... many agriturismi and especially true villas are closed in winter - they'd be too expensive to heat. What we all try to do in our homes is to use wood-fueled open fires as much as possible since forests are plentiful and a couple of branches produce a lot of ... more

... I am thinking about booking Villa Mangicane. I ... ... it to cut short or just find another place. I will not be driving either. So I will have to hire a car service. Does any one have any recommendations of villas, or bb near the countryside not far from Florence? TIA ... more

... staying in the following rental villa but wasn ... ... and I have to provide a deposit of 90 Euro by wire transfer. That seems pretty common for many of the villas in town, but thought I would see if anyone knew anything about this property before I confirm the booking. Thanks ... more

... think you should have time, Villa La Pietra is worth a visit. It is only open on Fridays by appointment which may be a problem, but is one of the few Villas where you can view private collections and the most amazing Renaissance style garden http://www.nyu.edu/global ... more

... Pistoia, Prato, Poggio a Caiano, Villa Gamberaia, the Medici villas around Florence, San Gimignano, Montecatini, Siena, Arezzo, Bologna, Lucca, Monteriggioni and there were several palces left I wanted to visit but did not: Cortona, Viareggio, Volterra, Montepulciano, Montalcino... writing this I realize I have to go back! Writing this list ... more

... Tuscany Accommodations and specifically about one of their villas -- Villa Chianti. We are very interested in this property. Has anyone had experience with this company? And, of course, if you have any suggestions re: farmhouses, villas, holiday homes sleeping 6 in the general Chianti area, please let me know. Thanks ... more

The name 'Villa Chianti' sounds like an agency alias. Can you provide a link? The best web site for accommodation in Greve in Chianti and surroundings in http://www.greve-in-chianti.com/ ... more

Thanks, tuscan. You've responded to other inquiries I've made. Here is the link I have for Villa Chianti www.tuscanyaccommodations.org/uk/Villas_in_Tuscany-6/Chianti_Villas-12/Villa_Chianti-74/ I appreciate any info. ... more

... anyone have any recommendation on villas in either Tuscany or Umbria. Both my fiance and I would like to have a symbolic wedding at a villa and have our guests stay there as well. We have never been to Italy. Should we get a wedding planner? If done by ourselves ... more