Vernine at Harvest

A restored 19th-century stone complex sitting within Val d'Orcia's UNESCO-listed landscape, this villa delivers the full Tuscan idyll – cypress rows, olive groves, and rolling hills stretching out in every direction. Gather under ancient arcaded stone arches on the terrace, cool off in the pool with hillside views rising behind it, or make use of the wood-fired outdoor kitchen when the evening calls for it. Three independent units across generous grounds give larger groups room to spread out without losing each other, and Montalcino's medieval hilltop town is within easy reach.

Home truths:
* This is a rural property, so you'll need a car to get around. Private parking is available just outside the gate.
* The main house floors are not internally connected, so you'll step outside to move between the ground floor and the first floor. The same applies to the annex apartments, which also don't connect to each other internally.
* Air conditioning is only available in the bedrooms, not in the living areas or kitchens.
* The pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October. If your stay falls outside those dates, it won't be available.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair. Ask in advance to make sure everything is ready on arrival.