Tuscan Tranquillity

Live la dolce vita at this traditional home nestled in the Tuscan hills. With wood-beamed ceilings and terracotta tiling, the ground-floor apartment is oozing with typical Italian charm. Decorated with antique touches to complement the original aesthetic, this is the perfect base for those who want to switch off and return to life's simple pleasures.

There's plenty that will appeal to the modern holidaymaker, too. Luxuriate by the vast shared swimming pool on one of the comfy loungers, cocktail in one hand and page-turning book in the other. The ping pong table will keep youngsters entertained, while a verdant garden – canopied by an olive tree – invites you to roll out a picnic blanket and dine in the sunshine.

If you're up to a day trip, hop in the car and arrive at Italy's artistic heart, Florence, in just forty-five minutes. Closer to home, the sleepy hamlets of Montevarchi and Figline Valdarno give an authentic taste of life in this beautiful part of the world.

Home truths:
*The swimming pool and garden are shared with neighbouring apartments
*The swimming pool is only available for use between April and October
*Your host can provide a free high chair on request
*Guests have access to a ping pong table
*If you're staying in the summer months, please note that there's no air conditioning here
*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area
*The single beds in the twin room can be pushed together to create a double