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Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Kitchen terrace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Montisi, Siena
  • Pienza Cathedral
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool

This 'home' in Tuscany is a carefully restored and enlarged farm building dating back to the 18th century. Its hilltop setting between olive groves and wheat fields, just 1.5km outside historic Montisi, gives it a unique 'away-from-it-all feeling'. Yet the hamlet's bakery, grocery shop, bar/tabac and restaurants are just a leisurely 15 min stroll away between cypresses and olive trees. Views are stunning, with the area around the private pool particularly good for enjoying sunsets.
This is not a 'develop to let' property, but a house that for seven years served as a 'home' when the owners were posted overseas and is now their holiday home.
It is arranged over three floors;
- The top floor comprises a double bed room with en suite bathroom
- The first floor mirrors the top floor, except that it is laid out as a twin bedroom, with en suite shower/bathroom
- The ground floor offers fantastic views over the rolling country side and includes a 25 X 12 ft living room with a well stocked library and fireplace, as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a beautiful breakfast terrace.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
We expect that guests treat our home and its content with respect and care and leave it much as they found it so that others too can enjoy it.
For detail please refer to rental agreement enclosed.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT052037B4AHTVAZ6Y

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

Montalcino

Located in Montalcino, this villa is in a rural area. Chiesa di San Francesco and Palazzo Piccolomini are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Valdichiana Outlet Village and Piazza Italia. Bosco della Ragnaia and RI Crea RE are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling.
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Montisi, Siena

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Sant'Anna in Camprena - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Pienza Cathedral - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Historic Centre of Pienza - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey - 21 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi - 35 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Sinalunga Rigomagno Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Macine - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Paradiso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sport - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rendez Vouz Trattoria Cucina Tipica Toscana - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Podere Spedalone - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop house in the heart of Tuscany with private pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Val di Chiana and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Saints Peter and Andrew Church and Monastery of Sant'Anna in Camprena. San Giovanni d'Asso Station and Museo del Tartufo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with spectacular views! The home greatly exceeded our expectations. It had everything we needed for our 6 day. When not our touring the charming small Tuscany towns, we enjoyed the peace and quiet of the back porch and pool area. We kept the windows open and enjoyed the sweet breezes blowing through. If you're looking the perfect home to rent in Tuscany, this is the one.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une très belle maison, endroit idyllique, tranquillité exceptionnel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property in a lovely peaceful location. The property has everything you need for a stay including all kitchen equipment, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Outside there are plenty of places to sit, eat or just relax, and the pool is a really good size and such a great thing to have on hot days.The useful grocery shop in Montisi village has a surprisingly good selection of products for such a small shop, including a deli counter. Lots of good places to eat locally, and some stunning nearby towns such as Montalcino and Montepulciano.Further afield you can easily make a day trip to Florence or Rome via train from Chiusi.We would love to return some time to explore the area further!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at Villa La Torre. The villa itself had everything you needed and it could have been easy to spend a week just relaxing and reading all of the wonderful books that were available or cooking with all the appliances needed for creating culinary delights! The area was peaceful and quiet. All that could be heard were the birds you could watch from the beautiful and vast view whilst sitting and relaxing over a BBQ and a glass of wine. On clear days we could see Sienna! Catherine our host was extremely helpful making check in and out easy and straightforward and everyone we met was friendly and helpful. The pool was lovely, clean and a good size to play and swim. Our daughter spent many hours playing around in the pool and we explored the nearby towns off the advice from the host in the very informative welcome pack. We couldn't have asked for a better stay. We will hopefully be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Tuscany retreat

Wonderful, quiet, beautiful. Everything you could want in country stay near a small village.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franz T.

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Wir hatten wirklich einen tollen Aufenthalt. Der Turm ist liebvoll restauriert mit einem tollen Garten und Pool (ca. 15m lang !!!, wirkt kleiner auf den Fotos). Der Ausblick über die toskanischen Felder könnte schöner nicht sein. Es ist wunderbar ruhig, das wirklich wundervolle Dorf Montisi ist in genau 1km fußläufig erreichbar. Dort gibt es 4 oder 5 gute Restaurants, einen Bäcker, einen kleinen Lebensmittelladen und Kunsthandwerksgeschäfte. Ein sehr authentischer und sehenswerter Ort. Ich kann sowohl das Haus, als auch die Gastgeberin und den Kontakt vor Ort uneingeschränkt empfehlen ! Es ist eher noch besser als auf den Fotos in der Realistät. Wer gerne vorbereitet ist sollte an Mückenschutz denken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

A perfect week in Tuscany

Not now. But in general very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war eine unglaublich tolle Zeit, das Haus, der Garten und der riesige Pool sind super. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Auch für unseren dreijährigen Sohn war es toll und die Stufen im Haus waren kein Problem.Es ist ein echtes Juwel in der Toskana. Die Anfahrt war easy über einen längeren Schotterweg und wir haben ein sportliches Auto, welches eher tief liegt. Der Ort Montisi ist auch sehr schön mit tollen authentischen Restaurants! Die Kommunikation mit Catherine war top und vor Ort hat uns Adi alles gezeigt und war unser Ansprechpartner bei allen Fragen.Absolut zu empfehlen für einen Traumurlaub!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemieke v.

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Even better than the pictures

My husband and I had a lovely stay for a week in this villa. The house and the location were perfect. Even better than we saw in the pictures. There is a large terrace in front of the house with shade and a perfect view (with sunsets) were we sat most of the day. The swimming pool was also great and you could always choose between sun or shade next to the pool. It was very quiet. No noice from traffic or anything else (except from the birds, the peacocks and crickets :-)) We have stayed in a quite a number of villas over the years (France, Spain, Italy) but this villa is definitely in our top 3.Montisi is a small but charming village. It is a 3 minute drive from the villa along a small path. You can find a bakery, a small supermarket and a very nice restaurant there. The only down side was the very hot bedroom. I understood though that the owner plans to put AC in. If that is the case than we certainly would like to go back here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful

The location and property are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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Perfect location for a relaxing holiday.

