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Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside

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A table set with a book, two cups, and a vase of flowers on a terrace with a view of the countryside.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A rectangular swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by a stone wall and lush greenery.
A stone building with a glass extension, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 5 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers a pool, patio, terrace, and porch for outdoor enjoyment. The property is pet-friendly and includes a private chef. Explore nearby attractions like the Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum and Alta Val d'Elsa River Park.

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Porch or lanai
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Casole d'Elsa, Toscana
  • Place, Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza del Campo
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Teatro del Silenzio
    ‪59 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Matrimonial bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside

Stone cottage with private pool (size 7x14 m. - depth from 1 to 1,40 m.) Situated in the green, panoramic hills near the hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa.

Accommodation is offered on the elevated ground floor composed by a cozy leaving room with a double sofa bed and access onto a large panoramic terrace (50 m2), 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom with and extra single bed, 1 bathroom with shower, 1 bathroom with bathtub, kitchen / dining room. The owners (very polite and discrete people, are, for professional reasons, most of the time away) leave the lower ground floor with own access and outdoor area, and are in no way limiting the guests' total privacy. 

The close village offering all kinds of amenities (restaurants, bars, ice cream shop, supermarket, grocery shops, tennis court, etc) is just over km away and reachable on foot.  

Ideally situated for visiting the most renowned historical and art centers in Tuscany as well as many other smaller characteristic villages in the Chianti region, and within easy reach of the "Siena - Florence" toll free motorway (13 km). 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMMADATION
Elevated ground floor - spacious living room with access door onto the large panoramic terrace (50 m2), fully equipped kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom with and extra single bed, 1 bathroom with bath tub / shower, 1 bathroom with shower.
Swimming pool available from May to September.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Heating fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Towels fee: EUR 5 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT052004B5J5KPYLKY
Property # 8822050
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Casole d'Elsa

Orli, a neighbourhood in Casole d'Elsa, is home to this holiday home. Art in Color and Museo del Cristallo di Colle di Val d'Elsa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fattoria Il Palagio Winery and Sovestro in Poggio Winery. Terre di Vini and Ra-Ma snc are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Casole d'Elsa, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum - 12 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tenuta Torciano Winery - 43 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 56 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Piazza del Campo - 59 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Teatro del Silenzio - 59 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Tre Archi - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pazzia - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar San Marziale - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪IL Colombaio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sulcis - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage overlooking Tuscan countryside located?

Located in Orli, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum and within 9 miles (15 km) of Le Caldane Thermal Baths and Art in Color. Porta Nuova and Palazzo Campana are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Super relaxing place with spectacular views and incredibly friendly and nice host
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beat gateway to Tuscany

Place is amazing. Spacious, clean. beautiful, quiet, cute. Has all the amenities.Its well located to access all the small towns as well as the big cities of Florence and Siena.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tuscany Holiday

This was an absolute gem of a property and was in a perfect location for touring the many smaller towns within a 90 minute or so radius. The property was quiet and had glorious afternoon sun. The owner lives nearby with family living below the top part of the home. Everyone was so friendly with so many suggestions. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family stay in Solaio

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay in Arianna's house. The apartment has an incredible sight on the Tuscanian coutryside and is well located for visiting many sites (Siena, S Gimignano etc). Arianna is available and always ready to help. Among the only drawbacks are the fact that the swimming pool (very nice) is shared with other people (including Arianna's family members), which does not appear clearly on the annoncement and the proximity with Arianna's family (house underneath). Good rent in all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you, Nicolas for sharing your experience! Loved learning you enjoyed the stunning views and felt welcomed and assisted. However, we are a bit surprised to read the comment concerning the lack of clarity about the shared pool and presence of the owners on the ground floor. We would like to point out, that these information are clearly stated under the advert's description. Finally, we want to thank you again for being our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Bel Sole. The location is a true gem. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and with breathtaking views, it offers a serene retreat with the added benefit of being close to the enchanting town of Casole d'Elsa. The proximity allowed us to explore the town's historic charm and dine in its delightful restaurants - we particularly loved how they closed the street at 8PM so the restaurants could offer ample dining outside. While walking to town from the villa would be difficult, it's a short drive away, making it convenient to immerse yourself in the Tuscan experience. One of the highlights of Villa Bel Sole is the beautiful swimming pool. It became our favorite spot to relax and unwind. The villa itself is bright and sunny; its large windows invite the Tuscan sunshine indoors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms provided ample comfort and privacy for our group. The terrace offered the perfect setting for enjoying meals al fresco while gazing out at the picturesque landscape. One of the most memorable aspects for us was meeting the lovely Italian grandmother who lives downstairs. In conclusion, Villa Bel Sole is a hidden treasure in the heart of Tuscany. Its idyllic location, stunning views, and comfortable accommodations make it a perfect choice for those seeking a Tuscan escape. It's a place where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the region while enjoying the comforts
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Tuscany Location

