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Property no. 1170696

Holiday home for max. 24 adults + 6 children
Volterra, Tuscany, (Pisa Province), Italy

4.7 out of 5 (3 Customer reviews)
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Country House Villanovia in Volterra

Villanovia Country House & SPA - inside nature, art surrounded Villanovia is in Tuscany in the center of the triangle made by Pisa, Siena and Florence. It is perfectly located for exploring the real Tuscany. Villanovia is 9 km from the historic town of Volterra. Volterra is a real, all year round, working town with restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and all modern facilities. Villanovia overlooks a hilltop outside the village of Mazzolla and uniquely positioned inside a Natural Park, one of the protected areas of Tuscany, called Berignone-Tatti . Mazzolla was originally an Etruscan settlement, called Mazzum, the first historical document that attests the existence of Mazzolla dates from the year 1000 when the Bishop of Volterra was received there. The natural reserve of Berignone is a completely untouched and unspoilt resort populated by a large variety of wild animals, some peculiar birds and night-birds as well as a dense and typical mediterranean forest. There are numerous horse-riding, trekking and biking paths inside the park as well as cultural routs to the ancient middle-age ruines of the Bishops' Castle, the Castle of Luppiano and the fortresses of Rocca Sillana. There are a few rivers that cross the natural park, all affluents of the main Cecina river that forms a large valley and dies into the see in the nearby Etruscan Coast. One of the few remaining untouristic spots of Tuscany. Not to be missed. Volterra is a town of great architectural interest located 1770 feet above the sea level, between the rivers Bra and Cecina in Tuscany, Italy. The main features are two fine castles and numerous Etruscan remains. The area is easily accessible from Pisa by car with a journey time of just one hour. Both Florence and Pisa International Airports are served by daily flights from the UK (London, Leeds, Bournemouth, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, East Midlands), Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia. Other Activities: trekking and biking paths inside the natural park Interesting unknown places to discover: 24 Km away you can reach the Metallic Hills and the village of Larderello. It is located in the center of the "Valley of the devil", so called because of its landscape characterized by geysers with features columns of white vapor (already known at the time of Dante Alighieri and his inspiring landscapes of his travel through "Hell ").

The garden is large and airy, ideal for the entertainment of children in freedom and safety; adults can enjoy a relaxing evening at the sight of breathtaking sunsets. The pool is located east-side on top of one of our olive trees piece of land and is overlooking the wild forest of natural hills completed unspoiled. The pool is fenced for children safety. Parking is available inside the property, under the holms lines that accompany your entrance to the property. The land and view around you is superb and offer a relaxed and away-from-it-all atmosphere. With a farm of 15 acres and 7 acres of woodland, Villanovia is one of the few agricultural settlements within the nature reserve. Known as Podere Batazzone, the farm name originates from the Batazzone plans, where it stands on. The last family of tenants, managed a mix between sheeps, pigs and Cinta Senese, in addition to milk cows. Cultivating cereals, vines and olives in small quantities for home consumption. Today, thirty years since the traditional peasant settlement, the country house preserves its traditions and its harmony with the surrounding territory: the field is intended for the production of cereals and fodder, the old olive groves are being added by new ones for production of extra virgin olive oil, the vineyard has been restored and currently consists of 1,100 vines. The farm is framed by a dense forest of Mediterranean essences.

Villanovia is a conservative restoration example of a historic Tuscan farmhouse: it is preserved rustic and original but modernly equipped. Its distinctive special character provides a cozy and warm atmosphere. The house provides 700sm of internal living accommodation and 37 acres of private land. Uniquely located on a hilltop inside the natural park of Berignone, overlooking the Cecina valley, the cities of Volterra and Pomarance, the Metallic Hills and Larderello, with the visible geothermal vapors. It is off the beaten tracks and worth the unpaved-road drive to the first village of Mazzolla! Staying in our property will offer you a 360° view over unspoiled Tuscany, its history and hills. And you and your family will love it! The house sleeps 20 +10 single extra beds/futon (2/3 baby cots avilable upon request) in comfortable rooms or cosy apartments equipped with a private kitchen corner. Each accomodation has a private bathroom. The 16th century ground-floor entrance (all in stone) is the most ancient part of the house. Here you have a sofa area with satellite TV and indoor stairs to the upper floor where 6 accommodations are located, as well as a terrace overlooking Volterra. Perfectly located for total relax vacation, at the same time offers short rides to the cities of Volterra (9Km), Pisa, Siena (about 60Km each), San Gimignano and Florence, as well as the Etruscan Coast beaches (45Km). A large kitchen and an impressive 170sm stone-walls living room with original brick arches complete the property. Panoramic swimming pool is 5x12, fenced for children' safety. Our premium service is the interior stylish room with bubble pool, refreshing and relaxing. It is inspired to the Etruscan thermal springs environment, in rustic murble and stone. Wi-Fi is available for free.

