San Illario

Located in a peaceful spot amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, San Illario is the perfect villa for a special family getaway; whether you wish to enjoy a quiet break in the countryside or get out and explore the nearby villages and beaches.

The villa is a vast property which is made up of 2 separate apartments which share the attractive gardens. The spacious home can sleep up to 24 guests; 14 in 1 apartment and 8 in the other. Whichever apartment you stay in you will find elegant décor and traditional Tuscan style in abundance as the historic villa has been lovingly restored recently.

The apartments each have fully-fitted kitchens with tables large enough for chatting over tasty family meals. When you wish to retire, you will have a choice of pretty bedrooms, each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and looks out over the surrounding landscape, creating a perfect space to unwind in. Though the house has a charming period feel to it, there are also all the modern conveniences you could need for a comfortable stay including; Wi-Fi, air conditioning and Satellite TVs.

When you wish to spend time together as a larger group, you could head inside one of the apartments or you could make use of the landscaped grounds. Outdoors there is a covered terrace with a huge dining table which is a great spot for a celebratory meal in a gorgeous setting.

The large garden is like an oasis which is surrounded by breath-taking countryside. Enjoy the views from the private infinity pool or you could try making your own pizzas in the pizza oven!

If you want to pick up some groceries then the closest supermarket is 7km from the villa, while the nearest village Casale Marittimo has numerous shops and a good selection of restaurants and is just 12km away.

For day trips you are spoiled for choice with beaches, towns and villages within easy reach. The closest beach Marina di Bibbona is 22km away by car and is a brilliant choice for a day out. The sandy blue flag beach is fab for sunbathing and water sports and with plenty of restaurants and a pine forest filled with walking trails next to the beach you can spend all day here.

There are also many villages and towns to visit in this area, for example Bolgheri which is a quaint hamlet built around a castle, Bolgheri is 20km away from the villa. Visit for the historical centre and have a meal in a little family-owned eatery, paired with some of the fantastic local wine.

Volterra is another place you could visit and is 30km from San Illario. Volterra is a staggering hill-top town which dates back to 800 BC. Here you will find Etruscan, Roman and medieval architecture and attractions, many museums and artisan shops selling locally made handicrafts and art works.

There are countless other villages and towns nearby which you can discover, including Castagneto Carducci (32km away), San Gimignano (60km away).