1 Casa Vacanze Le Muse Sillico
Pieve Fosciana - Via Belvedere 6 Fraz. Sillico
Casa Vacanze Le Muse Sillico in Pieve Fosciana is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting with mountain and landmark views.
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Holiday rentals in Tuscany offer an authentic experience of staying in Italy’s most iconic region, allowing you to live like a true local amongst rolling hills, medieval villages and art cities. From Chianti to the Val d’Orcia, from historic villas in the Mugello to apartments in the heart of Florence, the choice is broad enough to suit every travel requirement.
Renting a Tuscan holiday home means having independent spaces, fully equipped kitchens to sample local produce and often private gardens or panoramic pools. This option works particularly well for stays longer than 4-5 days and for groups of friends or large families, with daily costs that decrease significantly compared to hotel accommodation.
The most sought-after areas include the medieval villages of the Siena area, beachfront villas along the Etruscan Coast, renovated farmhouses in Maremma and apartments in art cities. Many properties occupy carefully restored historic buildings that retain original architectural features such as exposed beams, terracotta floors and stone fireplaces.
For high season, from June to September, it’s advisable to book at least 3-4 months in advance, whilst spring and autumn offer more competitive rates and a less crowded, yet equally enchanting Tuscany.
The holiday rental market in Tuscany is among the richest and most diverse in Italy, offering a range of solutions across very different price points and accommodation styles. Understanding which type best suits your needs is the first step towards finding the right place to stay.
Farmhouses are the most iconic and sought-after type: these are former farmhouses or country estates, often renovated whilst retaining original architectural features — exposed stone, terracotta roofs, wooden beam ceilings — and equipped with private pools and spacious grounds. They’re ideal for families or large groups wanting total independence surrounded by the Tuscan landscape, far from built-up areas.
Historic villas, often owned by nobility and surrounded by parks or vineyards, represent the most exclusive choice: some are genuine period residences with frescoes, antique furnishings and historic wine cellars. They’re found mainly in Chianti, the Val d’Orcia and the hills around Lucca, where the Luccan villa tradition is particularly strong.
Village apartments are the best solution for those wanting to experience the daily rhythm of small Tuscan towns: they’re often found on upper floors of historic buildings, overlooking squares or medieval lanes, and allow you to shop at the local market, visit neighbourhood osterie and move about on foot amongst the centre’s attractions. Finally, city apartments — mainly in Florence, Siena and Lucca — are the most practical choice for those focused on art cities and wanting a convenient base for getting around by public transport.
Your choice of area depends on the type of holiday you have in mind. Tuscany is large and varied, with each area offering very different characteristics in terms of landscape, distances, amenities and atmosphere.
Chianti and the Siena hills are the classic destination for those wanting quintessential Tuscan countryside: vineyards, cypress trees, medieval villages and wine estates within cycling distance. It’s the area with the highest concentration of farmhouses with pools and quality villas, and also the one with generally the highest prices. The Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the region’s most photographed territory and offers an even more unspoilt and tranquil atmosphere, with villages like Pienza, Montalcino and San Quirico d’Orcia just a few kilometres away.
For those wanting to combine countryside and seaside, Maremma in the Grosseto area is one of the most interesting zones: inland farmhouses are often less than 30 minutes from the beaches of Castiglione della Pescaia or Argentario, and prices are generally lower than in the Siena area. The Etruscan Coast is the ideal choice for seaside holiday homes with pools, often nestled within pinewood a short distance from Blue Flag beaches.
For those putting the city first, Florence offers apartments in the historic centre — many in Renaissance palaces in the Oltrarno or near Santa Croce — allowing you to experience the city at a local’s pace. Those seeking a quieter, more affordable base can consider Lucca, well connected to Florence and Pisa with one of the region’s most pleasant historic centres.
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