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Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded

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Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
Dining
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 29700 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Volterra, Italy
  • Cathedral of Volterra
  • Medici Fortress
  • Roman Theatre

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Delightful villa in the heart of Tuscany

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 55 reviews
Delightful villa in the heart of Tuscany

About the area

Volterra

With a stay at this vacation home in Volterra, you'll be 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Medici Fortress and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Palazzo Pretorio. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Palazzo dei Priori and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Torre del Porcellino.
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Getting around

  • Riparbella Station - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enjoy! Cafè - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Chic & Shock - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Con Vista Fornelli - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Migliorini - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪La Vecchia Lira - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded

Villanovia is a conservative restoration example of a historic Tuscan farmhouse: it is preserved rustic and original but modernly equipped.
You can enjoy the swimming pool as well relax at hot tub/Jacuzzi; you have the comfort of the air condition and the Internet wifi connection.
Its distinctive special character provides a cozy and warm atmosphere.

The house provides 700sm of internal living accommodation (exclusive rental) and 37 acres of private land.
Uniquely located on a hilltop inside the natural park of Berignone, overlooking the Cecina valley, the cities of Volterra and Pomarance, the Metallic Hills and Larderello, with the visible geothermal vapors.
Villanovia is off the beaten tracks and worth the 4 Km gravel-road drive, that will take you to our relaxed and far-from-it-all country house (could be bumpy if you have a sportcar - as suggested by a recent guest).

Staying in our property will offer you a 360° view over unspoiled Tuscany, its history and hills. And you and your family will feel at home !

The house sleeps 20+ (extra beds/futon and + 3 cots are available) in large and comfortable rooms or cosy apartments equipped with a private kitchen corner.

The 16th century groundfloor entrance (all in stone) is the most ancient part of the house. Here you have a sofa area with satellite TV and indoor stairs to the upper floor where 6 accommodations are located, as well as a terrace overlooking Volterra.

Perfectly located for total relax vacation, at the same time offers short rides to the cities of Volterra (9Km), Pisa, Siena (about 60Km each), San Gimignano and Florence, as well as the Etruscan Coast beaches (45Km). A large kitchen and an impressive 170sm stone-walls living room with original brick arches complete the property.
Panoramic swimming pool is 5x12, fenced for children' safety.
Our premium service is the interior stylish room with bubble pool, refreshing and relaxing. It is inspired to the Etruscan thermal springs environment, in rustic murble and stone. EV charge is also available.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this vacation home include barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9.5 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking inside the house is not permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 7,535 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Special celebrations are welcome. No troublemakers
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT050039B5HIZHEW4Y

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property and the owners exceeded all expectations. We hosted our wedding at the venue and housed all 16 guests. The house comfortably accomodated everyone with enough indoor and outdoor space to be comfortably spread out.The views are breathtaking and we spent multiple evening sitting under the pergola or in the hot tub watching the lightning storms roll theough the mountains. The hosts did a great job arranging the outdoor areas to take advantage of all of the natural beauty of the property.Marco and his family were unbelieveably accomodating hosts, going far above and beyond what we expected. We also booked the hosts catering partner for our wedding dinner, a pasta class, and a pizza night; Consuelo and her family were absolutely amazing and their cooking is lights-out. Beware though, like all italian chefs, they will make sure you have enough leftovers to feed a small army.To sum up our experience, this property including the hosts and the catering vedors were great! I woukd reccomend this to anyone and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
11/10 recommend! We hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at this beautiful private villa with amazing views. Words can not even describe the perfection about our stay with all our friends and family. Communication with Laura to organize everything at a distance was great, and Marco was lovely and so kind to answer all our requests during the week! They recommended vendors for our wedding and it was wonderful. The food and service was great. There was so many places to enjoy the beauty of Tuscany. Everyone had a private bathroom and air conditionning. The rooms are comfortable. The kitchen is bigger than we thought and worked perfectly for our big group (however we did not really cook haha). Thank you for everything!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villanovia is as wonderful as it looks online. Marco and Laura are exceptional hosts and took care of us with kindness and made sure our every need was well taken care - we had a lovely stay! Thank you Marco and Laura!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

