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Fantastic semi-detached villa with panoramic sunset terrace, close to Volterra.

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Volterra, Tuscany
  • Roman Theatre
    9 min drive
  • Ristorante Agriturismo Santa Vittoria
    3 min walk
  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station
    32 min drive
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    89 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic semi-detached villa with panoramic sunset terrace, close to Volterra.

Villa Giotto is in a prime position for exploring all that Tuscany has to offer. It is situated on the top of a hill and offers stunning 360-degree views. You can see the sunrise at the front and side of the villa, enjoy the sun in the garden all day and then watch the sunset on the villa's rear terrace (glass of wine optional). Inside the villa, you can see the amazing views through the three large patio doors in the living room/kitchen area, as well as the large patio doors in the bedrooms.

Collevicchi, the old Borgo that the villa is part of, has been rebuilt in a traditional Tuscan style but equipped with modern facilities. There are just 10 individual properties in the Borgo, consisting of 6 apartments and 4 semi-detached villas; our villa is one of the semi-detached villas. Entry to the Borgo is via a private road that serves the Borgo, the Agriturismo Santa Vittoria, and one other private villa. Remotely controlled gates allow access to Borgo Collevicchi, and there is plenty of parking available within the fully landscaped grounds.

The villa has two well-appointed double bedrooms: Bedroom 1 features a queen-size bed with a new top-quality memory foam mattress and sprung base, a double wardrobe, a small low cupboard, a dressing table with a chair and mirror and large patio doors that open onto the front garden.
If needed, guests can connect the two twin beds in the second bedroom to create a queen-size double bed. The room also includes a double wardrobe, a dressing table with a chair and mirror, and two sets of large patio doors. One set of patio doors opens onto the front garden, while the second set opens onto the side garden, creating a very light and airy room.
The large open-plan lounge has a triple sofa that converts into a very comfortable double bed.

The cost of your stay includes freshly laundered bed sheets, towels, and bath towels.

A brand new Mitsubishi air conditioning system fitted in 2023 ensures that the bedrooms and lounge are very comfortable in the hot summer months, while also providing reversible units for additional heating in the winter.

A modern on-demand gas boiler provides the villa's hot water and central heating for the winter months.

There are two well-equipped tiled bathrooms, both of which feature a shower, large washbasin, vanity unit with two large drawers, toilet, bidet, and heated towel rail.


The fully equipped kitchen features an oven, gas hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge, and freezer. In the utility room, there is a top-loading washing machine, cleaning equipment, a vacuum cleaner, an ironing board, and an iron. Guests can also find storage for sunbeds, with four provided for their use.


Outside, to the rear of the property, there is a large (55 square metres) pergola covering the south-facing terrace (the terrace also has an open area for sunbathing). To the side of the property is a smaller covered terrace where scenic breakfasts can be enjoyed. All three sides of the private gardens offer breath-taking views, with the remainder of the large garden consisting of paths and lawned areas.

The large salt-water swimming pool is approximately 20 metres away from the villa (30 seconds walk from the front garden) and is open from May 1st to September 30 (the opening is usually dependent on the weather, if it is unusually cold, the opening may be delayed until the 2nd week in May). The pool also offers spectacular panoramic views from its terrace.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the villa and around the pool area, although due to the infrastructure of the Italian internet system, it is more for social media and catching up with emails than for playing games, etc.


The nearest restaurant is the Agriturismo Santa Vittoria, which is a 150-metre stroll from the Borgo's electric gates. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on most days. Guests at the villa can book a table at their restaurant (early booking is recommended as the restaurant is extremely popular with the locals as well) and enjoy their delicious local specialties (most of the ingredients are produced or raised on their farm or land), as well as their selection of fabulous local wines.

The restaurant at the Hotel Molino DEra is a short drive away (around 3–4 minutes from the Borgo's gates). There is a wide selection of food available, and they also offer a takeout service for pizza.

Just 15 minutes drive away (on one road) is the famous Etruscan city of Volterra (said to be the inspiration for the Twilight films and series), which has many excellent restaurants to choose from and plenty of shops for retail therapy (details of our favourite restaurants are provided in our welcome pack).





