Dreaming of an impossibly idyllic escape for two in the Tuscan countryside? Want to be able to enjoy long and lazy meals al fresco with birdsong and lush surroundings as your backdrop? Looking for a bargain without compromise? Well, then Il Gallinaio is the perfect little villa in Tuscany for you!
Picture this: you and the one you love arrive into Tuscany. You drive along the ridiculously picturesque roads lined with proud cypress trees that wind through the famously lovely rolling green hills of the Val D’Orcia and arrive at a sweet little stone cottage nestled among trees and blooms. In the pretty and manicured garden, there are various areas to sit out and dine or simply relax with a cup of coffee or an incredible glass of Tuscan wine.
Inside, the villa only continues to utterly charm. While finished carefully and tastefully and with all of your needs and comforts considered, at first glance it looks like something directly plucked from the pages of a storybook. There are lots of sweet traditional and original features such as the exposed beam ceilings, the adorable window shutters, the antique stove in the corner of the living room, and more. In addition, the owners have really leaned into this pretty cottage look with their design choices, creating a warm, cosy, and incredibly picture-perfect atmosphere.
On the ground floor, there is a sweet little sitting room with a sofa and two armchairs, lots of lamps for warm lighting, the aforementioned antique stove, and a desk. This room opens into the charming dining area and the compact but incredibly cute country kitchen. While not particularly spacious, it still has everything you might need throughout your stay including an oven and stove top, a Smeg refrigerator, a dishwasher, a toaster, a coffee machine, a sink, and clever storage solutions. In an annex you will find a separate little service room with a washing machine and iron for your convenience.
Upstairs, meanwhile, is the pretty double bedroom, which has a lovely big window and a door that opens directly out onto a balcony and that allows guests to really make the most of their lush surroundings. This room also has more of those nice and thoughtful little touches that make it a relaxing and welcoming space, such as the sconces and lamps offering gentle lighting, the crisp bedding, and the tasteful mixture of prints, textures, and colours in the décor.
Also on this floor is the charming little bathroom with its bathtub, sink, toilet, and bidet suite and pretty tiles with a leaf motif that echo the surroundings of the property.
While offering a tranquil retreat in a peaceful and pretty countryside setting, Il Gallinaio is still well-positioned for exploring Tuscany during your vacation. Located in the charming town of Vivo d'Orcia in the impossibly picturesque Orcia Valley, it is also just 29km (18 miles) from the well-known wine town of Montalcino, 33km (or 20 miles) from the famous wine town of Montepulciano, 69km (or 43 miles) from Cortona, 71km (44 miles) from Siena, 95km (59 miles) from Arezzo, and within day-trip distance of Florence and Rome with some planning.
With dates available for much of summer 2026 and prices starting at just €124, this impossibly cute gem built for two and set within one of the most beautiful parts of this famously beautiful region of Italy is ideal for a romantic holiday in Tuscany with the one you love...