There once was Nature. And, still, there is. In the Cecina Valley, the territory dominated by the ancient Etruscan town of Volterra, there is the Natural Reserve of Berignone, a forest which covers about 2166 hectares, with its unspoiled nature, wildlife and unique scenery. To the north of the reserve is contiguous with the stain of Tatti, the best known "wood of oak Tatti", and forms with it a single forest complex, one of the most valuable vegetation of the territory of Volterra. The forests are the dominant element of Berignone with forests of tall trees of oak that span until near the river Cecina, with the Sellate and Fosci streams that characterize the landscape of the valley, rich in important natural and historical heritage. The traces of man Up to half of the '800 these forests were intensively used to provide firewood for the boilers of Saline di Volterra; many areas of the former charcoal scattered in the reserve are to witness this past activity. But the most important evidence of ancient human presence is definitely formed from the remains of the "Torraccia", the castle of the Bishops of Berignone, one of the most interesting and fascinating medieval settlements in the territory of Volterra, whose mass is placed to dominate the valley of the Sellate river and the impressive gorges of the Rio Botro. In the Castle, for a long time owned by the Bishop of Volterra, justice was administered and it minted its own money. Destroyed and rebuilt several times, had the quarter-deck, seat of the bishop's residence, his most important nucleus and inside the double city walls of protection, there were also a church dedicated to St. Michael, and a hospital, possibly dedicated to St. Antony and known as the "hospital of the poor." The ruins today are an attractive destination for a walk in nature. Fauna Visiting the reserve is immediately evident the presence of many birds of prey, who go there to eat near the fields and rivers, snakes and among mammals, the wolf. It 's easy to see mouflons, wild boars and deers, which, with their abundance, are an important food source for the wolf. The nature and intensity of its long history make Berignone a unique natural oasis, untouched and now largely undisturbed by human presence. Within this territory is Villanovia.

The property can only be reached via a road that has not been surfaced (gravel path of about 5 km) because it is inside a natural unspoiled area and it is really worth it! Staying in our property will offer you a 360° view over unspoiled Tuscany, its history and hills. And you and your family will love it!

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House information

  • Approx. 700 m²
  • 30 persons (of that at least 6 children)
  • Charging station for E-cars
  • detached (house)
  • type of building: Single family house
  • Renewable energy
  • Solar power
  • total number of floors in the building: 1
  • 9 bedrooms
  • year of construction 1700
  • 9 bathrooms
  • year of renovation 2007
  • 1200 m² size of property

Distances (linear)

  • train station approx. 65 km
  • airport approx. 70 km
  • river approx. 3 km
  • port approx. 50 km
  • table football approx. 1 m
  • grocery store approx. 10 km
  • sea approx. 45 km
  • nearest stop (public transport) approx. 9 km
  • city/town approx. 9 km
  • Riding facility approx. 11 km
  • cafés/restaurants approx. 5 km
  • sandy beach approx. 45 km
  • beach approx. 45 km
  • tennis court approx. 10 km
  • tennis table approx. 1 m
  • hiking trail approx. 500 m
  • water (sea, lake, etc.) approx. 10 km

Floor plan

further rooms

bedroom 1

  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)

bedroom 2

  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)
  • child's bed/ baby's cot
  • 2 extra bed

bedroom 3

  • 2 single beds (0.90 m width)
  • double sofa bed for 2 people

bedroom 4

  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)
  • child's bed/ baby's cot

bedroom 5

  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)
  • child's bed/ baby's cot

bedroom 6

  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)

bedroom 7

  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)
  • child's bed/ baby's cot

bedroom 8

  • 2 single beds (0.90 m width)
  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)

bedroom 9

  • double sofa bed for 2 people
  • king-size bed (1.60 m width)

bathroom 1

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 2

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 3

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 4

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 5

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 6

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 7

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 8

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

bathroom 9

  • shower
  • basin
  • toilet

Guest toilet (or WC)

