If it was for the views of the Tuscan countryside alone, this villa would be worth the visit. But there's so much more to it. With its beautiful exposed stone walls, warm colors, wrought-iron beds and breathtaking pool, it's an impossibly romantic setting for a perfect getaway.

The barn has two bedrooms, one with exposed stone walls and the other a gentle blue, both with antique iron beds. Upstairs there is an open-plan gallery with room for another two guests on a sofa bed. The cottage-style kitchen is fully equipped kitchen with all the amenities needed for a self-catered vacation, and there are two bathrooms with showers. 

One of the most striking features of this property is its large salt-water swimming pool, which blends in perfectly with the house and its setting. It offers amazing views across the Tuscan countryside, and is set in landscaped gardens and olive groves, framed by the rolling wooded hills beyond.  

THE TOWN OF CERAMICS 

The villa is located in Montelupo Fiorentino, just outside of the city of Florence. Montelupo is known as the Town of Ceramics as it has been known for its local pottery since the 13th century. 

Guests can tour the ceramics museum and visit workshops. Other things to see in Montelupo include its castle, the remains of the first Florentine military settlement dating back to the 11th century. 

Florence is about 12 miles from the property, while Pisa and Siena are both about 30 miles away. Tour guides are available to bring guests to nearby cities and places of special interest.

LOCATION

Montelupo Fiorentino, Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Montelupo is located 12 miles southwest of Florence. Nearest airport: Florence, Peretola (15 miles).

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall