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TV, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 61722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Volterra, Tuscany
  • Roman Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Medici Fortress
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cathedral of Volterra
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Volterra

This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Medici Fortress and Etruscan Museum. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Roman Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Medici Fortress - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Etruscan Museum - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Volterra - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palazzo dei Priori - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enoteca Scali - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Osteria La Pace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Il Rifugio di Pucciotti Mauro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Taverna della Terra di Mezzo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Migliorini - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool

Le Macine, is an ancient, skilfully and respectfully restored watermill. It offers hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere within the hills of Volterra. Surrounded by a romantic nature. A refreshing swimming pool (length/large 10 per 5 meter; deep 1,20 at 2,20 meter), private parking, balcony and a huge garden promise a beautiful and relaxed vacation. Le Macine was built on 3500 square meters, which are fully at your disposition. Nobody else is in the house. The house's living area is about 160 square meters large. The house consists of1 Bedroom with one double bed and one single bed; 1 Bedroom with one double bed; 1 Bedroom with one single bed and one Bunk bed (or we can prepare it only with one double bed); a huge living room, a big kitchen, (a dishwasher is included) and an enormous terrace, which offers you the possibility to have a BBQ or to just relax and enjoy the nature.The garden is ideal for children and the whole family, who will love the pool.Pets are welcome.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Alessandro

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Le Macine a Wonderful Ancient Restored Watermill With Pool
Le Macine a Wonrful Ancient R
Superb Privat Villa med Trädgård och Pool
Le Macine a Wonderful Ancient Restored Watermill With Pool

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Volterra, close to Medici Fortress, Roman Theatre, and Palazzo dei Priori. You'll also find Cathedral of Volterra and Porta all'Arco within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen along with a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

Yes, every accommodation at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool comes with a balcony.

Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Tuscany

House was so cute, owner was there when we arrived and was very responsive to any questions. Great location to many of the surrounding towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, well equipped villa

Le Macine is a really lovely place to stay. The villa is large, with 3 evenly sized bedrooms, 2 fully equipped bathrooms and plenty of social entertaining space. The air conditioning was very effective and welcome and Wi-Fi good. Outdoors, there is a substantial garden and the pool itself is large for a villa - have been to hotels with smaller pools! Eating outside was great in the evening, with the separate doorway to the kitchen also great. Everything was clean and we did have everything we needed. We did need to buy e.g. washing up liquid, oil, etc so do bear that in mind. Location-wise, Volterra is around 15 minutes drive away, where there is also a well-sized Conad supermarket. It is on a main road, which is good for getting around but can be noisy at some times of the day. Alessandro was a very attentive host, and popped by a few times to check everything was going well. We went to his Agriturismo one evening for a meal around 500m up the road, which was an amazing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family holiday

Lovely property in beautiful surroundings with a wonderful host. Couldn't really have asked for more. Would definitely recommend and re-book if we stay in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week

We had a lovely week staying here end of May. The property is just as seen in the photo's. It is a great location to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and towns. The kids loved splashing in the pool. Alex the host was very relaxed and helpful. We would definately return in future given the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the place!

Great location, in a beautiful part of Tuscany, and Alex was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place in Tuscany

We stayed here for 10 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the Villa, the Tuscan ambiance and the close proximity to Volterra. The house manager, Allisandro (Alex) was a great host. Flawless communication, friendliness, attention to our needs and providing local advice were all excellent and appreciated.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Tuscan Retreat

This place was so amazing. It is very large and appropriate for 5-6 adults. Volterra is a wonderful Tuscan town with cafes, shops, restaurants and groceries. The check in process was seamless and we used WhatsApp for communication throughout our stay. Alessandro was amazing and very accommodating. His recommendations for eating and what to see were very helpful. I highly recommend this place as it is close to Pisa and Frienze.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton Chiddy

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Tuscan Holiday

We had a wonderful holiday at Le Macine. The pool and house were great. And Alessandro the host was very helpful and we enjoyed a lovely meal at his nearby restaurant. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Benn

