The patio in Casa Terra shining in the autumn sunshine under the thick foliage of the grape vines that form the canopy. Terra has been solidly booked for years with a long-term rental in the off-season months, but is available now, year round, if you plan and book early, especially during the peak warm months.

Casa Terra is a unique rustic Tuscan apartment, full of artwork, paintings, prints, little antiques, pottery, and bronze objects. The floors are old terracotta tiles rescued from a derelict medieval church, exposed wooden beams, and naked rock walls in the storeroom and bathrooms. It sleeps five in two bedrooms with an additional sofa bed in the living room, free wifi and parking, and all the utensils and bedding you’ll need for your stay.