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Villa Orchidea - Historical villa with pool
Villa in Certaldo with private pool and kitchen
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 15400 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Semifonte
- Place, Uffizi Gallery
- Place, Ponte Vecchio
- Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed
7 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Villa Orchidea - Historical villa with pool
Villa Orchidea is a splendid luxury holiday villa for rent, also ideal for organizing weddings, receptions and important events to ensure an exclusive experience to guests.
The villa dates back to the 17th century and is owned by the Posarelli family. The property is divided into two units rented together: the main villa and a small annex for two people. In total, Villa Orchidea can sleep up to 15 people in interiors furnished with taste and equipped with every comfort.
Outside, a large well-kept garden offers a splendid swimming pool and a barbecue area equipped for outdoor dining.
Villa Orchidea is surrounded by the Chianti countryside and is an excellent starting point for visiting the villages of the area, such as Certaldo, San Gimignano and Volterra, as well as the renowned cities of Siena and Florence.
At guest’s disposal: large, fenced and furnished garden (5.500 m2), private swimming pool (12,5 x 6,5 m – maximum depth 2,5 m), shaded furnished porch with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue area: the ideal place where guests can enjoy an al-fresco dinner. Table tennis.
Parking within the grounds. On the premises there is a charming private chapel.
Distances: Sciano with food shop and pizzeria approx. 5,5 km, Barberino Val D’elsa with all kinds of shops and tennis court 6 km, Certaldo approx. 6 km, San Gimignano with its beautiful towers dating back to the medieval period approx. 30 km, Florence about 40 km. Siena and Volterra are in a 45-minute drive.
Extra services included in the rental price starting March 2026
- Cleaning service every 2 days for 4 hours per day
- Towels change every 3 days
- Bed linen change every 7 days
- Pool towels change every 2 days
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site!
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
400 m2.
Ground floor: large living-room with dining area and access on to the outside, charming dining-room with beautiful fireplace, large and well-stocked kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher), living-room with small library and billiards table, double bedroom (air conditioning), sitting-room with fireplace, bathroom with shower.
1st floor: air-conditioned double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, large living-room with fireplace (not working), bedroom with French bed, 3 double bedrooms with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom with shower, twin-bedded room (air conditioning) with ensuite bathroom with shower.
Outbuilding
Ground floor: suite with double bed (air-conditioning) and ensuite bathroom with shower.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Extra Bed, Final Cleaning, Heating, Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit in cash, Tourist tax.
The villa dates back to the 17th century and is owned by the Posarelli family. The property is divided into two units rented together: the main villa and a small annex for two people. In total, Villa Orchidea can sleep up to 15 people in interiors furnished with taste and equipped with every comfort.
Outside, a large well-kept garden offers a splendid swimming pool and a barbecue area equipped for outdoor dining.
Villa Orchidea is surrounded by the Chianti countryside and is an excellent starting point for visiting the villages of the area, such as Certaldo, San Gimignano and Volterra, as well as the renowned cities of Siena and Florence.
At guest’s disposal: large, fenced and furnished garden (5.500 m2), private swimming pool (12,5 x 6,5 m – maximum depth 2,5 m), shaded furnished porch with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue area: the ideal place where guests can enjoy an al-fresco dinner. Table tennis.
Parking within the grounds. On the premises there is a charming private chapel.
Distances: Sciano with food shop and pizzeria approx. 5,5 km, Barberino Val D’elsa with all kinds of shops and tennis court 6 km, Certaldo approx. 6 km, San Gimignano with its beautiful towers dating back to the medieval period approx. 30 km, Florence about 40 km. Siena and Volterra are in a 45-minute drive.
Extra services included in the rental price starting March 2026
- Cleaning service every 2 days for 4 hours per day
- Towels change every 3 days
- Bed linen change every 7 days
- Pool towels change every 2 days
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site!
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
400 m2.
Ground floor: large living-room with dining area and access on to the outside, charming dining-room with beautiful fireplace, large and well-stocked kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher), living-room with small library and billiards table, double bedroom (air conditioning), sitting-room with fireplace, bathroom with shower.
1st floor: air-conditioned double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, large living-room with fireplace (not working), bedroom with French bed, 3 double bedrooms with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom with shower, twin-bedded room (air conditioning) with ensuite bathroom with shower.
Outbuilding
Ground floor: suite with double bed (air-conditioning) and ensuite bathroom with shower.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Extra Bed, Final Cleaning, Heating, Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit in cash, Tourist tax.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Heating fee: EUR 5 per cubic metre
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Late check-in fee: EUR 25
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 14.29 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 IT048012C28MIICARU
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
About the area
Certaldo
Certaldo is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Alta Val d'Elsa River Park, while Archeodromo di Poggibonsi and Teatro del Popolo are cultural highlights. Il Fiaschetto and Chianti Observatory are also worth visiting.

San Donnino, Tuscany
What's nearby
- Semifonte - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Uffizi Gallery - 44 min drive - 41.7 km
- Ponte Vecchio - 44 min drive - 41.7 km
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 45 min drive - 42.3 km
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 47 min drive - 45.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Il Caratello - 8 min drive
- Caffè degli amici - 8 min drive
- Osteria La Gramola - 8 min drive
- Cafè Bijou - Loungebar - 6 min drive
- Fiorentina La Cucuna Di Caterina - 9 min drive
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