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Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany

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An outdoor patio with a pergola, wicker furniture, and a table with potted plants.
A patio with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a pergola.
A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a pergola.
An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, a table with chairs, and a wicker sofa.
A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase and candles, and a view of a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Val di Merse
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Siena, Toscana
  • Place, Val di Merse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Campo
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Siena Cathedral
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom ground floor

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom sleeping area

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany

Borgo la Chiusa has 3 independent units: 2 semi-detached houses (Legnaia and Porcilaia) and 1 independent villa (Fienile):

PORCILAIA (sleeps 4) this unit
LEGNAIA (sleeps 8) https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8669997
FIENILE (sleeps 10) https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8669998

Borgo la Chiusa was part of an ancient convent just outside the walls of Siena, offering guests wonderful views, peaceful environment and one independent villa and two deliciously restored to detached houses with Siena terracotta floors, stone walls, beamed ceilings and very beautiful finishing touches.

Porcilaia, whose name means pigsty, was converted from the original pigsty of Borgo la Chiusa, part of an ancient convent.

The house sits on the left side of the property and is accessed from a welcoming terraced patio at the front of the house.

Porcilaia is endowed with an open living area, cleverly organised to fit a comfortable sofa and armchairs, a modern kitchen and dining area.

The double bedroom and the twin bedroom sit on the back portion of the house, overlooking the beautiful paved backyard ideal for breakfast in the morning!

Two full bathrooms with shower, one next to the living room and the other next to the double, in the sleeping area.

The outside offers a well kept private garden and a lovely patio equipped with table, chairs, loungers, BBQ and umbrellas for outside eating and relaxing.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steps to the bedrooms area
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Please ask in advance for any kind of event
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please let us know your departure time so we can meet to take the keys.
Turn off the heating/air conditioning when you go out.
Pay the GPL consumption for the heating accordingly to the meter readings and the municipality stay tax of 2 Euro per person per night if you didn't pay yet (doesn't apply to children under 12).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The remaining balance and the refundable damage deposit of 200 Euro are due in cash on arrival.
Stay/Tourism Tax is charged 2 Euro per person per night, does not apply to children under 12 years old and is due in cash on arrival.
GPL consumption for the heating is charged on a meter at 5 Euro per cubic metre, due in cash at the end of the stay (average daily consumption 3 m³)

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT052032B4MMDZWD5H
Property # 8669996
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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: Please ask in advance for any kind of event
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Siena

Located in Siena, this holiday home is in a rural area. Acquacalda Swimming Pool and Casalvento's Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Val di Merse and Enoteca Italiana. Travelling with kids? Consider Fisiocritici Onlus Academy Natural History Museum and Terre di Vini. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, hiking and hunting nearby.
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Siena, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Val di Merse - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Maria alle Scotte Polyclinic - 22 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Piazza del Campo - 23 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Siena Cathedral - 23 min drive - 11.8 km
  • University of Siena - 24 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Badesse Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Athena Siena - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pedrocchino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vivace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Nonna Gina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪L'Ocio Giulivo AgriRistorante - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porcilaia tiny countryside property, shared pool, ideal base to discover Tuscany located?

This family-friendly Siena holiday home is located in a rural location, steps from Val di Merse and within 6 mi (10 km) of Piazza del Campo and Enoteca Italiana. Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfectly wonderful in every way
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you! Our goal is to help our guests having an extraordinary experience and a satisfying holiday! We will be very happy to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

A wonderful property in a perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Lovely

Lovely place, lovely people, lovely environment
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value for the area! The photos reflect the property accurately. The outdoor areas are spectacular including the patio and pool area. Simone and Francesca were helpful throughout the process with quick answers and great recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Borga la Chiusa

We loved our stay at Borga La Chiusa. The ambiance of the house was very Italian but yet with modern amenities. It was very enjoyable visiting Siena and the whole Tuscan area. The property also had a beautiful pool.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay! Would highly recommend!!

We were so impressed with the villa. It was even better than we had expected. It was so charming, clean and in perfect shape. The area was so quaint and picturesque. The location was perfect and easy to get to so many other towns to tour around. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect Tuscan experience. Francesca, our host, made everything very easy for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Siena

The property was amazing. It was exactly as pictured and well equipped. Francesca was so helpful and always available. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base in Tuscany

We have just returned from a wonderful 10 night stay at Porcilia. The property was exactly as advertised and Francesca was a very welcoming and helpful host. The property was clean and well equipped. The pool was excellent and loved by all our party! The pool and the grounds were all very well maintained! We would highly recommend a stay at Porcilia!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed.

