Title: Charming ancient farm house in Chianti Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming ancient farm house in Chianti Family-friendly holiday home in Montespertoli with an outdoor pool ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33595000/33594934/w4395h3072x213y0-ce166200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33595000/33594934/9c2cadfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33595000/33594934/39caa0d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33595000/33594934/86e58ff5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33595000/33594934/caa1334e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Charming ancient farm house in Chianti, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 92153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Charming ancient farm house in Chianti Charming ancient villa in Tuscany located in the heart of Chianti. 50 km from Siena and 30 km from Florence, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and 5 acres of olive groves and private wood. Beautiful garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside including the towers of San Gimignano. Nice swimming pool of 6x3 meter, 1,40 hight, with a calm and sunny wood deck in a wanderful position overlooking tuscany's hills. To have breakfast under the arbor looking at the Tuscany's hills is an unforgettable experience as well as to eat a "bruschetta" with olive oil got directly in the "terracotta" jars kept in the house basement. Is the perfect location to visit historical places as Certaldo, Volterra, San Giminiano, Greve and many others cities and spots of art and culture... It also offer a lot of opportunities for trekking and natural activities. The house is like the ancient family's memories keeper, elegantly furnished with antiquities, old pictures and objects and an extensive library of rare and vintage books. Large traditional eat in kitchen, spacious double living room area with old fireplace, 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms that accommodate up to 9 people. Fully equipped , ceiling fan in the bedroom, mosquitos nets, and free Wi-Fi, with all comforts and amenities. For many years Barbara, an anthropologist working for international organizations, travelled and lived in several countries. Together with her three daughters who were all born in this family house, they are now managing with great passion this beautiful country house and its olive grove, which produce an extra virgin DOC oil. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smokers are wellcome but please smoke outside! ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Theme park 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33977100/33977008/0d80bb51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private villa near Certaldo and San Gimignano with swimming pool and large garden. 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No cat admitted ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: children wellcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smokers are wellcome but please smoke outside! ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 IT048030C2VKBTMKZH ### 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 ### Property is also known as Charming Ancient Farm House Chianti San Giusto a Montalbino Charming Ancient Farm House Chianti Charming Ancient Farm Chianti San Giusto a Montalbino Charming Ancient Farm Chianti Charming Ancient Farm House Chianti San Giusto a Montalbino Charming Ancient Farm House Chianti Private vacation home Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti Charming Ancient Farm Chianti Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti Montespertoli Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti Private vacation home Private vacation home Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti San Giusto a Montalbino Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti Montespertoli Charming Ancient Farm House in Chianti Private vacation home ## About the area ![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%7C43.61018%2C11.09286&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MFCOsAwuQdsYbr5QqvHwcLXB8xc=) San Giusto a Montalbino, Toscana #### What's nearby - Tenuta Maiano - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles - Ponte Vecchio - 38 min drive - 19.5 miles - Uffizi Gallery - 38 min drive - 19.5 miles - Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 39 min drive - 20.0 miles - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 41 min drive - 22.0 miles #### Getting around - Certaldo Station - 22 min drive - Peretola Airport (FLR) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ristorante Perbacco Di Cinelli Laura - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bar Jack's - ‬12 min drive - ‪C'era Una Volta - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pasticceria Fiorentina - ‬12 min drive - ‪Il mondo degli gnomi - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming ancient farm house in Chianti have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Charming ancient farm house in Chianti pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Charming ancient farm house in Chianti? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Charming ancient farm house in Chianti? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming ancient farm house in Chianti? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming ancient farm house in Chianti located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Castello Sonnino, Il Fiaschetto, and Vine and Wine Museum. Piazza Machiavelli and Piazza del Popolo are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming ancient farm house in Chianti Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 42 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alejandra O. