Special discount 2023: May 2-18, September 4-20, also for group smaller than the whole capacity of the Villa.
In an uncontaminated corner in the heart of Tuscany, on the border of the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna, stands the Villa di Catarsena, an elegant Villa in Tuscany and ideal location for relaxing stays, tasting good food and wine, art, spirituality and nature.
Near our Villa in Tuscany there are several wineries that offer the tasting of wines and typical products, enriching your stay with typical food and wine delights of the Casentino and Tuscany.
Villa Catarsena is an integral part of an agricultural and forestry company of over 850 hectares of land: the farmhouse, obtained from a skilful restoration of the existing structures, offers hospitality in an ancient Tuscan Villa of the late 1600s, modified during the 19 Century and wisely restored and restructured recently to use it as agritourism hospitality.
The swimming pool is available to guests just 20 meters from the Villa, with a comfortable width of 6 x 14 meters. The swimming pool is equipped with sun loungers, deck chairs, tables and umbrellas.
The pool can be heated in the cooler seasons in order to allow it to be used even in early autumn or mid-spring.
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Villa Mariolina Grande: A characteristic and welcoming two-story age-old farm house located in an isolated position, on the slopes of a hill which is covered with olive groves, with Free WI-FI.
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Villa Mariolina Grande: A characteristic and welcoming two-story age-old farm house located in an isolated position, on the slopes of a hill which is covered with olive groves, with Free WI-FI.
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number IT051004B5GUW4OU5T
Property # 482744
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bibbiena
Located in Bibbiena, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arno River and Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park, while ExpArt and Museum of Wool Art are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ecotours, birdwatching and wildlife walks.
Santa Maria of Sasso Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
Poppi Castle - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Bibbiena Station - 7 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 105 min drive
Restaurants
Yama - 7 min drive
Alchimia - 6 min drive
Birreria Porta de' Fabbri - 7 min drive
Pizzeria Alaska - 9 min drive
Le Logge Del Tarlati - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Catarsena with private pool in Tuscany have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa Catarsena with private pool in Tuscany pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
What time is check-in at Villa Catarsena with private pool in Tuscany?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Villa Catarsena with private pool in Tuscany located?
Situated in a rural location, this villa is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Maria of Sasso Sanctuary and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from ExpArt. Arno River and Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything about this property was perfect for our family get-together. Would highly recommend it!
Alistair McCaw M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review! We look forward to seeing you for your next vacation in Casentino-Tuscany
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Miwa B.
12 Jun 2016
Great place for a bigger group
The place is great with a beautiful setting and view over the valley of the Arno.
It is especially well equipped for larger parties (we were 10 + 5 children). The furniture, bathroom and kitchen equipment was of very high standard. The owners have been very nice and helpful.
Miwa B.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for the kind rewiew!
We'll wait for you when you decide to come again.
We were with 11 adults en 3 children for a week in the nice, spacious and well located villa in Bibbiena. We enjoyed the swimmingpool and the nature around the villa. The kitchen was well equipped, and every evening we took all together the dinners outside on the terrace. Thank you Giorgia and Tanya for our splendid holidays.
Patrick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you Patrick!
We'll wait for you and your family next time you decide to come back in Tuscany!
Niddled in the Tuscany country, the house is typical but very modern inside. all the confort needed is present, event in the smaller details , for example for culinary items. Owners are wonderful, so kind and attentive to all your needs, tips for the restaurant for example. I recommand this stay, it was a wonderful week in family. Thanks Georgio !
Delphine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Bonjour Delphine, thanks a lot for the review!
I hope all was ok. We will try to organize ourselves better in the future with a fence for the dogs so that they can move around safely.
Villa Catarsena is a beautiful house. All rooms are fine and clean.
Kitchen with all equipment you need. Bathrooms fantastic too.
Outside everything is perfect. Lots of furniture and we enjoyed the pool very much. Very very good holyday. Brock-Faber fam.
Jens Ole B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thanks a lot for your review! We hope you would come again in the future. We'll wait for you and we will try to improve the services offered and everything in the villa and surroundings.
The estate is very beautiful with large yards, great swimming pool and outdoor lounge areas. The villa is very well equipped and the host Giorgio was flexible to arrange extra beds when needed (we were a very large group with 10 kids+10 adults). We truly enjoyed our week in the villa and did some day trips to the villages close by. If you love old houses with character and value some privacy and space this is the perfect place for you. Can also recommend the Italian dinner in the villa by the local chef. Many thanks again to our host Giorgio, hopefully we will see you again in Villa Catarsena one day!
Rosa L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review! We really hope to have you again as guests at Villa Catarsena.
