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9 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 297534.7 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 29)
Carraia
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Civetta
1 Queen Bed
Lavanda
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
Melina
1 Queen Bed
Melograno
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Mugnaia
2 Single Futons and 1 Queen Bed
Oliva
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Child Bed
Vite
1 Queen Bed
Volterrana
1 Single Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
9 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Carraia private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Civetta private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Common area toilet
Toilet
Lavanda private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Melina private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Melograno private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Mugnaia private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Oliva private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Vite private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Volterrana private bathroom
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded
Villanovia is a conservative restoration example of a historic Tuscan farmhouse: it is preserved rustic and original but modernly equipped. You can enjoy the swimming pool as well relax at hot tub/Jacuzzi; you have the comfort of the air condition and the Internet wifi connection. Its distinctive special character provides a cozy and warm atmosphere.
The house provides 700sm of internal living accommodation (exclusive rental) and 37 acres of private land. Uniquely located on a hilltop inside the natural park of Berignone, overlooking the Cecina valley, the cities of Volterra and Pomarance, the Metallic Hills and Larderello, with the visible geothermal vapors. Villanovia is off the beaten tracks and worth the 4 Km gravel-road drive, that will take you to our relaxed and far-from-it-all country house (could be bumpy if you have a sportcar - as suggested by a recent guest).
Staying in our property will offer you a 360° view over unspoiled Tuscany, its history and hills. And you and your family will feel at home !
The house sleeps 20+ (extra beds/futon and + 3 cots are available) in large and comfortable rooms or cosy apartments equipped with a private kitchen corner.
The 16th century groundfloor entrance (all in stone) is the most ancient part of the house. Here you have a sofa area with satellite TV and indoor stairs to the upper floor where 6 accommodations are located, as well as a terrace overlooking Volterra.
Perfectly located for total relax vacation, at the same time offers short rides to the cities of Volterra (9Km), Pisa, Siena (about 60Km each), San Gimignano and Florence, as well as the Etruscan Coast beaches (45Km). A large kitchen and an impressive 170sm stone-walls living room with original brick arches complete the property. Panoramic swimming pool is 5x12, fenced for children' safety. Our premium service is the interior stylish room with bubble pool, refreshing and relaxing. It is inspired to the Etruscan thermal springs environment, in rustic murble and stone. EV charge is also available.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Special celebrations are welcome. No troublemakers
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT050039B5HIZHEW4Y
About the area
Volterra
Located in Volterra, this holiday home is in a rural area. Teatro del Silenzio and Rossi Alabastri Volterra are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Balze di Volterra. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, ecotours and horse riding.
Does Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded?
As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded on 15 Oct, 2026 start from S$938, 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 Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Medici Fortress, Etruscan Museum, and Palazzo Incontri Viti. Pinacoteca e Museo Civico and Alabaster Ecomuseum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Oh my this villa stay was one of the best we have had - so relaxing , spacious , fully equipped for all our needs We hosted a party as a prelude for my daughters wedding , and one Consuella and her team made the most fantastic pizzas and two all my guests remarked on how lovely the villa was - so thankyou Marco and Laura for letting us stay in this lovely villa in such a remarkable setting
Wonderful stay at this spacious Villa. Plenty of seating areas to spread out and relax and watch beautiful sunsets. . The road to get there is quite long, but with amazing views. My communication with Marco was easy and pleasant. Enjoyed the Villa! Thank You.
Villanovia is as wonderful as it looks online. Marco and Laura are exceptional hosts and took care of us with kindness and made sure our every need was well taken care - we had a lovely stay! Thank you Marco and Laura!
A wonderful house in an outstanding area of natural beauty. Our group had an excellent holiday with the most charming hosts. We will certainly try to repeat the experience.
Michael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Mike Many thx for your appreciation. It was our pleasure !
We stayed in this beautiful villa with a big group of over 20 adults and kids, and it was perfect. The house is spacious, maintained well, with beautiful views of the hills and vineyards all around. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, both indoors and out.The pool was a major highlight. The outdoor dining area was ideal for long group meals, and the kids enjoyed exploring the grounds while the adults relaxed and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.Our host, Marco, was very thoughtful and quick to respond to anything we needed. We’ll have a lot of special memories from our week at this villa. Highly recommend for large groups looking to enjoy the best of Tuscany together.
