8/10 Good
Padma G.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent Location
Padma G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Apartment
Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra
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Reviews
8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51076.4 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pisa
- Cathedral of Volterra11 min drive
- Roman Theatre12 min drive
- Medici Fortress12 min drive
- Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)68 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra
The beautiful restoration of this small complex of four buildings, containing 24 high quality private apartments and a swimming pool of uniform depth, 14x7m, took place in 2008. The architecture and design of Podere le Volpaie has followed the traditional local style. It contains beamed and tiled ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, loggia style balconies, and a stone exterior. The original farm shape, with four buildings around a well and courtyard, has been preserved. Apartment B6 has one king-size and one twin bedroom, two bathrooms, and is located on the top two floors of a 4 storey building, reached by a private stone staircase. With a 360 degree panorama of rolling Tuscan hills, it nestles tranquilly, 7klm beneath the beautiful and historic town of Volterra, famed for its alabaster work and 4km below the charming Etruscan village of Montecatini Val de Cecina, with easy access to Pisa, Sienna, Florence, San Gimignano and the sea. The communal pool is available from mid May until the end of September.
Property manager
Garrahan
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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- Kitchen
- Washer
- Air conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under supervision, especially on balcony, at pool
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Keys must be returned to the key safe, using the given code,after letting yourself out of the property and opening gates for car exit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT050019C2DO8F6Y9G
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Montecatini Val di Cecina
Located in Montecatini Val di Cecina, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum and Pinacoteca e Museo Civico are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rossi Alabastri Volterra and Teatro del Silenzio. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Pisa
What's nearby
- Cathedral of Volterra - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
- Palazzo dei Priori - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
- Porta all'Arco - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
- Roman Theatre - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
- Medici Fortress - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Terrazza sul Borgo - 8 min drive
- I Ponti Volterra Bistrot - 14 min drive
- VolaTerrA - 14 min drive
- Osteria Fornelli - 12 min drive
- Il Restorante Pastinaca - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window6.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely week
Andrea H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Friedemann H.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Tuscany experience
Friedemann H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katrin S.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Katrin S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christopher P., Newbury
4 Aug 2016
A wonderful holiday
Christopher P.
8/10 Good
Kathleen F.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruhig gelegene Ferienwohnung
Kathleen F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dietmar P.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Podere le Volpaie
Dietmar P.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Michael G.
30 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Schmutziges Appartment in traumhafter Anlage
Michael G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Thune J.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Fantastic place
Thune J.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anne marie J.
21 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Anne marie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Kerstin M., Köln
15 Jul 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Anlage in einer wundervollen Umgebung
Kerstin M.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
lisa e.
17 Jun 2015
Fantastic views and beautiful property!!
lisa e.
About the host
Hosted by Garrahan
We are two retired academics with a passion for France and Italy - their food, wine, history, culture, landscape, people. It was our lifetime dream to have places of our own there, and to share them with friends and family. Now we are happy to share them more widely with others who we hope will develop their own love affair with these beautiful countries.
Why they chose this property
We chose this apartment for a variety of reasons. First, we loved the drama of the countryside around Volterra - its spectacular views. Each season presents a different aspect.
Then we found it very accessible for the airport, cities like Pisa, Siena, Florence, but also the sea and wonderful hilltop villages.
Volterra is a fabulous little town with a roman and an etruscan past, and you can never get tired of it, but it is not overrun with tourists.
We loved the high specification put in place by the developers who insisted on sympathetic features which respected place and time.
The complex allowed complete peace, but also a sense of community for those who like to be sociable. The beautiful pool is a natural gathering place.
Once we had seen it, we couldn't settle for anything less.
Then we found it very accessible for the airport, cities like Pisa, Siena, Florence, but also the sea and wonderful hilltop villages.
Volterra is a fabulous little town with a roman and an etruscan past, and you can never get tired of it, but it is not overrun with tourists.
We loved the high specification put in place by the developers who insisted on sympathetic features which respected place and time.
The complex allowed complete peace, but also a sense of community for those who like to be sociable. The beautiful pool is a natural gathering place.
Once we had seen it, we couldn't settle for anything less.
What makes this property unique
Although the property stands alone in the countryside, it benefits from a good road passing close by - no rough tracks to negotiate - and a convenient village with all conveniences just 3kms away.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian
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