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Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Volterra, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationMedici Fortress3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Volterra3 min drive
  • Popular LocationEtruscan Museum4 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)67 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views

Villa Capannina has been owned by my family for over 30 years.

It is a typical cosy cottage with a private pool on the outskirts of Volterra, the oldest town in Tuscany. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen and has just been recently decorated throughout. We have a new bathroom for 2021 with a large shower.

It sits in 6500m sq of secluded grounds with magnificent views of the Tuscan hills. We have 99 olive trees as well as apple, pear, apricot, walnut and fig trees. We have a small area of vines.

The pool is 12ft x 20ft with steps into the shallow end 3ft. (Deep end 6ft)
We have 4 sun loungers by the pool and there is a table with 'umbrella' and 4 chairs. There is also a large L-Shaped rattan style outdoor sofa.

There is a raised wooden terrace to the side of the house with a dining table and chairs. There is a parasol to give shade at mealtimes and also a large semi-circular sofa. There are a number of solar lights around the house, terrace and pool area which come on automatically at dusk.

It is perfectly placed for day trips to Florence, Sienna, San Gimignano and Pisa. The Mediterranean sea at Ceccina is only 30 miles away.

Property manager

Stephen Haylett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Cots are available on request at the property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

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

About the area

Volterra

Located in Volterra, this holiday home is in a rural area. Medici Fortress and Palazzo dei Priori are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Berignone Forest Nature Reserve and Castelvecchio Natural Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Medici Fortress - 3 min drive
  • Palazzo dei Priori - 3 min drive
  • Cathedral of Volterra - 3 min drive
  • Etruscan Museum - 4 min drive
  • Roman Theatre - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Enoteca Scali - 5 min drive
  • Osteria La Pace - 3 min drive
  • Pizzeria Il Rifugio di Pucciotti Mauro - 4 min drive
  • La Taverna della Terra di Mezzo - 5 min drive
  • Pasticceria Migliorini - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views located?

This family-friendly Volterra holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Medici Fortress, Etruscan Museum and Palazzo Incontri Viti. Pinacoteca e Museo Civico and Alabaster Ecomuseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heartwarming Cottage with a Breathtaking View
We were delighted with this cottage from the moment we arrived. It is so difficult to find places with private pools for smaller groups, and our stay at La Capannina was a very happy one. The house was clean and had a really welcoming feeling about it, like the family home it is. Comfortable beds, excellent Wi-Fi, and nice outdoor furniture. The photos are accurate, and yet the cottage was much airier than I’d expected. The view from the deck is gorgeous and changes so much with the light — we must have taken a hundred photos. We stayed for two weeks, and would have loved to stay longer. The location is great for exploring and for hiding away as well. I will confess that previous reviewers were perhaps luckier than we were with regard to utter peace; although MOST days were very quiet and the property is very private, you do have neighbors, whether they are tending to their olive grove or enjoying their own holidays. You aren’t isolated here. Being so close to Volterra means essentials are nearby: restaurants, delis, bakeries, grocery stores, and gelato. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in the Tuscan Hills
Really well set up, loads of seating areas and nicely set out with beautiful views and woodpeckers in the garden. welcome hamper on arrival and the kitchen was very well equipped. Enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in a beautiful setting
We have just returned from two weeks at Capannina, and would unhesitatingly go back again. The setting is absolutely stunning, and sitting out on the terrace in the evening, looking out over the garden which is a feast of wild flowers, with a bottle of wine, cannot be beaten. Watching the birds, then the bats as it grows darker, and finally the dozens of fireflies, is magical. The house is simple, rustic and charming, and unlike many holiday properties, the photos on the website are an accurate reflection of how it is. The pool in the evening is a godsend on a hot day. Volterra is a charming, vibrant town, and nearby Casole d’Elsa and Colle Val d’elsa are attractive and well worth visiting. A little further away, Monteriggioni on the road to Sienna is magical. Capannina is ideally placed for all of these. After busy days further afield to Florence and Pisa, to return to the peace and tranquillity of Capannina was exactly what we needed. The property manager Larissa who lives locally is efficient and on hand whenever needed. A brilliant holiday for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Amazing views of beautiful rural Tuscany .
GREAT situation near hilltop town of Volterra. Thank heavens for the pool! Villa lovely and the added improvements have helped.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

