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Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views

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View of the pool from the house
House & terrace from the south
Sitting room with log burner
Kitchen
Dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Arezzo, Tuscany
  • Madonna del Parto Museum
    6 min drive
  • Palazzo Taglieschi State Museum in Anghiari
    11 min drive
  • Anghiari Historic Town Center
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attic

4 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Common area

1 Double Futon

Master bedroomBedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views

Le Terrine is a traditional stone farmhouse set amongst fields of sunflowers, tobacco and sweet peppers. It looks south and west across a valley to the tiny village of Ripoli. Renovated with traditional materials (chestnut beams, terracotta floors etc), Le Terrine provides comfortable, spacious accommodation for 8 adults plus children. Outdoors there is a large tiled 'portico' to provide shade for eating, a large terrace lined with lavender and rosemary, a large garden planted with shrubs and fruit trees and a pool (12m x 6m) on a lower terrace with shaded seating as well as ample full sun.

Despite its tranquil location, Le Terrine is only a 3 minute car journey from the medieval hilltop town of Monterchi. Monterchi, famous for the 'Madonna de Parto' painting by Pierro della Francesca has a good supermarket, bars, restaurants, shops, banks and a local market. The grander cities of Florence, Arezzo, Sienna, Perugia and Rimini are all readily accessible.


Services: The house is cleaned and maintained by Fausto and Monica who live locally. They can also provide a taxi service to airports or for a night out.

Babysitting (English speaking) and meals catered at the house can also be arranged if booked in advance.

Property manager

Harriet James & Adam Berry

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pool on lower terrace is not fenced

Events

No events allowed
This is a family holiday house. Large family group

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This is a family holiday house. Large family group
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Monterchi

Located in Monterchi, this farm stay is in a rural area. Anghiari Historic Town Center and Museo Civico are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ravagni Oil Mill and Aboca Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Map
Arezzo, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Madonna del Parto Museum - 6 min drive
  • Anghiari Historic Town Center - 12 min drive
  • San Donato Hospital - 23 min drive
  • Piazza Grande - 25 min drive
  • Centro Chirurgico Toscano - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Arezzo Pescaiola Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pieve Vecchia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Belvedere SNC Ristorante Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Dello Sport - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Luna Piena di Barili Lorenzo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Isola che non c'è piz. rist - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, private, well-equipped family holiday home with stunning views located?

