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Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views

Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views

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View from the Terrace
BATHROOM 2
DAWN FROM THE TERRACE
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Overview of Secluded house with private pool. Beautiful grounds. Stunning views

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
House
Rustico Cavernoso by Interhome
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
9.4 out of 10, (24 reviews)
Rustico Cavernoso by Interhome

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

About the area

Volterra

Located in Volterra, this vacation 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Volterra, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Medici Fortress - 3 min drive
  • Porta all'Arco - 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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Volterra
Wir haben alles ,wie in der Beschreibung beschrieben, vorgefunden. Perfekt
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Axel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöner Ausblick
Wir hatten 14 schöne Tage, Haus wie beschrieben, Pool war ok. Anregen möchten wir, das die Beschattung am Pool für die Liegen fehlt. Wir hatten deshalb präventiv unser eignes Sonnensegel dabei.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fam. B., Wieringerwerf, Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geweldige plek om te verblijven
Heerlijk huis met fijn zwembad. Huis is goed ingericht met buiten overal lekkere zithoeken en prachtig uitzicht.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Haylett

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Why they chose this property

It is peaceful and private with magnificent views from the pool and terrace. It is perfectly placed to visit Florence, Sienna, Pisa and the coast at Cecina. you can spend says by the pool or days out visiting some of the greatest cities in the world.
The house is set in 1.5 acres of land which has 99 olive trees and decorative vines. We also have apple, fig, pear, apricot and walnut trees.

What makes this property unique

It is a very quiet and peaceful location with little or no light pollution.

Languages:

English
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