We were 17 people heading to Tuscany for a family celebration. And what a week! The house and its surroundings was perfect, and the communication with Laura and Marco was easy and punctual. Lovely week!
Beate B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2023
Beate many thx for your appreciation. We hope to see you in the future
We had an amazing week in this house, we were 6 families together. All inside and outside was very appreciated.
The view on the Tuscany is splendid.
We can recommend you to order a pizza party. That was really delicious !
We had a very nice stay at Villanovia.
The house offers everything what you need: lots of space for a big group, a pool, jacuzzi, table tennis, fusball/kicker, lots of different sitting areas, …
Every room has their own bathroom.
We can recommend to have the pizze cook come over - great experience! Delicious!
Volterra is about a half hour drive away.
We can recommend this place!
Heike C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Heike, many thx. We hope to see you again here ! Next year we will have even a bigger swimming pool area and new relax places in the forest
11/10 recommend! We hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at this beautiful private villa with amazing views. Words can not even describe the perfection about our stay with all our friends and family. Communication with Laura to organize everything at a distance was great, and Marco was lovely and so kind to answer all our requests during the week! They recommended vendors for our wedding and it was wonderful. The food and service was great. There was so many places to enjoy the beauty of Tuscany. Everyone had a private bathroom and air conditionning. The rooms are comfortable. The kitchen is bigger than we thought and worked perfectly for our big group (however we did not really cook haha). Thank you for everything!!!
Emmanuelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
sabine d.
18 Jul, 2015
A great sunny family week in an amazing place
We spent a splendid week in VIllanovia Estate. The location is breathtaking. Chilling next to the swimming pool, discovering the natural reserve and visiting the beautiful cities in the neighborhood.
To recommend. The villa is really spacious, the accommodation conform the description. All generations may find their pleasure there.
Sabine & Constantin Woronoff
sabine d.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Sabine & Constantin,
thank you for having chosen our property for your vacation this time and thank you for sharing your experience. We are proud of having met your expectations.
Many thanks and see you again!
Laura, Marco, Mathias and Selam
We (12 adults and 1 child) had perfect holidays in this spacious house. We enjoyed the roomy and well equipped kitchen, the pool and the hot tub as well as the ample possibilities to eat inside or outside of the house. The owners gave us nice tips for restaurants around the location. A highlight was the vegetarian buffet we ordered for the last evening - we all could barely walk so much did we eat.
We highly recommend this location, it is quiet, well maintained and staff and owner are very friendly.
K
The place is in the middle of a huge green area, ideal for those who want peace and quiet location. We were in group of 19 and there was plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. Marco, the owner, is very attentive to all details and always around to help. House ammenities were a plus for those rainy days when we could not visit sorrounding Tuscan cities.
Robson S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2023
Robson, thx to you and your family.
I gave the flower to my mother !
All the best
We all loved it. It has so many different areas to gather. A large well equipped clean kitchen. We all took turns cooking. Large bedroom's with beautiful views . The house was just a blessing to all of us. Quite ( except for us) beautiful views, lovely pool and hot tub. We will remember this vacation forever. Thank you Marco and Laura.
This property is in free heart of rural countryside and as it states, the last few miles are a dirt track. However, the property and views are worth it. Superbly equipped kitchen , lots of seating areas to appreciate the views . Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Only 35 mins to Volterra. Recommend a car with good tyres.
maeve l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
We are happy you had a nice stay and you found our house exciting for your vacation.
To the benefit of future guests the 5 km white road is mantained regurlarly. By our experience there is no need of special tyres.