We stayed in this beautiful villa with a big group of over 20 adults and kids, and it was perfect. The house is spacious, maintained well, with beautiful views of the hills and vineyards all around. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, both indoors and out.The pool was a major highlight. The outdoor dining area was ideal for long group meals, and the kids enjoyed exploring the grounds while the adults relaxed and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.Our host, Marco, was very thoughtful and quick to respond to anything we needed. We’ll have a lot of special memories from our week at this villa. Highly recommend for large groups looking to enjoy the best of Tuscany together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The PERFECT Getaway!

My wife and I found and booked this house for our family and friends to join us for a celebration, and not one part of our experience was disappointing. We showed up late Friday night after a longer day of travel than expected, and we had people at the house waiting for us. They were very gracious and kind and I was communicated with the entire way. I was given a tour of the house and grounds and then we settled in. The house itself is huge and absolutely gorgeous. It’s a picturesque home with plenty of room and amenities. The following morning we got to see the unbelievable views surrounding the house and were shocked with the beauty. We had booked a dinner in house with the owners (which was an added cost) and it was such a great experience. The team that cooked was perfect and made us an amazing meal for our celebration. As for location we had a lot of options. There was a full grocery store about 25 minutes away in Volterra. Volterra also has a lot of shopping restaurants, and options. We drove to Cecina to the beach in about an hour, and up to Pisa in about 100 minutes. Florence is also only 90 minutes away. Overall, our entire experience was amazing. The owners communicated and answered all questions and gave us everything we needed to enjoy our trip. We were so happy with the entire experience and would definitely come back here. Grazie mille!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property!

While the house is located far out in the Tuscan country side down a gravel road (closest small town is 15 away), it's location within Tuscany is unbeatable - 90 min from Florence, 25 min from Volterra - and Siena, San Gimingnano, Pisa/Lucca, wineries, beaches in between. The location is so peaceful and beautiful - bring bug spray for the mosquitos! A small price to pay for the views. Laura and Marco were very responsive and helpful. The place was spotless. Consuela and her family (Dominque is so sweet!) were AMAZING cooks - I would recommend doing the chef meals. One item of note - the 3 downstairs suites (Carraia, Mugnaia, and Volterrana) are only accessible from outside the villa - which is fine, we just didn't expect that. And Carraia does not have it's own kitchen, but it right next to a door to the house. Each room having it's own bathroom was a huge plus for our large group. I would recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Earl Family

We all loved it. It has so many different areas to gather. A large well equipped clean kitchen. We all took turns cooking. Large bedroom's with beautiful views . The house was just a blessing to all of us. Quite ( except for us) beautiful views, lovely pool and hot tub. We will remember this vacation forever. Thank you Marco and Laura.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking countryside location

We were a group of 12 women and found Villanovia to be the perfect place. Some of our favorite things about Villanovia *panoramic views from all sides of the property *multple ourdoor seating areas, both for relaxing & dining/games *each bedroom/apartment has its own bathroom We had the villa chef, Mama Toscano, prepare 2 meals (pizza & Lasagna) and did a ravioli pasta making class. We loved the food and the cooking experience. We do not speak Italian so had a use google translate when needed, but it all went very smoothly. Before i booked the villa i had read other reviews about the road getting to the villa. It is a gravel road that is pretty rough/bumpy in places but we had no issues driving our cars on these roads. Just slow down, take your time and enjoy the amazing views. I would definitely return to Villanovia!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Ayr

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and holiday

A wonderful house in an outstanding area of natural beauty. Our group had an excellent holiday with the most charming hosts. We will certainly try to repeat the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tuscany Vacation

This property was absolutely amazing. It is just like the pictures in the VRBO. We had a large group of friends and it was very comfortable with rooms and bathrooms for everyone. The scenery around the villa was very stunning and amazing sunrises and sunsets to watch. I highly recommend this as a getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

maeve l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Panoramic Villa with breathtaking views

This property is in free heart of rural countryside and as it states, the last few miles are a dirt track. However, the property and views are worth it. Superbly equipped kitchen , lots of seating areas to appreciate the views . Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Only 35 mins to Volterra. Recommend a car with good tyres.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

TYLER W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

Perfect place to get away for Christmas with our whole family! Hosts are awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming villa in the middle of Tuscany

Amazing place for a group of friends with always clean pool, table tennis, table football. Nice chill out zones with great views, grill. All you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great stay in a quiet picturesque location in Volterra Italy

It was easy and worry free. We applied confirmed all details and the communication was perfect based on any questions we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

camilla b.

