Villa Antico Podere Rota (CIN IT052034C29DBJQPYG)

We all really appreciated this tuscan Villa, big enough for a family of 10 or 12 (with many bathrooms!). Situated on the outskirt of the village, just next to the woods with a very nice garden and an easy to use barbecue. The owner and the landlady where very accomodating and easy to reach. Sienna is 20 minutes away and the tuscan countryside is beautiful.

A number of problems: - the smell when we entered the property was atriocius. After a couple of days we realised what it was and Simona (who was lovely) came to clean the bottom of the old fridge in hallway. - hard pillows and hard beds - quite uncomfortable -dish washer not clean -flywire screens not effective - do not keep midges or mosquitos out -even though it was September it was quite hot - this building would be very uncomfortable in summer - we suggest air con. - the bus service is infrequent - you must have a car -this property generally needs updating and is not worth the price paid. We left one day early as we were not comfortable.

The villa has a warm welcoming feeling, that clearly stems from it being a family home originally. Everything we needed was available to us including the pool, BBQ and out door eating area. The owner of the property, Bernhard, was so very helpful with assisting with taxi transport when we needed it as we chose not to hire a car. Simona was available to assist with waste disposal and pool cleaning. Sovicille, is a quite little village with all the amenities you require.for a relaxing holiday. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this villa. We would definitely stay again if we are back in Italy.. Lovely people.

Very good communication with the owner to set up kids items before we arrived and arrange a delicious homemade meal from Simona. Comfortable rooms with lots of space, the two floors of the house have separate external doors which was ideal for our two families staying at the property. Large outdoor table under shade, good size pool.

Spending time in a villa “Under the Tuscan Sun” was a dream come true. Our stay in Sovicille was beyond our expectations. It began with friendly, interesting communication with Bernhard, the villa owner. His information added to our anticipation of this vacation. He was readily available to answer any questions prior to our visit. We were warmly greeted by Simona, our local hostess. We were a party of 8…two couples and four friends. There was plenty of space, and a comfortable place for everyone with four bathrooms included. The villa was charming. We were instantly at home, enjoying meals around the large kitchen table as well as the comfortable eating area outdoors. The fact that one of our guests was an Italian chef, who likes to cook in his spare time, kept us eating at home almost every evening! The villa is located in the countryside on a small hill, just a short stroll into the picturesque village of Sovicille. This placed us in a central location to visit wonderful towns such as Siena, Volterra Montepulciano, San Gimignano and more. The people, location and accommodations could not have been better. It was difficult to leave and we all hope to return again. Thank you, Bernhard and Simona for being our gracious hosts!

Our family group of 6 adults and five children had a lovely week here. The weather was hot and sunny so the pool was very well used. Lovely grounds with views and very private. Nice covered area outside should you like some shade from the sun. The house is charming, spacious and comfortable. There is no air conditioning, The nearby small town, Sovicille, is charming and a short walk from the house, Bernhard, the owner provided good advice about places to visit within reasonable travel distance by car. The tourist information staff in Sovicille were very helpful as well. Bernhard’s communication before and during our stay was excellent. Simona, the housekeeper, was very welcoming when we arrived and we would like to commend her for the cleanliness of the house and the pool. I feel very privileged to have enjoyed a holiday in this special place.

We (9 adults +2 kids) had a lovely time in this lovely and spacious house. Se enjoyed walks in the beautiful suroundings, ecplored Tuscany and har a lot of amazing food. The house was perfect för us and the host always available if assistance were needed. We would love to come back!

A family group of 9 adults, we were in occupation for two weeks. We were utterly charmed with the house, its setting and the location, which was perfect for our multiple needs. Being within walking distance of the town centre of Sovicille, with its shops, restaurant and bars, plus, significantly. its wonderful public transport access to Siena was an enormous benefit. We loved exploring the house and its garden, watching the wildlife, revelling in the views, and then exploring the area. Siena was the ideal centre for activities, and we didn't even bother visiting Florence in the end. Owner Bernhard and his niece Clara, who cares for the house, now feel like friends whom we would like to meet up with. They looked after us really well. Thank you so much for our wonderful holiday!

This place was as described - rustic old villa in a lovely setting. The pool was great and kept the kids amused for many hours. Plenty of space in the house itself, and a good range of bedrooms and bathrooms. We used the house as a base for visits to Siena, Florence and other towns nearby. The nearest big supermarket was only a few minutes drive away and had everything we needed. The local restaurant was good for eating in, as well as take away pizzas. Everyone really enjoyed their stay.

Great location. Great property. We stayed with friends -- five teenagers and four adults -- for a week and everything was absolutely perfect. The house is roomy and quiet, with plenty of space for everyone. The kids LOVED the pool and we all liked the short walk into Sovicille. The house is located on a small hill surrounded by forest and is extremely peaceful. There are hiking and biking trails nearby, a small grocery in town and it is only a short drive into Siena if you need excitement. The owner was responsive to any questions or needs we had, which were minimal, and he was quick to reply to all queries. We will stay here when we return to Italy, no question!