Beautiful, capacious property with helpful hosts in a lovely less traveled region of Tuscany
Villa Catarsena was a perfect base of operations for our group of 9 adults on our 10 day visit to the Casentino valley at the headwaters of the Arno. The property sits 4 miles outside of Bibbiena on the road to La Verna, the spectacular clifftop abbey at the site where St. Francis of Assissi reportedly received his saintly stigmata. The villa grounds were a bit more rustic than they appeared in photos, but this was more than compensated by the villa interior. Rooms are large, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. The Kitchen, which we used each day, was quite capable, and accommodated a chef to prepare three dinners over our stay. Each bedroom has a well functioning bathroom, and overall the villa could have accommodated 12-14 guests easily. Finally, the hosts Giorgio and Tonya, and their friendly dog Leone were fabulous; knowledgeable, available, solicitous, but not intrusive. They helped us to arrange a pizza night using their cavelike woodfired oven and assisted with the challenges of traveling during Covid. Bibbiena is within striking distance of Florence, Sienna and Montepulciano, but the real value of this location is the local terrain, and culture away from tourist pressure. In addition to spectacular La Verna we visited Poppi and its castle, and rode e-bikes extensively around the hilly region with beautiful beech forests. Overall, highly recommended!
Rob S.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2021
Thank you very much for your so kind review! It was a pleasure to have you and your family as guests at our Villa in Tuscany , and we have been very happy to help you before and during your holiday. Hope to see you, your family or your friends at the Villa in the future!
Villa Catarsena är en underbar upplevelse. Vackert belägen på en sydsluttning i bergslandskapet. Fantastiska möjligheter till eget hushåll genom det fina lantköket och bra matplatser inomhus och utomhus. Vi rekommenderar att ni prövar Giorgios pizzaugn som ett privat event. Flera olika sällskapsytor, vackert möblerade, ger möjligheter att umgås i olika grupperingar om så önskas.Vädret bidrar till ett fint häng vid poolen. Tack och på återseende.
Mia E.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review, Mia! It was a pleasure to host you and your nice and friendly group from Sweden! Hope see you again!
Everything was perfect. Tania and Giorgio were kind and very considerate hosts. The villa has been beautifully restored with care, amazing taste with all the furnishings selected to compliment the building and the surroundings. All the facilities and utensils are of the same exceptional standard. The pool is fabulous!
Very best wishes for the rest of the summer.
Margaret, John and our entire family.
John F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
With great delay I thank you for your nice review, hoping to have you again as guests at Villa Catarsena
Die Villa ist ein wunderschönes historisches Gebäude, traumhaft gelegen in der weiten und ruhigen Landschaft des Casentino. Mit ihrer Geräumigkeit und den vielen verzweigten und schön eingerichteten Zimmern war sie der ideale Aufenthaltsort für unseren 3-Generationen-Urlaub: Genug Platz, um zusammen zu sein oder sich auch aus dem Weg zu gehen, eine Küche mit allem, was man braucht, ein großer Garten mit vielen Sitzgelegenheiten, dazu der angenehm erwärmte Pool und nicht zuletzt die nette und zuvorkommende Betreuung durch unsere Gastgeber: Es passte einfach alles.. Es waren 10 wundervolle und unvergessliche Tage in der Villa Catarsena.
Grazie mille a Giorgio, Tania, Leone e Merlot
Jörg F.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
Thank a lot for your review! I hope you come back and stay at our Villa in the future!
Ein wunderschönes Anwesen in der Toskana ! Reichlich Platz im Haus, ein toller Garten, ein Pool, der direkt zum Reinspringen einlädt. Wir waren mit 10 Erwachsenen und einem Kleinkind dort und hätten uns keine bessere Unterkunft vorstellen können! Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber lief stets reibungslos, das Objekt ist nur zu empfehlen !
Britta T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you for your nice rewiew! It was a real pleasure have you and all your family as guests at our Villa. We are waiting for you when you would come back in Tuscany for your holidays and we'll try to improve our hospitality!
Wunderschöne, alte Villa mitten im Grünen. Das Haus und der Pool waren beheizt und angenehm warm.
Wir haben die Woche sehr genossen.
Martina K.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2020
Thanks, it was a pleasure to host you! We are waiting for you for another holiday, when you want to return to Tuscany. For next year we will try to work to improve our hospitality, the villa and its rooms, the garden, and the swimming pool.
Wir haben uns in diesem Wunderschönem Haus mit toller Umgebung uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Die Gastgeber Giorgio und Tania, sind sehr herzlich . Sie waren stets bemüht uns unseren Urlaub so angenehm zu gestalten wie wir wollten. Ein sehr zuvorkommende Gastgeber die Familie Montini.
Vito F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Mit großer Verspätung bedanke ich mich für Ihre nette Bewertung und hoffe, Sie wieder als Gäste in der Villa Catarsena begrüßen zu dürfen
Verified
8/10 Good
Saskia D.
