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Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
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.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Volterra, Toskana
Roman Theatre
Place, Roman Theatre
19 min drive
Cathedral of Volterra
Place, Cathedral of Volterra
20 min drive
Medici Fortress
Place, Medici Fortress
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden
Podere il Chiassale is an old farmhouse dating from 1850 and was last renovated in 2024. The holiday home is situated at the foot of Voterra and combines Tuscan architectural style with modern amenities. The open-plan professional kitchen offers everything even the most discerning chefs could wish for. The house is equipped with internet access, air conditioning and three satellite TV sets. The open-plan living and dining area features a fireplace, which creates a cosy atmosphere in inclement weather. For pizza lovers, there is a special wood-fired oven. The house has a portico measuring approx. 40 square metres, offering plenty of shaded space for hot days. A large table invites you to dine, as does the spacious open terrace measuring approx. 100 square metres. The 12x6-metre swimming pool is situated on a higher level and is equipped with a cosy seating area and pool loungers. The pool is heated during the colder months, meaning it can now be used even in May or October/November! From the fully fenced-in grounds, you have a magnificent view of the surrounding hills and Volterra. The rustico is situated in the heart of Tuscany; San Gimignano is about 20 minutes away, whilst Florence, Pisa, Siena and the coast are approximately an hour’s drive away. We organise cookery courses, horse riding tours, walks and a private chef service on request!
If required, a flat-rate heating charge of €20 per day will be applied. The pool is heated from 1 May to 15 October; on request, it can also be heated from early April until early November. In this case, a surcharge of €20 per day will be applied. The cost of air conditioning is €0.80 per kilowatt-hour, and €0.60 for the wall box used to charge electric cars.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number IT050039B4SKPACDXF
Property # 2698645
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Volterra
Located in Volterra, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Teatro del Silenzio and Palazzo Incontri Viti are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roman Theatre and Cathedral of Volterra. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Does Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden?
As of 11 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden on 19 October 2026 start from NZ$4,748, 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 Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Roman Theatre, Balze di Volterra, and Palazzo Incontri Viti. Pinacoteca e Museo Civico and Alabaster Ecomuseum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was amazing! Loved everything about it and Gabriele and Juergen were excellent hosts. Beautiful property, would definitely recommend and stay there again.
What a delight! It is a beautiful and relaxing villa and garden. Il Chiassale was everything we had hoped for to enjoy Tuscany!! It is close to Volterra and a great location from which to take day trips…or just relax by the beautiful pool. The villa is well equipped with everything you need and Gabriele and her husband are lovely and very helpful. Enjoy!!
This beautiful villa is the perfect place for a Tuscan home base as you explore all that Tuscany has to offer. Juergen and Gabriele were very communicative and their assistant Benyiman so responsive when we needed to reach out. The home was clean and perfectly located to explore Volterra, San G, Sienna, and Florence. We were so blessed to have a comfortable place to stay after busy days of exploring. The only thing I'd recommend would be a house guide book that would help guests navigate the appliances and all that the house has to offer.
We spent 8 nights at this breathtaking property with our 3 kids. We absolutely loved the location, views and the surrounds. Jürgen was very welcoming and kind. A holiday to remember for sure. Thank you from 5 happy New Zealanders.
This property exceeded our expectation and was fantastic. Juergen and Gabi were the best hosts anyone could hope to have when staying abroad. Every recommendation for food, touring or wine tasting was absolutely spot on. We will be back and have already been recommending to our friends and family.
Todd L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you Todd for this excellent review!
We would love to seeing you again and sharing a good bottle wine together!
Gabi & Jürgen
Fantastic property in a great location. Just as the photos show. The property managers were easy to deal with and very friendly. We would book this location again.
We really enjoyed our 10 day stay, beds were comfortable and everything was clean, the pool was fantastic with an amazing view. Lots of space for two couples to relax and unwind yet within an hour of all the major towns and attractions. Jurgen was responsive to our needs and even helped us with the pizza oven. We will definitely consider staying here again.
