tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:36:09 +0000FlorenceTuscanyThings To DoVillaApartmentVilla Rentals In TuscanyAparmentBarberino Val d'ElsaExhibits: FlorenceTuscany Rent DirectApartment LorenzoCarraraCasa di NicolettaCastellina in ChiantiChocolateCottageGarfagnanaGreveIl PrunoMassaOlive OilPoggibonsiRoccaforteSanta FaustaSienaSummer FestivalsTramVia Cerretani 5Villa CapreraVilla TaccinaWineapartmentshttp://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-8662958241259609457Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +00002010-03-04T11:24:15.310+01:00We have a new blog on our own address: http://www.tuscanyblog.net/This blog will soon be closed down, so please visit the new one and bookmark it for the future! Thanks -http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/03/we-have-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2902903946885700460Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:48:00 +00002010-02-24T15:50:24.803+01:00CottageTuscanyThe cottage is a restored "Metato" - a small building used to dry chestnuts for making special chestnut flour. Situated on the edge of the countryside, it has an open view, as it is the last house in the village of Partigliano. There is an outdoor area with private parking, and use of the swimming pool (50 meters from the cottage). More pictures and details here: €475 a week in the low http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/cottage-il-metato.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2687251449617873660Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:34:00 +00002010-02-22T16:37:27.025+01:00ApartmentBarberino Val d'ElsaA holiday apartment in the heart of Tuscany - 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a bathroom with shower, kitchen, living room, heating, veranda and large private garden. A great location from which to explore Tuscany, visit wineries, hill top towns, etc.http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/apartment-in-barberino-val-delsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6992532843675601083Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:59:00 +00002010-02-24T16:04:49.096+01:00ApartmentBarberino Val d'ElsaRoccaforteTuscanyApartment Roccaforte in Barberino Val d'Elsa has 5 rooms and 4+1 beds: living room, kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, two double bedrooms, each with bathroom, on the first floor, and also an attic with access to a terrace which overlooks the village and the countryside. A splendid private garden complete the property which has an independent entrance directly on the central square of http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/roccaforte.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7420070963045242364Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:32:00 +00002010-02-22T16:34:05.552+01:00Santa FaustaTuscanyVillaThe apartment Santa Fausta is part of an ancient farmhouse on top of a hill from which you can enjoy a stunning view over the medieval village of Lucignano. On the side of the cottage there is a garden that leads to the swimming pool. The apartment is on two floors connected by a wooden staircase. Lucignano is a beautiful medieval village with its characteristic and unique oval plan; it is http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/santa-fausta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4014815451228463039Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:29:00 +00002010-02-22T16:31:01.358+01:00ApartmentFlorence160 square meter (HUGE!) apartment, ideal for a family of four or five people. Three bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room. Telephone, WiFi. Spacious parking. Great location if you have a car and plan to make trips from Florence. 900 euro a week. http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/campo-marte-florence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-1526313718386331424Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:18:00 +00002010-02-22T15:22:35.863+01:00TuscanyVillaVilla Podere le Capanne is located in Tuscany and was renovated in 2009. The villa is situated in open countryside surrounded by green landscape, located at the foot of Montecastelli Pisano around Sillani Rocca fortress. The farm has a beautiful view and allows you to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. Prices start at 359 euro a week in the off season! http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/villa-toscana-podere-le-capanne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tuscany Rent Direct)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-595559852988062447Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +00002010-02-05T11:35:00.544+01:00ApartmentCasa di NicolettaAn apartment in ancient and completely restored farmhouse, surrounded by a large garden, where every house has its own private area with tables, chairs and parking places. Internally the country house has been divided into three apartments, all with private entrance. 625 euro a week in low season. http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/casa-di-nicoletta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-3316943396833878881Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:34:00 +00002010-02-04T14:34:08.706+01:00Il PrunoTuscanyVillaThe house, located in a tiny village from the 18th century, has been completely restored. Situated in the hills of Tuscany and Umbria, far from urban traffic and surrounded by green forests, it has a beautiful swimming pool of 15 x 6 meters, a children's play area, barbecue, and very original gazebo. Il Pruno is perfect for those who really want to get away from the chaos of the city, take long http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/il-pruno.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6373259521558274026Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:55:00 +00002010-02-04T11:02:37.822+01:00ChocolateFlorenceThings To DoThe "Fieral del Cioccolato Artiginale" starts Thursday in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence. If you are a chocolate lover, this fair is for you! You can get more details and a list of participating chocolatiers on the website. Should be a fun event. Thursday to Sunday (4th to 7th of February), 10 am to 10 pm.http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/fieral-del-cioccolato-artiginale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-8488370504497104357Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:38:00 +00002010-02-01T21:38:15.991+01:00CarraraMassa"I Pini" is a one of a kind villa built by a pupil of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The villa is 700 meters from the beach and located between the world-famous marble town of Carrara and the exclusive resort of Forte dei Marmi. The house is surrounded by 6,800 square meters of private pine forest. Versilia offers breathtaking shorelines and beaches, bustling quays and marinas and boulevards http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-pini.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7334345426759493257Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:09:00 +00002010-01-26T11:11:44.606+01:00PoggibonsiVilla TaccinaVilla Taccina is located in the countryside near Poggibonsi, a location that makes it easy to reach Siena or Florence in 15 to 20 minutes. A large terrace overlooks a splendid view of the surrounding countryside and a beautiful castle. The villa is completely independent, immersed in a large, well tended park (6,000 square meters) with lawns, flowers, plants, and completely fenced in and http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/villa-taccina.