27 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication
Mooie verzorgde woning, fantastisch zwembad
We hebben een heel fijne reis gehad in een mooi, ruim huis. Heel mooi zwembad. Vriendelijke eigenaars.Wij waren wel niet op de hoogte dat de eigenaar ook in het pand woonde. Dus dat was wel even aanpassen voor ons.
Saskia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Dear Saskia, thanks for your review. About our presence at the Villa, you can find it after all the reviews, on the info about the owner. I hope we didn't disturb you and all passed a good holiday.
Giorgio’s villa was everything we could hope for and more. Stunning setting, beautiful villa, every amenity we could need and more. Giorgio and Tanya were the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble - extra pool towels, fans, booking a chef and beauty treatments, and a delicious homemade cake! We were made to feel so welcome despite being a big group with 7 young children. The villa is a few km outside Bibbiena and tricky to find the first time, and you will definitely need a car. But the rural scenery is beautiful, the pool, gardens and outside dining / lounging areas were a delight (do bring mosquito repellent though!) Inside the house is huge - 3 separate lounges, a big dining room and all the bedrooms are very generous and decorated to suit the period property. Can’t recommend this place highly enough, a truly wonderful holiday location.
Ailsa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Thank you very much for your so nice review! We 'll be very happy if you'll choose again our Villa for another holiday in the future. We'll wait for you!
Giorgio, Tania und Leone (der Cocker Spaniel) sind wunderbare Gastgeber. Die Villa ist traumhaft, mit parkartigem Garten und tollen Pool. Die Villa ist eine architektonische Antiquität, deren dicke Wände auch an heißesten Tagen für ein angenehmes Klima im Haus sorgen. Die Küche ist vollständig eingerichtet und verfügt über absolut ausreichend Besteck und Geschirr. Im Haus lebt man mit Antiquitäten - das muss man mögen, wir genossen es sehr. Das Anwesen bietet viel Platz, um sich aus dem Wege zu gehen oder auch zusammen zu sein. Man hat immer die Wahl zwischen Sonne und Schatten.
Wir würden die Villa unseren Freunden jederzeit empfehlen und bei einem nächsten Urlaub im Casentino sofort wieder anfragen.
Grazie mille a Giorgio, Tania e Leone
Marcus B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Hi Marcus, thank you very much for your review. We hope see you again at the Villa, when you'll decide to come back in Casentino to visit our Valley and other places in Tuscany!
We had a fantastic 2 week stay in this large, spacious villa. Family and friends came and joined us to help fill the space. The swimming pool was excellent, very clean and the perfect temperature, lots of space around the pool to laze or play games. The rooms are all a good size and kept comfortably cool so no problems with no air conditioning. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed many an evening eating outside and socialising until the early hours, there is no-one near by to complain about the noise. The owner who was on-site was extremely welcoming and helpful, happy to give advice when needed (English is quite good). We loved having a chef come to the villa to cook us a traditional 4 course meal which everyone enjoyed and would definitely recommend. The villa is extremely well equipped with a washing machine and iron and board so no need to over pack, the only thing it lacked was any pool towels. I would highly recommend this villa for large families or group get togethers.
Bridget T.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Dear Bridget, thank you very much for your review. I hope see you again at Catarsena.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeroen C.
2 Sept 2018
Fantastic stay in less touristic part of Tuscany
We had a fantastic stay with our family (5 adults and 5 kids in total) in Giorgio's house. The house in the beginning seemed so big we had trouble finding our way. Also the surroundings of the house are enormous and there is plenty of room for the kids to play.
Also the region the house is situated in, is a lot less touristic than other places in Tuscany, and offers nice walks in the beautiful Casentino forest. The kids loved the swim in the nearby river.
We will definitely recommend this house to other people.
Jeroen C.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hello Jeroen,
thank you very much for your review!
I hope you and your family could decide come back another time in our Villa: I will offer you a discount with pleasure!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine B.
1 Sept 2017
Stunning Tuscan villa with fabulous swimming pool and wonderful host!
Our family group of 15 (10 adults, 5 childten) had an amazing, relaxing holiday in this stunning villa. A warm welcome, followed by careful attention throughout our 2 week stay by our hosts Giorgio and Tanya Montini, was exceptional. There was fruit, honey, olive oil (from the farm) and a rice salad waiting for us, and during our stay we had a memorable pizza-making evening using the pizza oven, helped by Giorgio. The large pool was well maintained and we spent many happy hours in it. The villa was clean and comfortable with plenty of space for us all. We appreciated having a good wifi connection and plenty of shaded outdoor areas. Thank you Giorgio and Tanya for you kindness and generosity. LorraineB
Lorraine B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eva-Maria E.
