In the rolling countryside of one of the world’s most desirable regions, Mara Villa offers up to six guests a quintessentially Tuscan experience. This fully fenced villa is located within an exclusive Italian estate and is perfect for families. There are plenty of manicured gardens and woodlands for little ones to play in while the adults relax by the pool. Mara Villa makes a perfect base for exploring rural Tuscany.

Drive through a landscape of ancient olive groves and neat vineyards, heavy with grapes. The narrow roads bring you to sleepy villages where you can purchase artisanal cheeses, pasta, and fresh produce like fragrant tomatoes and olives; wine connoisseurs can find a new winery to explore every day. The magical city of Florence is only a 30-minute drive away, and here you can wander through the grand Medieval architecture, admire intricate frescoes, and sample delicious Florentine cuisine like pappa al pomodoro and bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Mara Villa feels wonderfully traditional with its shuttered windows, flagstone floors, and cheerful colour schemes. Home comforts abound in the delightful living room, with overstuffed leather armchairs by the fireside and a plush sofa. The kitchen is the heart of every Italian home and Mara Villa’s feels warm and inviting with its vibrant tiles and rustic dining table.

The villa’s three queen-size bedrooms offer the same cocooning cosiness as the living spaces, with vaulted ceilings, enticing statement beds, elegant dark wooden furnishings, and snug seating areas. The first two bedrooms each have an ensuite with a deep soak tub and wall shower. One of these rooms connects to an additional room perfect for a child. The third bedroom has an ensuite with a large walk-in waterfall shower.

Mara Villa’s generous grounds are quiet and serene, with shady spots beneath mature trees where you can read a book with a glass of wine beside you. Spend your days relaxing around the private pool, wandering through the lush estate, and sharing excellent food together at this enchanting Italian retreat. Home truth: The villa comfortably sleeps six, with additional accommodation for one on the sofa bed.