Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti

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A courtyard with stone flooring, a wooden bench, potted plants, and a brick building with a window and a door.
A circular view of a courtyard with a stone wall, a metal railing, and a potted plant.
A rustic interior with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, and wicker chairs.
A rustic kitchen with a stone wall, a wooden counter, and a window overlooking a garden.
A rustic interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a stone wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Castello Sonnino

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Montespertoli, Toscana
  • Place, Piazza Machiavelli
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello Sonnino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Popolo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Montespertoli

Located in Montespertoli, this villa is in the city centre. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Vecchio. Museo Di Oggettistica Ferroviaria "Galileo Nesti" and Hidron are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling and hunting.
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Montespertoli, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Piazza Machiavelli - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castello Sonnino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Il Fiaschetto - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Popolo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vine and Wine Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Granaiolo Station - 19 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Artevino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Lombricaia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pimpina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo Borgo Divino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Molino - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti on 13 Dec 2026 start from £725, 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.

Is Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Locanda del podestà: 17th century mansion in Chianti located?

Located in the heart of Montespertoli, this villa is steps away from Piazza Machiavelli and Castello Sonnino. Vine and Wine Museum and Castle of Poppiano are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Bruno was a great host; very responsive. He even made reservations at a wonderful restaurant for us. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you, you were wonderful guests! I hope to see you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruno is wonderful and great at communicating. His home is architecturally amazing and the views are stunning. The spot in town is very convenient. The location in Tuscany is perfect for day trips to Siena, Florence, Lucca, etc. Bruno provides exceptional attention to detail. Montespertoli is a beautiful, authentic, and welcoming town with lovely people and great food!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Un gruppo fantastico! Ha seguito le regole della casa e l’ha lasciata pulita e ordinata! Grazie alla prossima
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing property! It was surreal to be in such an old structure with every modern amenity and the view from the top-story terrace is breathtaking and makes for magical cocktail hours. Montespertoli is a wonderful small town and the home is just steps from the town center with its bakery, produce store, butcher and a full-on grocery store with everything else you might need. There's a weekly town market on Tuesdays with the most amazing vendors...especially the fish monger. Everything is amazingly fresh. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this as a wonderful place to chill and use as a home base for exploring Tuscany. (For those with mobility limitations, be aware there are three flights of stairs from the parking area to the home and small level changes throughout.)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful Tuscan house

We loved our stay here, it is spacious, clean and quiet. Charming town, yet still close to the places you want to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Amazing guests. Left the house perfect, very easygoing people and communicating with them was easy. Thank you so much !!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa

We all loved our stay. The villa is great, the town is beautiful and Bruno responded to any concerns almost immediately
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Thank you for your stay! I hope to be able to host you again. a hug Bruno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend in August

Was a nice trip and the house was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Grazie! :) siete stati ospiti eccezionali, grazie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two weeks in paradise

It was in a great location. It had a magnificent view of the countryside from the upper deck. Walkable to several restaurants. It was a great place to congregate and to relax.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great property

Great stay in Montespertoli. Access to restaurants and wineries in walking distance from property. Well equipped house, great service from Bruno - Thumbs up :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect small town stay near Florence

This house was perfect for our group of 9 girlfriends. Every room had a bathroom to share which was so convenient. It’s location was also perfect to explore Tuscany and all the hysterical gems. Montespertoli is a beautiful town to visit and Bruno was an excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property in a Tuscan hill-top village. The house is just incredible. Lovely and cool, due to all the ancient stone, but with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Fantastic showers - really powerful - and a much-needed plunge pool for when we needed relief from the heat. The location of the house is perfect. Supermarket and bars/restaurants/wine-tasting all within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House

The house was in a great location. Could not ask for a more perfect place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you, you have been perfect guests. until next time ;)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Florence

Comfortable stay in a typical tuscan village. Beautiful rustic building for those looking for something different.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bruno’s Place

Fantastic, even better than the pics! Highly recommended and Bruno is awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views of Tuscany countryside

This house is incredible, leaving no stone ( literally) unturned to find a balance between preserving the medieval charm of the house but providing modern comforts. Even the water pressure is great! Beds are all comfortable. The views from the decks are breathtaking ! We loved exploring Tuscany with this amazing house as our base .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway from the city

We traveled as a family to Italy for the first time. The house was perfect. It was the picturesque home in the Italian countryside inside a small town. Nice break from Rome and Florence. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
The family behaved well and followed all the house rules. Thank you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic Tuscan Palace

