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Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Volterra, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationMedici Fortress7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Volterra7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoman Theatre8 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)63 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This place was so amazing. It is very large and appropriate for 5-6 adults. Volterra is a wonderful Tuscan town with caf...
John J.
Oct 19, 2023

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.

Property manager

Alessandro

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Le Macine a Wonderful Ancient Restored Watermill With Pool

About the neighborhood

Volterra

Located in Volterra, this vacation home is in a rural area. Teatro del Silenzio and Rossi Alabastri Volterra are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Berignone Forest Nature Reserve and Castelvecchio Natural Reserve. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Medici Fortress - 7 min drive
  • Cathedral of Volterra - 7 min drive
  • Palazzo dei Priori - 8 min drive
  • Etruscan Museum - 8 min drive
  • Roman Theatre - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 26 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool located?

This family-friendly Volterra vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Medici Fortress, Etruscan Museum and Chiesa di Sant'Agostino. Parrocchia Basilica Cattedrale and Palazzo Incontri Viti are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 64 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Markus F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Typisch toskanisches Bauernhaus
Ein typisch, toskanisches Bauernhaus mit viel Garten und einem Pool lädt zu einem erholsamen Urlaub ein. Wir haben im August eine Woche bei durchschnittlich 35 Grad im Schatten hier verbracht. Nach eher kurzen Ausflügen in die Umgebung haben wir viel Familien-Zeit auf der Veranda und am Pool verbracht. Nicht nur der Pool sondern auch der Tischkicker und die Tischtennisplatte unter dem riesigen Nussbaum waren der absolute Hit für unsere Kinder und uns. Das Haus haben wir nur zur Nacht „benötigt“ und tagsüber verschlossen, dunkel und damit halbwegs kühl gehalten. Es ist an sich nicht super luxuriös, sondern eher für die Toskana typisch und einfach aber gut eingerichtet. Wichtig: in den Schlafzimmern gibt es Klimaanlage. Der Gastgeber Alessandro war sehr nett und zuvorkommend, hat sich gut um uns und unsere Fragen gekümmert und uns viele Tipps für Ausflüge und Restaurants gegeben. Er hat uns sogar mit frischen Tomaten und Eiern versorgt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saskia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Optimaal genieten
Heerlijk
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Katrin C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Expectations not met
The house is old, dark and musty. It was obviously not cleaned before our arrival. Neither the dishwasher nor the washing machine could be used because the fuses did not allow it. The fridge also broke down in the middle of our stay. A noisy road runs right past the house. Construction work was going on in the neighbouring property of the landlords for 2 weeks during our holiday - it was very noisy. The hosts are trying hard, but the price-performance ratio is not right at all. The pool is very nice, though 🙂
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Falko T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach traumhaft! Tolles Haus in bester Lage!
Wir waren in den Pfingstferien 2023 mit zwei Erwachsenen und drei Kindern in diesem großartigen Haus und hatten eine wundervolle Zeit. Das Haus ist noch schöner als auf den Fotos. Insbesondere der riesige und sehr gepflegte Garten ist auf den ersten Blick beeindruckend. Der Pool ist modern und sehr schön angelegt. Er wurde von uns täglich genutzt. Das Haus selbst ist größer als erwartet und bot für fünf Personen mehr als ausreichend Platz. Die Ausstattung ist gut und es ist alles da was man benötigt. Auch für die Kinder war viel geboten, vom Tisch-Kicker im Wohnzimmer bis zur Tischtennisplatte im Garten. Da kam keine Langeweile auf! Alessandro ist wirklich ein sehr netter Gastgeber. Er war nie aufdringlich, aber kümmerte sich um den Pool, war jederzeit erreichbar und gab uns gute Tipps für die Umgebung. Über die Lage muss man nicht viel sagen. Man ist hier wirklich mitten in der Toskana. Volterra selbst ist nur ca. 8 Minuten entfernt. Für Ausflüge waren wir unter anderem in Florenz, Siena und San Gimignano. Alle Städte sind gut mit dem Auto erreichbar. Uneingeschränkte Empfehlung für dieses schöne Haus!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toscane rustique
Accueil et disponibilité Cadre idyllique
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anja G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes rustikales Ferienhaus in herrlicher Lage
Schöne Unterkunft, perfekte Lage für Ausflüge in die ganze Toskana, sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter, zwei wunderschöne Wochen im September/Oktober. Wir kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesper F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dejligt hus
Helt suveræn ferie i et fantastisk hus i skønne omgivelser. Dejlig pool og gennemført charmerende hus. Super sød og meget hjælpsom vært.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Alles war sauber und ausreichend ausgestattet. Alessandro war sehr zuvorkommend und stand uns mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus mit großem Garten
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Zur Begrüßung gab es Olivenöl, Kekse und Marmelade aus eigener Produktion. Zu Ostern wurde ein hervorragendes Abendessen angeboten. Für Freizeitaktivitäten gibt es eine Tischtennisplatte, Badminton- und Beachballschläger, einen Kicker und einen Grillplatz.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Piero V., Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay and perfect location for kids and adults
We (4 adults, one 7 year old) stayed here in October 2021 and it was a fantastic vacation. The house is as advertised, it is spacious, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large living area. Speaking with the family it was more like spending vacation at a friend's house then a landlord’s. The location is fantastic as it allows kids to spend the whole day in the huge garden and the pool area is very clean and secured, unfortunately we were not able to use it as much as we wanted due to the temperature. The house is located 5 minutes from the center of Volterra, if you want to shop or grab a bite to eat. But be aware, this is a steep climb if you want to use the bike, it is too far to walk. The road is not a dirt-road, so you do not need an offroader to get there. As many locations in Tuscany, in the beginning it seems to take forever to any anywhere, as you will drive on long winding roads, but once you are in vacation mood all distances seem to shorten. The house is fully furnished and equipped with a foosball table that was used in many epic battles. Alessandro has pointed us to good restaurants and unlike many Italians speaks fantastic English, which helps non Italian guests. This was one of the best vacations we had in a long time, and I would recommend this structure to everyone. I am very sure that this was not the last time that we see Alessandro and his family! Good Luck to you and support these fantastic hosts! Piero (47)
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Christoph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Pool, sehr netter Gastgeber, Küche veraltet
Der Pool ist das non-plus-ultra: Ungestört schwimmen mit der Familie. Der Gastgeber ist super-nett und hilfsbereit. Kleine Mankos: Die Küche und die Küchenutensilien sind auf sehr niedrigem Niveau und ohne Auto erreicht man weder Bäcker noch Supermarkt noch sonst irgendetwas
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vicky V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie woning
Mooie woning, douche kan beter. Bedden zijn aan vervanging toe
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Volterra
Structure Type
Private vacation home