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Description
Now booking for 2025... Instagram villa_maiano_volterra.The Villa:
Newly built in 2011, this is a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom villa with spacious garden and private 10 x 5m pool (not suitable for small children / non swimmers as the shallowest end is 1.2M).
We have tried to create a house of traditional architecture with a very contemporary interior and used high quality fixtures and furniture throughout.
Mature hedged garden with views over fields and hills with lower garden, separated by bank populated with Rosemary, Lavender, Oregano, Mint and Roses, having several olive trees.
Volterra can be accessed by car in 10 minutes, or by bike in about 30 ( good level of fitness required!) There is a restaurant and a basic shop within walking distance.
Minimum stay is 7 nights, however changeover days are flexible and any duration over 7 days is flexible also.
This may help you select cheaper flights (Saturday flights are typically much more expensive) .
Prices:
€1500 per 7 days mid season (June - July 25th, then September onwards)
€1900 per 7 days High Season (4th week July and August)
Volterra
A beautiful medieval city with restaurants (over 30?), bars, Cinema, Theatre and a real community spirit which often hosts events (Classic car meetings, crossbow and archery competitions, live music festivals etc)
Villa - detailed description
Upstairs Bedroom has super-king double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers... and amazing views.
Upstairs bathroom has twin basins and bath with shower attachment, plus bidet and toilet.
Downstairs Bedroom has 2 x single beds and spacious double wardrobe with shelves.
All bedlinen is high quality Egyptian cotton, similarly all bathroom towels are of highest quality.
Downstairs bathroom has basin and a shower plus bidet and toilet.
Kitchen is well equipped an includes a dishwasher and washing machine, plus oven with grill, gas hob and large standalone fridge / freezer. Tuscany is a food lovers paradise and apart from the great restaurants, you'll find the kitchen well equipped with everything to cook to your hearts content (we have no Microwave though). There should be a great supply of all the basics (spices / flour / local pressed olive oils / plus a basket of local goodies to get you started if you arrive late or just fancy an easy meal one evening)
Whilst the house is technically a small 2 bedroom house, you'll find that all rooms (apart from the sitting room) are very generously proportioned. The sitting room is cosy with a woodburning stove and SMART TV / DVD. As we really only use this room in the winter, we love it being cosy.
As of 2019, we installed satellite WIFI which generally performs at a similar speed to our UK broadband.
The garden is spacious and open to the country on 3 sides. On the 4th side is our neighbours farmhouse. Apart from that house, the nearest other houses are approximately 1/4 mile away. The garden has a shaded terrace to enjoy lunch or dinner around a 6 seater teak table. There is a Weber barbeque + four sunlounger chairs. The upper garden leads down to a lower garden with Olive trees. The bank between the 2 gardens is planted with Rosemary, Oregano, Mint, Thyme, Lavender etc... so you may find these useful for cooking... or you may just enjoy the butterflies and bees.
The house has water and central heating by gas boiler.
We are in the countryside.. and sometimes the countryside can be quite noisy, with tractors, combined harvesters (the farms are all arable.. so no cattle attracting flies ) and birds chirping. We live in the city in England and were surprised how much you hear when there is no 'normal' background noise.
The garden is great for watching fireflies (in June) and the local area can have stunning poppyfields in Late April to June. The stars here are amazing, with so little light pollution the night sky is stunning.
Surrounding Area
Within easy driving distance are Florence, Pisa and Siena (though we'd recommend the train to Florence).
Other great places to visit are Lucca (1.5hrs) plus Pontedera for good shopping and a great Piaggo (Vespa scooters amongst other things ) Museum.
There are great seasonal events... black and white truffle festivals in spring and autumn. The Medieval events in July in Volterra, plus the Palio in Seina and the a jousting festival in Pisa. No matter how many times you've seen the leaning tower of Pisa in photos, you'll be speechless when you see it in life. There is also quite an upmarket clothes-shopping area in Pisa.