Never-ending views and birds singing.

Celebrated a big birthday with my family members and friends at Villanovia. We were a total of 24 ranging in age from 6 to 74 spending 11 fabulous days in perfect peace and harmony. The house lends itself to big groups and felt in fact empty when we were only 18 the last couple of days. Situated at the end of a scenic "driveway" (was technically not our driveway but felt like it) the house perch, like many Tuscan structures do, on a hill with 360 degree views with not a man-made sound to be heard, utter bliss to a city dweller. The house itself is kept in impeccable condition and is fully equipped. The owner was in the area for work the first 4 days and stayed at their separate house on the property. He was very helpful, friendly and full of information about the area. I would definately go back and my brother and his family is already planning on returning next summer. Camilla
Stayed 11 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villanovia ist ein ganz besonderes Anwesen. Unsere Gruppe hat sich tundum wohl gefühlt und es hat an nichts gefehlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bellissimo soggiorno!

Abbiamo soggiornato per un retreat aziendale di team, location perfetta, pulita, comoda e con tantissimi servizi. Panorama spettacolare! Da rifare
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfekte Unterkunft im Herzen der Toskana

Unser Aufenthalt war eine 11 von 10! Das Haus ist riesig, in schönem rustikalem Stil mit vielen Möglichkeiten zum Sitzen und zusammen sein. Es handelt sich um das letzte Haus, welches nach einer langen Straße kommt. Somit hat man seine Ruhe, man hört nichts außer Vögel und Grillen, die Aussicht ist atemberaubend mit Sonnenuntergang direkt hinter dem Haus. Zu beachten ist, dass man ca. 1 1/2 Stunden unterwegs zum Einkaufen ist, da die Schotterstraße ziemlich lang ist und man dort nicht so schnell fahren kann. Es bietet sich also an, die Köche mitzubuchen. Auf jeden Fall braucht man ein Auto! Wir haben den Pizza Abend gebucht und es war perfekt! Unglaublich leckere Pizza, keine Arbeit und man konnte einfach die Zeit mit allen genießen. Jedes Zimmer hat ein eigenes Badezimmer und das Haus ist wirklich beeindruckend und umgeben von gepflegten und sauberen Grasflächen und Olivenbaumfeldern. Marco ist super lieb, er hat uns alles genau erklärt und war jederzeit hilfsbereit und ansprechbar! Wir hatten die perfekte Woche mit so vielen Leuten, da alle genug Platz hatten. Danke für Alles! Wir kommen wieder :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

t s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for family holidays

We (12 adults and 1 child) had perfect holidays in this spacious house. We enjoyed the roomy and well equipped kitchen, the pool and the hot tub as well as the ample possibilities to eat inside or outside of the house. The owners gave us nice tips for restaurants around the location. A highlight was the vegetarian buffet we ordered for the last evening - we all could barely walk so much did we eat. We highly recommend this location, it is quiet, well maintained and staff and owner are very friendly. K
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tobias S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ist eine Empfehlung wert – Teil 1

