Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities

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A stone building with a tiled roof, surrounded by vineyards and cypress trees.
A large stone building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.
A room with a long wooden table, benches, and a fireplace.
A signpost with a coat of arms, a stone pillar, and a decorative urn.
A stone building with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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montespertoli, Toscana
  • Place, Santa Lucia al Borghetto Church
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Antinori nel Chianti Classico
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Montegufoni Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Montespertoli

Located in Montespertoli, this cottage is in a rural area. Notable landmarks in the area include Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace. Chianti Observatory and Museo Di Oggettistica Ferroviaria "Galileo Nesti" are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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montespertoli, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Santa Lucia al Borghetto Church - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Vine and Wine Museum - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Castello Sonnino - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Montegufoni Castle - 18 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 27 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Lombricaia - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Borgo Antico - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪L'Osteria di Casa Chianti - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rinuccio 1180 - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Capanna Del Gallo - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Antinori nel Chianti Classico, Castle of Poppiano and Santa Lucia al Borghetto Church. Vine and Wine Museum and Castello Sonnino are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly a Tuscany adventure

Great location for Tuscany sites (although down a gravel track), superb host, excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great host in a beautiful historic chalet.

Most beautiful and quiet setting. Awesome host. I would have given 5 stars across the board but the property is fairly remote down a rough gravel road, but definitely worth the drive for the location and host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property even better host.

Marizio is a prince. Great location and our stay was made even more pleasant with his recommendations and organization of our daily activities. Way beyond what anyone can expect in a host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding stay at Cottage Murlo

The property was fantastic! The view and accommodations were great, and the host was quite possibly the best host we’ve ever had. He was flexible, accommodating and outstanding to work with in every way. Only thing I was slightly concerned about ahead of time was the spiral staircase to the 2nd floor of our unit, but my soon to be 72 year old mother-in-law was able to negotiate it fine. Will absolutely stay again next trip to Tuscany!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Tuscan paradise

We arrived late at night down a tiny, twisty dirt road after having been lost and exhausted from hours of travel. The castle was certainly impressive in the dark! Marzio was patient and communicative and settled us in even though we were so late. Bird song woke us to an idyllic setting, roses in bloom, views of the landscape and a perfect terrace for coffee. Throughout our stay Marzio was so helpful, checked in on us very day, had tips and helpful suggestions. We suggest doing the BBQ dinner that he offers- very generous portions and fun to visit with other guests! The history of Cellole is part of the charm and experience. My only complaint was a slight musty smell when we arrived- but that disappeared after a few days. Thank you Mario and Elena! I hope to see you (and the new one!) again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Best Self-contained accommodation ever

Having travelled extensively we can honestly say that our stay in Murlo cottage was one of our very best self-contained experiences ever. Marzio and his wife Elena are the very best hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them and Marzio had all the information at hand for us or knew how to find it out. The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a lovely stay. The staircase was a bit of a challenge at first but soon we were up and down it like mountain goats! The swimming pool was lovely, especially after a hot day sightseeing around Tuscany. The BBQ that we had as an added extra that Marzio and Elena catered was DELICIOUS and it was entertaining mixing with other guests. All in all our stay was perfect. Be prepared for a narrow unmade road for the last section before arrival, but if you drive according to the conditions it is not a problem at all. It is definitely well worth it. We will recommend this accommodation to anyone we hear is travelling to Tuscany.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Großartig
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Magnifique !

