THE FACTS ABOUT TORRE CHIGI

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This unusually small but perfectly formed structure was originally a 15th-century tower designed for keeping an eye out for, and extracting tolls from, travellers on the ancient road that winds through the Montagnola hills. It is now a simple, cosy bolt hole for two with a living room (and fireplace), two bathrooms (thus negating one potential cause of friction), a kitchen, terrace, small flower-filled garden and a swimming pool with views over the hills. BEST FOR Couples PLUS POINT California comes to Tuscany: there's a hot tub SLEEPS Two COSTS £1,270-£1,658 per week CONTACT Tuscany Now (020 7 272 5469; email: info@tuscanynow.com; www.tuscanynow.com)