Decorated in an elegant 'Country Style' it is set in a private extremely panoramic location amongst beautifully maintained lawned gardens with lavender, cypress trees, rosemary, roses and thyme, in the very heart of Tuscany. Superb value and perfect for families or couples.

Within walking distance of the historic hamlet at the heart of the Santo Stefano estate. Vignola has been skilfully converted by local craftsmen in to eight two-bedroom suites and offers a welcoming holiday home of the very highest standards. Each suite is air-conditioned and all bedrooms and sitting rooms have been decorated with colour washed walls in sunny tones of terracotta, coral, pink and primrose yellow. The suites are furnished with restored antique pieces and country furniture, and the sofas and chairs have been upholstered in beautiful Italian fabrics, in warm tones of green and blue. There are elegant light fittings and gilt mirrors. The kitchens and bathrooms have state of the art fittings.

The large mosaic tiled infinity pool is set in to the beautiful lawned gardens with glorious views out over the countryside. The pool has roman steps, a hydro-massage area and is surrounded by terraces furnished with wrought iron sun beds with cushions. At night the gardens and pool are lit with dramatic effect. From virtually all corners of the property there are magnificent panoramic views over the woodlands and the hills with villages and tiny hamlets nestling in the folds of the countryside. A dining terrace adjacent to the pool is equipped with wrought iron chairs with cushions and tables for dining al fresco. Adjacent to the terrace there is a sitting room with dining table, sofas, a country kitchen with roasting spit and cloakroom.

High chairs, baby baths and cots available on request, payable locally.

Villa with private pool sleeping 20-29 or individual apartment suites sleeping 2-5 with shared pool. All suites are either on the ground or first floor and all have one double and twin bedrooms with one having an en-suite shower room. Sitting rooms with either French windows to garden or to large terrace, dining area, fireplaces and kitchen area. Full facts at a glance on request.

Pool House: with large country kitchen, dining table, sofas, fireplace, fridge, barbecue, roasting spit, satellite TV and telephone, cloakroom.

Pool dining terrace: large covered dining terrace with ample cushioned tables and chairs.

Facilities: Satellite TV in each suite. Fax service available on request. Central heating or air-conditioning included in rental. Laundry room.

Swimming Pool: free form approximately 10 x 15m and 1.5m deep with roman steps and hydro massage at one end.

Maid: Saturdays and mid-week, extra maid service on request and payable locally.