Our host was fantastic, from communication to check-in to recommendations for restaurants and activities. Arianna was a delight. On a couple occasions, she was aided by family members who live on the floor below the apartment. They even lent us some olive oil one night. Sharing the overall space was not a problem. The view from the apartment is incredible. You get 180° of Tuscany beauty with barely another house in the view. The grounds of the house are amazing. There are flowers everywhere, lemon trees in pots and the pencil pines are classic Tuscany. We could not have asked for a better view. The apartment features massive windows, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cozy kitchen. If you're not outside on the spacious balcony, you still get the million dollar view. From Casole D'Elsa, you can reach many tourist sites within an hour or so. We made successive day trips in our car. Be sure to get home by the Golden hour to enjoy the sunset. The pool is big and beautiful but it was too cold in early May to use it. The washer was a little finicky but we finally sorted that out. The driveway to the house is long and there's a beautful set of outside stairs to climb to the front door (we're in our 60's). But it's worth it! This was a once in a lifetime trip and we're happy to have spent a good part of it here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour merveilleux , la location est superbe, bien équipée, une terrasse et une piscine fantastiques. La propriétaire est extrêmement avenante et nous a donné de précieux conseils de visite. Nous conseillons très fortement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine au gîte Il Solaio. Le logement est très bien équipé et décoré avec goût. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la climatisation dans les chambres (un vrai plus !) ainsi que la superbe piscine. De plus, sa situation géographique est idéale pour visiter Sienne, Florence, San Gimignano et découvrir les magnifiques villages des alentours. Une excellente adresse !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolut herrlich!
Wohnzimmer - Sicht auf die toskanische Landschaft
Terrasse
Terrasse
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekter Osterurlaub in den Hügeln der Toskana

Wir haben die Wohnung mit der Traumterasse und dem sagenhaften Ausblick jeden Tag genossen.Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Betreuung durch die Vermieterinnen Titti und Arianna - vor allem die Tips waren super!Nochmals Vielen Dank für alles
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toskana pur

Genauso stellt man sich die Toskana vor. Wunderschöner Blick in die Natur. Das Haus ist toll, alles was man braucht ist da. Arianna ist eine sehr herzliche Vermieterin. Wir wurden mit selbst gebackenen Kuchen empfangen der auch noch mega lecker war. Danke Arianna für Alles!!! Preis - Leistung passt! Dieses Objekt kann ich wirklich empfehlen 😄👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Was für eine wundervolle Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt im Bel Sole geliebt haben! Vielen Dank! Villas in Med
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Très belle villa en Toscane mais annonce mensongère

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette maison de vacances. L'accueil a été fait de manière très agréable par la responsable qui a su être discrète mais présente à nos questions. La maison est grande, propre et bien située au calme en pleine nature tout en étant à proximité d'un joli petit village et des commerces. Le gros point négatif concerne la fausse information donnée sur le site ABRITEL concernant la piscine qui est annoncée comme PRIVEE alors qu'elle est partagée avec d'autres villas de vacances. Trop tard pour nous lorsque nous l'avons vu sur le contrat final par le propriétaire. De plus nous avons appris à notre arrivée seulement qu'il y avait des horaires restrictifs (fermée entre 19h30 et 9h00). Il faut donc oublier les petites baignades nocturnes en famille. L'annonce ABRITEL fait mention des propriétaires souvent absents qui habitent au rez de la maison. C'est également faux. Il s'agit en fait d'un couple de personnes âgées, très discrètes mais bien présents tous les jours qui y habitent. Dernier point à regretter, la très mauvaise isolation de la maison qui nous a fait beaucoup souffrir de la chaleur jour et nuit. En résumé, très belle propriété mais annonce mensongère sur le site ABRITEL sur différents points. Compte tenu de ces éléments le prix de la villa est surestimé.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top urlaub

Sehr schönes Objekt super Pool freundliche Vermieter !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schöne Wohnung mit tollem Ausblick

Die Wohnung ist wirklich sehr schön gelegen und hat einen tollen Pool! Außergewöhnlich ist Arianna, welche die Gäste begrüßt und sich unglaublich liebenswert betreut. Auf den Bildern wirkt die Wohnung größer, ist aber für 4-5 Personen absolut ausreichend. Die Lage ist wunderbar und man kann auch in ca. 25 Minuten in die Stadtmitte laufen. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten liegen in ca. 30-60 Minuten Fahrtzeit. Es ist ein sehr erholsamer und wunderbarer Urlaubsort!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2021
Danke Elke für dein tolles Feedback! Es freut mich zu wissen, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt im Bel Sole geliebt und den schönen Pool genossen haben :) Willkommen zurück jederzeit! Villas in Med
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne Ferienwohnung mit eigenem Pool

Sehr schöne, große Wohnung. Die Terrasse und der Pool sind ein Traum. Wir haben uns sehr erholt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihren positiven Kommentar: wir können es kaum erwarten, Sie wieder bei uns zu haben! :-) Villas in Med Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schöne Unterkunft

Sehr schöne ruhige Lage, aber nicht zu weit vom Ortszentrum und Einkaufsmöglichkeit entfernt. Die Besitzerin Arianna war sehr freundlich. Für die Kinder war der große Pool natürlich das Highlight. Alles bestens, empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Es ist immer eine Freude, gute Kommentare zu unseren Ferienhäusern zu erhalten: vielen Dank! Villas in Med Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steinhaus in idyllischer und ruhiger Lage

Der Aufenthalt in Solaio war einmalig. Das Steinhaus liegt etwas außerhalb von Casole d‘Elsa und umliegende Städte sind schnell erreichbar. Der Pool ist groß und einfach perfekt. An diesem Ort kann man zur Ruhe kommen und trotzdem durch Städtetrips Kultur erleben. Die Vermieter sind super. Alles in einem absolut empfehlenswert.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihre positive Bewertung und hoffentlich sehen wir uns eines Tages wieder! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

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