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The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery

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A stone building with a tiled roof, two windows, and a door.
A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a white car parked nearby.
A clear blue swimming pool with a tiled edge and a floating object in the center.
A garden with lavender plants, a wooden pergola, and a pool in the background.
A dining table with a white teapot, a pitcher, and a tray with a teacup. There are chairs around the table and a white sofa in the background.

Reviews

9.4 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.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marliana, Tuscany
  • Place, Terme Tettuccio
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Terme Excelsior
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Terme di Montecatini
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marliana

Located in Marliana, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. MO.C.A. Montecatini Contemporary Art and Museum of Contemporary Art and the Twentieth Century are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Storico di Buggiano and Hidron Pistoia. Pinocchio Park and Pistoia Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Marliana, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza Giuseppe Giusti - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Terme Tettuccio - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Terme Excelsior - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Terme di Montecatini - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Piazza del Popolo - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Montecatini Centro Station - 24 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante La Torre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Gli Amici della Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪il discepolo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casa Gala - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Casorino - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The barn of Penelope - Typical Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by greenery located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Piazza Giuseppe Giusti, Grotta Maona and Terme Tettuccio. Centro Storico di Buggiano and Piazza del Popolo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tuscany - May 2024

We stayed entire month of May. Had a fantastic time. Used as a base to travel thru much of Tuscany. Hosts' Christiano & Alessandra were great and very accommodating. The drive from Marliana was always an adventure!! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little home in the hills

My husband and I together with our two girls 8 & 10 have just spent a lovely week here. The house was well equipped with everything we needed including towels, cleaning products and condiments. You’ll definitely need a car to get about but otherwise it’s perfectly located for day trips to Pisa, Florence, San Gimignano, Lucca but the bonus for is was being able to come home to our little place of paradise and jump in the pool all to ourselves. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
C'était encore mieux qu'on ne l'imaginait. Perdus dans les montagnes aux pieds du très joli village de Marliana, avec une super piscine pour se rafraîchir après de longues journées en villes. L'accueil est très chaleureux. La clim dans la chambre bienvenue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cadre très agréable au calme et dépaysant. Les hôtes sont accueillants et discrets. Le seul bémol la route est sinueuse. Bon séjour.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Géniale petite maison

L'endroit est très tranquille, au milieu de la nature. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et très discrets. Le jardin est magnifique. Tout correspond parfaitement à la description.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A relaxing location

The property was really nicely presented, small but with everything we needed. Access to the pool was as and when we required and it was just right for our family. The hosts were helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Erwartungen waren wohl zu hoch

Um das Objekt zu erreichen ist es zwingend erforderlich, ein Auto zu haben. Das Haus liegt sehr weit oben und ist nur mit einem Auto über eine sehr enge, steile Straße zu erreichen. Wir haben jedes Mal gut 20 Minuten für die ça. 8km gebraucht. Man kann nicht mal eben noch in ein Restaurant oder eine Bar gehen, um den Abend ausklingen zu lassen oder ähnliches. Auf den Fotos ist ein großer Garten/Außenbereich mit tollen Sitzmöglichkeiten zu sehen, diese gehören jedoch nicht zur Unterkunft. Am Haus selbst gibt es 4 weiße Plastikstühle, die teilweise kaputt sind und einen kleinen Tisch. Der Pool darf zwar genutzt werden, steht aber auf dem Grundstück der Vermieter und man fühlt sich beobachtet. Wenigstens war er sauber. Ich habe 2 Pfannen im Backofen gefunden, diese waren jedoch so fettig (mit großen, alten Fettaugen drumherum) und haben nach altem Fett gestunken, dass einem der Appetit vergeht. Auf den ersten Blick sieht es innen sauber aus, guckt man genauer hin, findet man aber überall alten Staub. Wir sind 2 Tage früher abgereist. Das einzig positive ist eben der Preis und die Klimaanlage im Obergeschoss. Für uns leider ein Reinfall.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

La fienile di Penelope

Es war ein herrlicher Aufenthalt in absoluter Ruhe, Natur pur zum genießen. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber, alles sehr schön und gemütlich. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind prima zu erreichen, am Haus gibt es einen Pool, sowie Sonnenliegen und einen wunderschönen Sitzplatz. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und helfen bei allen Fragen. Wer Leben und Unterhaltung braucht ist hier sicher falsch, aber für uns war es genau richtig und wir haben uns wunderbar erholt. Wir kommen sehr gerne noch einmal wieder!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Calm and relaxing

We had a wonderful stay at this place located in the mountains between Florence and Pisa. Perfect for relaxation, painting, easy cooking and listening to audio books. Extra plus for the pool and the aircondition upstairs because it was pretty warm weather during this period.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

heerlijk genoten in dit mooie huisje

Dit mooie huisje staat op een berg waar je eerst wel met smalle weggetjes naar toe moet, maar eenmaal aangekomen kun je heerlijk genieten van alle rust om je heen.In het zwembad konden we af en toe heerlijk afkoelen. De eigenaren zijn vriendelijk en gastvrij. Dit is een prima uitvalsbasis om naar verschillende plaatsen en bezienswaardigheden te gaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

excellent

Belle propriété propre nette Correspond aux photos Accueil chaleureux et italien Rien à dire de négatif Très bon séjour à recommander
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Superbes vacances toscanes

