Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Enjoy the area

Pisa, Tuscany

Cathedral of Volterra15 min drive
Medici Fortress16 min drive
Teatro del Silenzio19 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The beautiful restoration of this small complex of four buildings, containing 24 high quality private apartments and a swimming pool of uniform depth, 14x7m, took place in 2008. The architecture and design of Podere le Volpaie has followed the traditional local style. It contains beamed and tiled ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, loggia style balconies, and a stone exterior. The original farm shape, with four buildings around a well and courtyard, has been preserved. Apartment B6 has one king-size and one twin bedroom, two bathrooms, and is located on the top two floors of a 4 storey building, reached by a private stone staircase. With a 360 degree panorama of rolling Tuscan hills, it nestles tranquilly, 7klm beneath the beautiful and historic town of Volterra, famed for its alabaster work and 4km below the charming Etruscan village of Montecatini Val de Cecina, with easy access to Pisa, Sienna, Florence, San Gimignano and the sea. The communal pool is available from mid May until the end of September.

Property manager

Garrahan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Under supervision, especially on balcony, at pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Limit noise on balcony after 11pm, and within apartment at all times by removing heeled shoes indoors.

Italians like a siesta so noise at pool should be restricted between 1 and 3pm. Children under 12 should be supervised at pool at all times.

Cars may only be parked in the square for loading and unloading, but otherwise should be kept in designated parking areas.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montecatini Val di Cecina

Located in Montecatini Val di Cecina, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. Teatro del Silenzio and Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rossi Alabastri Volterra and La Regola Azienda Vitivinicola. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Avventura Il Giardino Sospeso and Peccioli Prehistoric Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Pisa, Tuscany

What's nearby

Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum - 17 min walk
Cathedral of Volterra - 15 min drive
Medici Fortress - 16 min drive
Etruscan Museum - 17 min drive
Teatro del Silenzio - 19 min drive

Getting around

Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 19 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

La Terrazza sul Borgo - 4 min walk
Osteria Fornelli - 15 min drive
Ristorante Villa Felice - 18 min drive
Il Restorante Pastinaca - 17 min drive
La Verde Oasi - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra located?

This family-friendly Montecatini Val di Cecina apartment building is located in a rural location, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alabaster Ecomuseum and Pinacoteca e Museo Civico. Palazzo Incontri Viti and Etruscan Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.0

Very good

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katrin S.

20 August 2023

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful and relaxing. Nice view over the countryside, close to Volterra. Big plus: Air condition in the bedrooms.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dietmar P.

14 August 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Podere le Volpaie

Lage wunderschön. Appartement mittelmäßig. Der alte Kühlschrank brauchte Tage um runter zu kühlen. Die Klimaanlage auf dem Balkon ist ein Problem. Wenn man sie abends einschaltet ist der Balkon durch die heiße Abluft so gut wie nicht zu nützen. Die Sauberkeit ließ auch zu wünschen übrig.( z. B. unter der Couch). TV kann nicht auf Deutsch umgestellt werden.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael G.

30 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Schmutziges Appartment in traumhafter Anlage

Die Gegend ist traumhaft, die Anlage einladend und der Inbegriff von "Toskana". Leider ist die Wohnung sehr schmutzig gewesen und mit Hinterlassenschaften der Vorgänger versehen (z.B. Kleidung, zerbrochene/defekte Utensilien, Haare in der Dusche etc.). Der Zustand der Küche ist grenzwertig.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Thune J.

15 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Fantastic place

A really nice appartment, which had the correct size for a family of 4. The appartment was clean, and well equipped, we didn't miss anything The pool was also really nice, and a good size, even we were 5 or 6 famlies sharing it The location is really good, it is close to Volterra and even in the local village you can find bakery, butcher and a small supermarket The only thing, is that the weloem from the local agency only speak Italian, and doesn't understand a single english word.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne marie J.

21 July 2022

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

Good location

Nice house and pool. Very hot during nighttime in July. A keybox would have been good for check- in.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Garrahan

We are two retired academics with a passion for France and Italy - their food, wine, history, culture, landscape, people. It was our lifetime dream to have places of our own there, and to share them with friends and family. Now we are happy to share them more widely with others who we hope will develop their own love affair with these beautiful countries.

Why they chose this property

We chose this apartment for a variety of reasons. First, we loved the drama of the countryside around Volterra - its spectacular views. Each season presents a different aspect.
Then we found it very accessible for the airport, cities like Pisa, Siena, Florence, but also the sea and wonderful hilltop villages.
Volterra is a fabulous little town with a roman and an etruscan past, and you can never get tired of it, but it is not overrun with tourists.
We loved the high specification put in place by the developers who insisted on sympathetic features which respected place and time.
The complex allowed complete peace, but also a sense of community for those who like to be sociable. The beautiful pool is a natural gathering place.
Once we had seen it, we couldn't settle for anything less.

What makes this property unique

Although the property stands alone in the countryside, it benefits from a good road passing close by - no rough tracks to negotiate - and a convenient village with all conveniences just 3kms away.