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Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas

Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Volterra, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationPiazza Duomo22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Gimignano Communal Palace22 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza della Cisterna22 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)80 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 12
5382 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower

About this property

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

Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas

This villa with swimming pool is unique in its kind as being on a small hill it enjoys a 360 degree panoramic view.
Here is a summary of the 8 main features of our villa so appreciated by guests.

OUTDOORS
1) 360 degree panorama (in fact our villa has been included in various magazines, books, postcards and calendars of Tuscany)
2) Flat garden, for the exclusive use of guests, of 5000 m2
4) Large pergola with sunset view of 60 m2 with table for 12 people and living room
3) Ancient stone oven for making bread and pizza
4) Large stone barbecue
5) Parking with cameras and free charging for electric cars
6) Ancient loggia with table for 12 people for eating outside even in case of rain
7) Panoramic terrace for dining under the stars
8) Panoramic swimming pool, fenced, with electrolysis system for water disinfection, cleaned every morning

INTERIORS
1) The 500 m2 villa has large spaces and allows guests to be all together and at the same time to have their own privacy
2) The recently renovated villa still maintains the characteristics of the past, the ancient vaults, the imposing wooden beams
3) Despite not having air conditioning inside the villa it is cool thanks to the very thick walls, the light breeze in this area and thanks to the fact that we are at a height of 450 meters above sea level
4) Each bedroom in the villa is very spacious with its own bathroom
5) The kitchens of the villa have everything you need to cook, dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, coffee spots…
6) Spacious wardrobes where to store things during the holiday
7) A fully equipped laundry room for the exclusive use of guests.
8) the ancient stone stairs dating back to the 1600s

EXPERIENCES and SERVICES
1) Cook available (10 meters from the villa there is a small house where Paola the cook and Valerio the waiter provide breakfasts, lunches and dinners if requested only by guests staying in the villa)
2) Staff available 24 hours a day (Paola and Valerio the owners live near the villa, they guarantee maximum privacy for guests, in fact they do not use the garden, the swimming pool, etc... but they are always available for any need)
3) Masseur available
4) yoga classes
5) Horse riding (there are 3 stables in the area, the first at 500 meters, the second at 7 kilometers and the third at 15)
6) the villa is located in a reserve where it is easy to meet roe deer, wild boar, foxes, hares, squirrels, porcupines, hawks, herons….
7) numerous paths start from the villa, you can visit ancient abandoned villages, waterfalls, rock lakes where you can swim, Valerio can accompany you on these excursions or he can give you a detailed map of the area
8) Paola and Valerio organize wine tastings in the villa with or without a sommelier, food and wine tours, walking wine tours (near the villa there is in fact a modern cellar that produces wines of the highest level)
Furthermore, to reach the villa you will have to travel only 700 meters of dirt road which is always kept in excellent condition.
Obviously the villa has wifi throughout the property including the garden.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLA
This villa with private fenced swimming pool, large 60 m2 pergola, large stone barbecue, ancient oven for making pizzas and free charging for electric cars, has been recently renovated maintaining all the typical characteristics of Tuscan farmhouses; it is located on a small hill, 100 meters from a small lake, inside a reserve where you can easily see wild boars, roe deer, hares, pheasants, squirrels, foxes, hawks and at night badgers, porcupines, hedgehogs and numerous nocturnal birds such as owl and the barn owl. As you can see from the photos, this cottage has a panoramic view on 4 sides (360 degrees) and can be reached along a typical road with rows of cypresses. The view you will enjoy is unique, cultivated fields, woods, hills, lakes typical of the Tuscany. Although located in a natural and isolated context, it has only 700 meters of dirt road kept in perfect condition and is only 12 km from Volterra and San Gimignano. The first village with the supermarket, the bar, the post office and the restaurant (Castelsangimignano) is only 5 km away. The villa is located between Florence and Siena which can be reached in less than an hour. The sea can be reached in 40 minutes (since the villa is located in the center of Tuscany, it can be a good starting point for visiting the villages and art cities of this region)

INTERIORS OF THE VILLA
On the ground floor there is a beautiful loggia with a wooden table for 12 people, so in case of rain or wind you can eat sheltered while still enjoying the beautiful panorama. Then we find 3 bedrooms with bathroom, one of which with typical Tuscan vaults and two with beautiful chestnut wood beams. Then there is a kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and everything needed for cooking, a living room with fireplace and satellite TV. The kitchen leads to the large 60 square meter pergola with a wooden table for 12 people and a living room. From this pergola you have a beautiful view of the surrounding hills
Passing through ancient stairs, you enter the first floor, where we find 2 sitting rooms with fireplace and satellite TV and sofa beds, 2 kitchens, 2 bedrooms with bathroom. The entire ceiling of the first floor has large chestnut beams

