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Charming ancient farm house in Chianti

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available

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 manager

BARBARA CASTELLI GATTINARA

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs 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.
  • Wheelchair 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog is wellcome with 5 euro/day. No cat admitted

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children wellcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
San Giusto a Montalbino, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Castello Sonnino - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Il Fiaschetto - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Montegufoni Castle - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tenuta Torciano Winery - 24 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Certaldo Station - 17 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooperativa Montespertoli Società Cooperativa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪C'era Una Volta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Fiorentina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Ristorante Il Mondo degli Gnomi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Capannina sul Lago - ‬14 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 22 lbs per pet.

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming ancient farm house in Chianti located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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Charming ancient farm house in Chianti Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lena S.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erfan J.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt D., Honolulu, HI

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

katrina n.

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Gail R.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Montalbano

Tout bien sauf la grosse canicule et les moustiques.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis R., LYON France

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
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sabourin m., Nogent sur marne

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M., Calgary

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar G.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

julia r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grazie Mille

Mille Grazie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clementina S.

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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dirk B., Obfelden

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brice A.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Annie P.

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.

10/10 Excellent

raluca p.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Yannick N.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Francesco F., Antibes

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clive M., Sevenoaks, England

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valérie B.

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 !
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Austin, TX

An authentic experience in the beautiful heart of Tuscany. We felt like locals and loved it!

We had the best time staying at Barbara’s ancient farm house! The house is like a museum with antiques and artifacts from days gone by. The old family photos and furnishings make you want to know more about the history. Being a 200 year old house - you have to be ready for it to feel that way. If you are looking for air conditioning and modern conveniences, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for an experience that pulls you back in time - complete with gorgeous views, easy drives to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and other gorgeous Tuscan towns, where you can settle in for a few days and enjoy the local flavor - this is a great choice for you. We really enjoyed relaxing in the pool during the hot summer afternoons and cooking some wonderful meals on the covered deck. Barbara was out of town during our stay, so her adorable neighbor Mariangela welcomed us and made us feel at home. We ran into her a few times around town - which just made us feel more like locals! On our last night we ate dinner at the local Trattoria Montalbino - within walking distance - and had a wonderful experience and delicious food & wine! The only changes we suggest are some fans in the bedrooms for the hot summer nights - and a new mattress in one of the bedrooms. Other that that, we had a wonderful experience that we will never forget. Grazie Barbara and Mariangela!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

jane J.

A beautiful house with a lovely view from the garden.

This is a very beautiful old house, only a short drive from a small town with a supermarket, and within reach of many other lovely towns to visit. We enjoyed the pool, the barbecue and the extremely well equipped kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the linens very good quality. This is an old house with many precious old things which require a little care- I am glad we didn’t take my grand-daughter because I would not have been very relaxed. Some of the planks in the decking are coming loose and you have to be careful with your feet round the pool. The owners were generous in leaving bits and pieces in the kitchen and even mosquito repellents for us to use. We loved sitting in the peaceful garden in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise D.

Smukt og fuldt af historie

Den dejligste udsigt og stemningsfuldt hjem. Skøn ferie!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018