Tres bel endroit pour visiter Florence, Sienne, les villages de Toscane et le Chianti. La maison est magnifique avec une superbe vue. Marzio a été un hôte parfait pour nous conseiller visites et restaurant. C'est un endroit idéal pour se reposer et visiter la Toscane. L'appartement est parfait pour une famille de 4 et c'est en plus très agreable d'avoir un petit extérieur pour manger dehors. Je recommande et reviendrai avec plaisir !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Merci beaucoup !
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10/10 Excellent

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Ruheoase in der Toskana mit Geschichte

Wir haben eine erholsame Woche im Cottage "Murlo" verbracht. Marzio ist ein sehr netter, freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, der viel Wert darauf legt, dass sich seine Gäste wohlfühlen. Die Räumlichkeiten entsprechen den Beschreibungen und Bildern. Ein Sonnentag am klaren und sauberen Pool ist Erholung pur. Florenz und die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Toskana sind mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Marzio gibt gerne Tipps und Anregungen für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt. Marzio's Vater, der die Unterkunft in den späten 80'er Jahren aus Ruinen aufgebaut hat, gibt auf Nachfrage auch gerne Auskunft zur Geschichte des Anwesens. Wir haben die Zeit vor Ort sehr genossen und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Genoten van een te kort verblijf in Toscanië

Bij aankomst werden we vriendelijk onthaald door Marzio. We kregen een rondleiding, een flesje lekkere Chianti wijn. Marzio is een gastheer eerste klas. Hij geeft tips over bezienswaardigheden, waar je (goedkoop) kan parkeren bij uitstappen naar Siena en Firenze( elk op zo'n 40 minuten rijden) ,waar je goede restaurants in de buurt vindt(hij reserveert deze ook voor je). Marzio organiseert zonder verplichtingen een lekkere en gezellige Italiaanse barbecue avond voor alle gasten. Ik heb schrik van honden en was wat terughoudend op voorhand tav de 2 honden van Marzio. Maar dat viel allemaal goed mee. De honden zijn heel braaf en kalm en storen je absoluut niet als je dit niet wil. Het zwembad zorgt voor een aangename verkoeling. Het huisje was in klassieke Italiaanse stijl bemeubeld. Dit past echt bij de accomodatie. En sinds kort was er ook in de slaapkamers airco voorzien. We hebben deze niet nodig gehad. Het huisje heeft dikke muren. Als je de luiken overdag dicht laat bleef het redelijk koel in huis. Maar ik kan me voorstellen dat bij temperaturen boven de 35°C de airco welkom is. Een adres om terug te keren maar dan voor langere tijd .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Idyllic

Perfect.Peace and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Traumhaftes Toskana Erlebnis

Für uns der perfekte Aufenthalt in der Toskana. Marzio ist ein sehr netter und engagierter Gastgeber, der uns mit seinem Wissen über die Region schöne Tagestouren empfehlen konnte. Die Unterkunft wurde von Marzios Familie authentisch restauriert und fügt sich mit ihrem Stil perfekt in die toskanische Landschaft ein. Das Gartengelände mit Pool ist liebevoll gestaltet. Hier konnten wir einige entspannte Stunden verbringen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

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Nette freundliche Gastgeber

Sehr freundliche Gastgeber.Die Lage ist sehr schön,viel Natur.Der Pool ist groß genug um zu schwimmen und wurde immer gesäubert. Die Verständigung klappte gut : auf englisch und der Vater des Gastgebers konnte deutsch.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Rust en ruimte en een centrale ligging

Compleet ingericht huis. Zeer comfortabel. Veel rust en ruimte in en om het huis. Zeer gastvrije ontvangst. Prachtige lokatie op de top van een heuvel met verre uitzichten rondom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Entspannung pur im Herzen der Toskana

Das Anwesen ist ideal, um einen Urlaub in entspannter Ruhe, umgeben von einer herrlichen Landschaft zu genießen. Unser Gastgeber Marzio war sehr aufmerksam und hat uns mit guten Tipps super beraten. Das Appartement war sehr sauber und mit allem Nötigen ausgestattet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Unglaublich entspannend

Lage der Unterkunft ist grandios mitten in den Hügeln der Toskana. So, wie man es sich vorstellt. Der Gastgeber ist aufmerksam und sehr bemüht um das Wohlergehen seiner Gäste! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Charmantes Objekt in wunderschöner Umgebung

