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Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods

Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods

The instant booking with HOMEAWAY platform calculate correctly prices up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, if you need other bedroom i need to do new offer. You are always alone without someone else.


The villa is located in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Arezzo, in a splendid position with a panoramic view of the medieval castle of Poppi.

The villa dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, which has been lovingly restored and offers every comfort. It can accommodate up to ten people and has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, an independent kitchen and two living rooms on a living space of 180sqm. It is on two levels and has three entrances. On the ground floor there is a double bedroom with bathroom en suite with shower (disabled), a tearoom with a wood-burning stove, a sofa and a desk, a dining room with sofas, a satellite TV and a kitchen with a fireplace , Hoods, and refrigerator with freezer. On the upper floor there are two double bedrooms each with a bathroom en suite with shower and two double bedrooms with a shared bathroom with shower (the upper floor has direct access to the garden).

In the outdoor area is the private pool (5x11m) with indoor and outdoor lighting, shower and sunbathing (open during the intermediate and high season). The villa is very bright and is very quiet, surrounded by a centuries-old oak forest where you can find deer, fallow deer and deer or, depending on the season, mushrooms, blackberries or olives. This is why the villa is an ideal holiday destination where you can enjoy the peace surrounded by nature. There is a fantastic brick and roofed barbecue with lighting, barbecue, wood oven for pizzas, sink with drinking water, shelves, table and chairs so that you can enjoy the dishes outdoors and enjoy the splendid views of the enchanting Valle del Casentino.

The owners welcome their guests with their welcome specials and prepare homemade noodles with pudding for the guests once a week. The holiday home is completely fenced with a two meter high fence.

The villa is surrounded by nature and is just five minutes from the pilgrimage church of Camaldoli, the golf course, the center of Poppi (one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy) and the Foreste Casentinesi National Park.

The Adriatic coast is about 90 minutes' drive away, while the Tyrrhenian Sea is a two-hour drive. Bathing is also possible in the lake, which is 1.5 km from the center of Pratovecchio, or in the river Arno. Excursions can be made to the Zoo of Poppi, to the pilgrimage church of the Verna, the hermitage of Camaldoli and the National Park of Foreste Casentinesi. Florence is an autostate, Arezzo 40 minutes by car and Siena 90 minutes by car. From Arezzo you can reach Rome by express train in only one hour and 5 minutes, so even day trips are possible

Property manager

MONICA

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

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 accessible
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: È consentito fumare

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

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
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Animali domestici ammessi

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Adatto ai bambini

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: Events Allowed
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 and a first aid kit
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ancient Country Villa Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods Poppi
Ancient Country Villa Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods
Ancient Country Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods Poppi
Ancient Country Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods
Ancient Country Villa Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods Poppi
Ancient Country Villa Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods
Ancient Country Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods Poppi
Ancient Country Villa Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods Poppi
Ancient Country Villa Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods
Ancient Country Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods Poppi
Ancient Country Hills Tuscany Surrounded Woods

About the neighborhood

Map
Poppi, Arezzo

What's nearby

  • Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park - 3 min drive
  • Poppi Zoo - 6 min drive
  • Poppi Castle - 9 min drive
  • Monastery of Camaldoli - 13 min drive
  • Camaldoli Hermitage - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Poppi Station - 6 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taverna del Castello - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot Il Pratello - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rossobirra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Oil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Locanda Font'Alle Fate - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods ?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods located?

This family-friendly Poppi villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park, Arno River and Badia and Church of San Fedele. War Memorial and Church of Madonna del Morbo are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Ancient country villa with pool in the hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simonyi I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Villa Pruneto
The location of the villa was super! Perfect for a silent & calm stay! The pool gave a big fun & the grill area with a pizza oven! The house with five rooms was ideal for us (10 people), and we cold slept without air-condition quite good as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Ollon, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
A truely wonderful place!
We spent a lovely two weeks in this beautiful house! Monica was super responsive to all our questions in the weeks before our trip and her fresh pasta was such a delicious treat! The house itself is perfect for a family holiday, hidden in the woods but a short drive from Poppi and its restaurants. It has everything one needs and is very comfortable, the stunning views from the pool are an added bonus! We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & well looked after
Monica made it all very easy to arrive, check in & really enjoy the week. Homemade pasta & sauce were lovely. The house easy to live in & the pool being so close made for a very relaxing stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa for friends
Our group of 8 had a great time T this property. Everything we wanted was provided and extra (pasta on arrival and pizza dough) Monica was a brilliant host and the outside eating area/bbq/pizza oven is brilliant. The only downside was that we were not aware that electricity and gas were not included in the price of the reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles tiptop
Hat alles gepasst. Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und haben uns Essen gebracht! Hier hat man seine Ruhe, das Haus ist recht abgeschieden und hat eine schöne Aussicht auf Poppi und das Castellion. Sehr zu empfehlem für eine Reise mit Freunden oder Familie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Adolf B.

Sehr schön, aber "abgewohnt"
Uns hat das Haus und Grundstück sehr gut gefallen, sind aber durch die vielen Mängel sehr enttäuscht. Der Spülmaschinenkorb war defekt, Ameisen waren in der Küche. Die Couch im Wohnzimmer war stark verbraucht, die Poolbeleuchtung ging auch nicht. Die Duschkabinen in beiden Bädern waren undicht, so dass wir jedes Mal nach dem Duschen putzen mussten. Das sogenannte behinderte gerechte Bad ist keins, weil man mit dem Rollstuhl nicht in die Dusche und nach dem Türöffnen nicht zum Waschbecken kommt. Der Wasserdruck in den Bädern ist sehr niedrig. Aussage der Mieterin: Bei guter Bewertung bekommt lhr hundert Euro zurück. ( Wir haben es nicht getan) Fazit: Für diesen Preis kann man viel mehr erwarten, was wir eigentlich so gewohnt sind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

LEONARD0 M.

Quiet silence and marvellous view.....
Fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

TIZIANA C.

Un giorno in pieno relax.
Di passaggio inToscana non abbiamo resistito al desiderio di ritornare nel Casentino, almeno per un giorno, ospiti della famiglia Mattoni, nella loro residenza immersa nel bosco "Villa Le Balze, comoda ed accogliente, curata nei dettagli e dotata di tutti i comfort. Abbiamo trascorso una magnifica giornata di sole in piscina in pieno relax, coccolati dalle apprezzate attenzioni della Signora Monica : ravioli rigorosamente fatti a mano ricotta e spinaci e ciambellone al nostro arrivo. Magnifica esperienza da consigliare.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017