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was an AMAZING stay, the house is just as it looks on the pictures (or even better). Barbara sets the house up perfectly and is very attentive to our needs, as well as Maria Angela the one who helped with cleaning. I can not recommend this house enough, it is truly the perfect holiday home. LOVED IT. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2ce20b7b-982c-40ea-be1c-9153baa1ef9b-1753714655452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/78ec3f3d-789d-496b-8a3f-3b48ea1562fb-1753714656228.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2cf3637d-aff4-428b-a5c6-54be38a0cc40-1753714656804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alejandra O. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harald S. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### If you are not happy here, there is no help for you. We really enjoyed our stay! We love old houses and are very grateful for letting us stay there for 14 days. The communication was excellent. Many thanks to Barbara and best wishes to Mariangela! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0b31e6b2-f3fc-4047-8f80-6f89fdd78d54-1753032574595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a381fd3e-32bb-445f-b2f4-2c38b65c4ad4-1753032580810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/22be29f2-1844-4d18-875b-f50505032dad-1753032582168.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/de30f433-5d2d-4d82-b045-d61e63592321-1753032580932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Harald S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Family of 5 from the UK with three teenage daughters. We stayed for 8 nights in August when the temperature was up to 37C most days. The property is beautiful, full of understated Italian charm and with views across to San Gimignano that are captivating. Whilst the house has no air conditioning, it remains cool during the day if care is taken with blinds and windows. At night, the fans in each room ensured that we all slept well despite the daytime heat. The pool was lovely to swim in when the heat became too much. We spent hours sitting in the shade reading books, whilst admiring the views. Siena, Florence and Volterra were only an hour’s drive away, and we would recommend heading to San Gimignano for the evening when the crowds reduce, restaurants are easier to get into, and the lighting is stunning. We can’t recommend this property too highly. We met both Mariangela and Francesco during our stay who couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcome and help with any questions. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/70b84f18-60f9-4f04-ae4e-e2ebcb8712c6-1755172161987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4e0dbd56-4ffb-4365-947a-5caedc537261-1755172165618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5e4a4f3a-d4d8-4ec9-adc5-b6f77d5f8891-1755172160152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cff4b22f-2f4b-4f4e-8ecb-8f7303b4dd7d-1755172165056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena S. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place, pefekt holidays The place wasreally great. We were a group of 8 People and one Baby. We had enough space in the house. The pool and the view was amazing. ##### Lena S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erfan J. 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful character filled Tuscan home Our family had a great restful time staying at this character home. We had a great time using the pool and having alfresco breakfasts and meals near the pool. Beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside and olive groves extending from the house. Thank you Barbara for a wonderful experience and opening your family home to us. We will definitely be back! ##### Erfan J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt D., Honolulu, HI 2 Jul 2017 #### The Tuscan experience you imagined A central location for exploring Florence, Siena, San Gimignano. A drop-dead gorgeous view of sun-dappled hills. An enchantingly historical Tuscan house with old-time fixtures. A refreshing pool to cool off after touring each day. It was exactly the Tuscan experience we were hoping for! ##### Matt D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### raluca p. 25 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic, rustic tuscan property with gorgeous views We spent a few weeks in August 2019 on this really authentic and rustic tuscan property, in the heart of the Chianti hills. We were looking for a quiet, secluded location with great views and Barbara’s house was above our expectations. The scenery is second to none. The house is old and full of character, feels like living inside a little museum and to us was like a journey back in time. Definetly an unique and rare experience that is worth living. The property has a small and very clean swimming pool, regularly maintained during our stay - such a treat during hot summer days. Great outdoor eating area, overlooking Chianti hills and SanGimignano in the far distance. The property is well located - approx within 25-40 min driving from Certaldo, San Gimignano, Florence. Less than an hour to Sienna and Pisa. Probably due to very secluded location of the property, the wifi is not the fastest.. but again, the beauty and charm of the property easily overcome the need for modern technology. Altogether, we felt privileged to spend our