Title: Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33603008&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany Holiday home in Casole d'Elsa with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany ![Property grounds - Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany (Casole d'Elsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603100/33603008/1ee3d593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany (Casole d'Elsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603100/33603008/60adc9d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany (Casole d'Elsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603100/33603008/5aab1bf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany (Casole d'Elsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603100/33603008/4a7aea7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany (Casole d'Elsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603100/33603008/bba0bbc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany Romantic and cozy detached cottage located at the edge of an ancient rural hamlet in the green countryside just west of Siena. Gelsomino is proposed as a welcoming holiday home ideal for couples and small families wishing to enjoy a wonderful holiday in the very heart of Tuscany. In the private garden that surrounds the cottage, there are pleasant corners where you can grill, eat al fresco, read a good book in the shade of the big oak tree, or simply delight the eye while admiring the beautiful views of the surrounding hills. In the hamlet, of which Gelsomino is part, guests have at their disposal a large, panoramic swimming pool (7x14 meters, depth 1.40, available from 1st May to 30th September) shared with some other accommodations offered in the hamlet. The interiors, furnished with great love for detail, and equipped with all modern comforts, are very charming and putting guests immediately at ease. The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of a spacious living/dining room with fireplace, sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchenette with direct access to the furnished terrace and garden; 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Gelsomino is located in a strategic position, ideal for visiting the most important art centers of the region, the renowned wineries in the Chianti, spa resorts, and sandy beaches, all easily reachable within 30 - 90 minutes by car. The nearest village with basic services (grocery shop, bar, restaurant, pharmacy) is 3,5 km away. There also are 2 dining options offering local specialties at approx 2 km, and with other excellent restaurants within a radius of 5 km. Some distances: Casole d'Elsa (bank, supermarket, various shops, restaurants, tennis, etc) 10 km, Colle Val d'Elsa (all kinds of facilieties, golf, tennis, motorway access) 15 km, Siena 25 km, San Gimignano 30 km , Volterra 35 km, Florence 70 km, Pisa 95 km, Follonica (beaches) 70 km. Airports: Florence 75 km, Pisa 95 km, Bologna 150 km, Rome 260 km. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: 1 Set of bed and bath linen per person and week Baby cot / Highchair for babies under 2 years Final cleaning Pool towels Welcome pack Water consumption Electricity consumption Gas for cooking NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (mandatory): Tourist tax (where applicable) A fully returnable cautionary deposit of € 250,00 (in cash) is requested at the time of arrival NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (on request): Heating € 5,00 per cubic/meter ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Villa | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66100000/66091200/66091102/94405e63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belvilla by OYO Selvatello Villino Trilo Casole d'Elsa - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=66091102&PinnedHotelID=66091102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52990000/52982500/52982494/619836cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belvilla by OYO Selvatello Laura Trilo Cinque Casole d'Elsa - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=52982494&PinnedHotelID=52982494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Patio | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73459400/73459377/07acc157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Superior Ground Floor Apartment With Pool View Casole d'Elsa - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=73459377&PinnedHotelID=73459377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122890000/122887200/122887163/f190617d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Il Gabbro Casole d'Elsa - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=122887163&PinnedHotelID=122887163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=33603008&PinnedHotelID=33603008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=33603008,66091102,52982494,73459377,122887163) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### Optional extras - Heating fee: EUR 5 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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 IT052004C2LE36X2Y9 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ### Property is also known as In The Very Heart Of Tuscany Holiday in the Very Heart of Tuscany Casole d'Elsa Holiday in the Very Heart of Tuscany Private vacation home 11970-40004 ## About the area Casole d'Elsa is home to this holiday home. Lilliano Estate Winery and Sovestro in Poggio Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Hedonistic Hiking. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Siena Stadium or Palasport Mens Sana. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. [Visit our Casole d'Elsa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Casole-DElsa.dx603292) [View more Holiday homes in Casole d'Elsa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Casole-DElsa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d603292-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.30238%2C11.09969&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cmn92RWpasYTNooyT1XAuNIl7Tw=) Casole d'Elsa, Tuscany ### What's nearby - ![Cascate del Diborrato - Parco fluviale dell'Elsa Inside the residential area of Colle Val d'Elsa is a historic and natural landscape of enormous value thanks to the Elsa River which crosses the Val d'Elsa creating a unique territory. The river creates enchanting corners for hiking and observing: the engineering works for gathering water, the artifical canal system for carrying the water to the city, the caves. A particularly suggestive point is the Diborrato water falls, a 15m jump which is more than 10m deep, a sort of small lake where the locals used to go to cool off. Other places not to miss are the Grotta dell'Orso, the Conchina, the Masso Bianco, the Nicchia and the Spianata dei Falchi, each with its own particularities. This natural richness has been recognized with the institution of a protected area in the River Park of the Upper Val d'Elsa which includes the path of the river from the city of Colle Val d'Elsa which stretches from Ponte Santa Giulia to Ponte di Spugna and includes the Caldane, thermal springs which were known to the Etruscans and Romans. