Sant'Angelo Relais, Soci - Bibbiena - Arezzo and Cortona

Set on a working farm near Bibbiena, Sant'Angelo Relais is a delightful property located in exquisite grounds. Comprising four buildings, divided into two large apartments, two smaller annexes and a communal living area, this is a good choice for a large group of either extended family or friends, sleeping up to 19 guests. Despite being such a large property, the stone fireplaces, Tuscan terracotta floors and beamed-and-tiled ceilings ensure that Sant'Angelo Relais is far from merely functional. Indeed, its open-plan design lends a wonderful sense of space.

Your party is likely to gravitate to the delightful courtyard, ringed by a stone wall, for meals outside. Children will love playing in the large garden. And while youngsters are having fun, you can relax on the terracotta sundeck by the large private pool with its thatched pergola. You'll undoubtedly make use of the wellness centre, which features and indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Other activities on offer include fishing in the lakes in the grounds, tennis, or challenging fellow guests to a ping-pong tournament.

Ground Floor/First Apartment

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Two sofas, two armchairs, fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs, fireplace, main entrance.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), single bed, door to garden.

En-Suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), single bed, door to garden.

En-Suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 3
Twin beds (cannot be converted into a double).

En-Suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

First Floor/Second Apartment

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Sofa, two armchairs, fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs, entrance stairs to ground floor.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), single bed, door to garden.

En-Suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), single bed, door to garden.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Annexe 1

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner-Bedroom
Sofa, kitchenette, table and chairs, double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Annexe 2

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Double sofa bed, kitchenette, table and chairs, fireplace.

Bedroom
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins).

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Annexe 3

Lounge
Sofa, two armchairs.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped, three tables and chairs.

Bathroom
Sink, WC.

Our thoughts
Sant'Angelo Relais is an exquisite ensemble of properties, seemingly tailor-made for a multi-generational family or group of friends, especially with children. You will particularly like the third annexe, which houses a communal kitchen and is framed by large Tuscan windows that give serene views over the grounds and verdant Tuscan hinterland. And while you will of course look to explore further afield - Florence is an easy day trip - Sant'Angelo Relais comes into its own at dusk when low lighting around the villa's exterior and grounds trigger a truly magical atmosphere.

Notes
Eight bedrooms. Seven bathrooms, three en-suite. The farm's facilities include a lake for fishing (please bring your own equipment), tennis courts at 100 metres from the villa (please bring your own equipment) and a ping-pong table (equipment supplied). A large wellness centre at 20 metres from the villa including a Finnish Jacuzzi, sauna, vitality pool, heated salt pool, chromotherapy shower is also available to use for an extra cost. Guests can select produce from the farm's vegetable garden. The sofa bed in the second annexe is only suitable for children.

Pool
Metal ladder steps at one end and Roman steps at the other lead into the large pool, which is set in a terracotta terrace furnished with sun beds and parasols and a chair and table, then giving way to lawn. A nearby cabana has three sofas and a table. Pool size: 16m x 8m, 1.5m deep. Open mid-April to October, weather permitting.