We had a wonderful stay, the location was perfect for a short 15 minute walk into Montisi. The countryside setting was lovely and peaceful. We enjoyed being surrounded by beautiful nature, watching the deer every evening was delightful. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Tuscany

Unique and great property in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Beautiful stay in Tuscan hills

Wonderful location and views. Couldn’t be more peaceful. Lovely tower with pool and easy access to villages with a car. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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Great property, amazing location

A beautiful, stylish and well equipped property in a great location. Lovely pool and grounds offering amazing panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim b.

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The Sweetest Tower!

We truly loved our stay at this very charming tower villa with amazing views. We enjoyed the privacy, the birds chirping, pheasant flying, and the Tuscan breeze. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth P.

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Wonderful place in the Tuscan hilks

Our second stay which says it all! Lovely house, well equipped, super pool and eating on the terrace every day with a glorious view made it a joy. Delightful helpful owner and local man and cleaner. Many lovely restaurants and places to visit a short drive away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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Highly recommended

The property exceeded our (high) expectations. The location is spectacular and the house exactly what we were after: quiet, private, with a view and a pool. Montisi is a great village full of friendly people. I’d love to come back for longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

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An ideal base for a wonderful Tuscan holiday!

We loved our week at this beautiful house in Montisi. It’s in an ideal location : secluded in gorgeous countryside but a short drive from the town and close to so many beautiful Tuscan towns and villages. The house is really well set up and the views from the bedrooms and the patio outside the kitchen are picture postcard perfect. We had a wonderful week and recommend this property without reservation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian C.

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

La Torre de la Cella

Picture postcard private Villa set in gorgeous grounds and on the doorstep of many of the famous sights of Tuscany. Check in was smooth and communication with Catherine was easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick O.

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Amazing location!!!

We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Perfect Tuscan retreat

Property, gardens, pool, location, aspect, facilities, decor, reading material, info. provided, property manager etc. etc. All perfetto. Just needs a couple of comfy (but tasteful of course) outdoor chairs to get the full sunset and Brunello experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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Stunning property and location

My family and I had such a lovely week staying in Montisi taking in the views and exploring the surrounding towns and villages. We took our 6 month old baby with us and before booking the owner did explain that the property is far from baby proof (steep stone steps everywhere), but thankfully our daughter wasn’t able to crawl so we didn’t have any issues. I can’t quite stress enough how stunning the views are both from the patio at the Villa (where we had our breakfast every day) and when driving through the rolling hills in the surrounding area. It felt like something from a film; we were taken away with how beautiful it was. Highly recommend this villa, it’s clear to see this is a very much loved property by the owners and we were lucky to be able to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

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Wonderful villa in great location

We absolutely loved our stay here. The villa has such character (it’s exactly as in the photos) with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. And the location is perfect for exploring all the hill top villages. The local village Montisi is the perfect size - with all that we needed, without the tourists - and the locals were very friendly. Catherine is an awesome host, sending loads of helpful information prior as well as checking in on us during our stay. Although the weather wasn’t as warm as normal for May it was perfect for our adventures and we will return in summer to make use of the pool!! We would definitely recommend this villa and Catherine as a host and we look forward to returning sometime soon.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J., Watford, UK

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Perfect holiday!

Wow! Such a beautiful property with absolutely mesmerising views. We absolutely loved our holiday here, the perfect place to celebrate my 50th, milestone birthday! We loved the wonderful bedroom on the top floor, cooking in the quaint kitchen, bbq'ing and eating al fresco on the beautiful terrace and veranda, playing table tennis, relaxing in the wonderful pool, we even brought lilo's at the local supermarket and spent afternoons bobbing around, enjoying the wonderful weather. The house was well equipped, all the basics for cooking, coffee, tea etc, even a nespresso machine and a lovely, much appreciated welcome basket! The local village is really friendly and Il Barino''s is a must for a delicious, long, relaxed lunch / dinner - fantastic! We came here for a much needed break and found a piece of paradise. The local bee-eater birds and their vibrant colours were incredible, the sunrises and sunsets out of this world. We highly recommend this property, absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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Peaceful respite

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your very comfortable home just outside the village of Montisi. The views were breathtaking and hard to leave. We enjoyed our coffee on the terrace every morning and slept like babes in the quiet! We visited many of the nearby villages and especially enjoyed a delicious dinner at Fattoria La Romita. We loved getting to know the folks at Portofranco and they had excellent wine recommendations! The house provided everything we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed the simplicity of our stay there. It was too cool for dips in the pool but we could imagine how nice it would be. We did visit the thermal springs in Bagno Vignoni and treated ourselves to a half day at Posta Marcucci. The poppies were in bloom along with all the scotchbroom. The olive trees were amazing! I could go on and on and hope that one day we can return! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Niessen

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I'm Catherine, I live in the UK, and have spent much of my life in and around Italy and all things Italian

Why they chose this property

Steeped in tradition, all the good things in life. You can do as much or as little as you wish, its bliss

What makes this property unique

Uninterrupted views of the Crete Senese and looking to the towers in Siena 40kms away. No light pollution, night skies filled with an abundance of stars. We are at the end of a one km white road, flanked by olive trees, an oasis of calm yet a 20 minute walk to the heart of Montisi to drink a coffee at the bar or enjoy a fabulous dinner in the centre of town

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch

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