Chianti is just over an hour away, however there are some excellent vineyards within 30 minutes where you can sample / buy great wines.
There is an olive press within walking distance of the house. Apart from Olive Oil they also sell local specialist honeys.
Whilst we don't leave recommendations for restaurants or places to visit, we are always on hand to provide information. The visitors book in the house tells of some lovely places that we then go and discover!
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Super King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
69 Reviews
Leave ReviewPeace and Tranquility
By The Askew Family on 16-Aug-2025We booked this villa based on the previous reviews wondering what the catch is - seems there isn't one! If you want the peace you need to unwind from busy jobs/lives, and a beautiful place to look at the hills of Volterra as the sun sets then this really is it. You don't need to go far to immerse yourself in the history and culture - Volterra is stunning and there is enough to explore on multiple visits. This allows you to take the time to just sit and relax into the sounds you hear as you dip your toe into the exceptionally clean pool. The owners Stuart and Jane proved to be excellent communicators, and we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We all came back to the UK feeling like humans again. Thank you for the perfect week, it really did hit the spot. Jo, Stu, James and Gabrielle.
Owner response on 29-Aug-2025
Thanks for being great guests! You were a pleasure to communicate with.
Third time Visit
By Marie on 02-Aug-2025Just returned from our third stay at this fabulous villa! As a family of four we have spent three holidays here over the years and each time we have had a truly wonderful time. The setting is just perfect - you are surrounded by the most beautiful Italian scenery you could ever imagine and you have the perfect outside space. We spent our days swimming in the pool and visiting Volterra with its supermarkets, many restaurants and wonderful atmosphere. We have also enjoyed visits to San Gimignano and Siena. If you want a relaxing, picture-perfect holiday then this is the place to stay. The villa is stylish and comfortable with everything you could need and we have made so many happy memories here!
Owner response on 21-Aug-2025
Thanks for the lovely review... yet again! We'd welcome you back anytime. Stuart & Jane
Beautiful location
By Neil Hartigan on 19-Jul-2025My wife and I stayed at this villa for two weeks in July. The location is perfect and there are fabulous views for 360 degrees. The villa had a lovely pool which we used on a daily basis. When we arrived the villa was spotlessly clean and the kitchen and bathrooms were more than adequately “furnished”. There are some fabulous restaurants within short driving distance and good supermarkets in Volterra. So many fantastic towns/villages to visit without the worry of excess traffic to contend with as we have at home. A beautiful location and a beautiful villa.
A fabulous villa in a peaceful spot
By John and Rebecca White on 12-Jul-2025Our second stay at Villa Maiano and it didn't disappoint. We really enjoy the tranquil location, nice an quiet but still close to Volterra. The villa is well appointed, comfortable with a lovely pool overlooking the rolling Tuscan countryside. I have no doubt we will back again. Thanks for having us again !
Owner response on 22-Jul-2025
Thanks John, so pleased you enjoyed your second trip to the villa! Stuart & Jane
Two weeks in a beautifully appointed villa immersed in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.. Very quiet,restful and relaxing .
By Stuart Grace on 21-Jun-2025The property is within easy reach of Volterra which has a number of very good restaurants. A little further afield is San Gimignano. Both these towns are very lovely medieval walled towns.
Fabulous stay at this beautiful villa near volterra
By Lisa Johnstone Pratt on 17-Aug-2024We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful villa just a few miles away from volterra . We have holidayed in this area many times before but this was the most comfortable villa we have stayed in . A proper home from home with such comfortable beds and linen sheets ! The kitchen has everything you need and we loved the balettii coffee maker so much we bought two to take home ! The pool was very clean and a great size to have a good cool down in after a day exploring the area . I would thoroughly recommend a stay here !
Owner response on 30-Aug-2024
Many thanks for the recommendation Lisa, we're very pleased you enjoyed it. We liked the comment about the beds/bed linen as one poor holiday 12 years ago led us to the conclusion we never wished to holiday again with a saggy bed and nylon sheets!