Tenuta Barbarini

Surrounded by a sprawling wine estate, this is a stunning five-bedroom property with all the components necessary for a truly outstanding stay. The villa is laid out around a central fireplace and open staircase, with original features such as beamed ceilings, tiled floors and rich red upholstery on display. The villa benefits from readily available staffing - whether you want a fancy a spa treatment, wine tasting, to go horseback riding or arranging a top meal in with a private chef, everything is easily arranged. The bedrooms offer first-class amenities akin to a hotel suite such as en suite bathrooms and TVs. The upstairs rooms all have living areas with desks.

The villa's location means the best of Italy is readily available too: find Orvieto within a fifteen-minute drive, Todi, Perugia and Assisi within 50 minutes. Montepulciano, Siena and Rome within 90 minutes. The estate grounds surrounding the villa encompass some 140 acres of vineyards, offering the most serene of views.