Acceuil tres chaleureux et convivial de la part des propriétaires. Très jolie maison en pierre avec beaucoup de cachet et spacieuse. Jardin magnifique et reposant. Paysages environnants toscans splendides avec de petits villages nichés en haut de collines recouvertes d'oliviers. Situation idéale pour visiter Codolli, Lucca, Pise, Florence, Sienne grâce à la gare qui se trouve à 10-15 minutes de la maison. Sejour inoubliable que je recommande vivement pour de belles vacances toscanes!
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8/10 Good

Charming home in the countryside above it all

This was exactly what our family of four (with a 3 and 5 year old) were looking for. A hillside home in Tuscany with space to run, an above ground swimming pool and a beautiful view. Far enough off a narrow paved road that we could truly enjoy time with our family. Bonuses were our fine hosts and a nice running path through the woods. We hope to return someday.
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10/10 Excellent

Magnifico

Il luogo e'incastonato nelle colline della valdinievole e la strada che conduce al casale e' una panoramica che fa apprezzare lo stupendo panorama offerto dalla citta' di montecatini e la valle sottostante ,le foto rispecchiano fedelmente la realta' il giardino ben curato e vibile fa apprezzare i profumi e i colori tipicamente toscani, i luoghi di interesse storico culturale sono a pochi chilometri e facile da raggiungere, i propietari sono una coppia gentile e disponibile a consigli e dritte sui luoghi da visitare .
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10/10 Excellent

ottima locazione in collina

grazioso fienile completamente rinnovato.e ben arredato. Bel giardino con piccola piscina. Vicino a Montecatini Terme.Luogo ideale per visitare le città d'arte e godersi la tranquillità della campagna
Archival

10/10 Excellent

a week in paradise

WE VERY MUCH ENJOYED OUR STAY AT THE barn IN MARLIANA. THE HOUSE IS SUPERB AND HAD ALL THE NECESSARY APPLIANCES TO MAKE OUR STAY COMFORTABLE. THE HOUSE IS VERY CLEAN, WELL-MAINTAINED AND NICELY DECORATED. IT IS ALSO VERY WELL LOCATED TO MAKE EXCURSIONS TO LUCCA, PISA, FIRENZE AND OTHER VERY NICE TOWNS & CITIES NEARBY. THE OWNERS ARE VERY FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL VERY WELCOME. I WOULD CERTAINLY CONSIDER SPENDING ONE OF OUR NEXT VACATIONS THERE AGAIN
Archival

10/10 Excellent

nice barn, ideal location

the "BARN" in Tuscan style, newly renovated, fully furnished, with every comfort is surrounded by beautiful garden with olive trees, flowers and herbs, barbecue, bicycles, and outdoor pool. Hill, 15 km from the railway station of Montecatini Terme, where in 30 minutes you can reach the city of Florence, Fiesole, Pisa, Lucca, Viareggio and Pistoia .. The Barn is the perfect place to relax in peace and quiet, surrounded by nature, after a day in the city. The owners are very welcoming and helpful, live nearby. Possibility of tasting local products (wine, olive oil ...). The announcement corresponds perfectly to the description of the house. We had a great time. I recommend everyone this house, everything was perfect
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10/10 Excellent

c'est beau

tres beau sejour dans un endroit toscan tres agreable a 400 m d'altitude.la mason est belle,bien equipee et pratique. Les hospitants son tres accullellants et disretes. A 20 mn de la gare de Montecatini Terme il est facile d'aller a Firenze,Lucca ou Pisa par le train. LE ballades dasns les villages autour de Marliana nous laissent de couvir le paysage de la Toscane. " C'est beau"
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fienile incantevole,splendida posizione collinare

luogo stupendo, casa attrezzata, tutto nuovo e pulito. Posizione vicina a molte località:Firenze,Pisa,lucca,Montecatini Terme, Pistoia.... Bel giardino. Proprietari disponibili e cortesi. Una vacanza da consigliare. Voto 5 su 5
Archival

8/10 Good

un fienile incantevole voto 10

il fienile é incantevole,situato in colina,interamente ristrutturato, pulito,ordinato con ogni confort. CIrcondato da un delizioso giardino attrezzato. In 12 km si raggiunge la stazione ferroviaria di Montecatini Terme, da cui in 30 minuti si arriva a Firenze,Pisa,Lucca,Viareggio... I proprietari sono gentili e disponibili e vivono nelle vicinanze del fienile.Ci hanno offerto un'ottima degustazione di prodotti tipici toscani. Tutto é stato perfetto. Una vacanza da ripetere. Voto 10
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