Dear Faithdownunder , Thank you very much for your clear points and your sound advice to future travellers to Villa le Barone: yes, you need to have/rent a car ro explore the many sights, villages and wineries around Villa le Barone. Cars – like luggage – are getting larger and larger every year which makes you spend more for gas and makes it unpractical to drive on narrow, curvy roads and find adequate parking space. I hope you asked for the sightseeing itineraries my wife and I have prepared; they are available for everyone and allow you to discover Tuscany off the beaten track. We hope to see you back in Le Barone to celebrate your anniversary! Sincerely, Corso Aloisi de Larderel