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000027885/3d52072f-6a1e-4294-8491-e30bc0d78a8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alta Val d'Elsa River Park 21 min drive \- 9.3 miles - ![#TroveOn Yes, Monteriggioni just might be the quintessential walled medieval village in Tuscany. It's small enough to perhaps be called "cute" but you won't catch me using this term. Monteriggioni began as a border fortress built on a round hill by Sienna against the Florentines. It is famous for the intact defensive structure that held up against repeated Florentine attacks in the 11th century; its 10 meter high walls and 14 towers can still be seen for miles around. Monteriggioni has been featured in movies as a typical medieval village. The village is slightly elliptical in shape with two gates (a third has been plugged). The major gate tourists will use when coming from the parking lot, Porta Franca, owes its name to the Via Francigena--Monteriggione was a major stop on the pilgrimage trail from Cantebury to Rome. The Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Assunta will offer assistance with housing for modern pilgrims traveling the Francigena pilgrimage route. Monteriggioni was a sleepy village of farmers and sheep herders as late as the 1960's. Today it exists entirely for tourists and pilgrims. You'll find wine shops, a tasting room, restaurants and hotels in the small village. This is not neccessarily a disadvantage, although some times it's nice to see some locals puttering about once in a while. Where is Monteriggioni? Monteriggioni is located in the province of Siena, 14km to the northwest of Siena (54km from Florence). While it can be done as a day trip from Siena, you might be better off staying the night--Monteriggioni is much more evocative when the tourists leave late in the afternoon and you can sit in a courtyard sipping a glass of Chianti. Monteriggioni is surrounded by vineyards, and is known for its wine production. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5722/8e9b6815-6e6f-4656-b1b6-41616907862c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Monteriggioni Castle 30 min drive \- 14.0 miles - Terre di Vini 7 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Hedonistic Hiking 13 min drive \- 4.7 miles - Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum 16 min drive \- 6.2 miles ### Getting around - Monteriggioni Badesse Station 29 min drive ### Restaurants - La Cantina del Poggiaccio 10 min drive - La Pergola 13 min drive - Agriteca 13 min drive - IL Colombaio 15 min drive - Pizzeria Il Porrina 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany have a pool? ### Is Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany? ### What time is check-in at Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany? ### What time is check-out at Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany? ### Where is Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Family Holiday This was the perfect place for a quiet and peaceful family holiday in beautiful Tuscany. The cottage was very well equipped, the pool very clean and a great size. We loved the quiet and secluded location but still walking distance to some nice little cafes and a wonderful wine tasting experience. Would highly recommend this property. ##### Claire B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### JulieC 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Emplacement idéal pour visiter la Toscane Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, la maison est très bien située pour visiter les différentes villes et villages de Toscane, la piscine est grande et super agréable. La location est constituée de tous les équipements nécessaires pour passer un bon séjour. C'est calme et la litterie est bonne. Il manque peut-être un peu de place dans la cuisine pour stocker les aliments secs/boissons ##### JulieC Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corrina V. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heerlijk huis in het echte Toscane Wij hebben 10 dagen genoten met ons gezin. Onze kinderen van 18 en 15 hadden ook goede WiFi wat op deze leeftijd erg belangrijk is haha. Het zwembad was heerlijk koel en heel ruim. Elke ochtend even baantjes gezwommen. De huisjes op het terrein zijn van allemaal verschillende eigenaren. Je hebt daarom bij het zwembad ook echt je eigen 2 bedjes met 2 stoeltjes en geen tafeltje. Rondom ons huisje waren meerdere zitplekken om te liggen of zitten. Een airconditioning had wel fijn geweest maar er stonden gelukkig 2 grote ventilatoren. ##### Corrina V. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean-Marc B. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Romantisches Steinhaus Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön und ruhig. Der Gemeinschaftspool war prima und sehr sauber. Man sollte allerdings an Mückenspray denken. ##### Jean-Marc B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia R. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Empfehlenswert Das Häuschen hat alles was man braucht.Pool war sehr sauber, es sind jedoch Ruhezeiten am Pool von 14.00-16.00 einzuhalten und es ist keine Nutzung des Pools nach 21.00 möglich. Insgesamt waren wir zufrieden,auch wenn während unseres Aufenthaltes weder Geschirrspüler noch Waschmaschine nutzbar war.Agentur und Inhaberin waren zwar bemüht,was uns letztendlich aber in der Zeit in der wir dort waren nichts gebracht hat. ##### Julia R. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances H. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Owners were very accommodating. All was a good experience. The only regret was that the pool was closed. It had been advertised that the pool would be open. We had nice weather for our stay and would have enjoyed the pool. ##### Frances H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefan S. 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nettes kleines Haus in schöner Gegend Nettes, kleines Ferienhaus in sehr ruhiger, ländlicher und schöner Gegend in der Toskana. Toller Pool. Eignet sich auch gut als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach Volterra, Siena, Florenz, Pisa oder ans Meer, wenn man bereit ist mit dem Auto zu fahren. ##### Stefan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### laetitia g. 22 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### sejour calme et agréable Notre séjour était très bien et agréable. La maison était bien située pour visiter la Toscane. Par contre, la wifi n'était pas dans la maison, ce qui peut poser problème. Il faudrait le précisr dans l'annonce. ##### laetitia g. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019 ---