The property and the owners exceeded all expectations. We hosted our wedding at the venue and housed all 16 guests. The house comfortably accomodated everyone with enough indoor and outdoor space to be comfortably spread out.The views are breathtaking and we spent multiple evening sitting under the pergola or in the hot tub watching the lightning storms roll theough the mountains. The hosts did a great job arranging the outdoor areas to take advantage of all of the natural beauty of the property.Marco and his family were unbelieveably accomodating hosts, going far above and beyond what we expected. We also booked the hosts catering partner for our wedding dinner, a pasta class, and a pizza night; Consuelo and her family were absolutely amazing and their cooking is lights-out. Beware though, like all italian chefs, they will make sure you have enough leftovers to feed a small army.To sum up our experience, this property including the hosts and the catering vedors were great! I woukd reccomend this to anyone and look forward to returning in the future!
We were a group of 12 women and found Villanovia to be the perfect place.
Some of our favorite things about Villanovia
*panoramic views from all sides of the property
*multple ourdoor seating areas, both for relaxing & dining/games
*each bedroom/apartment has its own bathroom
We had the villa chef, Mama Toscano, prepare 2 meals (pizza & Lasagna) and did a ravioli pasta making class. We loved the food and the cooking experience. We do not speak Italian so had a use google translate when needed, but it all went very smoothly.
Before i booked the villa i had read other reviews about the road getting to the villa. It is a gravel road that is pretty rough/bumpy in places but we had no issues driving our cars on these roads. Just slow down, take your time and enjoy the amazing views.
I would definitely return to Villanovia!
While the house is located far out in the Tuscan country side down a gravel road (closest small town is 15 away), it's location within Tuscany is unbeatable - 90 min from Florence, 25 min from Volterra - and Siena, San Gimingnano, Pisa/Lucca, wineries, beaches in between. The location is so peaceful and beautiful - bring bug spray for the mosquitos! A small price to pay for the views. Laura and Marco were very responsive and helpful. The place was spotless. Consuela and her family (Dominque is so sweet!) were AMAZING cooks - I would recommend doing the chef meals. One item of note - the 3 downstairs suites (Carraia, Mugnaia, and Volterrana) are only accessible from outside the villa - which is fine, we just didn't expect that. And Carraia does not have it's own kitchen, but it right next to a door to the house. Each room having it's own bathroom was a huge plus for our large group. I would recommend anyone to stay here!
The villa and the surroundings were beautiful.
We were three families and there was plenty to do for everyone. A swimming pool with a beautiful view, table tennis, football table and a jaquzzi.
The drive to the villa was beautiful despite the 4.5km dirt road. It was well worth it.
Reception by a very friendly manager, who was also the chef, went well. (despite the language barrier).
She cooked for us one evening which was really delicious and another evening she brought food. Highly recommended!!!
The house and all the room were beautiful. It was nice that everyone had their own bathroom. The large common area was lovely, as was the spacious fully equipped kitchen.
Contact with the owner was very good via Whatsapp and they were very helpful.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the house and the beautiful view.
Thanks Laura and maybe see you in the future.
Rene S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Rene, we are proud to host you and your friend in our house and hope to see you in the future.
For the sake of clarity the white road is maintaned along the year by municipality (and is much better than few years back).
Archival
10/10 Excellent
camilla b.
11 Jun, 2017
Never-ending views and birds singing.
Celebrated a big birthday with my family members and friends at Villanovia. We were a total of 24 ranging in age from 6 to 74 spending 11 fabulous days in perfect peace and harmony.
The house lends itself to big groups and felt in fact empty when we were only 18 the last couple of days.
Situated at the end of a scenic "driveway" (was technically not our driveway but felt like it) the house perch, like many Tuscan structures do, on a hill with 360 degree views with not a man-made sound to be heard, utter bliss to a city dweller.
The house itself is kept in impeccable condition and is fully equipped. The owner was in the area for work the first 4 days and stayed at their separate house on the property. He was very helpful, friendly and full of information about the area.
I would definately go back and my brother and his family is already planning on returning next summer.
Camilla
camilla b.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Dear Camilla. Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback.
Your appreciation motivates us to continually improve.
We are glad that you have been well, we also enjoyed your home management.
It has been a pleasure to make our home yours and we would be happy to host you again in the future.
Laura & Marco
Owners of Villanovia Country House
My wife and I found and booked this house for our family and friends to join us for a celebration, and not one part of our experience was disappointing. We showed up late Friday night after a longer day of travel than expected, and we had people at the house waiting for us. They were very gracious and kind and I was communicated with the entire way. I was given a tour of the house and grounds and then we settled in.