7 Jul 2017
Was will man mehr?
8 Erwachsene und 8 Kinder - ein Traumurlaub mit liebevoll eingerichteten, geräumigen Zimmern, drei riesigen Wohnzimmern, einer wunderbaren Küche mit allem, was man braucht, dazu der Garten mit Pool, wunderschönen Pflanzen und Sitzgelegenheiten. Das ganze in einer traumhaft schönen Landschaft, idealen Ausflugszielen (Burgen, Kleine Altstädtchen, Pferdehof - Le Amazzoni (auch sehr zu empfehlen) und die Vermieter sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und sehr sympathisch
Eva-Maria E.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for the nice review. I hope see you again in the future at the Villa di Catarsena.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeannette S.
12 Jun 2017
Tolle Villa mit hohem Erholungsfaktor
Wir haben die Villa für unsere Hochzeitsgäste mit angemietet und alle waren rundum begeistert. Großzügiges Haus mit tollem Garten, modernem Pool, traumhaftem Ausblick. Die Zimmer und Bad sind sehr schön und sauber. Giorgio kümmert sich sehr liebevoll um seine Gäste. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Jeannette S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
MAGDALENA B.
2 Sept 2016
Magda Łubianka
Together with friends spent a nice time inVilla di Catarsena this year. Sensational apartment building, beautifully located, an oasis of peace. Home leaves nothing to be desired. Very friendly owners. I would highly recommend.
MAGDALENA B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Falk S.
19 Oct 2015
Ein tolles Haus
Wir haben das Objekt im September/Oktober für 2 Wochen für unseren Familienurlaub gebucht und haben hier einen fantastischen Urlaub verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr großzügig, prima in Schuss und bietet jede Menge Bewegungsfreiheit . Technisch ist alles tip top und super modern. Sat-TV und Wl-Lan ( reicht sogar bis zum Pool). Das Grundstück ist klasse, parkähnlich, riesengroß , mit einem großen, sehr warmen ( beheizten ) Pool. Unser Gastgeber Giorgio hat sich bestens um uns gekümmert und war stets für Rückfragen oder Sonderwünsche erreichbar. In der näheren Umgebung laden Poppi oder Arezzo zu Tagesausflügen ein, und auch Florenz ist binnen ca. 1h erreichbar . Alles in Allem, ein tolles Objekt, wir kommen wieder.
Falk S.
About the host
Hosted by Giorgio Montini
I was born in Florence 56 years ago, but I grew up in Bibbiena, the small but historical town at 5 km. from the Villa, My family and I ( my wife, my son 22 y.o.) we live in Florence in the Winter and some other period, but in Spring, Summer and early Autumn my wife and I live we at the Villa in an independent part ( but safeguarding the guests's privacy).
Why they chose this property
Villa Catarsena in an ideal position for those who want to enjoy unique views and visit cities such as Florence, Siena and Arezzo is located in the heart of Tuscany, on the border of the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests.
Elegant location, ideal for stays (in some periods even short) for relaxation, tasting good food and wine, art, spirituality and nature.
Built in the late 1600s, it was subsequently purchased by Piero Nati, Director of the Giardino dei Semplici in Florence, the third oldest botanical garden in the world, who created the romantic Italian garden.
In the private park of the Villa a wonderful swimming pool is available to guests, which can be heated in the cooler seasons. Equipped with sun loungers, deck chairs, tables and umbrellas.
From the garden, part of the private park, you enter on the ground floor, into a large living-dining room, with a large fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen, a service bathroom. A comfortable flight of stone stairs leads to the first floor of the villa, here you will find the living room, with the original restored painted walls, satellite television, DVD player, and 5 bedrooms with bathroom and a family room consisting of a double bedroom, one double and 1 bathroom.
In some rooms, beds can be added, up to a maximum of 2 extra beds, for children up to 12 years of age. The rooms where beds can be added are the room with green and pink fabrics and the blue room with access from the outside. In the second living room on the first floor there is a double sofa bed.
Extra: The (outdoor) swimming pool is normally open from mid-April or early May until about mid-October. It is heated only on request, and has an extra cost of € 50.00 per day.
On request it is possible to organize tastings of wine and local products.
It is also possible to organize one or more dinners with a typical Tuscan menu.
Possibility of trips to historical sites, monuments and cities of art in Tuscany and Umbria with driver / guide.
In Spring, Summer and early Autumn, my wife and I live on the second floor of the Villa, with an independent entrance and safeguarding the privacy of the guests.
What makes this property unique
Spend a few days at Villa Catarsena, especially with the good weather is very pleasant and relaxing. The presence of the heated pool allows you to enjoy the pool also from mid-spring (mid-April, normally) in early Autumn, typically until mid-October.