This family-friendly Monterchi farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Madonna del Parto Museum, Museum of Bilance and Church of San Francesco. Palazzo Taglieschi State Museum in Anghiari and Anghiari Historic Town Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kai B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in the less touristic area of Tuscany
Beautiful house and garden, bigger than usual pool, house carefully renovated to a good standard and very practical even for a bigger party. Great views, nice cooling wind blowing to the terrace and close enough for many great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and nice views
Very spacious and beautiful house with all that we needed. Nice pool area and a well equipped kitchen, enough everything for a larger group. We were surprised how cool the house was even when the daily temperature was 36 or even more. Fans were needed at night, though. Fausto and Monica were also very helpful and nice. Very peaceful, still close enough to activities. Next time more than a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of potential, but needs better maintenance and cleaning
Harriet's Villa is in a good location for exploring a less touristy and charming part of Tuscany. Nonetheless we were disappointed and felt the villa didn't live up to the potential or the listing. It has incredible potential but my Italian friends kept describing it as "lasciata andare" or let go, not maintained. Pros: amazing panorama, location, lots of rooms, lots of games to keep us busy, house stayed cool (except large master suite) during the hottest week of the summer, good communal eating areas, nice welcome pack of food. Pool is a good size and deep at one end Cons: Exterior: The gazebo had been damaged in a storm, which happens, but there was no umbrella or covering to replace it. We had partially picked this house for that feature. The outdoor shower and irrigation system didn't work so the lawns were dried out. Due to the lack of moisture and uncured brush there was an incredible quantity of insects that made time outside less enjoyable. The pool didn't have a self-cleaning system and required maintenance by us to remove dead bugs, leaves, etc each day. Interior: The house is rustic and charming but in many areas incredibly dusty. The paint on the walls is chipping or damaged in some rooms. The mattresses and pillows were okay but not great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rupert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Tuscan holiday home
We loved our stay at Le Terrine. Great sized house and very well-equipped with lots of spare capacity for larger groups. We spent a lot of time eating outside, swimming and exploring the local area on foot and by car. Large pool and beautiful scenery - what else do you need?
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wonderdul place
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie C., Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellente semaine en Toscane
Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances à Monterchi.(au total 3 familles) Village spacieuse, confortable, très propre, très bien équipée, jardin et piscine parfaitement entretenus. La vue et les paysages avoisinants sont superbes, villa au calme située à 2 kms du bourg. Voiture indispensable. Nous recommandons à 100 %. Le petit plus, un panier très complet nous attendait à notre arrivée de quoi préparer un petit déj ou apéro. Encore merci pour ces vacances de rêve en Toscane.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jos R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vakantie in Monterchi
Een prachtige woning op een zeer mooie locatie en in een mooie omgeving. De woning is van alle gemakken voorzien, schoon en goed onderhouden. Je hoeft je er niet te vervelen. Een aanrader. Wij hebben een prachtige vakantie gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special place
We had such a lovely time at the villa. Location is wonderful, and knowing the area we were able to go out and visit our favourite places. Villa has all mod cons, pool is magnificent ( and I have to mention both bathroom towels and pool towels - big and fluffy :)) View is amazing along the valley. Great to have some boardgames on hand and a few of us read some of the books you have there too. All in all a fantastic holiday and would not hesitate to recommend the villa to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arno H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a beautiful location
We had a lovely stay in Le Terrine. The property was very spacious, easily enough for our group of 6 adults and 6 kids: plenty of bedrooms, a large kitchen which was well equipped, and dining room indoors (which we didn’t use) and a terrace with a large table. The terrace offers shade, which was very welcome during the heat when we were there. Beautiful views towards the hills of Umbria which are covered in smallish oak trees and chestnut (even in the heat of summer, the hills and valleys were green.). Harriet had provided a bit of a welcome package (thank you!) and had put fans in most rooms which helped us cope. There were also some bikes by the washing machine which we used for a few trips in the surrounding hills (very nice, but steep!) All in all, a place I would definitely recommend. The only things I could suggest for improvement is to have the pool cleaned more (it was clean when we arrived but a few days of heavy use takes its toll), and to put a few espresso cups in the house (we didn’t find any, and no Italian home is complete without it of course :)). But those are just minor things really, the place is lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roel t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We had a lovely 2 weeks in this nice, spacious and clean holiday house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
séjour de rêve
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette très belle maison très spacieuse et bien équipée.La piscine a été très appréciée des petits comme des grands. Nous avons trouvé à notre arrivée deux corbeilles de provisions, le réfrigérateur garni et la quantité nécessaire de serviettes de toilettes et des serviettes de piscine. Le service de changement de draps et de ménage a été effectué comme prévu par le couple de gérants sympathiques et serviables. La maison est isolée dans un contexte tranquille mais sa position permet de visiter de nombreux villes ou villages typiques. Bref, nous garderons un excellent souvenir de ces vacances, que nous avions choisi d'organiser loin des endroits surfréquentés, Covid 19 oblige.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hanne H., Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisk hus
Vi var hele familien af sted børn,svigerbørn og 4 børnebørn. Huser var utroligt smukt ,meget rent og der var absolut intet der manglede, man følte sig hjemme fra starten og meget velkommen. Skøn pool, fantastisk udsigt og tæt på indkøbsmuligheder . Vi vil hele familien stærkt anbefale dette dejlige hus og den fine service fra Fausto og ejeren Harriet. Tusind tak for en fantastisk ferie, vi vil helt sikkert vende tilbage igen. Familie fra Danmark.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumurlaub in traumhafter Umgebung
Das Ferienhaus liegt etwas abseits und sehr ruhig in der Nähe von Monterchi. Wir waren eine Woche mit 2 Familien dort. Es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub der allen Erwachsenen und auch den Kindern von 9 bis 17 Jahren sehr gefallen hat. Wir hätten die Woche auch gut und gerne nur im Haus und an dem großzügigen und sauberen Pool verbringen können, hatten aber im Vorfeld doch einige Ausflüge geplant. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was einen einen Urlaub besonders macht. Es waren Bücher, Tischtennisplatte, Kicker und Spiele (in englisch) da. Arezzo und Florenz sind günstig zu erreichen. (Florenz ab Arezzo mit dem Zug in circa 1 Stunde). Ein Erlebnis ist der Besuch des kleinen Supermarktes in Monterchi oder auch des Wochenmarktes. Das Kochen in der riesigen gut eingerichteten Küche hat großen Spaß gemacht und das Ausklingen des Tages auf der Terrasse mit einem gigantischen Ausblick war ein Erlebnis. Wir würden gerne nächstes Jahr wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Wonderful spacious property and amazing pool
Comfortably accommodating 4 adults and 6 children we spent a relaxing two weeks in summer 18. The pool was large enough and clean and welcoming and the grounds and views beautiful. The lavender around the grounds gave off the most amazing smells. Inside comfortably housed us 10 . The rooms all have fans but no air con but we coped Monterchi isn’t a huge town and only a few restaurants so if you want more from the nearest town you might look elsewhere but there was enough for us and the restaurant at the top of the walled town was very atmospheric with great food. We arrived to find a welcome pack of food and essentials in her fridge which was lovely - and lots of inflatables for the pool A wonderful holiday .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Candy S., United Kingdom