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Le Macine

The property is very spacious & clean. The garden & pool area is enormous & has plenty of sun & shade areas to relax in. The location is perfect & the lovely town of Volterra is only 10 mins by car but also ideal for reaching many other beautiful Tuscan hill top villages & cities. Alessandro was most helpful advising where to eat, drink & places to visit. Nothing was ever too much trouble he was always quick to respond & his English was amazing unlike our Italian. Alessandro also has a lovely small restaurant not far from the property which he runs with his mother who is the cook there & her food was amazing, we dined there twice it was so good. We really enjoyed our stay at Le Macine it was just perfect. Thank you Alessandro & Marzia for a memorable holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Great property. Great garden. Great communication. Great everything.

Everything we wanted to say is in our title. Go there and see for yourself.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

William W.

A Tuscan Treasure

Le Macine is the ideal retreat set in rural Tuscany, a perfect location from which to visit the picturesque towns nearby. Marcia and Alessandra are helpful friendly hosts who also run an excellent local restaurant nearby The villa and gardens are spacious and the large swimming pool is fabulous. The local road can seem busy at the weekends, while the cockerel only adds to the charm of the place.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louis E.

Wonderful

The house was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Our host was extremely accommodating. And the surround area is beautiful , situated close to charming small towns.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel W.

This is an away from it all house but in striking distance of everything great about Tuscany

We had a lovely winter break in this house. The house was great for exploring Volterra, San Gimignano and we also easily managed Siena and Florence for the day. The house is quiet and away from it all - but equally less that 10 minutes to Volterra. February turned out to be a great month to visit these historic towns as they remained cool and with far fewer tourists. Nice house in a fantastic part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

suzanne b.

Beautiful

We had a lovely time in Tuscany, and the family that own the property were so friendly and helpful, we had a meal from their Restaurant which was also very nice. Thankyou Rick and Suzanne

10/10 Excellent

Merlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Beautiful house, large yard with nice pool and a very welcoming and kind host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franziska H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ich schließe mich meinen Vorgängern an. Das Haus entspricht absolut der Beschreibung, ist liebevoll restauriert und schön eingerichtet. Man hat alles was man braucht und der Ort ist Wunderschön! Wir waren Mitte Juni mit 6 Personen dort und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Der große Pool ist phantastisch und wir haben ihn ausgiebig genutzt. Die Schlafzimmer sind alle mit einer Klimaanlage ausgestattet und die Betten gemütlich. Das Haus hat eine wohnliche Atmosphäre, in der man sich sofort wohl fühlt. Die Küche hat auch alles, was man braucht und der große Garten ist wunderschön. Ich war ganz begeistert von der tollen Natur rund ums Haus. In der Nacht hat man die Glühwürmchen zu tausenden überall in den Büschen und Wiesen tanzen sehen, das war unglaublich! Der Gastgeber Alessandro hat ein gutes Gefühl für seine Gäste, ist sehr nett und freundlich und immer erreichbar, falls man etwas braucht. Das Essen im Familieneigenen Restaurant war auch hervorragend und mehr als ausreichend. Alles in Allem ist diesen wunderschöne Haus perfekt geeignet um Ausflüge in alle Richtungen der Toskana zu unternehmen und dann Zuhause zu entspannen!Die Straße ist manchmal ein wenig störend aber man kann das gut ausblenden. Wir kommen wirklich gern wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariella U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolles Haus mit riesen Garten

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in den Herbstferien sehr genossen! Besonders toll war der große Garten - Freiheit pur für unseren Hund.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr empfehlenswert!

