Peeping over the rolling vineyards of the Val d'Arbia, this hillside home is all soaring beamed ceilings, flagstone floors and antique furnishings. While it retains original features and an unmistakable Tuscan countryside charm, it’s been brought up to the minute with a private pool and access to spa and state-of-the-art gym. In the mornings, take the supplied bicycles for a ten-minute ride into the gorgeous town of Buonconvento—the ancient Via Francigena route is worth it alone. Pick up fresh produce from the greengrocers to be served at lunchtime, alongside homemade wood-fired pizzas, cooked in your open-air oven. In the afternoons, pick a spot under a parasol with your holiday read, moving only for a revitalising dip in the cool water and to top up your glass with the region’s famed wine. Home truths: *The pool is open from mid-May to the end of September *The spa and gym are shared with a nearby villa—your host will help in coordinating the access between your group and the other guests