Villa Calcina, Sansepolcro, Tuscany, Italy

Sleeps 8 to 18 in 2 adjacent villas:
Villa Calcina - sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms
Casa Bella Vista (formerly the Barn) - sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms

Fantastic location in Tuscany in the centre of Renaissance Italy, surrounded by wine towns - Montalcino, Montepulciano, Orvieto - and places of historical interest, Assisi, Florence and Siena. The area offers vineyard tours, gastronomic delights and sightseeing tours.

This charming manor house and converted barn are ideal for all kinds of group holidays including friends, families, corporate retreats, weddings and celebrations. On site there is a small private church seating 20, and a marquee can be erected for intimate weddings or celebrations for up to 50 guests.

When hiring both houses guests have the option of an infinity pool at the villa and a pool with easy access Roman steps at the adjacent barn. The hilltop position overlooks the valley of and the beautiful walled city of Sansepolcro and has 360 degree views to Umbria beyond and Tuscany below. What an amazing backdrop!

These sociable houses offer plenty of opportunities for communal living, either making the most of comfortable inside living spaces with traditional features or enjoying the lovely Tuscan sunshine. On chillier evenings, sit next to the roaring open fire in Villa Calcina.

Kitchens are well equipped and great for preparing lunch or supper. Alternatively Melinda will arrange for an outside chef to provide a meal on arrival or for a special celebration, giving you the chance to relax in the garden.

Bedrooms are tastefully decorated retaining evidence of original beams, with views of the surrounding countryside. Bathroom facilities are contemporary, with a downstairs wet room in Villa Calcina.

Sansepolcro is just a 15 minute drive and has lots to see including year round events and festivals, a busy market and plenty of restaurants. Lake Trasimeno is further afield (about an hour) with a child friendly beach, boat trips and water sports. 20 minutes away is the medieval village of Anghiari, voted one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Locally guests can enjoy hill walking, cycling, golf - or just relax at Villa Calcina.