Sehr angenehme und nette Vermieter! Schöne, grosse Gartenanlage mit gepflegtem, grossen Pool. Gut eingerichtetes Haus. Es fehlt an Nichts! Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jörg F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toller Aufenthalt, super Gastgeber

Alles war wie in der Beschreibung. Straße war etwas laut, hat uns aber nicht gestört. Das Ferienhaus an sich war super schön. Manchmal kam leider der Geruch der Kanalisation vorbei, daran haben wir uns gewöhnt. Ohne Geruch hätte es 5 Sterne gegeben. Gastgeber war super, immer erreichbar und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torsten G., Stadtallendorf, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness

Toskana Live

Sehr schönes und gemütliches Haus mit einem riesigen Grundstück. Es liegt direkt an einer Straße, was uns aber überhaupt nicht gestört hat. Es ist so gut wie nicht einsehbar, also hat man eine Menge Privatsphäre. Der Pool wurde jeden Tag genutzt, was bei den Temperaturen auch Pflicht war. Alex war ein sympathischer und aufmerksamer Gastgeber, den man jederzeit erreichen und mit Fragen löchern konnte. :-) Sein Premium-Tipp, das Landschaftsschutzgebiet "Masso delle Fanciulle" zu besuchen, war eines der Highlights. Fazit: absolut zu empfehlen....
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Herrlicher Urlaub

Wir waren bis auf ein paar Kleinigkeiten rundum zufrieden mit unserm Aufenthalt 🤗
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schöner Toskana Urlaub

Das Haus war für 6 Personen perfekt, Lage zu Volterra ideal. Ausstattung sauber und gepflegt, einfach gesagt perfekt. Gute Verkehrsanbindung für Ausflüge zu umliegenden Städten und Sehenswürdigkeiten. Wir wahre rundum zufrieden.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

René H., Dresden

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr ordentlich, Lage jedoch zu laut

Gleich zu Beginn: Das Haus liegt in einem Tal direkt vor einer Kurve an einer kleineren Straße nach Pisa und zu einem Gewerbegebiet auf ungefähr 120 Meter Seehöhe. Die Straße wird oft befahren. Am Wochenende sehr gern von lauten Motorrädern. Es ist erst abends richtig ruhig. Der Pool ist nicht beheizt. Die Internetverbindung ist miserabel, auch im Haus mit gut erreichbarem Wi-Fi. Hätten wir das gewusst, hätten wir es nicht gemietet. Die Kommunikation und der Empfang mit dem Gastgeber war sehr ordentlich und perfekt. Das Haus in der Toskana in Volterra war sehr sauber, gepflegt und das Anwesen selbst war auch sehr gepflegt. Die Innenausstattung des Hauses ist gut. Die Küchenausstattung ist hinsichtlich Kochmesser (unscharf), Besteck und Töpfe leider unzureichend. Zwei Bäder sind großzügig und schön. Jedoch sind die Duschkabinen viel zu klein. Es wäre viel mehr Platz für komfortable Duschen. Die Betten waren für Erwachsene bedauerlicherweise nicht bequem. Durch die Konstruktion mit nur einer Matratze rollt man im 1,80 m Doppelbett automatisch in die Mitte und die Unterkonstruktion ist nicht sehr stabil. Der Vermieter hat auf unsere Bitte hin versucht, das zu korrigieren. Ungünstigerweise erfolglos. Wir haben uns das dann anders arrangiert. Da wir häufig unterwegs waren und Urlaub machen wollten, haben wir es uns erspart, das Haus zu reklamieren. Freundlichkeit, Empfang waren ausgezeichnet. Ruhe, Lage, Bettenqualität & Sanitär haben nicht unsere Erwartungen erfüllt.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaftes Toskanaflair

Alessandro war ein super Gastgeber und immer gleich zur Stelle wenn wir Fragen hatten. Das Haus ist etwas älter aber genau wie beschrieben. Wenn man die Einfahrt rauf fährt ist man angekommen in der wunderschönen Toskana. Der Pool war rießig und sehr sauber! Auch der Garten ist sehr gepflegt und aufgeräumt! Alles in allem ein traumhafter Urlaub, der leider schon vorbei ist!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023