PODERE IL CHIESINO 8+2

Toscana - Pisa - MONTECATINI VAL DI CECINA
Sleeps: 8 + 2
Bedrooms: 5
(3 doubles, 1 family suite with 1 double bedroom and a separate bedroom with a bunk beds)
Bathrooms: 4
(4 with shower. Of which en suite bathrooms: 3)

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only). Podere Il Chiesino is located in the heart of the hills of the Val di Cecina, framed by a typical Tuscan landscape. The house is just a short distance from the small borgo of Montecatini Val di Cecina, renowned over the centuries for the mineral wealth of the subsoil and where it is still possible to visit the old copper mine, now renovated and designated as a museum. The house has two floors and presents itself as a typical Tuscan rustic-style farmhouse in stone, from the terracotta floors (in the living area) to the exposed wooden-beamed ceilings and stone-framed windows, with open areas where the rooms communicate with each other through particular arched openings. The furnishings of the house, too, recall the typical Tuscan rustic style, with wooden furniture and rooms in warm welcoming colours. In the sleeping area is an elegant floor in light porcelain stoneware with finishes in terracotta and pietra serena. The house is composed of three bedrooms and a family suite (with double bedroom and a room with two bunk beds), all with private bathroom and air conditioning, a comfortable dining room, a modern, well-equipped kitchen facing the garden, and a room with TV and fireplace. The pride of this property is the veranda: a large room, flooded with light and enclosed by large windows offering a magnificent view of the town of Volterra. A place for all seasons, furnished with style, where you can dine in good company or just relax in the cosy sitting area. The veranda overlooks the pool area from where you can admire the beautiful neighbouring landscape. The house is surrounded by a large garden where you can stroll and savour the quiet of the place.

PODERE IL CHIESINO HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

Podere Il Chiesino has two floors. The main entrance on the ground floor leads into a large dining room. To the left is the large, modern and well-equipped kitchen with outside access. To the right of the entrance is a small sitting room with fireplace (ornamental) and TV. From here you then continue to a double bedroom, with direct access to the garden, and, on the opposite side, to a hallway with a handy wardrobe and a bathroom with shower serving the ground-floor bedroom. Next to the bathroom is a technical room with laundry area. Returning to the sitting room, you come to the beautiful, glass-enclosed veranda, facing the pool, with a nice dining table and sitting area. An internal staircase from the sitting room leads up to the first floor with two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower, and a family suite with a double bedroom, a separate room with two bunk beds, a bathroom with shower, a kitchenette with fridge and TV and access to the raised floor of the external garden.

Park:

The beautiful garden surrounding the property extends for 500 sq m over an area of 2 hectares of land and is completely fenced and entirely accessible. Just past the entrance gate, you come to the parking area, shaded by tall pine trees. From the parking area, the main entrance is reached up a flight of stone and brick steps or along the path which also leads to the veranda. The whole garden is covered in lawn and trees, such as pines, olives and firs, that provide many areas of shade, where you can admire the beautiful panorama over the crags of Volterra or the surrounding hills. The house is also adorned with luxuriant creepers and a varied vegetation of flowers, such as roses and daisies, which lend a beautiful touch of colour to the surrounding greenery. The ground-floor bedroom has direct access to the garden and in the main entrance area the French window is adorned with beautiful jasmine, which defines its shape. The bedroom with kitchen on the first floor also has access to the external garden, on a small raised terrace, in the area with the brick-built barbecue. Also in the garden are aromatic plants such as rosemary and laurel, the typical flavours of Tuscany. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The swimming pool is located behind the property, in front of the veranda, on terracing below the level of the house and can be reached via a path and then a few stone steps. The rectangular infinity pool, with submerged steps for access to the water; measures 13 x 5 m with a depth varying from 1 to 1,50 m; it is lined in sand-coloured granite and has internal lighting and chlorine purification. The surrounding sunbathing area is arranged with little sofa, umbrellas and sunbeds. There is also a cold-water shower. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week
Handicap: Uncertified Structure
Fenced-in property: Yes
CIN CODE: IT050019C2KN8A2JGE
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE: 050019LTN0056
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • satellite tv
  • portable cable radio bluetooth
  • WI-FI internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave oven
  • kettle
  • american coffee machine
  • moka coffee machine
  • expresso coffee machine
  • toaster
  • hand blender
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • dryer
  • hair dryer
  • mosquito screens at the windows
  • built-in barbecue

