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Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside

The building was originally a barn. Recently the building has been completely renovated and converted into a dwelling.
The house is independent, located about 50 m from the big house where we live owners. Are located around large gardens, one of which is restricted to guests of the house.
We owners are a family of four that we run a small farm. Upon arrival of the guests usually offer some of the typical products we produce.
The house is located on the hills of the Sienese countryside. A few kilometers away are the towns of San Rocco a Pilli, Sovicille and Rosia, where you can find supermarkets, banks, restaurants and much more. Siena is located about 7 km and is accessible by car or public transport.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number IT052034C2NVSXT559

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sovicille

Located in Sovicille, this holiday home is in a rural area. Acquacalda Swimming Pool and Casalvento's Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Val di Merse and Enoteca Italiana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Palasport Mens Sana or Stadio Artemio Franchi.
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Siena, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Fortezza Medicea - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Porta Camollia - 19 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Piazza del Campo - 20 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Siena Cathedral - 20 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena - 21 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Badesse Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Athena Siena - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Gatto - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bar Al Tocco - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cento3 - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

As of 23 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside on 26 March 2026 start from NZ$288, 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.

How much is parking at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Independent house in the hills of the Sienese countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Val di Merse and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Leonardo al Lago and Palazzo Chigi-Saracini. Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex and Battistero di San Giovanni are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

Lovely place to stay with Lovely hosts. Stunning views, beautiful house, lots of things to do within an easy drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best property for our entire Italy trip of 14 days. The property owners were nice and gave great information about the surrounding area. Everything from dining to sites to grocery stores. A great experience. Thank you for all you did!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time here. The family is so warm and friendly. The house is a converted barn that has been beautifully renovated. Very clean and comfortable and you have everything you need to cook your meals if you want. We really enjoyed our day trips to Volterra and Montepulciano, each about 1 hour drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Lovely house and location

We enjoyed our stay very much, perfect to relax in a silent surrounding with nice views. The family welcomed us very warmly and we truly felt at home. Clear recommendation :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gelmer Jan M.

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

Sovicille fam cottage

We habe a womderfull stay and is highly recommended. Gelmer Mulder
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Beauty in Tuscany

The visit started with a warm and generous greeting including walnuts, olive oil and a bottle of wine from their own farm. It was a perfect spot to explore all of Tuscany and Chianti regions. Very well appointed dwelling
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas T.

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

vacation

nice area with really kind Family and a warm welcome. This year the weather was really strange hot and/or rainy but we had this nice house and the air condition helped a lot. Many thanks to Emanuela and her Family for the friendly and beautiful 2 week.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

A superb Tuscan retreat

A beautiful property only 15 minutes from Siena. Emanuela was a brilliant host. We had everything we could need in the property and the views and location was superb. We managed to visit Siena, Florence, Pisa and several of the local towns and villages of the Sovicille area. Beware of the mosquitos in an evening, but you should also take great delight at seeing the bats and birds flitting about as the sun sets over the hills. A gorgeous property and a lovely welcome and overall stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William G or Elaine H J.

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

In Spite of the Weather, Tuscany is Wonderful

The house is a renovated barn, but you would never know it. The craftsmanship of the work is second to none. This is the best mattress we have ever had in a VRBO. Parking is literally just outside the front door. Photos are an accurate depiction of the property. The welcoming owners live in the house next door and are more than gracious hosts. We would stay there again if we return to the Siena area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Beautiful, peaceful space with amazing views

The property was a little hard to find (they do need to update Google maps) but the written instructions eventually got us there. It was worth it. The place was well equipped, comfortable and quite beautiful. The apartment is close to the house but still private. It is about 15 minutes to Siena, but you will definitely need a car. Buses aren't close by. Shops and restaurants are a short drive. Definitely a great place to stay if you have a car. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Perfect Stay in Tuscany

To begin, this was one the best homes we have had the luck and pleasure to experience. The small house felt like a home. Emanuela, Roberto, and their family were kind, welcoming, and helpful. Their farm and home are a life of love and exacting design and craftsmanship. The necessities are all short drives away; small towns and the larger communes provided learning, great food, history, and art. The stay was relaxing because of the care and attention to detail that the owners supplied in renovating what was once a small barn, including the personal addition of family antiques. Everything was made even better by the personable owners. The experience was both a joy and a welcomed reprieve from our time on the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Amazing Tuscan countryside cottage!!

Emanuela and family were great! When we arrived they gave us a tour of the property and explained everything we needed to know. Also provided goods from the farm i.e. wine, eggs and olive oil. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. Great central location for a visit to Tuscany. Parking was easy. We were 16 minutes tops from downtown Siena, and just about an hour from hilltowns like Volterra, Montelcino, Montepulciano and Pienza. There was even a neat Etruscan Necropolis to explore on the side of the road, just 6 minutes away. I would absolutely stay here again. Beautiful property and very kind owners!! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