The nearest supermarket is just a 10-minute drive away (towards Volterra). This supermarket is well-stocked and can provide for most of your needs. There is also a much larger supermarket located just past Volterra.


Due to Villa Giotto being positioned in the centre of Tuscany, most attractions are within easy reach. The fabulous cities of Siena and Pisa are within an hour's drive, while Florence and Lucca are slightly over an hour away. The very popular San Gimignano is around 20 minutes drive away, and the nearest coast (Cecina) is around 40 minutes drive.
The world-famous Theatre of Silence, where Andrea Bocelli performs an open-air concert once a year, is open to the public every day (except when he is performing) and is around a 15-minute drive away.

The nearest golf course is the fantastic Castelfalfi, which is around a 20-minute drive away. There is an 18-hole mountain course and a 9-hole lake course; both are great.
There are also some nice golf courses closer to Pisa; one is called the Cosmopolitan Golf & Country Club, and the other is Golf ClubTerrenia - We have enjoyed playing both of these courses.

There are many vineyards nearby that are open to the public for wine tastings and tours, and most have food available too. Details of our favourite tours, excursions, and places to visit are provided in our information pack.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Roman Theatre. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • 9 minutes by car from Roman Theatre and 9 minutes from Rossi Alabastri Volterra
Fantastic semi-detached villa with panoramic sunset terrace, close to Volterra. offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Volterra apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Robert Jackson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking is allowed in the villa at any time

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,023 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are most welcome at the villa

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
Note from host: No parties/events are 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 deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ronald W.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Under the Tuscan Sun
Perfection. Just book this place, don’t hesitate. Incredible restaurant 200m from the door, unbeatable views, location is close to Volterra and wineries…EVERYTHING you could want in a place in Tuscany is right here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W., Welwyn Garden City

Liked: Cleanliness
A Tuscan paradise
This is a brilliant place to stay. Perfect location, great facilities. And a restaurant very close with a stunning terrace for meals. The view from the property is amazing and everything we hoped for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property was excellent for our family of 5. Checkin with Luigi was simple and quick. He took the time to answer all our questions. House is well stocked with all that is necessary for the stay. The pool is clean and a real bonus after a hot day of visiting. Thank you Luigi and Robert for making our stay in Tuscany so great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our holiday
We had a lovely time despite the weather . We felt that since the water was not suitable for drinking that it would have been thoughtful if water had been left for us to use . We had been warned to buy water . A welcome pack would have been lovely as well .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacationing in Tuscany
We found the villa to be exactly as promised. It was comfortable for our family and had a stunning view. We’d come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible sunsets
We had a lovely stay at Robert's well-equipped villa, the views were incredible and the pool was great. The beds were fantastic. There was a TV allowing you to log in to your streaming services too. It's worth noting Luigi's restaurant is the only one that is actually within walking distance as the entrance drive is so long, so you'll need to drive for most dining outside of the apartment. The cleaning charge of 100EUR seemed a little steep considering e.g you are expected to empty the dishwasher putting everything away, bring your sun loungers back from the pool area etc, but we haven't rented a villa for a long time so maybe this is now standard. The shower water pressure is very low and the temperature fluctuates. But ultimately it gave us what we were looking for which was the fantastic Tuscan hillside and sunset views. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
Nice pool, stunning views and the unexpected bonus of a ravishing restaurant at the agriturismo in staggering distance, in easy reach of most places we wanted to visit. What more could we ask for? Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniella D.

Gorgeous scenery
This place has the most gorgeous views of Tuscany! Can not beat it. The apartment itself was small but nice. Huge patio which was great and a pool a 2 min walk away! We loved that there was also a restaurant right across the parking lot with amazing food! Only complaints were the dishes and cups weren’t clean…lipstick marks and such. And there were sooo many ants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location - Property Well Appointed
3 of us stayed 3 nights but wish we could have booked longer. A step-up from our villa in San G and worth the extra and the air con was a bonus. Comms with Robert was perfect. Luigi organise your check-in and is very nice and runs the restaurant that is an easy 2 min walk. We drove 90 mins to the South of Siena for the classic Tuscan vista but to be honest this was just as good. Local supermarket 10 mins drive and well stocked. If you don't like Tuscan food routinely (I had to have a chinese in Tuscany after 10 days) then the well equipped kitchen is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tereza V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holidays
We had a great time in Villa Giotto. Everything was even better than on photos. In spite of the quite bad weather we visited a lot of beautiful places nearby and enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., York