Location and distances


The Val di Cecina is located in the extreme south of the province of Pisa and takes its name from the river of the same name which crosses this hilly area between the province of Siena and the Livorno coast. Montecatini Val di Cecina is an old borgo located on top of a hill and which, still today, retains a compact medieval nucleus, with many traces of the past. Among these is the enchanting Torre Belforti, currently privately owned. Other traces can be found in the 14th century Palazzo Pretorio and in the parish church of San Biagio, an asymmetrical church with three naves and no façade. The history of this borgo is concentrated in the centuries of the struggles between Pisa, Volterra and Florence to take possession of these places rich in minerals, which have influenced, since the Etruscan era, the copper mining activity. An activity that reached its peak in the 19th century, when the Montecatini mine became the largest in Europe. The mine, which is located just outside the town, is now a museum. In Montecatini Val di Cecina are shops and services of every kind, as well as bars and restaurants. In the area around Montecatini Val di Cecina are many pretty borghi to be visited, such as La Sassa and Querceto which, still today, retain intact their medieval structure and from where you can admire the splendid panorama stretching from the Val di Cecina to the coast. Not far away is the so-called Valle del Diavolo (Devil's Valley) in Larderello, so called due to the boraciferous geysers and the natural geothermal manifestations from which geothermal energy is extracted. The puffs, whose emissions can reach a temperature of 130-160°C, seem threatening but in reality they only represent a geothermal activity that has been going on for millions of years and will continue for a very long time to come. It seems that Dante was already aware of the geothermal phenomena of this area which inspired the landscapes described in his Inferno. About 10 km away is Volterra, the heart of the Val di Cecina, and which dominates it from the top of its balze (crags), a phenomenon of soil erosion. The town of Volterra has very ancient origins and preserves, unaltered, its three historical faces: Etruscan, with Porta dell'Arco and Porta Diana, Roman, as clearly evidenced by the theatre, and medieval as seen in Piazza dei Priori and the palace of the same name, in the numerous tower houses and the Duomo. The name of Volterra is also linked to the subsoil with its famous alabaster, a white stone which, due to its particular softness, is more suitable than marble for reproducing motifs or ornamental details on a smaller scale. There is also an Alabaster Museum which presents the centuries-old history of its production, from the Etruscans to the present day. There is no shortage of shops and workshops where you can see the craftsmen at work. Not to be neglected, the food and wine wealth of the area, from the Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane, an excellent DOP sheep's cheese, both fresh and aged, treated with olive tree ash, to the Salt of Volterra, an Italian excellence, produced in the former state saltpan, to the truffle, including the prized white truffle, to the extra virgin olive oil and the wine produced along the Wine Road of the Pisan Hills.

Airport: Firenze 95 km, Pisa 60 km, Bologna 183 km, Roma Fiumicino 297 km, Milano Malpensa 398 km
Train station: Cecina 32 km, Pontedera 42 km
Highways: From North: A1 exit Firenze Scandicci 89 km. From South: A1 exit Valdichiana 116 km
Shops and services: Montecatini Val di Cecina 1,3 km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 37 km
Parking: Inside the property
Access roads: 150 m of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Volterra 13 km, Lajatico 17 km, Larderello 32 km, Bolgheri 36 km, San Gimignano 38 km, Castagneto Carducci 45 km, Certaldo 46 km, Monteriggioni 52 km, San Miniato 59 km, Castellina in Chianti 60 km, Pisa 62 km, Siena 68 km, Lucca 70 km, Baratti 72 km, Montecatini Terme 75 km, Populonia 76 km, Livorno 81 km, Viareggio 87 km, Firenze 100 km
Altitude: 312 slm

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Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
8/31/2024 - 12/21/2024 4 Nights Everyday
12/21/2024 - 1/4/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 4/19/2025 4 Nights Everyday
4/19/2025 - 4/26/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
4/26/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 5 Nights Everyday
8/30/2025 - 12/20/2025 4 Nights Everyday
12/20/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

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  • mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50.00 per animal per week or part of week).
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,50 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay).

