Charming Villa Gentilumo sits on three private acres and is just a short walk from the tempting bakeries and cafés of the quaint village of Orentano. Up to six guests can feel comfortingly tucked away in the sun-kissed Tuscan countryside while being in easy reach of fantastic local restaurants and the region's most popular destinations, including Lucca and Pisa.

A pleasant half-hour drive through vineyards and olive groves brings you to the Medieval city of Lucca. Home to the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, which was once the site of a gladiatorial amphitheatre, it's steeped in history and incredible artefacts. Boutiques, cafés and restaurants also line the narrow streets for refreshments and retail therapy as you explore the city. With Pisa just over a 35-minute drive away, ask your concierge to organise a tour of the city and visit its famous leaning tower. Stop at the pretty hilltop village of San Miniato on your way back, making your way up to its castle to take in a classic Tuscan view.

Effortlessly elegant, the open-plan ground of this exquisite Tuscan villa floor flows and opens seamlessly onto the grounds for easy entertaining. Feel at home in the welcoming living room, snug beneath the exposed beans as you chat on the velvet sofas around an open fire. The attractive blue kitchen is an inspiring spot for experimenting with classic Italian flavours. Eat at the pool-view formal dining table or feast al fresco on the sheltered dining terrace. If relaxation calls, head to the waterfall-feature hot tub in the enchanting carved stone spa room to unwind.

Retire to one of the chic bedrooms for a peaceful sleep. The master suite boasts a floaty four-poster double bed, the second guest room features a double bed, and two twin beds are in the third bedroom. Each bedroom benefits from a boutique-style ensuite and bucolic views.

Surrounded by picturesque rolling fields, the villa's grounds are a joy to socialise in. Swim in the large private pool, then soak up the sun on one of the poolside loungers. Keep the Chianti flowing under the pergola as the evening's chef bakes margherita's in the wood-fired pizza oven. Live the authentic Italian experience at the exquisite Villa Gentiluomo.