  • toilet

in 1 bedroom

  • whirlpool (hot tub)

Features

Living area

  • 11 number of dining tables
  • 21 number of seats
  • fireplace
  • 4 Living room
  • TV
  • satellite TV

Kitchen

  • oven
  • freezer compartment
  • espresso coffee pot
  • filter coffee machine
  • gas cooker
  • fridge
  • microwave
  • dishwasher
  • toaster
  • electric kettle

Other

  • underfloor heating: In part
  • fitness equipment
  • heating: Everywhere
  • no youth groups
  • child's chair
  • air conditioning: In part
  • non-smoking property
  • valley view
  • directly on the edge of a wood
  • Water saving appliances
  • tumble dryer
  • washing machine
  • Wifi
  • pets not allowed

Outside area

  • outdoor shower
  • balcony
  • roof terrace: For sole use
  • completely enclosed
  • garden: For sole use
  • grill/barbecue
  • loggia
  • not observable from the street
  • 500 cm swimming pool width
  • 1200 cm swimming pool length
  • 120 cm swimming pool depth
  • terrace
  • verandah
  • 10 Total of private car parking spaces
  • 10 of which private outdoor parking spaces

Special feature of this property

  • private pool
  • farm holidays
  • Cottage
  • hot tub
  • Country estate
  • natural stone house

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* Unless otherwise indicated, this property is not equipped for the disabled.
  • max. 24 adults + 6 children  
    No pets allowed.
Continue to booking
Bookable on request: air conditioning EUR 0.80 per kilowatt hour (payable at location), heating costs EUR 0.80 per kilowatt hour (payable at location), dinner EUR 27.00 per person / per day (payable at location), Electricity for e-charging station EUR 0.80 per kilowatt hour (payable at location), additional bed EUR 60.00 per item / per week (up to 30 persons, bis zur 30th Person, payable at location, must be ordered)
Visitor's tax and security deposit: visitor's tax approx. EUR 2.00 per person / per day (mandatory, payable at location), visitor's tax no, till 11 years, payable at location, security deposit EUR 500.00 (mandatory, payable at location)

General terms and conditions of provider

Cancellation ist possible according to the general terms and conditions of the provider e-domizil AG .

0% of the rental price if cancellation is made up to the 61st day prior to arrival
50% of the rental price if cancellation is made up to the 35th day prior to arrival
80% of the rental price if cancellation is made up to the 2nd day prior to arrival
95% of the rental price if cancellation is made on the day of arrival

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This is what customers wrote about the holiday house 

  • 5.0 out of 5
    Guest Linda H. wrote
    on 01/08/2021, travel period: July 2021

    “When we mentioned little bugs, they immediately did a deap cleaning to kill them. The owners were incredibly friendly and I would love to get back there anytime soon! Positiv: The owners of this mansion (it was huge)! They were the absolute best homeowners we had ever met. When we paid the tourist tax before leaving, they even gave us a slice of delicious apple pie. Negativ: The road to get to the house, it's all gravel and a real challenge to get there safe and sound every rime.”

    Source: e-domizil
  • 5.0 out of 5
    atraveo customer Frank wrote
    on 08/07/2018 in Danish, travel period: June 2018

    “Fantastisk beliggenhed midt i det skønne Toscana med naturpark omkring og stor privat indhegnet grund. Stor indhegnet pool. Vi var 8 voksne og 8 børn - masser af plads til alle. De søde italienere som passede på huset og 3 gange lavede mad til os kunne ikke et ord engelsk - men det gik fint alligevel - med lidt støtte via telefon til ejeren Laura i Rom.”

  • 4.0 out of 5
    atraveo customer ITALIEN 2018 4-FAMILJER wrote
    on 27/06/2018 in Swedish

    “KÖKET BRA UTRUSTAT, STÄDAT OK. AC I ALLA RUMMEN, BADRUM I ALLA RUMMEN. BRA STÄLLE ATT SEMESTRA MÅNGA ( VI VAR 4 FAMILJER) MINUS VAR RESVÄG 15 MIN PÅ OJÄMN GRUSVÄG, MYCKET HOPPIGT. HUSETS LÄGE VAR DOCK OUTSTANDING, MED PANAORAMAUTSIKT ÖVER DALEN”