Traditional Tuscan Villa with Private Pool and Vineyard Valley Views

About this villa

Escape to the idyllic Tuscan countryside and indulge in a delightful retreat at this villa, conveniently situated only 1.5 km from Lajatico, the birthplace of the renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli. This charming holiday abode, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, offers a serene haven for up to seven guests, including children.  

This villa spans two stories, with the ground floor hosting an expansive lounge area designed for relaxation. The space is adorned with plush sofas, a television, and a generously sized dining table, setting the stage for shared meals with loved ones. Alongside, you'll find a room graced with a traditional Tuscan fireplace, a reading room or study, and a convenient shower room with WC. The villa is thoughtfully equipped with amenities such as a washing machine, drying rack, and Wi-Fi for your convenience.

The first floor unveils three spacious bedrooms (two doubles and one twin) as well as a single bedroom, all charmingly adorned with authentic Tuscan accents. This level also houses a bathroom with a shower and a sprawling 50 m2 terrace, where you can savor open-air dining against the backdrop of Tuscany's rolling hills. On this floor, a fully-equipped kitchen awaits, complete with a refrigerator, compact freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.

Embracing pet-friendliness, our villa welcomes your furry companions, and travel cots are available for added convenience. The expansive lounge area is fully air-conditioned, and fresh air circulates through the main hallway on the first floor, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each bedroom is equipped with a floor fan.

Unwind by the private panoramic swimming pool, accompanied by sun loungers and umbrellas. Take in the captivating vistas of the Pisan hills while relishing a glass of wine from the renowned "Terre di Pisa" region. The surrounding garden offers a barbecue, a tennis table, and a wood-burning oven, perfect for crafting mouthwatering pizzas. A serene garden is also at your disposal for relaxation, yoga sessions, or rejuvenating massages.

Within the nearby village, you'll find a variety of small shops, groceries, restaurants, and pizzerias. A mere ten-minute drive leads to a supermarket. This villa's strategic location enables easy exploration of major attractions in the region, including Pisa, Florence, Lucca, and Siena. Guided walking tours introduce you to these towns and medieval hamlets like Lari, Peccioli, Lajatico, and Terricciola. The Etruscan town of Volterra, renowned for its alabaster craftsmanship, is a mere 20-minute drive, while San Gimignano can be reached within 30 minutes by car. Culinary enthusiasts will relish guided visits to the finest wine, cheese, and olive oil producers, as well as truffle hunting excursions in the woods.

Elevating your experience, the villa offers in-villa cooking classes, pizza workshops, and chef services to immerse you in Tuscan culinary traditions. Check-in directly at the villa is available between 4 and 6 p.m.

Rates encompass essential comforts such as pool towels, bedroom, and bath towels, heating (from November to March), air conditioning (from June to September), and a thoughtful welcome basket featuring 2 bottles of water, 1 bottle of wine, 2 dishwasher tablets, washing machine soap, 2 toilet rolls, and 2 hand soap dispensers. A mandatory tourist tax of 1 Euro per person per day, up to 5 days, applies.

Indulge in optional extras including mid-week cleaning, professional massages, a personalized welcome pack, a lively pizza soirée, engaging pasta cooking classes, villa decoration with flowers, lively DJ and karaoke nights, and cherished family photo portraits.

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BEDROOM DETAILS

Bedroom 1: 
French bed, WIFI internet, mosquito net.

Bedroom 2: 
Double bed, WIFI internet, mosquito net (20 m2).

Bedroom 3: 
Double bed, WIFI internet, mosquito net (25 m2).

Bedroom 4: 
Double bed, WIFI internet, mosquito net (25 m2).

Bathroom 1: 
Basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.

Bathroom 2: 
Basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.  

STAFF AND SERVICES
Rates include
Pool towels
Bedroom and bath towels
Heating (from November to March included)
Air conditioning (from June to September included)
Welcome basket with 2 bottles of water, 1 bottle of wine, 2 tablets for the dishwasher and soap for the washing machine, 2 toilet rolls, and 2 hand soap dispensers.

Optional Services
Extra cleaning during the week: 20 euros per hour 
Massages by professional masseurs: 70-100 Euro per person
Welcome, pack with groceries of your choice: fresh fruit, food, and drinks, Simply send us your shopping list and we will inform you of the total amount for the shopping and arrange for this to be delivered ready at the house on arrival, with a delivery fee of 35 Euro.
Pizza party. A local cook will come to your villa and use the wood-burning oven to bake focaccias, several types of pizzas, and sweet pizzas as dessert. 1 bottle of wine included. Discounted price 240 euro for the first 4 people, additional person 15 Euro,
Pasta cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch and two delicious pasta sauces for a fun and educational experience. Kitchen aprons and 1 bottle of wine included. The discounted price 340 euros for the first 4 people, additional person 20 Euro.
Other types of chef services and cooking classes. Ask for an estimate.
Flowers to decorate your villa. Ask for an estimate.
DJ and karaoke for a night. Ask for an estimate. 
Family photo portrait. Ask for an estimate.
Wine/Food/cultural tours
Ebike/vespa/quad tour

LOCATION DETAILS
Pisa Airport    51 km
Florence Airport    80 km
FI-PI-LI Freeway (Exit: Pontedera)    29 km
A1 Highway (Exit: Firenze Scandicci)    70 km
A11 Highway (Exit: Altopascio)    48 km
A12 Highway (Exit: Pisa centro)    55 km
Railway Station (Station: Pontedera Casciana terme )    30 km
Leghorn Harbour (Livorno)    60 km

City/Town   
Pisa    50 km
Florence    90 km
Leghorn    60 km
Siena    70 km
Lucca    57 km
Volterra    18 km
San Gimignano    30 km

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Final cleaning: 100 for 3-4 nights, 150 euro for 5-7 nights, to be paid onsite in cash. This is obligatory.
Tourist tax: 1 Euro per person per day, for a maximum of 5 days. This is obligatory.

Special Last-Minute Offer for Cancellation:
1 Week Rental from Saturday 12 to Saturday 19 August 2023
€ 2500 instead of € 3200

From September 6 through October: 10% discount

In September:
1 week rental at €  2610 instead of € 2900
Minimum stay 4 nights at € 1656 instead of € 1840

In October:
1 week rental at € 2250 instead of € 2500
Minimum stay 4 nights at € 1400 instead of € 1600