Truly sublime villa in the most amazing spot
We had two weeks in this fabulous villa and what an amazing place this was. Not sure how we managed to drag ourselves away from the vista down the valley or from the pool (which is where I spent most of my day). There was nothing missing from our time in the house - everything we could have needed or even thought of was provided. There was shade for my husband who behaves as if sunlight will melt him and a TV for the foot ball for my cousin as this was absolutely the most important thing. The family joined us for the second week along with our 15month old grandson who spent most of his time 'walking' up and down the steps as was his wont. There was ample space for us all to enjoy whatever area of the house and grounds suited us best and all the rooms were cool enough that we were able to sleep very well indeed. For me it was the unforeseen pleasure of watching the wildlife from the grand position of the upstairs loo window - hares, deer and many many birds including golden oriels which I have never seen before. At night we were serenaded by nightingales, also something I'd never heard till then. The walks around the house are not to be missed either as we also saw wild boar! So basically this was the perfect holiday in the perfect location - thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Niels B.

Character property in quiet Tuscany
Situated on the border of Umbria and Tuscany. Although we experienced some minor issues the caretakers tried to assist as best as possible. The house is well equiped and easily caters for larger groups. We particularly enjoyed: Cortona Cita di Castello La Verna (spectacular in quiet time) and little restaurant at the top was great Anghiari Monterchi, restaurants (trattoria) and deli at top of village. Monterchi, just outside, restaurant la pieve vecchia was sensational (book in advance). Excellent waiter who replaced a slightly corked bottle of Chianti Reserva Classico on his own initiative. Top class. Thanks Harriet and James for sharing your place with us. Firenze is a 90min drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Regine K.

Sehr ruhig erholsam inmitten der Natur
Ruhig gelegen und sehr ordentlich, mit Versorgung zur Begrüßung, es hat an nichts gefehlt. Poolpflege hätte zwischendurch stattfinden können.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

A wonderful place for a family holiday
A large, generously furnished house with everything a family could want. Gorgeous hilltop towns nearby to explore, a lovely valley and woodland at one's doorstep, amazing views, and to top it all a huge, spotlessly clean pool plus generous patio area in which to enjoy the perfect Tuscan evenings. Can't fault it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Stunning house at calm and private location
Before booking this house, I desperately tried to find a mediocre or negative comment in the earlier reviews. After having spent 9 nights at the place, I now know why I had no success. Right on our arrival we (7 persons) learned that we had made a perfect choice by booking our holiday in this spacious house. Not only the large area around the house (table tennis, pool and a big garden which is suitable for sportive activities like badminton etc.) did overly satisfy our expectations, we also found the house to be in an excellent condition. Especially the well equipped kitchen (e.g. dishwasher, cooker, oven) and the overall cleanliness did contribute to our comfort. Since the property is so big, each of us could always decide to hang out with the group or find a private spot to relax. It was very easy and pleasant to get in touch with the owners to clear minor things up, but the service we benefited the most from was their house book. It is a clear description of the functionalities in the house and a helpful guide for activities and food shopping in the region. We definitely want to come back and can very well recommend this property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff A.

