Solaria di Santa Maddalena 10, Vagliagli - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena

Graced with views of hills cloaked in vineyards and olive groves, this generous-sized villa is a well located as well as a comfortable choice for large groups or families of up to 10 guests. These well looked after quarters are enveloped by a wonderful garden, planted with Mediterranean trees and shrubs, in which is set a private pool complete with umbrella-dotted terrace. When you fancy straying beyond the villa's gate, you'll find the town of Vagliagli is just around the corner and Siena and Florence are within easy reach.

Inside the villa, there are 5 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms spread over 2 floors, each decorated in its own style. Some of the rooms feature sofas should guests require a little time out from the general hubbub. But for those convivial moments, there are two separate lounges, as well as a dining room with large windows onto the garden. The furnished terrace and balcony both make perfect spots for al fresco dining - the chef in your group will delight in using the barbecue. On warmer evenings, there's no better place to sit back and enjoy a glass of wine made with grapes grown on the hills right in front of you.

First Floor

Bedroom 1
Twin beds (can convert into a double), wardrobes.

Lounge-Diner
Three sofas, table and chairs, highchair, sideboard, decorative fireplace, doors leading to furnished balcony, stairs leading to first floor.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, doors leading to garden.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (can be converted into a twin), wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (can be converted into a twin), wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, chair, doors to Juliet balcony.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (can be converted into a twin), wardrobe, armchair, Juliet balcony.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 2
Bathtub, shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 3
Shower, sink, WC.

Second Floor

Lounge-Diner
Three sofas, table and chairs, sideboard, table, doors leading to terrace.

Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot convert into a double), wardrobe.

Bathroom 4
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
This roomy villa offers the best of both worlds for larger groups. It has everything you require to enjoy Tuscany together in style, including enough space to opt out for a little quiet time should the mood take you. You'll undoubtedly want to spend much of your time unwinding by the pool, where the views are breathtaking, but there's plenty to explore nearby, too. Don't miss the wineries, the 14th-century fortress at Castellina in Chianti, and, of course, glorious Siena.

Notes
5 bedrooms. 4 bathrooms, none en-suite. A huge fenced space next to the villa, about 20m from the pool, is available for dogs to run free in. The rest of the villa gardens are not fenced. Please note that pets are not allowed in the pool.

Pool
Roman steps in the shallow end lead down into the large rectangular pool which is set in the grounds behind the villa and surrounded by hedges. The pool has a paved terrace furnished with sun beds, deck chairs and parasols. A gazebo is furnished with a table and chairs. Pool size: 14.80 x 5.40m, 1m - 2.20m deep, open end of April till end of September, weather permitting.