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Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside

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A stone building with a wooden door and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with flowering plants.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed with a white bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A stone structure with a satellite dish, surrounded by trees and a grassy area with a white table and chairs.
A stone building with a wooden door and arched windows, surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Val di Merse

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Siena
  • Place, Val di Merse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Campo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Siena Cathedral
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sovicille

Located in Sovicille, this holiday home is in a rural area. Acquacalda Swimming Pool and Casalvento's Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Val di Merse and Enoteca Italiana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Palasport Mens Sana or Stadio Artemio Franchi.
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Siena

What's nearby

  • Val di Merse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Maria alle Scotte Polyclinic - 27 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Piazza del Campo - 28 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Siena Cathedral - 28 min drive - 12.5 km
  • University of Siena - 28 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Badesse Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Athena Siena - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪L'Ocio Giulivo AgriRistorante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Sinatti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bar Al Tocco - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside on 1 Nov 2026 start from £427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Val di Merse and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Leonardo al Lago and Museo dell'Acqua. Area Cani Pescaia and Church of San Niccolo al Carmine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! It was very comfortable and we loved the hosts. The outdoor seating was nice in the evenings. We loved the gift of wine and olive oil. I hope we can return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts. Lovely location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The host was amazing and very helpful! They even provided produce from their farm. We will definitely be back and highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful

Lovely place to stay with Lovely hosts. Stunning views, beautiful house, lots of things to do within an easy drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and location

We enjoyed our stay very much, perfect to relax in a silent surrounding with nice views. The family welcomed us very warmly and we truly felt at home. Clear recommendation :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house overlooking the hills. Lovely to just sit in the garden with a cuppa or a glass of wine in the evening. The house itself is spacious and comfortable....2 bathrooms very useful. Easy parking..car very much needed as a 10 minute drive to nearest supermarket and good to be able to visit some of the beautiful hill towns in the area. Emanuela was a friendly and welcoming host and the wine, olive oil and eggs were a welcome gift. Might be nice to have a little milk in the fridge and a few tea bags for that first cup of tea on arrival.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best property for our entire Italy trip of 14 days. The property owners were nice and gave great information about the surrounding area. Everything from dining to sites to grocery stores. A great experience. Thank you for all you did!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sovicille fam cottage

We habe a womderfull stay and is highly recommended. Gelmer Mulder
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

We had a wonderful time here. The family is so warm and friendly. The house is a converted barn that has been beautifully renovated. Very clean and comfortable and you have everything you need to cook your meals if you want. We really enjoyed our day trips to Volterra and Montepulciano, each about 1 hour drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty in Tuscany

The visit started with a warm and generous greeting including walnuts, olive oil and a bottle of wine from their own farm. It was a perfect spot to explore all of Tuscany and Chianti regions. Very well appointed dwelling
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation

nice area with really kind Family and a warm welcome. This year the weather was really strange hot and/or rainy but we had this nice house and the air condition helped a lot. Many thanks to Emanuela and her Family for the friendly and beautiful 2 week.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A superb Tuscan retreat

A beautiful property only 15 minutes from Siena. Emanuela was a brilliant host. We had everything we could need in the property and the views and location was superb. We managed to visit Siena, Florence, Pisa and several of the local towns and villages of the Sovicille area. Beware of the mosquitos in an evening, but you should also take great delight at seeing the bats and birds flitting about as the sun sets over the hills. A gorgeous property and a lovely welcome and overall stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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In Spite of the Weather, Tuscany is Wonderful

The house is a renovated barn, but you would never know it. The craftsmanship of the work is second to none. This is the best mattress we have ever had in a VRBO. Parking is literally just outside the front door. Photos are an accurate depiction of the property. The welcoming owners live in the house next door and are more than gracious hosts. We would stay there again if we return to the Siena area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, peaceful space with amazing views

The property was a little hard to find (they do need to update Google maps) but the written instructions eventually got us there. It was worth it. The place was well equipped, comfortable and quite beautiful. The apartment is close to the house but still private. It is about 15 minutes to Siena, but you will definitely need a car. Buses aren't close by. Shops and restaurants are a short drive. Definitely a great place to stay if you have a car. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Stay in Tuscany

To begin, this was one the best homes we have had the luck and pleasure to experience. The small house felt like a home. Emanuela, Roberto, and their family were kind, welcoming, and helpful. Their farm and home are a life of love and exacting design and craftsmanship. The necessities are all short drives away; small towns and the larger communes provided learning, great food, history, and art. The stay was relaxing because of the care and attention to detail that the owners supplied in renovating what was once a small barn, including the personal addition of family antiques. Everything was made even better by the personable owners. The experience was both a joy and a welcomed reprieve from our time on the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Tuscan countryside cottage!!

