Surrounded by towering pines and sedate Cypress trees on the outskirts of Florence, this home – the poet Dante’s former residence – belongs in a league of its own. Characterised by its exquisitely decorated interiors, this historic abode wears its literary and artistic heritage on its sleeve – think hand-painted wall panels, multi-coloured glass chandeliers and terracotta tiled floors. Featuring an artfully decorated dining room, decadent drawing room and unbeatable outdoor offering, it’s perfect for spending quality time with family and friends or even celebrating intimate upcoming nuptials. You’ll love taking your morning coffee in the cloistered conservatory before wandering about the elegant Italian gardens. While away hours lazing on loungers by the pool before cooling off with a refreshing dip. Come lunch or dinnertime whip up bowls of tagliatelle funghi in the rustic kitchen before dining alfresco on the fragrant veranda. After a soak in the hot tub, as the light begins to fade, recline on the striped sofas in the sitting room before hitting the hay. Whatever you do, you’re bound to be seduced by this poet’s paradise.

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, local day trips and tours, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• Weddings and other special events are allowed with prior approval from your host – an additional fee will apply

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.