Located near Lucca.   Sleeps 29 guests.   17 bedrooms and 15 baths

Main Villa
6 independent suites each with their own private entrance and access to the garden area. The entire property is furnished in a beautiful Tuscan country style, with color-washed walls in rich, traditional hues; gorgeous, coordinated fabrics; and select, restored antiques. All the suites feature private sitting rooms and full country kitchens, ensuring maximum privacy and extra personal space for large groups, such as family reunions. The property is fully air-conditioned for maximum comfort.

Suite 1 - Ground Floor: 1 double bedroom with private bathroom with shower. 1 twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Living-dining area, country kitchen. This suite is suitable for wheelchair access.
Suite 2 - First Floor: 1 queen bedroom with en suite bathroom with shoer. 1 twin bedroom and 1 single bedroom share a private bathroom with shower. Living/dining area, country kitchen.
Suite 3 - Ground Floor: 1 queen bedroom with private bathroom with shower. 1 twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Living/dining area and country kitchen.
Suite 4 - First Floor: 1 queen bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. 1 single bedroom with private bathroom with shower. Sitting room and kitchen/dining area.
Suite 5 - Ground Floor:1 queen bedroom and 1 single bedroom share a private bathroom with shower. Living/dining area and country kitchen.
Suite 6 - Ground Floor: 1 queen bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. 1 twin bedroom, with private bathroom with shower. Living/dining area, and country kitchen.

Dependance
2 independent, separate-entranced suites—all with direct access to the garden area. Each has a double bedroom with private shower and 1 single bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower.

Suite 7 - Ground Floor: 1 queen bedroom with private bathroom with shower. 1 single bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Small living/dining area, and a country kitchen.
Suite 8 - First Floor: 1 queen bedroom with private bathroom with shower. 1 single bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Small living/dining area, and a country kitchen.

Pool House: This beautifully restored brick barn serves as a central area for guests to gather together. It offers a spacious dining and sitting area, full country kitchen seating 20, private bathroom, and vast open fireplace.

Montaione features a mosaic-tiled infinity- edge pool with hydromassage tub. Roman steps lead down into pool. Marble and terracotta-paved sun terrace is surrounded by a rose garden and large flat lawn area. The outdoor furnishings are elegant and comfortable. There is a beautiful poolside loggia/veranda with wooden beams and terracotta paving, fully furnished for dining and relaxing. Gardens surround the house—winding terracotta walkways, lawns, Mediterranean shrubs, and perfumed rose, lavender and herb borders. The pool, loggia, garden and walkways are illuminated at night.

Suites and pool house fully air-conditioned; washer and dryer; satellite TV; Laptop rentals available (with high- speed wireless card); Cell phone provided for guest use; stereo; DVD; Wifi internet access; enormous, outdoor-double barbecue grill, roasting spit, double oven, hob, grill and dishwasher; dishwasher in most suites; windows and interior shutters are fully soundproof with double glazed glass.  From mid-July through to the end of August, there is a Kids Club on the estate. The Kids Club runs three mornings per week and offers educational activities and games as well as the opportunity to meet other children on the estate. 

The very large estate is part of a nature preserve and has abundant wildlife. Guests will appreciate the attention to detail in the restoration and decor—cotto floors, grés tiled walls, old-fashioned heavy wood and porcelain topped vanity units, luxury lamps (wrought iron, glass, terracotta) and light fittings. The old Tuscan cotto floor, open-beamed ceiling, and rich Tuscan-hued color scheme give a special charm to the villa. The pool and spacious lawn areas make this villa an ideal place for children.

Villa Montaione rents from €9,040 - €15,370 per week. Contact us directly for a quote and for information about special offers.

Surrounded by hills, Florence rises on the banks of the Arno River. One of the greatest art centers of Italy, Florence is home to the Accademia, where you can view Michelangelo's "David", as well as the Uffizi gallery, arguably the most important art gallery in the world.

Tour the cathedral with its pink, white and green marble façade and marvel at its remarkable Duomo by Brunelleschi and the gold Paradise door of the Baptistery. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence since the 1300s, then stroll the charming jewelry shops of Ponte Vecchio. There is nothing like enjoying a morning coffee and truffle panini at the celebrated Procacci bar before setting out for a serious morning of shopping on Via Tournabuoni. Take a day to scour the Gucci, Armani and Yves Saint Laurent outlets in the outskirts of the city.

For those wishing to explore some of Tuscany's other treasures, one of the best ways to see the region is by automobile. The small fortress cities are within easy driving distance of one another, and each offers its own special appeal, from the picturesque medieval cities of San Gimignano and Volterra, from Pisa with its Leaning Tower to Lucca with its olive groves and impressive Renaissance walls, and seaside resorts like Viareggio, Elba, and Forte de Marmi. Do not forget other worthwhile Chianti sights such as the wine villages of Castellina, Radda and Volpaia.

Siena is also not to be missed. Siena is a beautifully preserved medieval city, constructed of checkerboard brick, and crowned by its Duomo. It was the seat of the Ghibellines who often crossed swords with the Florentine Guelfs during the 13th century. Other highlights of Siena include the beautiful Piazza del Campo where on July 2nd and August 16th of each year the famous Palio takes place.

Restaurants

Trattoria Cibreino Next door from the more famous Cibreo – this lively trattoria features large tables shared by all and most of the dishes as the Cibreo (at lower prices).

Teatro del Sale Trendy place where the meals are buffet style – the large tables are shared by all.

Boccadama Located in the trendy Piazza Santa Croce. Drink wine by the glass with classic Tuscan crostini, bruschetta and salads as well as hot dishes.

Coquinarius Conveniently located nearby the Duomo it is perfect for lunch. Good choice of pasta, salads and wine – Not to be missed are the pear and cheese ravioli. Delicious!

Enoteca Pinchiorri An exclusive restaurant. Elegant atmosphere and elegant menu – Wine list for connoisseurs - considered the best restaurant in Florence.

Cantinetta Antinori Owned by the noble family and wine producers Antinori – Enjoy fine dining in the wine bar located in their 15th-century palazzo.  Most ingredients come fresh from the Antinori farms, as does all the fine wine.

Becco Fino For nouvelle great Tuscan food; sophisticated, hip atmosphere with Conran-style furnishings.

Procacci Via Tornabuoni deal for a snack or a light lunch—fabulous sandwiches with truffles to be paired with Italian Prosecco!