The town stands-in for the fictional village of Montezara ... Whether you’re interested in touring La Dolce Villa film locations or not, Tuscany is loaded with tons of exciting excursions ...

The main villa was once an ancient lookout tower; guests can also choose to stay in a renovated barn with a modern design ...

And three years ago, I achieved my life's goal of buying a property there, in Tuscany." Ray goes on to explain that the villa they now call home was simply "two structures" in dire need of repair ...

As demand for bespoke Italian getaways surges, Haute Retreats presents its most refined collection of privately-serviced ...