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-9150564833521260620Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:49:00 +00002010-01-26T10:57:54.959+01:00AparmentFlorenceA new listing for Tuscany Rent Direct is "Firenze", a recently renovated apartment in the heart of Florence. The flat has its own private and exclusive entrance from the inner courtyard of the building and is comprised of two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which has a shower, and a large lounge/dining room with separate kitchen and pantry. All the rooms have windows that open onto the http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apartment-firenze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-5845420163411211477Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:13:00 +00002010-01-21T14:14:25.722+01:00VillaVilla Rentals In TuscanyVilla Lisetta is a historic residence with breathtaking views over the Gulf of Follonica and Elba Island. A large private park, elegant and comfortable spaces, charming rooms and unique bathrooms are spread out over 500 square meters of luxury living space. Make sure to visit the website and see all the amazing photos of this property. http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/villa-lisetta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4557384069289051390Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:06:00 +00002010-01-21T14:14:44.050+01:00GreveVillaLa Cava is an apartment in Greve in Chianti that is part of a restored ancient farmhouse complex. Parking, well-maintained garden with lawn, flowers, fruit trees, and an olive grove are all on the property. Magnificent views to Florence which is only 18 Km away. Sleeps 5. http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-cava.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6281651654898579604Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:33:00 +00002010-01-20T09:34:00.268+01:00Castellina in ChiantiThis ancient farmhouse, with vineyards, olive groves and woodlands, is located in the heart of Tuscany in the famous region of Chianti Classico with a splendid view. La Pergola is a double bedroom apartment in the farmhouse. Wall to wall windows make the ambiance bright and full of light. The spacious garden is surrounded by hedges and a pergola covered with vines. The 14 x 6 meter swimming pool http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-pergola-castellina-in-chianti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7477397794855942577Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:09:00 +00002010-01-14T14:09:57.852+01:00GarfagnanaTuscanyVillaLa Locanda del Moro is a stone farmhouse, completely restored using traditional Tuscan materials like brick, chestnut wood and stone. La Locanda del Moro offers its guests the chance to taste dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine, thanks to the many excellent and typical foods of the area, to be rediscovered in front of the stone fireplace in winter. La Locanda del Moro is an excellent starting http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-locanda-del-moro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7577716858529592206Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:45:00 +00002010-01-14T12:45:44.956+01:00We made a couple of changes under the hood today to improve the sites long term future. Unfortunately in the short term you may find a lot of broken links (if you come to the site from another site or search engine) and be directed back to the home page. We also started using Google as our site search, and it may take a few days for them to re-index the site and have the results updated. We http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-changes-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2289452762268418517Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:22:00 +00002010-01-14T14:25:19.020+01:00Exhibits: FlorenceFlorence had a rare snow storm the week before Christmas - here is a video: http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/snow-in-florence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6270837962582770918Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:27:00 +00002010-01-14T13:31:07.298+01:00apartmentsFlorenceThe charming studio apartment "Leonardo" is in the heart of old Florence, with views onto the Piazza Signoria. Situated on the first floor, "Leonardo" has a large drawing room with fireplace and a double bed, an intimate corner with a sofa and coffee table, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Make this your home for a romantic winter getaway in Florence! http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/historical-florentine-apartment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-280057199785576926Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:47:00 +00002010-01-14T13:44:05.426+01:00Things To DoTuscanyIf you are staying in one of our villas in the country or one of our luxury apartments in the amazing Renaissance city of Florence, there are a couple of very important wine tastings coming up you may be interested in: The Chianti Classico Collection - February 17 and 18 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence Benvenuto Brunello - February 22, 23, 24, and 25 Check the links for more details on http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/wine-events-in-tuscany.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7157341939294564310Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:01:00 +00002010-01-14T13:32:42.097+01:00ApartmentFlorenceThis 80 square meter apartnemt is in the Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa, a building from the end of the 19th century, on Arno rover. The building is in one of the best areas of Florence, just a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella and 15 minutes from Fortezza da Basso. The building has been fully restored and preserves intact the refined elegance andhttp://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apartment-on-river-arno-sleeps-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6317547442146903132Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:53:00 +00002010-01-14T13:44:24.408+01:00FlorenceThings To DoIf you are visiting Tuscany, and Florence in particular, you must spend some time in Piazza Signoria. Florence-On-Line is a guide to Florence, and they just posted a new page about Piazza Signoria with some great photos - check it out for ideas of what to do while vacationing in one of Tuscany Rent Direct's apartments or Tuscan Villas.http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/piazza-signoria.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-1541881746653109223Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:10:00 +00002010-01-02T00:10:55.597+01:00AparmentFlorencePalazzo Branca Aria della Ripa is a building from the end of the 19th century on the Arno river. The building is in one of the best areas of Florence, just a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella and 15 minutes from Fortezza da Basso. The palazzo has been transformed into a structure that preserves intact the refined elegance of an aristocratic http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apt-9-palazzo-branca-aria-della-ripa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6033891017890203713Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:07:00 +00002010-01-14T13:40:26.080+01:00Things To DoIf you are staying in one of our apartments in the center of Florence this New Year's here are a couple of options for dinner parties where you can ring in the New Year with friends new and old: Ristorante Boccadama Located on the ground floor of a magnificent renaissance palazzo in Piazza Santa Croce, Ristorante Boccadama is a cozy and romantic spot for dinner. Ristorante Finisterrae Also in http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/new-years-eve-dinner-in-florence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0