An idyllic piece of heaven in the Tuscan hills

If you're looking for the perfect home base for a few days in Tuscany then look no further. Emanuela and Roberto are wonderful hosts. They live next door and were very attentive to our needs without being the slightest bit intrusive. They shared a bottle of the wine and olive oil they produced and it was fabulous. English is not their first language but Emanuela made a valiant effort. We used a translation app on our phone when needed and it was great fun. The accommodation is spacious, authentically rustic and clean. It was renovated with great care and attention to detail. The views are spectacular and the location (about 15-20 minutes from Siena) made it easy to enjoy our day trips to places like Pisa, Val d'Orcia and Civita di Bagnoregio. We will not hesitate to stay again when we return to Tuscany. Thank you so much Emanuela and Roberto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Our Trip to Tuscany

The picture of the farmhouse doesn't do the location justice after you see it in person.. it's a spectacular view! We arrived on a beautiful sunny day and were warmly welcomed by our hosts. After getting a quick tour of where we would be staying for the next week, we were pleasantly surprised by the kind gesture of homemade olive oil and wine left for us to have. Thank you! The location of this property is perfect for visiting the Tuscany countryside. Not only did we visit Siena on a few occasions, we also did day trips to Montepulciano, Cortona, Piensa and San Gimigagno. Our hosts gave us our space but also took time to answer our questions and make us feel welcome. We especially loved our conversations about all the delicious fruit they had growing in their yard! We will miss waking up to "Rusty" the rooster and seeing the chickens, rabbits and cats each day. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with the world.. this was the type of vacation we were hoping to have! Arrivederci Todd, Joy & Pauline
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Ferienhaus war super und mit allem ausgestattet. Sehr herzlicher Empfang durch die Vermieterin. Absolut ruhige Lage und guter Ausgangspunkt für tolle Ausflüge nach Siena, Florenz, Pisa, Lucca usw.Wir können das Häuschen nur wärmstens empfehlen.M S
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wer eine ruhige gepflegte Unterkunft sucht, gerne auch mal zuhause kocht und die Nähe zu Siena schätzt, ist hier genau richtig. Die Vermieterin ist äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit, aber auch rücksichtsvoll zurückhaltend. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und gut erholt!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

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

Wunderbare Gastgeber, herrlicher Ort

Es ist einfach alles stimmig. Gleich bei der Ankunft erfreut die Herzlichkeit der Gastgeber, die schöne Umgebung konnten wir aufgrund der späten Ankunft erst am nächsten Morgen sehen. Das Haus ist liebevoll und praktisch eingerichtet, der eigene Wein sehr lecker. Beim nächsten Mal würden wir länger bleiben.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

sari

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Todella vaikea oli löytää
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

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

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus

Wir haben unsere 2 Wochen Urlaub in diesem wunderschönen Ferienhaus sehr genossen. Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

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

Ein großartiges Erlebnis

Emanuela hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Es war sauber und es ist komfortabel. Und vor allem ist es wunderschön. Der Garten hat auch bei heißem Wetter fast immer einen Schattenplatz. Insofern haben wir keinen Sonnenschirm vermisst. Ein Highlight ist der Grill, auf dem wir fast alle unsere Mahlzeiten zubereitet haben. Das, kombiniert mit dem wunderbaren Blick in das Tal und die angrenzenden Hügel, ist einfach fantastisch. Trotz der Nähe zum Haus der Vermieter, wird die Privatsphäre nie gestört. Auch die kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten von Emanuelawie gutes eigenes Olivenöl, frisch gelegte Eier, selbst erzeugter Rotwein oder die wunderbaren Waschlotionen machen den Aufenthalt einfach zu einem großartigen Erlebnis. Dazu kommt noch die Nähe zu Sienna, zum Flußtal der Elsa, wo man auch toll baden kann. Viele andere Natur und Kulturerlebnisse liegen in unmittelbarer Nähe. Wir waren glücklich dort.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

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

Tolles Haus in den Hügeln der Toskana

Sehr netter Empfang durch die Besitzerin, die uns direkt 5 frische Eier von den eigenen Hühnern, ein kleines Fläschchen Ölivenöl, von den eigenen Olivenbäumen und eine Flasche Wein überreichte. Das Haus war sehr schön, die Klimaanlage in den beiden Schlafzimmern Gold wert bei über 35 Grad Hitze. Einzige klitzekleine Kritikpunkte, für die Bestuhlung draußen gab es keine Sitzauflagen und es gab nur zwei von den gemütlichen Sitzliegen draußen. Aber das ist jammern auf sehr hohem Niveau. Also alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert und wir kommen auch wieder, wenn es uns wieder mal in die Toskana verschlagen sollte.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian W.

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

Entspannte Aufenthalt

Ruhig, Entspannend und nette Vermieter. Alles in alles super Aufenthalt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

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

Mooi huis, heerlijke plek

Het huis is van alles voorzien, behalve een zwembad. Dat is voor ons ook niet nodig. Wat ons het meest zal bijblijven, is de warmte en vriendelijkheid van de gastheer en gastvrouw. We hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olivier R.

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Parfait

Une très belle maison parfaitement équipée dans un cadre idyllique au calme avec une vue superbe sur la campagne toscane. Des hôtes charmants qui vous accueillent avec une bouteille de vin , de l’huile d’olive et des œufs de l’exploitation et une grande gentillesse . L’endroit parfait et reposant pour découvrir la toscane .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Petra H.

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

Wunderbar!

Wunderbares Haus, bestens ausgestattet, sehr gastfreundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Emanuela Papini

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