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Your base in Tuscany! Wonderful house, wifi free, children free, jacuzzi

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A narrow street with buildings on either side, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and hanging flower baskets.
A garden with a red-leafed tree, a stone wall, and a building with white shutters.
A building with a red facade, a window with a white frame, and a decorative metal gate at the entrance.
A fireplace with a fire, a table with plates and a basket, and a red wall.
A staircase with brick walls and a wooden door leading to a bathroom.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pistoia, Tuscany
  • Place, SMI Shelters Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Collegigliato Piscina Villa Cappugi
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your base in Tuscany! Wonderful house, wifi free, children free, jacuzzi

Our house is perfect for people who love relax and culture, cities of art, hiking and sports in general, eating good and drink wine! Plus Pistoia was the ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2017!
Ideal basis to discover all the Tuscany. 1st floor consists of a huge dining room and a kitchen with fireplace. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, a living room, 2 baths. Perfect for couple, senior and family. (you can rent 1 room only and have the house all for you, no other guests).
In summer our village is famous for the climate (fresh and sunny), the wonderful landscape and summer festivals and events. Florence, Pisa and Lucca are easy reachable also by train from Pistoia. Garden to relax, play and make barbeque, private parking. If you are a FAMILY, children under 10, free of charge.

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House Rules

Check in after 8:00 AM
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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 is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3673094
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

About the area

Pistoia

Located in Pistoia, this villa is in a rural area. Ospedale del Ceppo and Museum of Pistoia Underground are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory and Hidron Pistoia. Pistoia Zoo and Tanilla's Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking and cycling.
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Pistoia, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • SMI Shelters Museum - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Collegigliato Piscina Villa Cappugi - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Hidron Pistoia - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Museum of Pistoia Underground - 20 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Pracchia Station - 11 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Franceschi - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'arrosticino da Pietrino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Monterosa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo La Pelliccia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sport (Maestripieri) - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your base in Tuscany! Wonderful house, wifi free, children free, jacuzzi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your base in Tuscany! Wonderful house, wifi free, children free, jacuzzi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your base in Tuscany! Wonderful house, wifi free, children free, jacuzzi?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM.

Where is Your base in Tuscany! Wonderful house, wifi free, children free, jacuzzi located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of SMI Shelters Museum, Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valdibrana and Castruccio Bridge. Chiesa di San Francesco and Sant'Andrea are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian E.

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

Even better than expected

We really enjoyed staying in Chiara's lovely family home. It was clean, well looked after and had just about everything you could want. It didn't feel like a holiday home, much too interesting for that, with its decorated ceilings and solid furniture. We cooked and ate in the garden most nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. The beds were comfortable and the house is spacious. There were only two of us but plenty of room for six. We also enjoyed the fact that it is in a Tuscan village, not far from the main tourist sites but far enough to feel like Tuscany! Pistoia is a lovely city and has a fabulous daily market. There are also several shops in Le Piastre itself to buy daily essentials, which we found very convenient. Thank you Chiara.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Cute little village on top of the mountain.

Greeting party were very informative and welcome package was greatly appreciated. House, grounds and village are very rustic and a great way to experience how things once were. It should be noted that the location is a couple km up a very winding and narrow roadway, that leads through other small villages, but once you get comfortable it is a very unique experience. Highly recommend this location for above reasons.
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Great place to relax after traveling 6 weeks around Italy

The house has lots of space. The living room couch is great for relaxing after 6 weeks of go and go. We enjoyed the feel of the small village life.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks Jerry for your super review! All the best, Chiara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela V.

Wonderful house!

We truly enjoyed our stay in this home! Thankful that we had our gated parking. Chiara was a wonderful host and very helpful. It truly felt that we were experiencing life in Italy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthias S.

Sehr schöne toskanische Villa

In der gemütlichen, mit viel Gefühl eingerichteten romantischen Villa verbrachten wir einen sehr schönen Kurzurlaub. Chiara war uns eine sehr aufmerksame und umsichtige Gastgeberin. Die Unterkunft war ideale Basis, um mehrere Tagesausflüge nach Pisa, Florenz und Lucca zu starten.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks so much for your great review, all the best Chiara
Verified review

8/10 Good

David H.

