Podere Volterra

Podere Volterra is a typical Tuscany Estate build in the 18th century. It’s a complex of 8 apartments close to Volterra and Pisa, surrounded by rolling hills, unspoiled nature and rich of history. 6 apartments are in the main house and 2 in the dependence. In the main house there is a big living room for everybody which is perfect to read a book, sip a glass of Chianti, or relax close to the fireplace and watch the TV.
The villa has the traditional style of a rural farmhouse made out of big stones, beamed ceilings and its red cotto pavement. The area around the Villa is well maintained and decorated with flowers and plants.
Close to the main villa there is a dependence all made with red bricks. This unit is perfect to welcome a group of 12 people (for ex. two families traveling together) with its 6 bedrooms.
The 360 degree views are spectacular, with its particularly scenery of green hills and small towns in the midst of the lush nature.
The garden around the Villa is very large, 7000 sq. m. There is also a playtime area for young and old with ping pong table, swing and bocce, perfect for enjoy activities in the open air. Around the Villa there are many other activities. It’s possible to have horse riding with trails around the hills. Play or learn Golf. You can do trekking tours between hidden lakes, golden hills and along cypress rows with a personal trekking guide. For those who loves mountain or city bike it’s possible to have a bike tour or a quad tour. For those who like a bit of adrenaline there is also a tour on a helicopter to see Tuscany from a different point of view. Close to the Villa there are also a Tennis Court and Spa.
The big swimming pool is equipped with all the comforts, umbrellas, sun beds and a cozy little waterfall in the pool which it will massage your shoulders.
In the main house there is a common living room, which is perfect for relaxing, reading a book or to meet the others. It has a big fireplace. Cooking Classes are available on request.
The villa has also a wine cellar, where you can taste the owners local production of wine, olive oil and jam. It’s also possible to do a wine tour to taste local wines and olive oil in the farms around. It’s possible to watch all the procedures necessary to produce them. On request it’s possible to have an English, German, French, Spanish or Russian speaking assistant. It’s also possible to have a personal driver specially if you go for the wine tasting. Don’t drink and drive!! The owners offers also trip to visit the surrounding medieval castles combined with a yummy pasta. On request there is also Pastry tasting, Chocolate tasting and Cheese and Salami tasting.
Apartment Viola (next 2 pictures) is located in the main villa on the first floor, for a maximum of 4 people, with one double room and a sofa bed. The living room/kitchen fully equipped with all necessaries.
Apartment Lilla (next 4 pictures) is located in the main villa on the first floor. It has also a double bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room, the kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, sink, 4 burner oven and stove. All the apartments are decorated with wooden furniture, cotto floors and each has a private gazebo.
Apartment Ciclamino (next 5 pictures) is located in the main villa on the ground floor, it has a private access from the garden. A double bedroom and a double sofa bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, sink, 4 burner oven and stove.
Apartment Mimosa (next 3 pictures) is located in the main villa on the ground floor. It has a double bedroom which can be divided into a twin room and a double sofa bed in the living area. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, sink, 4 burner oven and stove.
Apartment Rosa (next 4 pictures) is located in the main villa on the ground floor. It has one double bedroom, one twin room and a sofa bed. Both bedrooms have large archways made in red bricks. Rosa has two bathrooms and its own entrance with private gazebo. The rooms are nicely decorated, terracotta ceilings and wrought iron beds. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, sink, 4 burner oven and stove.
Apartment Margherita (next 5 pictures) is located in the main villa on the first floor, it has one double bedroom and one twin room which can be converted into a double bedroom. Margherita has one bathroom and in the living area there is also a fold out sleeping sofa for two persons. All the rooms are attentively decorated with terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings. It has is private gazebo in the garden for dinning al fresco.
The dependence is divided in two apartments, Melograno and Girasole. Each one has two floors and 3 bedrooms. Renting both the dependence could be a perfect place for one big family, two families traveling together or a large group of friends who wants more privacy. It’s only 10 meters away from the main house and it has all the comforts and a private gazebo for each unit.
Melograno, (next 5 pictures) is located on the right side of the dependence It has 1 double bedroom on the ground floor and 1 double bedroom and a twin bedroom on the second floor. An internal stairway is connecting both floors. The entrance of Melograno opens into the private covered terrace.
The decorations inside are typical Tuscan, with terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings. The kitchen is fully equipped with 4 burner oven with stove, sink, large fridge, coffee maker and all necessary plates, glasses and pottery.
Girasole apartment (next 6 pictures) is located on the left side of the dependence. It has a kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom on the ground floor. On the first floor it has one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and another bathroom. It’s perfect for 6 people and on request it’s possible to add another bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with 4 burner oven with stove, sink, large fridge, coffee maker and all necessary plates, glasses and pottery. Girasole has a private dining area in front of it.
All the rooms are decorated with many details and all the comforts. As a Tuscan apartment it has terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceiling.