Il Mulino di Leonardo

Planning a mountain escape in the Alps in France or Italy this autumn to hike? Or maybe you’re looking ahead to skiing trips this winter? Perhaps you’re thinking about a villa in Tuscany or on the Italian Riviera in Liguria next summer? Well, this curation of properties showcases wonderful options of all of the above that received 5-star reviews from our customers recently...

While there are plenty of things to keep the adults in the group entertained all throughout the region during a stay in one of our Tuscany Villas – wine-tasting, shopping, visits to museums, wandering around historic towns, and more – many of these activities are either less interesting to children or not for children at all. A great vacation in Tuscany that everyone can enjoy will involve combining the must-see activities that adults don’t want to miss with both experiences everyone will appreciate and outings that will specifically appeal to the little ones in your group. Here are some of our best suggestions of things to do with the kids (and things that those who are kids at heart will love) during your next visit to Tuscany...

Are you a serious book worm who is dreaming of a getaway to a perfect villa in Florence? Are you looking for attractions that are a little off the beaten track and suitable for those who love nothing more than a great read and evocative settings? Well, then why not head to a café with an unbeatable view of the city’s Duomo that is located inside an especially scenic public library? Sounds like a perfect bookish adventure on vacation in Tuscany to us!

The Biblioteca delle Oblate, or the Oblate Library, is located inside a former convent building that is right in the historic centre of Florence, mere steps from the city’s grand cathedral and its towering dome overhead. The Oblate complex itself dates back to the 14th century and was transformed into a public library in the 20th century. In 1953 it was named the central municipal library of Florence. 

Considering booking a vacation but not sure where to even start among our thousands of amazing holiday listings? We understand – it can be hard to narrow it down! Of course, you can always contact us and tell our team of villa rental experts about what you are after and we will be glad to help you find a perfect fit but if you want to hear from fellow travellers about their experiences at some of wonderful properties then checking out our reviews is a great way to go. Get to know directly from customers about rentals that they loved and in which they had perfect vacations so that you can plan one for yourself and maybe even learn about some unique traits that they found particularly helpful or memorable or pleasing.

To get you started, here is a curation of just some of recent five-star reviews so that you can check out vacation rentals that our guests are raving about and where you can expect the most amazing holiday experiences...

Florence, as we have noted before, is famous as the birthplace of the Renaissance and for her museums. However, in addition to incredible works of art indoors, many of the former palaces and historic architectural gems also boast gardens outdoors that are works of art in their own right. In fact, Florence is a great city to visit if you love admiring great gardens and beautiful blooms and if you enjoy taking a breather to wander or lounge in pretty parks.

Among the array of incredible parks and gardens that are open to the public in the city, the resplendent Boboli Gardens stands out as utterly magical and unforgettable – a must for any garden enthusiast who has booked a vacation rental in Florence!