Unsere Ferienwohnung (2-stöckig) war für uns beide für 10 Tage Aufenthalt ideal. Sie war sehr gut ausgerüstet und gemütlich. Wir haben täglich draußen unter der Pergola, mit herrlichen Blick, gefrühstückt und den toll gepflegten, großen Pool sehr genossen. Ideale Lage für Ausflüge nach Florenz und Siena. Marcio, unser Wirt, hat uns sehr freundlich, ausgiebig und exzellent beraten (bzgl. Weinprobe, Schuhkauf in Florenz, Parkplätze, Restaurants u.v.m.). Wir kommen gerne wieder. Karin und Sten
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Pure Entspannung in der Toskana

Perfekt zur Erholung, wenn man Ruhe sucht. Schöne Wohnung, Terrasse, Garten und ein Pool, in dem man gut schwimmen kann. Tolle Sicht ins Umland. Eigentümer vor Ort sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Au top pour du repos

Magnifique maison au calme sur les hauteurs. Au top !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2020
Merci beaucoup pour votre comment. J'espère de vous voir encore en future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cottage Murlo is the epitome of a perfect Tuscan vacation spot.

This villa is just perfect!! Views of the Tuscan Hills are spectacular. The rooms and kitchen is very spacious. The hosts are absolutely wonderful, spending as much time as we needed to become educated about the surrounding areas and attractions. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

very enjoyable stay at Cottage Murlo

My husband and I had a fantastic time visiting Tuscany and staying at Cellole and Cottage Murlo. The location is simply perfect, providing a quiet respite each evening after seeing the local sights during the day. Located in Chianti, vineyards, restaurants, and amazing hill towns (Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano) are all very close. The owners are full of a wealth of information and provided us with many welcome resources--setting up restaurant reservations, wine tastings, and driving/parking suggestions. Marzio was so very pleasant and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend this vacation rental--we hope to return someday soon ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday

We stayed for a week mid-September and it was fantastic! The location is perfect, rural but within easy reach of Siena, San Gimignano and Florence. The property is spotless and stocked with everything you need and the owners couldn't be more helpful. Thank you Adela for a wonderful, we"ll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for such a nice review. We are always very happy to have satisfied guests, we look forward to seeing you again soon. Adela & Marzio
Archival

8/10 Good

Amazing property and hosts

A gem in the country, so quiet and peaceful and very well kept. Everything we could hope for with helpful hosts about restaurant, wine tasting, activities suggestions and hospitality, we will return. You will be awed at the story of this house/castle/church.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Wunderbarer Ort mit zuvorkommenden Gastgebern

Wir haben die Woche in Montespertoli genossen. Das Anwesen liegt sehr abgeschieden auf einem Hügel. So hat man einen wunderbaren Blick auf die Umgebung. In der Wohnung fehlte es an nichts, der Pool war eine willkommene Abkühlung und der außen liegende Eßplatz hervorragend beschattet. Das Grundstück ist groß, bietet viele Gelegenheiten zum Verweilen. Die Gastgeber sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und immer ansprechbar. Einziger Wermutstropfen für uns: die großen Hunde der Familie, die zwar freundlich und nicht ständig präsent waren, für unseren Geschmack für die perfekten Ferien aber verzichtbar wären.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful relaxing property

We stayed here for a week during a three week touring holiday in Italy. Adela, Mauro and Marzio made us very welcome but without being intrusive. The location is away from the main roads but by no means remote from a selection of restaurants within a 15-20 minute drive, and all major Tuscan attractions are easily accessible. Relaxing in the peace and quiet of the beautiful grounds with the excellent pool was a real highlight of our holiday overall providing the perfect balance to some of the busier locations we visited. We look forward to returning when our travel plans next take us in this direction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your highly appreciated comments,it was a pleasure meeting you and definitely looking forward to having you as our guests again. Marzio
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