This beautiful terracotta Tuscan villa makes a great base for exploring northwest Italy. Located within easy distance of some of the country's most beautiful cities, it is also minutes from the riviera. We love the playful splashes of color, its use of tile and natural wood, and the fragrant herb and rose gardens.

On the outside, it's a deep terracotta, surrounded by the blooming gardens. Inside are whites, blues, greens and greys, with splashes of multicolored tile and whimsical art objects. While its design sensibility is impeccable, the property also has a wonderfully cosy cottage feel to it.

The house has two floors, the ground level with a living room, kitchen and fully equipped bathroom with shower, the first floor with two bedrooms and a further open-air bathroom.  

Great features include the tile latticework in the walls, which criss-crosses the windows of the upper level, the gabled ceilings, and the great views across the Tuscan countryside. And not forgetting the stone terraces leading down into a decadent swimming pool. Just lovely.  

FESTIVE SEASON IN TUSCANY  

Camaiore ia an old medieval little town within easy reach of the city of Viareggio. This seaside resort is famous for its carnival, dating back to 1873, featuring papier-mâché floats that parade along the promenade in the weeks preceding Easter. The Festival Puccini takes place every summer (between July and August) in an open-air theater on the shores of Lake Massaciuccoli.

Also nearby is the beautiful city of Lucca, famous for the intact walls encircling the old town which is today a pedestrian promenade called the Passeggiata delle Mura Urbane. The city hosts an annual Summer Festival in the Piazza Napoleone, featuring big names in popular music.  The property is also within driving distance of Pisa, Florence, Bologna and Genoa.  

LOCATION  

Camaiore, Tuscany, Italy. Nearest airport: Pisa (25 km).  

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year-round