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 12,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices).THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY AT EMMA VILLAS AND HAVE TO BE PAID ON SITE AS THEY ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PERSONS OR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS AND NOT WITH THE OWNER OR EMMA VILLAS
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)
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STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


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The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Food
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
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€ 125.00

Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors
Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - In company around a BBQ of excellent raw materials: tasty arrosticini and hamburgers of our Angus from the Italian supply chain, black pork sausages from the Sicilian Nebrodi mountains and Leonessa potatoes baked in foil. To accompany the burgers, the unfailing pane cafone, cheddar and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. To accompany, our Amatrice spelt beer and the ever-present iced tea for the little ones.
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€ 170.00

Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif
Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
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€ 173.00

Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn
Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - To start, tantalizing nachos with guacamole, followed by our selection of cured meats and cheeses served with hand-stretched breadsticks and chocolate brownies to finish.
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€ 129.00

Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch
Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - An international classic that combines the relaxation of breakfast with the flavours of lunch: a brunch featuring top-quality ingredients.
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€ 110.00

Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif
Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - A selection of three prestigious caviars, directly from Siberia,
to be enjoyed with 'pane carasau' bread, salted butter made from 100% Piedmontese milk, hand-rolled breadsticks and Prosecco.
A magical combination with the 'del Mago drinks' Vodka selection by Chef Marcello Trentini.
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€ 148.00

Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa
Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - Discover all the taste of our vegetable products. A rich starter with tofu cheese, our sott'oli and pane cafone. First course with fusilloni from Gragnano accompanied by a yellow date sauce. To finish, tasty vegetable nuggets accompanied by lioness potatoes.
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€ 101.00

Food Delivery - Welcome hamper
Food Delivery - Welcome hamper

THE KIT WILL BE DELIVERED UPON ARRIVAL AT THE VILLA - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits): The essential welcome hamper. Starting with breakfast essentials: tea, milk, biscuits, rusks and a selection of 6 single-portion jams in three flavours, enriched with the characteristic taste of orange blossom honey. A jar of peanut butter is a must-have, a versatile and tasty ingredient. For lunch, enjoy artisanal spaghetti from our Abruzzo pasta factory with cherry tomato passata, enhanced with our Lucanian olive oil. A tasty snack featuring our classic Puglian taralli is also provided.
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€ 61.00

Sleeps: 8 + 2
Bedrooms: 5
(3 doubles, 1 family suite with 1 double bedroom and a separate bedroom with a bunk beds)
Bathrooms: 4
(4 with shower. Of which en suite bathrooms: 3)

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only). Podere Il Chiesino is located in the heart of the hills of the Val di Cecina, framed by a typical Tuscan landscape. The house is just a short distance from the small borgo of Montecatini Val di Cecina, renowned over the centuries for the mineral wealth of the subsoil and where it is still possible to visit the old copper mine, now renovated and designated as a museum. The house has two floors and presents itself as a typical Tuscan rustic-style farmhouse in stone, from the terracotta floors (in the living area) to the exposed wooden-beamed ceilings and stone-framed windows, with open areas where the rooms communicate with each other through particular arched openings. The furnishings of the house, too, recall the typical Tuscan rustic style, with wooden furniture and rooms in warm welcoming colours. In the sleeping area is an elegant floor in light porcelain stoneware with finishes in terracotta and pietra serena. The house is composed of three bedrooms and a family suite (with double bedroom and a room with two bunk beds), all with private bathroom and air conditioning, a comfortable dining room, a modern, well-equipped kitchen facing the garden, and a room with TV and fireplace. The pride of this property is the veranda: a large room, flooded with light and enclosed by large windows offering a magnificent view of the town of Volterra. A place for all seasons, furnished with style, where you can dine in good company or just relax in the cosy sitting area. The veranda overlooks the pool area from where you can admire the beautiful neighbouring landscape. The house is surrounded by a large garden where you can stroll and savour the quiet of the place.

PODERE IL CHIESINO HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

Podere Il Chiesino has two floors. The main entrance on the ground floor leads into a large dining room. To the left is the large, modern and well-equipped kitchen with outside access. To the right of the entrance is a small sitting room with fireplace (ornamental) and TV. From here you then continue to a double bedroom, with direct access to the garden, and, on the opposite side, to a hallway with a handy wardrobe and a bathroom with shower serving the ground-floor bedroom. Next to the bathroom is a technical room with laundry area. Returning to the sitting room, you come to the beautiful, glass-enclosed veranda, facing the pool, with a nice dining table and sitting area. An internal staircase from the sitting room leads up to the first floor with two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower, and a family suite with a double bedroom, a separate room with two bunk beds, a bathroom with shower, a kitchenette with fridge and TV and access to the raised floor of the external garden.