A rustic cottage in a stunnng location
We enjoyed our stay here in September. The grounds of the property are extensive and the setting is stunning. At times all we could hear was insects buzzing and figs falling off the tree. Idyllic. The proximity to Volterra, which is a very historic old city, meant we were able to visit all the attractions and eat out most nights. The information we received from Stephen, the owner, prior to our visit enabled us to make the most of our visit. The property has retained its charm and character and was a comfortable base for exploring Tuscany.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Stunning plot in a fantastic location!
I think this is a great find! The villa is charming, the pool is lovely, the grounds are idyllic, and the views are stunning! Would absolutely recommend (just remember the deet)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Janette B.

Lovely terrace , garden & pool. Inside simple but clean.
We had a lovely week, the pool was excellent for the kids. Side terrace had lovely comfy chairs and wonderful view. Garden secluded and peaceful which we loved. Inside was functional but clean and had everything we needed. Volterra very close but thankfully quieter than more well known towns but still with plenty of restaurants and fantastic ice cream. Watch out for the mossies - take your repellent - though they didn't spoil or stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Total privacy
If you are looking for total privacy - as we were - then look no further. As other reviewers have mentioned, the massive grounds, and the views from the terrace, are absolutely astounding. So much space for children, and grown ups, to explore and play in, and packed full of all sorts of different fruit trees which the owner kindly invited us to help ourselves to. We loved the pool area too and spent a lot of time there with our three little children. The cottage itself is quite small and is fairly rustic but was plenty big enough for the 5 of us and had everything that we needed - we weren't planning on spending too much time indoors anyway. The owner had left a really lovely basket of essentials for our our arrival as well as fresh milk and water - all really thoughtful and just what you need after a long journey. He had also gone out of his way to provide a travel cot for our youngest son too, with brand new bedding, and was just generally very helpful and pleasant to communicate with prior to our stay. Volterra is a fantastic little town and is right on the door step of the property - we went into town most days for a pizza or an ice-cream and there was always somewhere new to go. We found parking right beside the centre of the town really easy - there is a one in one out system so if the car park says it's full you might want to wait in line for a few minutes rather than turning away as we found it always moved quickly, even on market day. We also drove to beautiful Siena (again parking was easy) and spent a day at Cavallino Mato which the children loved - a mini disneyland without the queues. San Gimignano is also nearby though we didn't manage to get there this time round. A lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER W.

The views were just stunning and the peace and quiet of the setting really relaxing.
The property was easy to find after a long and hot drive from Verona. As we walked around the property we were very impressed by the setting with the pool and veranda and the view was just incredible , I must admit a lot of time was spent on that veranda with a glass of wine , relaxing and reading. There was a very welcome drink and food hamper on arrival and the villa was very comfortable with good size rooms and infact found the separate shower easy to use . The geobubble cover for the pool is an excellent idea , it keeps the pool clean and also allows the water to warm up and it is the warmest pool I have swum in abroad . We enjoyed walking around the grounds , playing ball games and BBQ's, but the peace and quiet was the great thing .We really enjoyed our stay at the villa and found its proximity to Volterra a real advantage for sight seeing , shopping and eating out . It was also easy to visit the beautiful town of S.Gimignano. Thanks for letting us stay in this wonderful villa.

6/10 Okay

Michael C.

The gardens and views are spectacular.
Wonderful holiday in this property which we would return to. We did feel the kitchen and bathroom need an update. The pool had a problem with the pump which the owner was aware of and trying to sort out. The views and garden were spectacular . Volterra is a wonderful old town and we visited it many times to eat and shop. It is 5 mins in the car and parking is easy. We found it a great base to stay to visit the surrounding area and drove into florence for the day which was easy. Wifi was brilliant in the villa and into the garden . We couldn't get the tv to work but it really wasn't an issue for us and I'm sure if we had asked the owner he would have helped us.

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Volterra
Structure Type
Private vacation home