olive groves. If you thought the gardens were grand, wait until you get inside. The lounge and dining room is a world of wood-panelled walls and archways, oil painting and marble busts, with a huge stone fireplace taking centre stage. Smaller rooms are no less ornate, like the library with its hand-painted accents and the family room with its wrought-iron chandelier. There are two kitchens, fully equipped for self-catering, but if you really want to take it easy your host can arrange for lunches and dinners to be served too, as an added extra.
Further Information::
*The caretakers live on the property and sometimes the owner also lives in a private wing of the villa
*Lunches and dinner can be arranged at additional cost
*The villa is fully staffed with housekeeping
*Pets are welcome but let your host know before you arrive
*The host can provide cots and highchairs, just ask in advance