Park:

The beautiful garden surrounding the property extends for 500 sq m over an area of 2 hectares of land and is completely fenced and entirely accessible. Just past the entrance gate, you come to the parking area, shaded by tall pine trees. From the parking area, the main entrance is reached up a flight of stone and brick steps or along the path which also leads to the veranda. The whole garden is covered in lawn and trees, such as pines, olives and firs, that provide many areas of shade, where you can admire the beautiful panorama over the crags of Volterra or the surrounding hills. The house is also adorned with luxuriant creepers and a varied vegetation of flowers, such as roses and daisies, which lend a beautiful touch of colour to the surrounding greenery. The ground-floor bedroom has direct access to the garden and in the main entrance area the French window is adorned with beautiful jasmine, which defines its shape. The bedroom with kitchen on the first floor also has access to the external garden, on a small raised terrace, in the area with the brick-built barbecue. Also in the garden are aromatic plants such as rosemary and laurel, the typical flavours of Tuscany. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The swimming pool is located behind the property, in front of the veranda, on terracing below the level of the house and can be reached via a path and then a few stone steps. The rectangular infinity pool, with submerged steps for access to the water; measures 13 x 5 m with a depth varying from 1 to 1,50 m; it is lined in sand-coloured granite and has internal lighting and chlorine purification. The surrounding sunbathing area is arranged with little sofa, umbrellas and sunbeds. There is also a cold-water shower. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week
Handicap: Uncertified Structure
Fenced-in property: Yes
CIN CODE: IT050019C2KN8A2JGE
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE: 050019LTN0056
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • satellite tv
  • portable cable radio bluetooth
  • WI-FI internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave oven
  • kettle
  • american coffee machine
  • moka coffee machine
  • expresso coffee machine
  • toaster
  • hand blender
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • dryer
  • hair dryer
  • mosquito screens at the windows
  • built-in barbecue

Location and distances


The Val di Cecina is located in the extreme south of the province of Pisa and takes its name from the river of the same name which crosses this hilly area between the province of Siena and the Livorno coast. Montecatini Val di Cecina is an old borgo located on top of a hill and which, still today, retains a compact medieval nucleus, with many traces of the past. Among these is the enchanting Torre Belforti, currently privately owned. Other traces can be found in the 14th century Palazzo Pretorio and in the parish church of San Biagio, an asymmetrical church with three naves and no façade. The history of this borgo is concentrated in the centuries of the struggles between Pisa, Volterra and Florence to take possession of these places rich in minerals, which have influenced, since the Etruscan era, the copper mining activity. An activity that reached its peak in the 19th century, when the Montecatini mine became the largest in Europe. The mine, which is located just outside the town, is now a museum. In Montecatini Val di Cecina are shops and services of every kind, as well as bars and restaurants. In the area around Montecatini Val di Cecina are many pretty borghi to be visited, such as La Sassa and Querceto which, still today, retain intact their medieval structure and from where you can admire the splendid panorama stretching from the Val di Cecina to the coast. Not far away is the so-called Valle del Diavolo (Devil's Valley) in Larderello, so called due to the boraciferous geysers and the natural geothermal manifestations from which geothermal energy is extracted. The puffs, whose emissions can reach a temperature of 130-160°C, seem threatening but in reality they only represent a geothermal activity that has been going on for millions of years and will continue for a very long time to come. It seems that Dante was already aware of the geothermal phenomena of this area which inspired the landscapes described in his Inferno. About 10 km away is Volterra, the heart of the Val di Cecina, and which dominates it from the top of its balze (crags), a phenomenon of soil erosion. The town of Volterra has very ancient origins and preserves, unaltered, its three historical faces: Etruscan, with Porta dell'Arco and Porta Diana, Roman, as clearly evidenced by the theatre, and medieval as seen in Piazza dei Priori and the palace of the same name, in the numerous tower houses and the Duomo. The name of Volterra is also linked to the subsoil with its famous alabaster, a white stone which, due to its particular softness, is more suitable than marble for reproducing motifs or ornamental details on a smaller scale. There is also an Alabaster Museum which presents the centuries-old history of its production, from the Etruscans to the present day. There is no shortage of shops and workshops where you can see the craftsmen at work. Not to be neglected, the food and wine wealth of the area, from the Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane, an excellent DOP sheep's cheese, both fresh and aged, treated with olive tree ash, to the Salt of Volterra, an Italian excellence, produced in the former state saltpan, to the truffle, including the prized white truffle, to the extra virgin olive oil and the wine produced along the Wine Road of the Pisan Hills.

