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

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Our complex from the pool.
Looking towards Volterra
Other bathroom - shower behind door.
Volterra s viewing balcony
Volterra from the courtyard.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Pisa
  • Place, Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Medici Fortress
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Volterra
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

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

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

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under supervision, especially on balcony, at pool
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Keys must be returned to the key safe, using the given code,after letting yourself out of the property and opening gates for car exit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT050019C2DO8F6Y9G
Property # 8042759
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the 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 Fattoria Il Palagio Winery. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Pisa

What's nearby

  • Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Medici Fortress - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Etruscan Museum - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Cathedral of Volterra - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Palazzo dei Priori - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 5 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe dei Fornelli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪VolaTerrA - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Park Hotel le Fonti - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Don Beta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta del Priore - ‬14 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.

How much is parking at Apartment in Beautifully Restored Medieval Tuscan Village, 7klm from Volterra?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Montecatini Val di Cecina Mining Museum, Porta all'Arco, and Cathedral of Volterra. Pinacoteca e Museo Civico and Alabaster Ecomuseum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Padma G.

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

excellent Location

the location is excellent, property is little old but maintained well, Mrs Freda Garrahan is very friendly and nice. If I go to Tuscany again I will prefer to be there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Really lovely week

Stunning location, great for exploring Volterra and the region. We ate out well each night, supermarkets nearby if needed. The property is beautiful and full of Tuscan charm. The pool provided a welcome break from the heat! Would definitely recommend- thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2024
Thanks Andrea. We are glad you enjoyed it, and loved it as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Friedemann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Tuscany experience

Stunning location, simple but very beautiful medieval buildings, charming property, a wonderful pool with an amazing view. Even though there are many apartment units on the property it never got crowded.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

A wonderful holiday

We stayed at the property for 7 days, clearly not long enough, stunning location with fantastic views. The accommodation had everything that we needed, would love to return. There was only a swimming pool onsite but that`s all it needed, very peaceful location. We had lovely days out in the surrounding area including Florence and Pisa which were not to far away. Volterra was beautiful. The local town of Saline de Volterra is only 3 kms away and there is a wonderful restaurant 5 minutes away in view of the property, lovely sunset while dining. The owners provided good communication and the property was very well maintained, anyone staying here would not be disappointed, a fantastic place to stay. Chris, Julie & Craig Newbury, England.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Glad you loved it as much as we do.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhig gelegene Ferienwohnung

Die Ferienwohnung ist wunderschön gelegen. Ist von außen wunderschön und hat einen tollen Pool, den die Kinder mehrmals täglich genossen haben. Die Wohnung selbst ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Fliegengitter hatten überall große Lücken und die Einrichtung ist nicht die Modernste. Aber wir haben unseren Aufenthalt trotzdem sehr genossen. Die Kommunikationswege mit den Besitzern lief pro problemlos, genau wie der check in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dietmar P.

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael G.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Thune J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne marie J.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerstin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschöne Anlage in einer wundervollen Umgebung

Super waren die Lage, der Ausblick vom Balkon und der Pool. Gut waren die Schlafzimmer und die Ventilatoren, die Waschmaschine und die Videosammlung. Okay waren die Badezimmer. Schlecht war der Zustand des Inventars der Küche , alles klebte und wies spuren vom Vorgänger auf. Die Spülmaschine war ein Graus (gefühlt lebte diese). Wenn man jeden Abend essen geht ist dies alles sehr gut zu verschmerzen. Vielleicht hat die Putzfrau vergessen diese zu reinigen oder die Vormieter. Insgesamt habe ich 1 Stunde geschrubbt, danach war es okay. Was von uns vermisst wurde war der zweite Wohnungsschlüssel und WLAN. Zudem wiesen die vorhandenen Mückennetze Löscher auf, zur Freude der Mücken. Schade auch das die versprochene Luftmatratze nicht gebracht wurde, obwohl die alte defekt war. Wir haben trotzdem einen wundervollen Urlaub verbracht.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

lisa e.

Fantastic views and beautiful property!!

My husband and I stayed for a week and it was not nearly long enough! The buildings were beautifully maintained as well as the apartment itself, and the pool was great. You can see Volterra from one side and Montecantini from the other. Truly a Tuscan surrounding. The location worked well as you could travel towards Chianti inland or go to the coast. I advise the ladies to do some purse shopping as the leather is what you would expect coming from Italy and I was sorry I did not buy more! The food was always good but we chose to make our own as the produce there is so very fresh and tastes different from what we normally would have at home. I believe we shall book for next year and highly recommend this holiday and its location to all. Lisa and Chris Cambridge Ontario Canada
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so much for these positive comments, and we are glad you enjoyed it.

About the host

Hosted by Garrahan

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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.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian
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