Hosts were very gracious and friendly. Home was clean and well maintained. Property was gorgeous. Host supplied local eateries that were great and where local market was. Highly recommend this home!
Splendid property, handy for Volterra and San Gimignano. Spacious accommodation, well equipped kitchen, large grounds and pool in secluded location. Well especially liked the sailing trip with the owners on their yacht.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the stay at the villa and area. It was a peaceful place to unwind with easy access to Volterra and the Tuscan countryside. The property has a relaxed elegance with several indoor and outdoor living spaces to eat, work or just rest. The management and owners were delightful to work with and immediately responsive to our needs.
We loved our villa! The rooms were comfortable- clean and great beds, linens. The kitchen was fully stocked and easy to use. The pool was cold, but the grandkids loved it, swimming 2x/day! The location was great. We could get to other hilltop towns and Volterra was closely. Gabriele is AMAZING! She is cheerful, helpful, and replies quickly to concerns. Plus, a kitty visited us daily.
The property was well stocked, nicely furnished, comfortable beds, lovely outside eating areas and a beautiful pool. Jürgen and Gabi were incredible hosts, available for any questions and just a lovely couple. The town of Volterra (about 15 mins) is a hidden gem and we made 2 trips to visit. Well situated to Siena, Florence and Lucca. We would absolutely stay again and were sad to leave the beautiful views!
Maya R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Dear Maya, it was such a pleasure to meet you and your family! And thanks for this nice review!
Hope to see you again! Warmest regards Gabriele
We absolutely loved our stay in this storybook villa which was perfect from beginning to end! The home was gorgeous, comfortable, well appointed and hosts could not have been nicer and more responsive. They even offered to drive us to dinner one night! The house and kitchen have everything you could need and their recommendations for restaurants and tour guides made the trip! We would absolutely stay here again and look forward to doing just that!
amy r.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you Amy for this wonderful review! It was a pleasure to meet you! We are looking forward to your next stay!
Host was outstanding in all communications and provided extra help as needed. Check-in and check-out were seamless. Property was as advertised also very clean and properly stocked with kitchen equipment etc.
This property is a gem! The location is so lovely for a stay in the Tuscan countryside. One of my favorite parts is that the house is on a 2.5 km quiet and safe road with gorgeous views for morning amd evening exercise walks.
plenty of closet/drawer space
plenty of hangers
comfortable matresses
hosts so nice and responsive and hospitable
kitchen has everything you need for cooking
house is so comfortable, indoors and out
landscaping is lovely
house is so pretty
Definitely recommend!
Beautiful, comfortable, clean and well stocked home with an amazing huge pool. Plenty of outdoor seating and dining options. The owners live next door and were gracious and helpful hosts. Air conditioning is in the 3 upstairs bedrooms and the main living room area downstairs. Bocce set and a grassy area to play. We even had one of their cats ‘adopt’ us during our stay which we welcomed. There are good dining options within 5-10 mins of the house and the incredible town of Volterra is about a 20 minute drive.
This home had all the "Bells and Whistles" need for a relaxing and comfortable stay! it is very centrally located between Volterra and San Gimignano. The Host and Hostess were very kind and helpful. They offered suggestions for restaurants, sightseeing, etc. When I go back to the region, I will not hesitate to stay at this lovely home. Amy Coleman
Very nice house with fenced swimming pool, ideal for families with small children. Airconditioning only in the bedrooms, but this was not a problem despite a week with every day 30+ °C.
The only minor point is that the second bathroom on the first floor is VERY small.
A beautiful home in a peaceful oasis! This house is perfectly situated with easy access to Volterra for shopping and restaurants but also a beautiful country setting. Our hosts were so kind and attentive. We will definitely be back to stay again!
The house has everything you need to pass a lovely holiday. We especially appreciated to comfortable large beds and lovely soaker tub. We visited over Easter and the weather did not cooperate but we look forward to returning in the summer time to enjoy the large swimming pool. Even in poor weather we had a lovely stay with cozy evening fires and afternoon walks in the surrounding countryside.
natalie e.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gabriele Kauer-Schmidtke
Languages:
English, German, Italian
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