EXTERIOR OF THE VILLA
The villa has a 5000 square meter garden with a panoramic swimming pool with a one meter high fence with teak beds with mattress, table, teak chairs and umbrellas (The pool is disinfected with the saline electrolysis process and is cleaned every day. The chlorine and ph are checked several times a day as required by law). The villa has a beautiful "panoramic terrace" with a mosaic table for 12 people where it is possible to dine while observing the beautiful sunsets. To complete the exteriors, we find an ancient stone oven where guests can make tasty pizzas or bread and a large barbecue equipped for grilling. At 10 meters from the villa there is a small house that the owners use to cook only for guests who reside in the villa and who require this service

ACTIVITIES and SERVICES
-Breakfasts, lunches and dinners and tastings in the villa (in the small house near the villa used as a restaurant for the exclusive use of guests only)
- Column for charging electric cars free for guests of the villa
-Massage: Valerio performs Thai massages and Swedish Relaxing massages under the pergola or in the room
-Free yoga lessons for villa guests
-Cleaning and extra changes
-Wine tasting in villa with or without Sommelier
-Walking wine tour departing from the villa
-Wine tour with driver and van
-Horse riding (just 500 meters from the farmhouse, there is a riding stable in the reserve)
-Quad (just 15km from the villa there is a quad center where you can rent quads) -Skeet shooting (just 2km from the villa there is a clay pigeon shooting range)
-Free trekking with the owner (in fact, numerous paths start from the villa, the one to report are the one for the village of Pignano, the one for the waterfall near the villa, the abandoned village of Castel Vecchio, the Canyon, and the 3 lakes of Montenero
- MTB rental
-To make your stay safer we have installed an external video surveillance system and all the rooms in the villa have an anti-theft device
OWNERS
Paola and Valerio, the owners of the villa, live not far away and while guaranteeing total privacy for guests, they are at your complete disposal for any need or advice.…

Property manager

valerio valdembri

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5382 sq ft (500 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Only for guests of the villa, max 10
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

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

Villa Between San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request
Villa Between Volterra San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request
Villa Between San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request House
Villa Between San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request House
Villa Between Volterra San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request
Villa Between San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request House
Villa Between Volterra San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request
Villa Between San Gimignano Free Yoga Cook Request

About the area

Volterra

Located in Volterra, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Berignone Forest Nature Reserve, while Etruscan Museum and Pinacoteca e Museo Civico are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Terre di Vini and Ra-Ma snc. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Castelvecchio - 19 min drive
  • Piazza Duomo - 22 min drive
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace - 22 min drive
  • Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 22 min drive
  • Piazza della Cisterna - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Castelfiorentino Station - 30 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Pasticceria Boboli - 20 min drive
  • Riccapizza - 21 min drive
  • Trattoria Rigoletto - 21 min drive
  • Bar Firenze SNC - 21 min drive
  • Pasticceria Il Criollo - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa with COOK on request, MASSAGES, YOGA, BARBECUE and ancient OVEN for pizzas located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Castelvecchio Natural Reserve, Berignone Forest Nature Reserve, and Castelvecchio. Etruscan Museum and Medici Fortress are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 126 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