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property!!
We stayed here between 16th - 23rd August. From the moment we pulled off the road and drove up to the villa we absolutely loved the place. I spent quite some time researching properties and was delighted when I came across this one. It ticked all the boxes and more. I wanted a property that was big enough for 4 adults and a child, with a pool, 2 bathrooms, AC, a patio with views, and close to a restaurant, should we want to leave the cars one night. Before booking I had emailed several owners to ask if their pool was open, as due to Covid, most communal pools in Italy are currently closed due to restrictions. The Government have set a requirement that communal pools must have a lifeguard on duty, to enforce social distancing around the pool. This meant that some weren't able to open their pool. Robert emailed me back within 10 minutes, each time, and explained that they had invested in a lifeguard, allowing them to open the pool. Having a 10 year old with us, this was a must, but it gave us great reassurance that the owner was very responsive. Once we booked, Robert sent me a very detailed email, explaining places to go, an extensive list of restaurants and even down to where to park in different towns. This saved me hours of research. The villa itself is perfect with the most spectacular views. As many previous guests have said, the photos don't do it justice. The AC was a welcomed treat after a day out and the villa is equipped with every necessity you need. The outdoor space is the largest of all 3 villas in the community and we spent every night sat outside on the huge patio. There is a restaurant around 300 meters away which also has the most amazing views along with fantastic food. We ate here twice for dinner and once for breakfast. The only suggestion I would make is that the villa would benefit from a bbq. In short, I would recommend this place to anyone. We are even looking to book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location
The villa is in a stunning location perched on a hill overlooking the Tuscan country side- yet only 20 min from Volterra. The internal area consists of 2 bedrooms and a small open plan kitchen. There was a large outdoor area for eating and sitting out. It is a few minutes walk to the Agriturismo which is very nice for dinner. Luigi the owner of the hotel manages the villa for the owner Robert. Robert is extremely helpful and communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location ... enjoy the view !
Beautiful location in the hills but just a short 10 min drive to Volterra. Luigi provided great service and his lovely restaurant is an easy walk away from the Villa. Robert the property owner was also very responsive and helped me secure the dates we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy B., Brighton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week away from it all
We had a great week at the villa. It is well situated feeling like you are in the middle of nowhere but only 20mins from Volterra. The pool was good but the outdoor space around the house was even better. Lots of room to sit, read and soak in the sun. The house itself is well equipped and very comfortable. I’ll be honest, I didn’t see the small print about the cleaning fee and that took me by surprise but other than that, we had a great experience. Wifi was patchy but we had good mobile coverage so it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fraser L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
This is the third time we have stayed in this property and just love it! Such a lovely house in a beautiful setting. Ideally placed for visiting Florence, Sienna and Pisa or simply wondering around the beautiful smaller local towns - which is what we did on this visit. Having the Agriturismo Santa Vittoria with Nonna Maria’s excellent cooking a very short walk away, it is ideally placed as we often treated ourselves to breakfast and dinner. However, the host suggested many restaurants and we loved the pizzeria at La Vallata. Will need to come back to try the others!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
My family and I just enjoyed a week at this lovely villa with spectacular views of the Tuscan hills. Centrally located, it had easy access to many of the renowned walled cities like Volterra, Siena, and San Gimignano. The pool was a welcome respite from the hot sun which also had spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. Luigi the property manager was great and his restaurant located just outside the borgo gates was excellent. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Location of this lovely property is stunning with views over beautiful Tuscan countryside in all directions. A short drive from Volterra, it is tucked away enough to be very quiet while being accessible to Tuscany's many lovely towns. Giotto is part of a group of villas sharing a pool, which in the Tuscan sun is a real bonus and the views from the pool area are magnificent. The house is very comfortable, has some nice homely touches and a great outdoor terrace, part of which is covered which meant we could eat outside whenever we wanted to. However, the brilliant thing about this place is that it is only a few hundred yards away from Agriturismo Santa Vittoria which has a very good restaurant, popular with locals in the area and run by a great Italian family. Luigi, who owns the Agriturismo with his wife also looks after the villa on behalf of the owners and is very helpful. Given the road to Volterra is very windy it is great to be in the countryside and just stroll to the restaurant and stagger back after a few glasses of wine. English owners of the villa are very friendly and always helpful and constantly looking to improve their property We would absolutely recommend this Barry
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