Beautiful & so peaceful

Spent four nights in Chiara's wonderful & very spacious home on two main levels in Le Piastre, a little village near the town of Pistoia. The house had everything that we needed - comfortable beds, great bathroom facilities, a well equipped & large kitchen, as well as two wonderful sitting rooms. In the village we could obtain the basics such as milk, bread & a morning coffee. If you want to make full use of the well equipped kitchen, then there is a large supermarket in Pistoia. For the 3 full days that we were there we spent a day in Pistoia, a day in Florence ( by train from Pistoia is very easy), & our final day visiting several villages/towns near Le Piastre. Chiara was quick & efficient in providing us with any advice or information that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Great house in fabulous location

Stayed here for 2 weeks as a family of 5 (adult children). The house is half way up into the mountains, which means that it is easy to get to both the mountains and the cities. The location is convenient for Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia and Florence. As Brits, we particularly appreciated the cooler nights that are experienced in Le Piastre compared with the lower regions! The village has a few shops and the grocery store halfway down the main road has a great selection of local cheeses, meats and olives. Leo's pizza, just down the road, is also convenient for the days you don't want to cook. The house is 19th century, yet has all you need for a holiday. The painted ceilings are particularly special. Beds were comfy. The drive is a little tricky to get on to with a larger car (we had a VW Touran) but we soon learnt the best way to reverse onto it. I would recommend a car, though there are frequent buses into Pistoia and further into the mountains so it may be possible to stay here without a car. Although we did not meet Chiara in person (as she was on vacation too), we had good communication and she was able to resolve a couple of minor issues really quickly despite being remote. Overall, I thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela I.

Tanto spazio e relax

La casa è un'ex storica pensione della zona ed ha un fascino tutto speciale. La struttura e gli arredi un po' retrò, ma con una ristrutturazione moderna e di tutto comfort, ci hanno dato la sensazione di essere nella location di un film. Lo spazio lasciatoci a disposizione (siamo una coppia con micia al seguito) è stato molto più ampio di quanto ci aspettassimo (un salone con tavolo e divani, cucina abitabile, due bagni, due camere da letto ed un delizioso salottino, ottimo per la lettura). Silenziosa, con un bel giardino riservato, è stata all'altezza delle nostre aspettative. Peccato non aver trovato la legna per il camino, situato in cucina, bellissimo e adatto per il barbecue.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Grazie per la bella recensione! E' stato un piacere accogliervi. Sono contenta che abbiate apprezzato gli ampi spazi messi a disposizione, il comfort, il giardino e la privacy che la nostra casa garantisce. Buon tutto! Chiara
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10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Wonderful Tuscan Villa

My husband, daughter, and I stayed in this lovely villa for ten days. It was so comfortable, and we loved coming home to this mountain villa. Chiara is so accommodating and easy to work with, and the village of Le Piastre is beautiful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks Donna for your lovely review, I'm so glad you like my house, our village and Tuscany in general. You are so nice guests that everything was easy.... Best wishes Chiara
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8/10 Good

Francesca B.

Bella casa..accogliente riservata e in u a zona tranquilla. .

Un week end all'insegna del relax e del divertimento..appartamento veramente carino e acessoriato con un camino in cucina da sfruttare, ci ritorneremo. . Francesca
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Charming, clean & comfortable.

The house was very traditional with a lot of character and ambience. The garden was well maintained and we enjoyed alfresco dining there. The local cafe bar provided excellent food and drink. the village proved an ideal base for travelling around for cultural and culinary pursuits! We very much enjoyed our stay in the house and the village.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks Micheal, it was a pleasure to host you and your family! Best wishes, Chiara
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8/10 Good

Deborah W.