Spacious house, stunning views, great pool
A sympathetically modernised old farm house located in a quiet valley growing sunflowers, maize and tobacco! Very well equipped and spacious. The house has four good sized bedrooms with more on the second floor stairs which we did not use. At the side of the house is a pleasant loggia terrace area with superb views overlooking the valley. The excellent pool is reached by steps down from the same terrace. Many hill top towns are within easy reach of the farmhouse. Our favourite was Aghiari where there was a music festival in full swing during our stay. We hired road bikes from BikingTeam in Arrezzo who were very friendly and cycled up to a few of the hill top towns, including Citerna, Monterchi and Aghiari as well as up to and around the reservoir Montedoglio. All in all a very pleasant week.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nick W.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!😎
From the moment I first saw the pictures of this truly stunning property to the ease and friendliness of communicating with Harriet, the entire process was totally hassle free! Upon our arrival to the beautiful 'Le Terrine', a sumptuous Welcome Basket was waiting for us which honestly covered everything had one not wanted to venture out to our very local nearby supermarket. This was very appreciated! The property itself is simply amazing!! The attention to detail & personal touches throughout really make you feel 'at home' the instant you walk through the door and then begin to explore the many other rooms & period charm & love that has been bestowed on this charming farmhouse. Every consideration has been made to what you as a guest might need, there really was nothing that I could not find or wish I brought! The main objective of our trip was so that my husband & I could have a total break away from it all & wow did this deliver!! The sheer bliss of having the huge pool greedily all to ourselves, surrounded by lavender, birdsong & busy bees or sitting on the shaded terrace over looking Tuscan landscapes whist sipping wine & eating local delicacies really was pure bliss! We both could not recommend this property more highly, location, amenities, cleanliness, decor etc etc. This really does have it all! Thank you again Harriet & Adam, can't wait to return, we absolutely loved it!!! Michelle & Nick xxx
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

A peaceful and comfortable holiday
Planning this trip was very straightforward, the house owners are prompt and responsive and they seem concerned to ensure that we had a good stay; booking and paying was a straightforward process. We received a welcome booklet for the property before our holiday, this was usseful in planning activities for the holiday. We were sent the key before we left and very clear instructions enabling us to find the property effortlessly, (something that we are usually hopeless at). We arrived at the property at about 3.30 on a glorious August afternoon. We had seen the pictures but they did not prepare us for what a lovely house this is. It really felt idyllic, sensitivity planted with lavender, figs and peaches. The house has many lovely rooms, well furnished with comfortable and pleasing furniture. And there is loads of room,there were only 4 of us so we never went up to the top floor. The house was well stocked with games and activities, including a full sized table tennis table. Everyone was very pleased with their rooms. The kitchen worked well, but was the only place that we could find a socket to charge our phones and laptops so those sockets were busy. There was good wifi coverage. There are many books, many DVDS, games and 2 bikes. The swimming pool is large and in a beautiful location, a really tranquil place to relax I strongly recommend this farmhouse and I hope at some point in the future to go back again, with a few more people.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elen A.

A beautiful well farmhouse in a wonderful location
This is the perfect venue for a family, extended family or family plus friends holiday! The farmhouse has a grand, yet comfortable feel. There is plenty of room for guests either to come together in the comfortable sitting room, large dining room, or scenic terrace, or to spread out and have quiet time - depending on your preferences! The gardens a wonderful, planted with fruit trees, with the most beautiful views across the country. The swimming pool is ideal for energetic games, swimming lengths or wallowing in quietly to cool down. There is also a table tennis table - perfect for a tournament between guests. Great fun! The property is extremely well equipped for all needs. You don't have the frustration of having one knife, fork and plate for each guest - there is plenty for everyone! Just like being at home! The whole ambiance is tranquil and you can be as relaxed or active as you want to be. The property is well positioned to have day trips to the main cities and sites in Tuscany and parts of Umbria. We have visited Florence, pizza and Perugia on day trips as well as more local towns and sites. I would recommend this property to anyone - and we fully intend to revisit! Thank you for a most wonderful holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Fantastic Tuscan Villa with amazing views
The Farmhouse has been lovingly refurbished and has everything you need for a relaxing family holiday. The layout is perfect with many secluded spots to relax; whether you want the sunshine or the shade, all are very private and the views are wonderful. We could have spent all the time in the villa but there is so much to do on the doorstep, fantastic local restaurants and walks, plus we visited Sienna and Assisi. Great attention to detail, the owners are more than happy to help with anything before you depart plus useful information on the local area in the Farmhouse. We would highly recommend this and would love to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Our favourite spot in Italy!
We are lucky enough to have stayed in this fabulous house a few times now - and we return because we have a guaranteeably wonderful holiday. The house itself is elegant, well appointed and flexible. The pool area is a great place to while away hot afternoons with a book. The location itself is magical; close enough to Monterchi and other villages/towns to provide holiday essentials, such as the incomparable Marcello's "supermarket", good restaurants and interesting places to visit, but tucked away in the hills enough to feel totally private. We don't think much can beat the view down the valley from the terrace at 6 o'clock with a nice bottle of red wine.

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