Wir waren 17 Erwachsene und 10 Kinder (1-10 Jahre alt), Familien und Single, ging für uns sehr gut auf mit der Zimmereinteilung. Für eine bessere Übersicht der Zimmer, haben mir die Vermieter einen übersichtsplan als PDF zukommen lassen. Lage: Das Anwesen ist mit einer Fahrt von ca. 15min Schotter-/Feldweg nicht ganz so komfortabel zu erreichen, was aber auch ein kleines Abenteuer sein kann. Hohe Bodenfreiheit ist von Vorteil, ein Tesla Modell 3 hats aber auch geschafft (kratzte jedoch schon mal am Unterboden). Zur Belohnung gibt es dafür dann eine Fantastische Aussicht von dem Anwesen. Umgebung: Die ist Top, gut gepflegt, Rassen geschnitten, Pool sauber. Diverse Rückzugsorte, da sollte jeder seine Ruhe finden, auch mit 10 Kinder. Anwesen ist grosszügig eingezäunt, unteranderem wegen Wildtieren. Joggen kann zur Tortur werden, sobald du schwitzt und über den Schotterweg läufst, begrüssen dich die Brämen. Also besser lassen und im Pool ein paar Bahnen ziehen. Auch begrüssten uns Täglich die Wespen, sobald was Feines draussen auf dem Tisch stand. Die Bienen hingegen, waren meist nur um den Pool herum um Wasser zu trinken. Den einen und anderen Stich mussten wir hinnehmen, im Großen und Ganzen hatten wir aber wenig Probleme mit den Insekten. Alternativ kann auch drinnen gegessen werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J., Liège

Liked: Cleanliness

Semaine entre amis dans un environnement magnifique

Nous avons passé une semaine dans un lieu magique! La maison est entourée d'un paysage splendide à 360°. Pas un bruit à part celui de la nature. Du coup, le chemin pour y arriver est assez cabossé et il vaut mieux bien prévoir ses courses avant d'y arriver. Mais c'est le prix à payer pour cet environnement hors du commun. Nous avons également profité du service à domicile de menu et de pizzas. C'était délicieux et les cuisinières étaient très gentilles. La maison est très bien équipée et bien adaptée à un grand groupe. Je recommande!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudius Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A superb place to spend holidays as a family with three generations

We came for the second time to Villanovia and again enjoyed a fabulous week in a unique surrounding. Special thanks to our host Marco!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philipp Z.

Ein wunderbares Hideaway in der Toskana

Wir waren als Freundesgruppe (Erwachsene, Kinder im Kindergartenalter sowie Kleinkinder) gemeinsam eine Woche in oben genannten Anwesen und fühlten uns sehr wohl! Die Anfahrt ist sehr gut ausgeschildert, aber führt über eine enge Kiesstraße mit vielen Schlaglöchern. Diesem Umstand sollte man sich bewusst sein und je nachdem das entsprechende Fahrzeug wählen. Die Außenanlage ist sehr gepflegt und bietet einen unbeschreiblichen Ausblick mit sehr viel Platz - Oliven und Aprikosenbäume säumten unseren Weg. Von innen könnte das Haus eine Grundreinigung vertragen. Auch das Mobiliar ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und gewinnt sicherlich keinen Interieur-Design-Preis. Unser Tipp: Unbedingt den Abendessensservice buchen! Wir haben uns jeden Abend bekochen lassen und es war einfach nur wunderbar! Die drei Damen machen Pizza und Pasta wirklich 100% selbst und geben sich unglaublich viel Mühe. Alles ist sehr liebevoll angerichtet und hat uns köstlich geschmeckt. Die Mengen sind riesig! Man kann sich von den Resten auch immer noch am Folgetag mittags gut ernähren. Ein unglaublich gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis mit sehr viel Abwechslung! Alle am Haus waren sehr freundlich zu uns und haben uns jederzeit unterstützt. Es fühlte sich an, wie bei Freunden zu Gast zu sein. Wir würden die Unterkunft jederzeit weiterempfehlen - insbesondere größeren Gruppen und Familien mit Kindern.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robson S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious house in nature

The place is in the middle of a huge green area, ideal for those who want peace and quiet location. We were in group of 19 and there was plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. Marco, the owner, is very attentive to all details and always around to help. House ammenities were a plus for those rainy days when we could not visit sorrounding Tuscan cities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquesson N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very beautiful and comfortable house

We had an amazing week in this house, we were 6 families together. All inside and outside was very appreciated. The view on the Tuscany is splendid. We can recommend you to order a pizza party. That was really delicious !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023