frank c.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful villa
This is a lovely house in a beautiful setting. Our family, ranging in age from 6 to 73, had a blast cooking, swimming, hiking, exploring, and chilling on the veranda. Valerio and Paola are not only perfect hosts (and chefs), but affable, easy going and fun. Our two weeks here were unforgettable. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Shorewood USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscan Country Perfection!!
If you want the perfect Tuscan Country stay, stop searching and book this property. The spectacular villa, pool and grounds guarantee a wonderful stay but the amazing hosts, Valerio and Paola, are what makes it an unforgettable experience. They are genuinely kind and sincere people who treated us like family. Valerio was responsive to all of my questions and always had a solution. His massage was compared to the best our friend has had at top end spas around the world. We ate four dinners at the Villa and Paola's cooking was beyond compare. Simple, local, rustic dishes made with the freshest ingredients and served with a smile. Our son is a prospective Chef and Paola welcomed him into her kitchen and shared local knowledge and techniques without reservation. we made incredible Tuscan pizza in the wood fired oven. The property is so peaceful and serene and the sunsets are to die for. Relaxing by the pool or cooling off after a long day touring Tuscany were perfect compliments. I could go on and on. We have stayed at dozens of rental properties around the world. Villa Le Ginepraie stands out as the best we have ever visited. Salute Valerio and Paola - we most definitely hope to visit you again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay in Tuscany
We had a great week at the villa. First, the view is incredible. It feels so private and the view from the back porch of the hills is breathtaking. The location is very central between Volterra and San Gimignano. We also booked at the restaurant a few nights and Paula’s cooking was great! Overall a great stay that I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A month in Tuscany
Absolutely wonderful in so many ways. Our stay at the Villa included both family and friends coming and going for the entire month. We wanted a gathering place in Tuscany and Le Ginepraie was everything we had hoped for and more. Valerio, Paola and Viola are the best! From amazing dinners by Paola, massage by Valerio, quiet talks with Viola, walking the trails, and visiting nearby towns memories were created here, so grateful for all that we saw and experienced during our stay there. Dave and Jennifer
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa in heart of Tuscany
What an amazing experience staying at the villa. The hosts were so helpful and available whenever needed and yet you never saw them unless called upon (they stay in the cottage just down the road.). The villa has all the key needs for a house. Full kitchen, furniture that looks rustic yet feels like new. Perfect location between volterra and San gimignano . Would recommend highly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of Tuscan Heaven
A lovely comfortable house with plenty of space for our family group of 10 across the 5 bedrooms. The outside table and relaxing loungers were perfect for socialising and sharing meals together and offered shade and amazing views . The pool area is also excellent with a beautiful salt water swimming pool, loungers and umbrellas offering welcome shade . Paola and Valerio were excellent hosts , always available but never intrusive. We would strongly recommend taking up the offer of meals by the hosts .They were really delicious , extremely convenient and we all enjoyed them very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a wonderful Villa!
We heartily recommend Villa Le Ginepraie for a Tuscan holiday after a wonderful two-week stay. The villa is very large and arranged to comfortably accommodate the three generations of our family, including four grandchildren ranging in age from 13 years to 20 months. Separate sections of the villa allowed for privacy when desired and also gatherings in common areas. The deck at the back of the villa provides a beautiful western view of the Tuscan countryside with several wonderful sunsets during our stay. The pool provided a refreshing break in the hot late afternoons. The hosts, Valerio, Paola, and Viola, are delightful and incredibly helpful. Valerio made numerous calls to help us recover two pieces of lost luggage and tipped us off about Certola Alto – a charming medieval hill town with a castle, accessed by an inclined railroad. Certola Alto was not in our guidebook, and it was a wonderful diversion from some of the more heavily touristed Tuscan towns and cities. The villa is located in the peaceful Tuscan countryside, but it provides easy day trip access by car to Volterra, San Gimignano , Siena, Florence, Pisa, and Lucca. We had Paola prepare several dinners and brunches for us, and they were all wonderful with fresh pasta, delicious sauces, and fantastic baked dishes. Paola also gave a lesson in pasta making to one of our group who loves to cook. Valerio taught us how to set a fire in the stone pizza oven, which resulted in two great pizza dinners. In a short review it is not possible to say enough good things about this villa and the hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible villa, surroundings and hosts
We were 10 family members staying at the villa and had made a program that required a lot of input from the hosts before arrival. Valerio was incredibly responsive and made many valuable suggestions. For example, we loved the tour to nearby winery MonteRosola, and Valerio came to pick up my elderly parents so that they did not need to walk. We also loved the sunsets on the pergola, overlooking a typical Tuscan dreamy landscape. We had dinner prepared by Paola three times and it was delicious. Two of us were gluten intolerant so she made special dishes for them. It was a bit cold at night during our stay so we did not really use the swimming pool, but it was open, unlike other places in this period. The location was good for trips to Volterra, San G., Sienna, Florence and Lucca. We did not go further than that. I personally really enjoyed colle de Val d’Elsa- it’s historic centre was amazing and virtually no tourists.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property
This property is amazing, spacious, all the things you could want in the kitchens. The location of the property was central to many day trips to surrounding villages/cities. The owners are so friendly and will do anything to help make your stay enjoyable, giving great advice on places to go. The recommendation of walking tour in Volterra was a particular highlight. Each day returning to the stunning views from the properties outdoor veranda for Prosecco & nibbles. My family & I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

nancy h., Columbus ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family stay
We were a group of 9 adults and 4 children on Holiday for a week.The villa is wonderful... each bedroom has a private very modern bathroom .There is a large fully equipped kitchen on the main floor and the apartments upstairs each have small kitchens with refrigerators and dishwashers ( So morning coffee can be done right next to your bedroom) Paolo and Valerio were very welcoming and showed us how to use the pizza oven,provided a grill for one evening meal of Tuscan beef and we enjoyed very much the one dinner and brunch we had them serve for us ( we are a family that enjoys cooking and had long dinners each night on the outside covered portico) The back deck overlooks a typical Tuscan hill scene and is perfect for viewing sunsets or the swimming pool. We loved the location ....everyday we could do day trips in less than 2 hours to Florence,Sienna,Volterra,Pisa or Lucca .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

General property information

Check-In Time
5:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Volterra
Structure Type
Villa