Beautiful old world feel with all of the latest amenities. This house is amazing and made our trip to Tuscany an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed the local wineries and restaurants. Bruno had great recommendations & was very helpful with guidance for our time at in Montespertoli.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
thank you so much siste were guests who respected all the rules and left a house in perfect condition. I hope to have you again among my guests :) thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay in a local village

Our stay was exactly what we needed and exceeded our expectations. A beautifully renovated/restored villa with all the facilities you could need and it was terrific to have space after a spate of living out of hotel rooms. Walking distance to everything that is needed and a great opportunity to practice speaking Italian. Highly recommend this accommodation. Bruno is fabulous and incredibly helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Grazie Karen, siete stati degli ospiti meravigliosi e perfetti nel rispettare le regole e la casa! Grazie!! Spero in futuro di avere la possibilità di ospitarvi nuovamente! Bruno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our family of eight to stay for ten days. The kids wanted to meet people and not just hop from museum to museum in an American bubble. They kicked around a soccer ball in the piazza almost every night with local boys. There was live music. The ladies who own the gelato shop next door held a dance party in the piazza featuring a DJ playing old vinyl. When you go there mention that Jim sent you — the dancing old man. Gabriella will smile.It’s a short walk to a large grocery store and the restaurants are all recommended. We ate at L’Artevino twice. The bus stop is near the grocery store and the bus will take you to Empoli where you have easy access to trains to Florence, Pisa, Rome and beyond. Buying tickets online was fast and effortless.We used NCC for some transfers to more out-of-the-way places like a Cashmere Goat Farm in the hills of Chianti. The vans they use easily fit out family of eight including a car seat for the two-year-old.And Bruno, our host, was friendly, very responsible and accommodating. Of all the VRBO hosts we have had, he has been the best.There is something very comforting to stay in a quiet, small, very old village with friendly people greeting you on the street. And the accommodation did not disappoint.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed the village; everything is close at hand since it’s still a small hamlet with little local shops :). Thanks for the review—you were perfect guests :) See you next time ;) thanks again, Bruno.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Charming Apartment

Our family of nine was entranced by the old-world authenticity of this apartment, yet with the modern amenities we all want. The town was small and easily walkable to good restaurants, with a good coffee shop practically next door. Bruno was an attentive host, and his communication with you prior to checking in was thorough. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
Grazie Lita, siete stati degli ottimiThanks Lita, you were a fantastic group, attentive to the rules and very responsive in responding to messages. I hope to see you again soon in my accommodation. Thanks again Bruno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful base for our Tuscany visit

Our group of 8 had a wonderful stay at Bruno's place in Montespertoli. It's larger than it looks in the pictures and that view is heavenly! It was nice to have the option of 2 kitchens and there were plenty of bathrooms. Thank you Bruno! You were a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2022
Kristen and her team were perfect, responsible for the rules and the house, plus the communication was excellent. I hope to have them again as my guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Montesperstoli Stay

Absolutely stunning home. So unique and beautifully nestled in a village near Florence. Our entire Family loved the house, location and the village. Thank You Bruno and Patrizia for your excellent service and prompt responses. The Allen Family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place if looking for a stay away from tourist area

The house was nice. The town itself has a couple small bars and restaurants that we checked out. It was easily walkable to the town and close enough to get into the Florence area. We did wish there was more soap and shampoo on the bathrooms and if the beds could have been made. Otherwise beautifysetting and a gracious owner who always responded quickly to any question we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
Thank you for your review, you were very nice guests. I'm sorry about the beds, but the rules require us to do this. Thanks for the soap tip, I really appreciated it. Hope to see you again, Bruno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous apartment in a beautiful town

Apartment was exactly as it was in listing. Spacious rooms, beautiful kitchen. walking distance to town with cafes, pizzerias, and restaurants. Great central location to get to Florence, Lucca, and Siena. Communication with Bruno and Patrizia were great, always available to talk. Highly recommend this property. I would definitely comeback and stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2023
thank you, you were wonderful guests, respectful of the rules and good in communication, I hope to have you again among my guests in the future. Bruno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay in a great villa

A really nice property in a great location close to some super little restaurants. Very helpful having a garage and the plunge pool came in handy in the July heat!! Worked well having two living areas given we had my parents with us. Bruno very helpful and quick to respond to any queries; a charming host! Lovely views over the valley.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Grazie di cuore, siete stati degli ospiti meravigliosi e sono contento di avervi potuto ospitare e che tutto sia stato di vostro gradimento! :) alla prossima!
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