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Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls

Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls

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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Volterra, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationMedici Fortress1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEtruscan Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Volterra10 min walk
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls

Selci is a detached, medieval house
The front door opens from the garden into the living room. A large room, with a magnificent, cross-vaulted ceiling, it has been divided to separate the breakfast kitchen from the living room. The kitchen has good equipment.
Beyond the living room is an elegant shower room.
A marble staircase leads to the first floor, with a double bedroom, a twin bedroom.
Furnitures is a mixture of old and new.
There are superb views from some of the rooms.
One side of the house is a walled garden, one side of which is the medieval ancient city wall.
There are several places to sit, eat sunbathe, and realx, with a vine covered pergola, fruit and pine trees, home to blackbirds, swallows and nightingales.
Near the vegetable garden 8 m diameter swimming pool, hidden behind a hedge.
in this garden there is a second pool, hydromassage for relaxation when your children sleep.
Behind the house is a park where the famous flag throwers sometimes practice, to the accompaniment of evocative medieval drumbeats.
The Guarnacci Museum is 300 m. with one of the largest Etruscan collections in the world.
In the town center, within a few minutes' walk, are important museums and art galleries, as well as an excellent variety of shops and restaurants.
Volterra is one of the oldest cities in Italy. there was as Etruscan settlement
in the 8th C BC: built on Villanovan foundations. The Etruscan developed thriving trades in metals, alabaster and salt. Captured by the Romans in the 3rdCentury BC, it was sacked in 80 BC. by Sulla. The Lombards favored and survived the Middle Ages intact, but was under the Florentine domination until the unification of Italy in 1860. Almost all the buildings are made of "bench", a king of limestone related to the alabaster for which Voletrra is famous.
The stone flagged streets and squares have wonderful buildings, such as the Palace of the Priors, the Cathedral, baptistery and square, a wealth of excellent restaurants and plenty of more.
Other attractions are the Roman theater, and Porta all'Arco, the intact Etruscan entrance to the city. The austere, medieval town center is a fascinating maze of winding streets, connected with narrow, arched alleys.
Concerts and festivities are organized to summer, and there is so much to see and do you need to move.
When you do, once you have driven down the
  tortuous approach roads admiring the extraordinary moonscape of rounded clay hills.


Property manager

DANIELA MARIANI
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 050039LTN006

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Volterra

Located in Volterra, this cottage is in the city centre. Medici Fortress and Etruscan Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Berignone Forest Nature Reserve and Castelvecchio Natural Reserve. Rafting and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Volterra, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Medici Fortress - 1 min walk
  • Etruscan Museum - 3 min walk
  • Porta all'Arco - 10 min walk
  • Cathedral of Volterra - 10 min walk
  • Roman Theatre - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Enoteca Scali - 7 min walk
  • Osteria La Pace - 1 min walk
  • Pizzeria Il Rifugio di Pucciotti Mauro - 4 min walk
  • La Taverna della Terra di Mezzo - 5 min walk
  • Pasticceria Migliorini - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval city Walls located?

Located in the heart of Volterra, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Medici Fortress, Etruscan Museum and Chiesa di Sant'Agostino. Parrocchia Basilica Cattedrale and Palazzo Incontri Viti are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fun
Lovely place, great location and had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JAZ6Hf7P1d9dJacOlpDHwQQf7gA91p6sLAJfii1dKbLHCBaq/Z1oq84QPYjY787G J.

Wonderful place to stay
This property was faultless - the location and the accomodation were perfect. My family and friends came here to celebrate my birthday and I cannot think of a nicer place in which to do so. The owner Danielle could not have been more helpful. This was my second visit to Volterra and I would certainly recomment thsi property to anyone thinking of touring the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

An Oasis of Calm
What you want from a holiday rental is to be near enough town to take advantage of its attractions and yet peace and quiet and all the necessary living facilities. Bearing in mind that Italy is always noisy, this was an almost perfect villa and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Volterra is a hill-top town in Tuscany, full of interesting buildings and several museums, it is surrounded by high walls that are interrupted by a number of gateways. Casa Selci was just round the corner from the most Easterly gateway of Port Selci, opposite an imposing medieval fortress now functioning as the State Prison. Perfectly situated, it is only a short stroll before you find yourself passing bars, shops, restaurants, two different museums, an alabaster workshop and even the local supermarket. Yet the villa itself, a converted barn, is set in an oasis of calm - a large, secluded garden with fruit trees, a wonderfully large circular pool, BBQ, loungers and a breakfast table overlooking a fabulous view of Tuscany. The two bedrooms are large, the shower powerful and the cooker both gas and electricity. There is no air conditioning or TV but it is perfectly well equipped for a hot, sunny summer holiday where you spend most of the time outside. I have to mention that there is a small park next to the house where boys play football most afternoons, and twice a week there may be noisy drum, trumpet and flag-waving practice between 9.30 and 11pm, but we found it quite bearable and managed to catch a festival day so we could enjoy the musical performance they gave in the Square.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

Fabulous - A real find
Having read other reviews before we went - we would definitely agree with everyone who says that Casa Selci is a real find. We stayed there for a week in August 2011 and wish we'd booked it for both weeks of our holiday. The location is perfect. Volterra is an interesting town, lively and full of tourists ... but step away into your own little bit of heaven. Once at the house you feel like you're a million miles away from the town instead of a three minute walk. The view from the small breakfast terrace is breathtaking. The pool and the gardens are great and perfect for relaxing in. Daniella, the owner is very welcoming and the house is kept beautifully clean by Rosanna and her husband. It's well equipped. Shopping in the town is quite limited but there are two supermarkets a few minutes drive away. And treat yourself to an meal cooked by a real Italian cook (Thank you Piera!) which was organised for us by Daniella (it was a perfect birthday treat). Casa Selci is all it says it is and more. We would have NO hesitation in recommending it to anyone and would certainly like to go back or perhaps we'll try one of Daniella's other properties next time. Go - you'll love it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Location, Location, Location
It is really difficult to write a review for this property and the town it sits in which would do it the justice it deserves, you could only visit it for yourselves to appreciate how special a place it is. Within the villa and it's grounds you could be in your own rural retreat, however step out the gate and straight away you are within one of the most picturesque, magical, historical towns you could ever imagine, it really has everything!! 'Romantic' is definately one word you would use decribe the town and also this villa which oozes tuscan charm with its rustic interior and large, enchanting gardens. The views over the garden walls of this hilltop villa are breathtaking. We stayed here with our three young children and although we were unlucky enough to have some 'uncharacteristic' weather during our weeks stay in July, we were grateful to be staying in such a fabulous part of Tuscany. The kids loved the pool and gardens, even in the rain!! Volterra is a small entruscan town perfectly preserved with it winding narrow streets and original buildings, which now offers plenty of authentic shops, restaurants and of course, ice-cream bars. You can actually feel the history as you walk through the town which makes this such a magical place to visit, not to mention stay in. Daniela, the villa owner, was extremely welcoming and friendly, she and her family were lovely. We'd booked to stay at another of Daniela's villas for our second week so visited some other fabulous places too including Sienna, Casole d'Elsa and San Gimignano and had a fantastic holiday. We would definately recommend this villa in Volterra to our families and friends and hope to go there again ourselves one day.

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