The house itself is huge and absolutely gorgeous. It’s a picturesque home with plenty of room and amenities. The following morning we got to see the unbelievable views surrounding the house and were shocked with the beauty.
We had booked a dinner in house with the owners (which was an added cost) and it was such a great experience. The team that cooked was perfect and made us an amazing meal for our celebration.
As for location we had a lot of options. There was a full grocery store about 25 minutes away in Volterra. Volterra also has a lot of shopping restaurants, and options. We drove to Cecina to the beach in about an hour, and up to Pisa in about 100 minutes. Florence is also only 90 minutes away.
Overall, our entire experience was amazing. The owners communicated and answered all questions and gave us everything we needed to enjoy our trip. We were so happy with the entire experience and would definitely come back here. Grazie mille!!
Unser Aufenthalt war eine 11 von 10! Das Haus ist riesig, in schönem rustikalem Stil mit vielen Möglichkeiten zum Sitzen und zusammen sein. Es handelt sich um das letzte Haus, welches nach einer langen Straße kommt. Somit hat man seine Ruhe, man hört nichts außer Vögel und Grillen, die Aussicht ist atemberaubend mit Sonnenuntergang direkt hinter dem Haus. Zu beachten ist, dass man ca. 1 1/2 Stunden unterwegs zum Einkaufen ist, da die Schotterstraße ziemlich lang ist und man dort nicht so schnell fahren kann. Es bietet sich also an, die Köche mitzubuchen. Auf jeden Fall braucht man ein Auto! Wir haben den Pizza Abend gebucht und es war perfekt! Unglaublich leckere Pizza, keine Arbeit und man konnte einfach die Zeit mit allen genießen. Jedes Zimmer hat ein eigenes Badezimmer und das Haus ist wirklich beeindruckend und umgeben von gepflegten und sauberen Grasflächen und Olivenbaumfeldern. Marco ist super lieb, er hat uns alles genau erklärt und war jederzeit hilfsbereit und ansprechbar! Wir hatten die perfekte Woche mit so vielen Leuten, da alle genug Platz hatten. Danke für Alles! Wir kommen wieder :)
Katharina R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2025
Dear Katharina, many thx for you warm words.
Just a clarification for future guests, the closest supermarket is in Volterra at 10km (5km in gravel road). In the last weeks there were closed roads in Volterra for spring heavy rain. Usually in 20-25 minutes you arrive at supermarket.
Wir waren 17 Erwachsene und 10 Kinder (1-10 Jahre alt), Familien und Single, ging für uns sehr gut auf mit der Zimmereinteilung. Für eine bessere Übersicht der Zimmer, haben mir die Vermieter einen übersichtsplan als PDF zukommen lassen.
Lage:
Das Anwesen ist mit einer Fahrt von ca. 15min Schotter-/Feldweg nicht ganz so komfortabel zu erreichen, was aber auch ein kleines Abenteuer sein kann. Hohe Bodenfreiheit ist von Vorteil, ein Tesla Modell 3 hats aber auch geschafft (kratzte jedoch schon mal am Unterboden). Zur Belohnung gibt es dafür dann eine Fantastische Aussicht von dem Anwesen.
Umgebung:
Die ist Top, gut gepflegt, Rassen geschnitten, Pool sauber. Diverse Rückzugsorte, da sollte jeder seine Ruhe finden, auch mit 10 Kinder. Anwesen ist grosszügig eingezäunt, unteranderem wegen Wildtieren.
Joggen kann zur Tortur werden, sobald du schwitzt und über den Schotterweg läufst, begrüssen dich die Brämen. Also besser lassen und im Pool ein paar Bahnen ziehen.
Auch begrüssten uns Täglich die Wespen, sobald was Feines draussen auf dem Tisch stand.
Die Bienen hingegen, waren meist nur um den Pool herum um Wasser zu trinken. Den einen und anderen Stich mussten wir hinnehmen, im Großen und Ganzen hatten wir aber wenig Probleme mit den Insekten. Alternativ kann auch drinnen gegessen werden.
Tobias S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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