Rent Villa Badiola Italy

Villa Interior (240m2)

Ground Floor

– Large living and dining room with fireplace, armchairs, sofas and dining table
– Fully-fitted kitchen with table, oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, blender, juicer, milk frother and Nespresso machine
– Bedroom with single bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, sink, bidet and WC
– Guest WC

First Floor

– Bedroom with double-sized bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, sink, bidet and WC
– Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom with shower, sink, bidet and WC

First Floor (separate wing, with independent access via steps)

– Bedroom with double-sized bed
– Bedroom with single bed 
– Bathroom with shower, sink, bidet and WC

Second Floor (Tower)

– Bedroom with double/twin beds with bath, shower, sink, bidet and WC

Outdoor Grounds

– Fenced swimming pool (15m x 4.5m, depth: 1-2m), open approximately mid-may to end of September
– Poolside sun loungers and parasols
– Landscaped garden with trees, flower beds and lawns within a large estate
– Vine covered pergola with dining table
– Seating areas
– Hammocks
– Table tennis
– Outdoor showers
– Barbecue
– Covered parking

Facilities

– Wi-Fi
– Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
– Ceiling fans  (bedrooms)
– TV
– DVD player
– Board games
– Adult bikes x 4
– Safes x 2
– Ipod docking station
– Washing machine
– Dryer
– Iron and ironing board
– Hairdryers x 2

It is hard to imagine a better setting than the rolling hills of Tuscany for a getaway with friends or family. From this verdant spot you can access the local countryside, enjoying hikes through landscapes such as the Val di Chiana. Additionally, the home is situated close to an array of historic villages, many of which are under 10km away. You can also head out on day trips to Tuscan cities such as Arezzo which is 24km away or Siena which is 52km away. 

The nearest village to the home is Lucignano which is a mere 5km away. The village is a romantic place which is enclosed by circular walls which protect the winding medieval streets. The best place to start exploring from is the main square, the piazza del Tribunale. The square houses a number of staggering medieval churches as well as a palace which now contains the town museum. Just outside of the walls you can also see the remains of a former Medici family castle and the 16th century sanctuary of the Madonna delle Querce. On top of the pretty streets and historic sites, Lucignano has a great range of shops and traditional trattorias where you can dine out in the evenings. Tuscany has an abundance of these character-filled, ancient villages; nearby you can also visit Monte San Savino, Sinalunga and Foiano. You could even spend every morning visiting a different village and never run out of things to see and do.

A little further afield is another lovely hilltop village called Cortona (30km away). This is a beautiful village which is in an elevated position set 500 metres high and overlooking the Val di Chiana below. Cortona has a bustling market, artisan shops and wide range of eateries which you can discover as well as some fantastic museums and historic attractions including ancient churches and the impressive Fortress del Girifalco.

In addition to sleepy hilltop villages this area of Italy also has a number of lively cities which are packed with amenities and cultural attractions. Arezzo is one of these villages and is set 24km away from the villa. Arezzo started life 1000 years ago as an Etruscan settlement but expanded over the centuries in to a wealthy and important stopping point on trading routes. A guided tour would be a brilliant way to see the city but if you would like to explore by yourself, make sure you see the defensive fortress, the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art and the sumptuously frescoed Basilica of Saint Francis. After a busy day you will be spoilt for choice when looking for a spot for dinner as there are plenty of atmospheric restaurants with al-fresco tables where you can dine and watch the world go by. 
If you don’t mind driving a little further for a day trip then why not visit the magical city of Siena which is 52km away or enjoy a lazy beach day at Lake Trasimeno which is 35km away.