Multi-Generational Travel
Tuscany Villas for Grandparents: Ground-Floor Bedrooms and Fewer Stairs
Villas and apartments in Tuscany with ground-floor en-suite bedrooms or an elevator, chosen by Doorways for family trips with older travelers.
For a family trip to Tuscany with grandparents, look for a villa with at least one en-suite bedroom on the ground floor, a short walk from the car to the door and a terrace that is easy to reach. Doorways Villa Vacations, an Italian villa specialist since 1994, has stayed in the villas below and knows which bedrooms work for older travelers. Very few old Tuscan houses are fully step-free, so tell us about any mobility needs and we will check each room.
Villas with ground-floor bedrooms or an elevator
| Villa | Bedrooms / sleeps | Rate | Why we chose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Hortus Siena |
5 / 10 | From €12,000 / week | An elevator connects all three floors, rare in a Tuscan villa |
| Casa Bachicche Chianti |
8 / 16 | From €19,200 / week | Three of the eight en-suite bedrooms are on the ground floor |
| Villa Amarika Chianti |
7 / 14 | From €30,560 / week | Two en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor of the main house |
| Villa Laura Cortona |
10 / 20 | From €25,000 / week | An en-suite bedroom on the ground floor of the main villa |
| Villa Leonardo Chianti |
6 / 12 | From €6,855 / week | Two ground-floor bedrooms, one en-suite with its own entrance |
| Villa Colli Chianti |
7 / 14 | From €19,895 / week | A king bedroom with en-suite shower on the ground floor |
For two: a ground-floor apartment
If the grandparents would like their own space next to the family’s, Roseto at La Poggiolaia is a one-bedroom apartment entirely on the ground floor, with its own terrace, on an estate whose other apartments sleep up to 20 more.
In Florence: apartments with an elevator
Florence is flat and walkable, and these apartments in historic palazzi are reached by elevator.
| Villa | Bedrooms / sleeps | Rate | Why we chose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Belcortese Florence |
4 / 8 | From €4,375 / week | Frescoed ceilings and a courtyard garden near Santa Croce |
| Villa Valorea Florence |
5 / 10 | From €6,475 / week | The piano nobile of a palazzo on Piazza Santa Croce |
What to ask before you book
Ask how many steps there are from the parking to the front door, whether the ground-floor bedroom has a walk-in shower or a tub, how far the pool is from the house and whether the drive ends on a dirt road. We note all of this when we inspect a villa, so we can answer before you book. See all family-friendly villas.
Frequently asked questions
Are there villas in Tuscany suitable for seniors?
Yes. Look for a villa with an en-suite bedroom on the ground floor or an elevator. Doorways Villa Vacations offers several, including Villa Hortus near Siena, which has an elevator to all three floors, and Casa Bachicche near Florence, with three ground-floor suites.
Are Tuscan villas wheelchair accessible?
Very few old Tuscan houses are fully step-free. Tell Doorways about any mobility needs and we will check doorways, showers and steps room by room before you book.
Which Tuscany villa is best for three generations?
One with a ground-floor suite for the grandparents and space for children to play. Villa Laura in Cortona, Casa Bachicche near Florence and Villa Leonardo in Chianti all have ground-floor bedrooms.