Emanuela and family were great! When we arrived they gave us a tour of the property and explained everything we needed to know. Also provided goods from the farm i.e. wine, eggs and olive oil. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. Great central location for a visit to Tuscany. Parking was easy. We were 16 minutes tops from downtown Siena, and just about an hour from hilltowns like Volterra, Montelcino, Montepulciano and Pienza. There was even a neat Etruscan Necropolis to explore on the side of the road, just 6 minutes away. I would absolutely stay here again. Beautiful property and very kind owners!! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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An idyllic piece of heaven in the Tuscan hills

If you're looking for the perfect home base for a few days in Tuscany then look no further. Emanuela and Roberto are wonderful hosts. They live next door and were very attentive to our needs without being the slightest bit intrusive. They shared a bottle of the wine and olive oil they produced and it was fabulous. English is not their first language but Emanuela made a valiant effort. We used a translation app on our phone when needed and it was great fun. The accommodation is spacious, authentically rustic and clean. It was renovated with great care and attention to detail. The views are spectacular and the location (about 15-20 minutes from Siena) made it easy to enjoy our day trips to places like Pisa, Val d'Orcia and Civita di Bagnoregio. We will not hesitate to stay again when we return to Tuscany. Thank you so much Emanuela and Roberto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Our Trip to Tuscany

The picture of the farmhouse doesn't do the location justice after you see it in person.. it's a spectacular view! We arrived on a beautiful sunny day and were warmly welcomed by our hosts. After getting a quick tour of where we would be staying for the next week, we were pleasantly surprised by the kind gesture of homemade olive oil and wine left for us to have. Thank you! The location of this property is perfect for visiting the Tuscany countryside. Not only did we visit Siena on a few occasions, we also did day trips to Montepulciano, Cortona, Piensa and San Gimigagno. Our hosts gave us our space but also took time to answer our questions and make us feel welcome. We especially loved our conversations about all the delicious fruit they had growing in their yard! We will miss waking up to "Rusty" the rooster and seeing the chickens, rabbits and cats each day. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with the world.. this was the type of vacation we were hoping to have! Arrivederci Todd, Joy & Pauline
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Het is een verbouwde hooischuur van steen in twee verdiepingen. Dat maakt een prachtig, smaakvol gerestaureerd en zeer ruim huis. Alle ruimtes zijn heel schoon, er is airco in de slaapkamers en alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig. Je slaapt er heerlijk, het is er stil.Het huis ligt een stuk van het hoofdhuis, de oude boerderij, af. Er omheen is veel groen. En het uitzicht vanaf de eettafel buiten over het landschap is fantastisch. Je ziet reeën, hazen, bijzondere vogels en veel zwaluwen die hun vliegkunsten vertonen. De eigenaren zijn heel gastvrij en erg aardig. Je hebt veel privacy en het contact is heel hartelijk en gezellig (de eigen olio d'olivo en de groenten uit de moestuin zijn heerlijk!).In een minuut of twintig sta je geparkeerd op de Santa Caterina parking en van daar ben je via de roltrappen zo in het oude centrum van Siena. Erg mooi!Dit keer bekeken we onder meer het museumcomplex van de Santa Maria della Scala. Waaronder het oude Ospedale, de frescocyclus van Lorenzo di Pietro (il Vecchietta) en de fantastische Etruskische en Romeinse collectie! Je kunt er uren doorbrengen. We bezochten verder voor het eerst Asciano met haar Museo di palazzo Corboli. La sala di Aristotele is geweldig mooi en bijzonder beschilderd (13e eeuw). Ecc. Ecc. Verder kun je er heerlijk fietsen in de omgeving als je niet opziet tegen wat steilere stukken ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent two marvellous weeks in Emanuela’s house. It is spacious, beautifully renovated to a high standard, beds are comfortable and linen and towels high quality. The two bathrooms were very useful for us and the air-conditioning a relief in the unseasonal heat. We spent quite a lot of time around the house, moving with the sun/shadow. The views to the hills and sunsets over them, as well as the birds (lots of swallows, even hoopoes), deer and rabbits a joy to watch. Emanuela and her daughter Francesca could not have been more friendly and helpful and the gifts of their own produce were much appreciated. Very highly recommended for a quiet holiday very close to Siena and in easy reach of many other Tuscan sights.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Das Ferienhaus war super und mit allem ausgestattet. Sehr herzlicher Empfang durch die Vermieterin. Absolut ruhige Lage und guter Ausgangspunkt für tolle Ausflüge nach Siena, Florenz, Pisa, Lucca usw.Wir können das Häuschen nur wärmstens empfehlen.M S
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wer eine ruhige gepflegte Unterkunft sucht, gerne auch mal zuhause kocht und die Nähe zu Siena schätzt, ist hier genau richtig. Die Vermieterin ist äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit, aber auch rücksichtsvoll zurückhaltend. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und gut erholt!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderbare Gastgeber, herrlicher Ort

Es ist einfach alles stimmig. Gleich bei der Ankunft erfreut die Herzlichkeit der Gastgeber, die schöne Umgebung konnten wir aufgrund der späten Ankunft erst am nächsten Morgen sehen. Das Haus ist liebevoll und praktisch eingerichtet, der eigene Wein sehr lecker. Beim nächsten Mal würden wir länger bleiben.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus

Wir haben unsere 2 Wochen Urlaub in diesem wunderschönen Ferienhaus sehr genossen. Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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