Stunning Home in a Beautiful Tuscan Town

We went as a group of 5 women, 2 older (70's), 2 younger (20's & early 30's) and me in the middle at 50 and we had so much room in this house it was fantastic. The 4 bathrooms were perfect so that no one ever had to wait, we had plenty of hot water and on a couple of those days we walked 10 miles, the tub was marvelous at the end of a long day. The only issue we had was my mother falling in one of the bathrooms since there is a step down from where the toilet is located to the sink (and that is the case in 2 of the 4 bathrooms). We rented a car and backing out of the driveway can be challenging since it's such a narrow street and a dip down at the end, and kitchen is what I would call adequate, although we never cooked any meals while we were there. The most we used it for was the refrigerator (which is very nice) and the stove to heat some pizza up. WE LOVED Bar Margarita in the mornings for great coffee and sandwiches to start our day and the pizza place close by was pretty good too, but they do not speak much English so we ended up with cold pizza that needed to be heated up. Overall, I would absolutely stay in this villa again on my next trip to Tuscany since I did love the fact it was 10 minutes down the mountain to Pistoia where we took the train for our longer day trip into Rome and when we arrived, we came from Venice and took the train into Florence where we picked up our car. We drove to Cinque Terre, Florence, Lucca, Volterra and although it took a little getting used to the circles everywhere, had few issues on that point. I enjoyed driving through Tuscany. On our trip to Cinque Terre, we drove to La Spezia and took to the train to Monterosso, and then hiked to Vernazza from there, one of my most memorable points of the entire trip. It's breathtaking to see. And last but not least is Chiara, she was very attentive and was easy to communicate with while we were there, although not having someone who spoke English greet us was a little challenging! We understood that her daughter's birthday definitely was more important. I think this villa could easily fit several couples looking to travel together, plus some children with them and it would be quite easy. Comfortable beds, pillows not so much, but a good price for the beauty and size of the home. It's decorated nicely and very comfortable. Thanks for a beautiful home base for our amazing trip to Italy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

A perfect accommodation for our group of 8.

Two families, including 4 teenagers, used this lovely and large home for a base for a week in Tuscany. The road up to Piastre is fairly long and windy, but it always felt like coming home when we arrived. We all slept comfortably and soundly in the peaceful quiet of this small town. We enjoyed the Amalfi restaurant down the street. There are many different areas in the house for people to gather, or to find a quiet corner. There was room for two average size cars to park. The kitchen was sufficiently equipped and spacious for cooking. The home was even nicer than the description. All in all, a very lovely place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hello dear guests, we are happy you enjoyed your stay in our house and was a pleasure to talk with so nice and positive people. If you have any suggestion to improve our offer, please write me an email. Hoping to meet you again one day, best wishes, Chiara
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10/10 Excellent

Steffi G.

proper village life above Pistoia

We had a lovely family together in this beautiful and cosy house end of last year. The village is a typical Italian village up in the hills with bar, grocery and pizza place and represents the perfect starting point to discover the nearby cities like Pistoia (actually a little hidden gem), Florence, Lucca etc. plus the amazing Pistoian mountains that offer everything form hiking, skiing, riding etc. The house itself is well equipped with whatever you need to cater for a big family, huge open fire place in the kitchen, a nice little garden and everything you need to make yourself at home.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you very much to reviewed your stay! I'm so glad you and your family you enjoyed in our place. We've worked hard to make it as accommodating as possible, so your words mean a lot. Best wishes Chiara

About the host

Hosted by Chiara T.

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We are both journalist and in our 40s. We love our family, seaside, travelling and having guest, reading and rollerskating. Enjoy our house and genuin Tuscany's lifestile!

Why they chose this property

We bought this house in this place because it represents the perfect balance between culture and nature, relax and adventure, visiting touristic attractions and visiting undiscovered fantastic places in Tuscany

What makes this property unique

Here you could really find the true Tuscany's lifestile! In summer our village is famous for the climate (fresh and sunny), the wonderful landscape and summer festivals and events. You could visit cities of art like the famous Florence, Pisa and Lucca but also discover hidden gems like Pistoia (italian capital of culture 2017!) and its surrounding.

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