Halfway between Rome and Florence, and less than an hour from Siena, La Banxiana is a restored stone farmhouse whose distinguishing features are privacy, seclusion, and sweeping views of the surrounding Umbrian countryside. This superb Bravo Holiday Residences villa, which accommodates up to 12 guests, promises a sophisticated yet relaxed ambience. Its eclectic interiors are adorned with arts and crafts culled from around the world, and you'll enjoy plentiful opportunities for cultural endeavors.

La Banxiana offers six uniquely appointed bedrooms, a magnificent dine-in kitchen, and a dining room with an open fireplace. Idle beside an expansive private pool or lounge in the winter garden room. Explore your surroundings with a trip to the medieval walled city of Ovieto and a visit to the ancient hilltop town of Siena. Or savor an indulgent afternoon at the nearby San Casciano Dei Bagni day spa and well being center.