holiday in such a special place and would come back anytime. Thank you to Barbara and Mariangela, With best wishes Raluca and family ##### raluca p. ### 10/10 Excellent #### katrina n. 10 Aug 2018 #### Wonderful, Comfortable Family Home Our extended family enjoyed a wonderful week at Barbara's comfortable, quiet home. We had 2 grandparents, 4 parents and 4 children. The house is absolutely a family home--filled with pictures of generations and generations of Barbara's family and lovely, homey touches of a lived-in home. Everyone in our family enjoyed the pool and the outdoor covered patio. We cooked in the family kitchen and had postcard perfect meals under the covered patio. The view from the patio and pool is "ultimate Tuscany" with all the vineyards, castles, gorgeous skies and colors of the region. The kitchen is easy to use. The beds are firm and very comfortable. The baths and showers are easy to use. The property is a wonderful size for lounging and relaxing. We spent days at the property just hanging out. We also drove to nearby castles and towns like Certaldo and San Gimignano. We e-biked in Montespertoli (where we also went to the grocery store at COOP). Our whole family also had a number of meals at Restaurante La Lombricaia that is nearby and also has a wonderful view. Our family hopes to be back to this magical spot. It was easy to exchange questions and check in and out as well. Thanks Barbara and family! ##### katrina n. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gail R. 19 Oct 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### I do not recommend this property The primary reason for not recommending this property is due to our dealings with the host but there are other issues with the property. As has been said by other reviewers this property is very cluttered with very little space for renters to put any of their own things. The appliances are old, much of the china is chipped and we ended up buying our own pans rather than use the old aluminium ones in the property! The internet did not work at all for us, and Mariangela. who checked us in, told us immediately we arrived that the internet was very bad in the house - in contradiction to what is said in the property description. We also were not told until the day of arrival that there is an electrified fence on the property and since we were taking dogs this was a significant issue for us. Our main problem though was dealing with the host after we had the great misfortune of breaking a bedside lamp, which we immediately reported to her, but for which she wanted to claim a value of EUR290. Admittedly the host's English is not very good but I am sure she understood when I asked for proof of this value to provide to our insurers but the only response we had to this from her was to forward a VRBO message saying this amount had been debited from my credit card, with no reference to my request. She also wanted to charge us EUR30 for a broken bottom shelf in her old refrigerator which we had found broken at the end of our stay, as we informed Mariangela who was again checking us out. This was clearly not safety glass, and we strongly felt should not have been our responsibility as all we did was to store food in the refrigerator. We, of course, contacted VRBO to contest the charge for the refrigerator shelf and to ask for their assistance in gaining the needed valuation which resulted in their refunding the whole deposit taken, so I can only assume they had as little luck as we in getting a valuation from the host. We should not have had to do this. All we wanted was an honest valuation for the damage and to be met with a rude silence from a host who had been far from silent in other messages is simply not acceptable. One other serious issue we had was that Mariangela was not willing to accept the tourist tax from us saying she knew nothing about it, despite the host's legal requirement to collect this. So, we had the trouble of contacting the Comune di Montespertoli to sort this out which, again, is not acceptable behaviour by the host. ##### Gail R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michel B. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Montalbano Tout bien sauf la grosse canicule et les moustiques. ##### Michel B. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis R., LYON France 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Détente Absolue L'emplacement est magnifique, au milieu de la belle campagne Toscane, la maison a un charme fou, c'est une maison de famille. Si vous n'aimez pas l'ancien, passez votre chemin! Nous, nous reviendrons ##### Denis R. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sabourin m., Nogent sur marne 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnifique maison toscane Si vous cherchez une maison de campagne toscane typique, vous avez trouvé Une vieille maison pleine de charme Un bon équipement Une piscine pour les enfants Localisation au cœur du chianti entre Florence et sienne Nous avons passé une semaine parfaite Merci ##### sabourin m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul J. 