My sister and I had a wonderful time here. It was just what we needed at the end of a long day traveling around Tuscany. Francesca gave us much information about the Coop, places to park and restaurants. We loved the patio on the villa. It was so nice and private. We would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2024
Very glad to welcome Nancy at our villa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the villa. Simone and Francesca were always available when we had questions, provided us with useful information before we left (grocery stores, where to go, bars, restaurants, etc). The villa itself was stunning and just what I pictured when thinking of a Tuscany stay! We also arranged for a dinner at the villa cooked by Francesca and Concetta at the villa. It was so good and a perfect way to end a beautiful day in Sienna. The food was amazing and so fresh! We would definitely book this villa again!! Thank you so much for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you meet all your expectations. We will be very happy to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, Private, Perfect base for exploring Siena area

This villa suited us perfectly and Simone and Francesca were standouts among hosts. The beautiful jasmine-laden patio and manicured grounds create such a relaxing ambiance and we loved relaxing by the pool in between visiting regional villages and wineries. Francesca and Chef Vanna prepared us a beautiful and delicious meal at home, such a nice treat from always dining out. We ate simple meals at home and really liked having the washer for our clothes. A Tuscan villa experience yet private although we enjoyed meeting and talking with other personably guests. Will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Thank you Sally for your kind words! We will be very glad to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Tuscany Villa

We had a wonderful stay at this villa! The location was perfect for exploring the central Tuscany region, but a car is definitely needed for a stay here. The villa was beautiful! We enjoyed the living space both inside and on the patio. Francesca, the villa owner cooked us a very tasty Welcome dinner the day we arrived. She was also available for any problems, but we did not have any issues. Simone, the property manager, was prompt with answers to any questions we had prior to arrival. If we ever return to this part of Italy we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bellisimo

I would stay here again. The property was stunning and beautifully maintained. Fresh flowers awaited us in the unit. The owner quickly responded to my every question. The weather was colder than expected, and when I asked if we could use the fireplace, wood was delivered to the door. They were also delivered when we asked about ping-pong paddles and balls for the table. Gratzie Simone and Francessea.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home base to explore Tuscany

The house was wonderful and centrally located. The pool was so nice, the lounge chairs were clean, and the pool water was the perfect temperature to cool off after a day in the Tuscan sun. We shared the pool with a rather large group in the neighboring house, but had it to ourselves for one day before they arrived. The sitting area in the rear courtyard was a great place for lunch or afternoon snacks, and we also enjoyed eating dinner on the front patio. It was convenient to have the washing machine and our clothes dried quickly outside on the drying rack. Francesca was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. A toaster would be a nice addition to the kitchen. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you Colleen for taking care of our house. Also thank you for the suggestions, we will definitely buy a toaster to add to the kitchen appliances. We will be very happy to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne Haus in wunderschönen Umgebung

Total schön unentspannt
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a Toscany holiday

Sehr schöne Location mit tollem Pool - ideal als Ausgangspunkt für einen Toskana-Urlaub
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schöne Unterkunft

Super Lage für Erkundung der Toskana.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Wonderful location for time away
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

This property is absolutely beautiful. We had a great stay once we found it. We had a lot of GPS problems finding it but finally called Simone and he explained it. The pool was so relaxing and there are so many beautiful villages nearby. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Geweldig!

Een prachtig huisje op een hele goede locatie , net naast Sienna Een dikke 10
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aangenaam huis met alle comfort

Uitstekende vakantiewoning, goede uitvalsbasis om Toscane te verkennen, met zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaars.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to explore Tuscany!

We had an amazing week here exploring Tuscany! The house was well appointed and super clean - a very comfortable place to spend our time when we weren’t out exploring the nearby towns! We were also traveling with our 7mo old baby, and we were supplied with a crib and high chair that worked really well for our son. We were able to cook dinner at the house almost every night, and enjoyed wine outside on the patio in the evenings - it was a great place to call home for the week, and we would definitely come back and stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfull!!

Amazing place to stay, very close to Sienna and 1 hour drive from Florence San Gimignano etc Clean , quiet and sooo beautiful Lovely pool I will come back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, amazing villa for group or large family.

We were 4 couples who spent a week in this lovely remodeled villa. It exceeded our expectations. Bedrooms were all large with nice bathrooms and wonderful views. The outdoor area was perfect for relaxing after a day trip to one of the many day trips. Francesca cooked us two amazing dinners. Best food we had in Italy!! She was wonderful. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mr Simone Veneziano

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Why they chose this property

Porcilaia is the ideal base for taking both short and long breaks. Its key position, only 5 minutes drive from Siena, allow guests to enjoy all the fascinating city has to offer without giving up on peace and privacy only a country home can guarantee.

What makes this property unique

A break at Porcilaia at Borgo la Chiusa is ideal for taking a language course, enjoying the Palio of Siena, taking wine tasting tours, making cooking lessons all of which we can organize for you.

The outside of each house offers a well kept garden, a lovely patio with table, chairs and BBQ for outside eating and relaxing.

Languages:

English, Italian

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