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

Poppi, Arezzo
$428 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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

The price from the VRBO platform is calculated correctly up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms but if for 6 guests you want for example 4 bedrooms you will have to write 8 guests, if you want 5 bedrooms you will have to write 10 guests and the platform will calculate the price and of course the commission, the lower the number of rooms booked and the lower the commission to be paid to VRBO.
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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1938 Sq Ft (180 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bidet Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Italian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Tennis On Site Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: È Consentito Fumare Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • Simonyi I.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    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!

  • Charles B.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2023

    Stayed Sep 3, 2023

    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!

  • Jodie B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2022

    Stayed Jul 30, 2022

    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

  • Matthew D.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2020

    Stayed Aug 1, 2020

    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.

  • LEONARD0 M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2017

    Stayed Aug 26, 2017

    Fantastic.

  • Armgard M.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2016

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We felt very welcome and well cared for - almost like visiting good friends or family. Monica is such a good host. The house and garden are well kept and completly private with nice views of the valley of Poppi. We were a party of 10 (2 kids) and there was sufficient space for everybody. It was a great treat to be able to cook and bake outside which allowed us wonderful evenings dining out just beside the pool. We can recommend the house to anynone who likes Tuscany and wants to explore the eastern part of this beautiful region - there is not too much tourism, even in high season. The medieval castle of Poppi - although not mentioned in most travelleres guides - is really worth visiting; so is the monastery in the woods about 15 km away from the house, where you can purchase for example jam, oil and herbal teas.

  • Marc A.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2015

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    What a lovely place, a very hospitable owner and a beautiful surrounding. We wanted with good friends to enjoy the Italian live and we really got what we wanted. Beautiful weather, a great house with a nice swimming pool, an outside fireplace/BBQ and pizza oven. Extra was that the owner surprised us with a home baked cake upon our arrival and offered us several times with home made pasta and pizza dough. We will never forget this vacation and will srely come back to Villa Le Balze or any of the other homes that this owner has. Mille grazie M

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