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabuleux séjour Merci Barbara, la maison est fabuleuse, l'emplacement est parfait pour visiter la Toscane. Vous êtes à moins d'une heure des sites touristiques (Pise, Sienne, Florence etc...). De la piscine vous avez une vue dégagée sur la vignes et les oliviers. Que ce soit dans la cuisine ou sur la terrasse ombragée vous allez passer de superbes moments en famille ou avec des amis. ##### Paul J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy M., Calgary 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing, gorgeous, perfect Tuscan experience! From the moment we arrived at this outstanding property until our departure (after a horrendous thunderstorm!), we had an incredible, lovely stay at this ancient yet updated and well appointed property. The location is isolated yet close to everything we needed. We cooked in the gourmet kitchen and ate outside most nights. We had the most relaxing, therapeutic stay prior to my son’s wedding in Florence. Can’t wait to return! La vita e bella! ##### Wendy M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dagmar G. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Entspricht dem in dem Onlineinserat gegebenem Bild Uriges Haus in wunderschöner Umgebung mit vielen Möglichkeiten, von den kulturellen Highlights abgesehen kommt ihr jeder Feinschmecker in der Umgebung auf seine Kosten ##### Dagmar G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### julia r. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grazie Mille Mille Grazie ##### julia r. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clementina S. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un tuffo rigenerante in un’atmosfera da sogno! Abbiamo trascorso la nostra breve vacanza di famiglia ( 5 notti, cani compresi) in questa casa incantevole ed unica. Il posto è meraviglioso, circondato da una natura e da un panorama mozzafiato. In questa casa si sentono solo il silenzio e il canto delle cicale; è completa di tutti i confort, non manca davvero nulla per trascorrere una vacanza all’insegna della tranquillità e del relax. Qui si respira un’atmosfera unica, la casa è vecchia ed è questo che la rende così speciale! Nulla di moderno, solo tanta storia ,tanta classe e tanti ricordi. Gli ambienti sono grandi e confortevoli( la cucina poi e’splendida!), le camere sono spaziose ed accoglienti . Gli ambienti sono puliti e curati. Sicuramente ci vuole una particolare attenzione poiché l’arredamento è antico e per alcuni aspetti delicato, ma la consiglio a tutti gli amanti del genere “non moderno”,perché merita davvero di essere vista ed apprezzata! Il giardino è molto curato, è tutto recintato ed è circondato da olivi secolari. La tettoia con il grande tavolo in legno accanto alla piscina ha reso le nostre giornate e le nostre serate piacevoli e fresche. Ringrazio particolarmente la Signora Barbara per la fiducia data al nostro gruppo un po’ complesso e ringrazio Mariangela per la sua gentilezza e per la sua disponibilità nell’’accoglierci e nel farci sentire a nostro agio. Ci auguriamo di poter tornare presto in questo luogo meraviglioso.Grazie, Clementina ##### Clementina S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk B., Obfelden 23 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It's a pity that the vacation in such a wonderful place goes by so quickly!!! We would like to sincerely thank the landlady Barbara and her whole family for making this house available to us. A very stylish place furnished with many personal things from different generations let us dream who might have lived in this house in the past. Each room in this house is like a small photo album and you feel as if you were the personal guest of the whole family. In addition, the house is located on a hill with a fantastic view of the vastness of Tuscany. Daily visits of the hoopoe delighted us as well as the flash of the hundred fireflies. A unique spectacle. There is no better place to relax, to enjoy the view, to make excursions. I would like to mention the kitchen: forget about induction cooking, combi-steamers and microwaves. Here you can cook as your mamma or nonna used to do. On gas, with countless dented but stylish pots and pans and with plenty of space to prepare the delicious dishes. In short, one of the most beautiful houses we have ever rented. Schade, dass der Urlaub an so einem wunderbaren Platz so schnell vorbei geht!!! Wir möchten uns ganz herzlichst bei der Vermieterin Barbara und ihrer ganzen Familie dafür bedanken, dass sie uns dieses Haus zur Verfügung gestellt hat. Ein sehr stilvoll und mit vielen persönlichen Dingen aus unterschiedlichen Generationen eingerichteter Ort liess uns ins Träumen geraten, wer wohl früher in diesem Haus gewohnt haben mag. Jedes Zimmer in diesem Haus kommt einem kleinen Fotoalbum gleich und man fühlt sich, als sei man der persönliche Gast der ganzen Familie. Dazu befindet sich das Haus auf einer Anhöhe mit einem traumhaften Blick in die Weiten der Toscana. Tägliche Besuche des Wiedehopfes begeisterten uns ebenso, wie das Blitzlichtgewitter der hundertfachen Glühwürmchen. Ein einmaliges Spektakel. Es gibt keinen besseren Ort zum relaxen, um die Aussicht zu geniessen, um Ausflüge zu unternehmen. Erwähnen möchte ich noch kurz die Küche: vergessen sie Induktionskochen, Kombisteamer und Mikrowellen. Hier kann man kochen wie das früher die Mamma oder die Nonna getan hat. Auf Gas, mit unzähligen verbeulten, aber stilvollen Töpfen und Pfannen und mit viel Platz zur Vorbereitung der köstlichen Speisen. Kurzum, eines der schönsten Häuser, die wir je gemietet haben. ##### Dirk B. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brice A. 18 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Le calme de la Toscane dans un cadre privilégié Nous avons passé une semaine exceptionnelle dans la magnifique maison de famille de Barbara. La vue est splendide, la piscine agréable et le jardin reposant ; bref, un vrai dépaysement. Bonus : la maison est décorée d’anciens meubles et gravures, et on y ressent toute l’histoire et l’héritage familial. ##### Brice A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Annie P. 12 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### appréciation mitigée Le site de cette propriété est magnifique et jouit d'un paysage toscan magique à chaque heure de la journée. Je suis pourtant désolée de devoir dire que cette propriété n'est pas du tout accessible pour des personnes en fauteuil roulant.Les salles de bain en particulier ne possèdent aucune barre d'appui et le danger est donc toujours présent.Dans la chambre des enfants l'échelle métallique pour les lits superposés est inutilisable et doit ètre réparée ou abolie car là aussi il y a danger. La literie est obsolète, la plupart des matelas sont en laine. La batterie de cuisine, casseroles et poèles sont dangereuses, manches branlants et casseroles en aluminium percées au niveau des vis, pas de four à micro-ondes. Quant à la wifi,elle est pratiquement inexistante mais ceci est dù au lieu isolé. Malgré tous ces inconvénients pour des vacanciers sans exigences particulières séjourner à Montespertoli reste un privilège et nous en garderons donc un beau souvenir. ##### Annie P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. 20 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true taste of Tuscany We really enjoyed our 8 day stay in Barbara’s beautiful home in Tuscany and hope to return there in the future. Set amongst it’s own olive groves, this authentic Tuscan farm house provided ample room for our family of two adults and three teenagers. The house has a genuine Tuscan family feel to it that has clearly been built up over the generations it has passed through Barbara’s family.  Barbara was easy to communicate with in the build up to our stay and replied swiftly to our enquiries.    Upon our arrival at the property we were met by Barbara’s neighbour Mariangela who showed us around and made us feel at home. Any questions we had during the course of our visit were always quickly answered by Mariangela who lives down the track in the adjoining property.   The property is well equipped and has all you need  for modern living but retains a rustic feel to it. We had some great days out to Pisa, Florence, San Gimignano and Lucca but we really enjoyed our days at home by the pool. The pool  and the covered area next to it were the perfect place to relax , enjoy some food and soak in the incredible views of the Tuscan landscape. By day you can see the medieval turrets of San Gimignano 10 miles in the distance while at night  we spent many an evening sat out and  counted shooting stars as we revelled in the thousands of stars that adorned the sky.   The local restaurants we sampled were friendly ,welcoming and within walking distance. Mariangela provided excellent directions to the local shops a short drive away in  Montespertoli as well as to other larger COOP stores in the towns beyond. We can thoroughly recommend that you sample a bottle of the local Chianti on offer and take back with you a bottle of olive  oil produced from the groves that surround this charming country home.  A magical experience. Grazie Barbara and Mariangela. ##### Robert S. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Yannick N. 31 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour Située à mi-chemin entre Florence et Sienne, en pleine campagne toscane, nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans cette maison au charme rustique. Rien à redire! ##### Yannick N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francesco F., Antibes 24 Apr 2019 #### Fantastico soggiorno Il nostro soggiorno è stato splendido (ci voleva un po più di sole …). La casa è bellissima (le foto corrispondono perfettamente), grande e dotata di tutti i servizi necessari anche in vacanza. Il giardino è curato e fiorito (anche piante aromatiche) e la vista che si gode è stupenda. Riscaldamento perfetto e regolabile. Acqua calda senza limiti. Lavastoviglie che asciuga perfettamente e lavatrice (in cantina) dotata anche di ciclo rapido. ##### Francesco F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clive M., Sevenoaks, England 22 Sept 2018 #### A nice house in a lovely part of the world We had a lovely 2 week stay here. The property was perfect for us, big enough for 4 adults and a teenager, very quite and peaceful but close enough to all the major sites in Tuscany. We quickly got into the habit of 1 day by the pool followed by a day sightseeing. Florence was within a hour and we visited 3 times. Please bear in mind that the house is very old and full of the owners collections, but has all the requirements of the modern times; good showers WiFi etc. ##### Clive M. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valérie B. 16 Sept 2018 #### Maison pleine d’histoire et au charme fou parfaite pour visiter une région comme la Toscane La maison de Barbara est une maison de famille remplie de livres, de photos anciennes, de beaux meubles, de porcelaine. On s’y sent immédiatement comme chez soi. Elle est située en haut d’une colline avec une vue époustouflante sur la campagne toscane. On peut prendre ses repas dehors sous un grand auvent près de la piscine ou devant à l’ombre des arbres. C’est un plaisir de préparer les repas ou le café dans l’immense cuisine très bien équipée Car la maison a beau être très ancienne tous les équipements nécessaires sont là Machines à laver, matériel de cuisine, très belle vaisselle, barbecue ....On peut même en septembre manger directement les figues sur les arbres Et la situation géographique est parfaite pour visiter la Toscane. Surtout ne pas manquer de dîner à la trattoria Montalbina juste au dessus de la maison C’est un régal Bref un paradis que nous quittons avec beaucoup de regrets Merci Barbara ! ##### Valérie B. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018