Airport: Firenze 95 km, Pisa 60 km, Bologna 183 km, Roma Fiumicino 297 km, Milano Malpensa 398 km
Train station: Cecina 32 km, Pontedera 42 km
Highways: From North: A1 exit Firenze Scandicci 89 km. From South: A1 exit Valdichiana 116 km
Shops and services: Montecatini Val di Cecina 1,3 km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 37 km
Parking: Inside the property
Access roads: 150 m of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Volterra 13 km, Lajatico 17 km, Larderello 32 km, Bolgheri 36 km, San Gimignano 38 km, Castagneto Carducci 45 km, Certaldo 46 km, Monteriggioni 52 km, San Miniato 59 km, Castellina in Chianti 60 km, Pisa 62 km, Siena 68 km, Lucca 70 km, Baratti 72 km, Montecatini Terme 75 km, Populonia 76 km, Livorno 81 km, Viareggio 87 km, Firenze 100 km
Altitude: 312 slm

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
8/31/2024 - 12/21/2024 4 Nights Everyday
12/21/2024 - 1/4/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 4/19/2025 4 Nights Everyday
4/19/2025 - 4/26/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
4/26/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 5 Nights Everyday
8/30/2025 - 12/20/2025 4 Nights Everyday
12/20/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

Availability Calendar


Calendar is updated in real time and it is possible to book on line 24/7.
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Booked
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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50.00 per animal per week or part of week).
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,50 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay).

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 12,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices).THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY AT EMMA VILLAS AND HAVE TO BE PAID ON SITE AS THEY ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PERSONS OR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS AND NOT WITH THE OWNER OR EMMA VILLAS
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)

Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

Read the conditions


HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Food
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
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€ 125.00

Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors
Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - In company around a BBQ of excellent raw materials: tasty arrosticini and hamburgers of our Angus from the Italian supply chain, black pork sausages from the Sicilian Nebrodi mountains and Leonessa potatoes baked in foil. To accompany the burgers, the unfailing pane cafone, cheddar and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. To accompany, our Amatrice spelt beer and the ever-present iced tea for the little ones.
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€ 170.00

Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif
Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
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€ 173.00

Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn
Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - To start, tantalizing nachos with guacamole, followed by our selection of cured meats and cheeses served with hand-stretched breadsticks and chocolate brownies to finish.
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€ 129.00

Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch
Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - An international classic that combines the relaxation of breakfast with the flavours of lunch: a brunch featuring top-quality ingredients.
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€ 110.00

Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif
Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - A selection of three prestigious caviars, directly from Siberia,
to be enjoyed with 'pane carasau' bread, salted butter made from 100% Piedmontese milk, hand-rolled breadsticks and Prosecco.
A magical combination with the 'del Mago drinks' Vodka selection by Chef Marcello Trentini.
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€ 148.00

Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa
Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - Discover all the taste of our vegetable products. A rich starter with tofu cheese, our sott'oli and pane cafone. First course with fusilloni from Gragnano accompanied by a yellow date sauce. To finish, tasty vegetable nuggets accompanied by lioness potatoes.
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€ 101.00

Food Delivery - Welcome hamper
Food Delivery - Welcome hamper

THE KIT WILL BE DELIVERED UPON ARRIVAL AT THE VILLA - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits): The essential welcome hamper. Starting with breakfast essentials: tea, milk, biscuits, rusks and a selection of 6 single-portion jams in three flavours, enriched with the characteristic taste of orange blossom honey. A jar of peanut butter is a must-have, a versatile and tasty ingredient. For lunch, enjoy artisanal spaghetti from our Abruzzo pasta factory with cherry tomato passata, enhanced with our Lucanian olive oil. A tasty snack featuring our classic Puglian taralli is also provided.
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€ 61.00