RAY S., Hermitage, Tennessee (Nashville suburb)

Liked: Cleanliness
The Tuscany we dreamed of.
Sitting high on a hilltop just outside of Volterra, with spectacular scenic views in every direction, this property proved to be the ideal compromise of privacy, safety, and convenience. Sharing a site with a top end Agriturismo, which includes a quality restaurant just a stroll away from the villa, it proved to be perfect base for exploring the region. The owner has provided detailed and accurate recommendations for nearby sightseeing and restaurants, and was very responsive to any inquiries duing our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Beautiful scenery
We enjoyed our visit immensely, would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

A lovely villa with all the comforts of home plus amazing views
Villa Giotto is a lovely villa in the true Tuscan style. The beds were very comfy and the bathrooms are spacious with tiled walk In showers. The patio is equipped with tables and chairs to enjoy outdoor dining with amazing views of the Tuscan countryside as far as the eye can see. Also a beautiful pool with amazing views. Robert , the owner provided extensive info about what to see and do in the area along with detailed driving and parking instructions. He is always available via email for questions. Excellent restaurant at Santa Vittoria next door and Luigi is always available for anything you might need. Also you can order fresh baked bread from him every day to pick up at 9AM!!! A perfect location for visiting many Tuscan hill towns. If we find ourselves in this part of Tuscany in the future we will definitely rent Villa Giotto again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Mr & Mrs - 40th birthday celebrations!
We have just returned from a wonderful 2 week holiday at Villa Giotto to celebrate our special birthdays and we will definitely be going back in the future. We booked via the Home & Away website which was easy and the owners were prompt with any queries we had. On arrival Luigi (owner at Agriturismo) greeted us and was very friendly and helpful and showed us around the site and amenities. The villa is fully equipped and very comfortable including a double and twin bedroom each with own bathroom. The kitchen and lounge area are very comfortable and open up directly onto the patio. The outstanding feature, however, is the panoramic views both up to Volterra and across the valley, especially in the evening with spectacular sunsets. The Agriturismo Santa Vittoria is a very short walk away and the food and wine there is excellent. We also self catered so we could enjoy the beautiful views however, there are also good restaurants both locally & further afield. The villa has a large patio with excellent sunloungers and, if you fancy a dip, the swimming pool is only around the corner, again with fabulous views. The location is a great base as there are a number of places within easy reach. We visited Volterra, San Gimignano and Cecina in the car-all within 45 minutes. We also visited Pisa and Florence - we would recommend driving to Pontedera and then getting the train into the city centres to avoid any traffic/parking issues. We would recommend any of these trips but there are also lots of lovely local hill towns and vineyards to visit. You can do as much or as little as you like, we divided our time between sightseeing and relaxing around the villa, as it was such a beautiful place and very peaceful and relaxing. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Villa Giotto hence the 5 star rating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

mario g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Traum 🤗
Wunderschöne Zeit in einem einmaligen Anwesen. Wir sind immer noch hin und weg. Einfach ein toskanischer Traum :)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandiose Aussicht!
Klasse!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaftes Stück Erde
Wir waren mit fünf Personen vor Ort. Das Anwesen, die Einrichtung ist genauso wie beschrieben. Die Umgebung ist einfach zauberhaft. Der Pool lädt an heißen Tagen zum abkühlen ein. Der Kontakt mit Luigi vor und während des Aufenthaltes war unkompliziert und hilfreich. Wir können nur empfehlen bei Luigi abends Im Restaurant zu speisen. Spitzen toskanische Küche.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024