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Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool

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Pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool

Farmhouse placed on two floors surrounded by a land of 5 hectares of woodland and olive grove that are part of the property.
The farmhouse is located at 400 meters above sea level in a panoramic position and isolated but a few minutes by car from the town and the main services.
On the ground floor, kitchen with external veranda, double living room overlooking the portico with a view of the Valdichiana, double bedroom with a cradle and a bathroom. Also on the ground floor there is an outdoor room with an antique wood oven for baking bread and barbecue.
Upstairs there are three other bedrooms including one with a double bed, one bedroom with three single beds and one bedroom with two single beds, lounge with original antique fireplace and a bathroom.
The swimming pool is in exclusive use and is open from April to the end of October.
The house is ideal for 10 people.
During the winter the house can accommodate a maximum of 8 people.
In the winter period will be charged in addition to the price of the stay the costs for the ignition of the radiators if necessary (10 € a night).
The costs for hot water, electricity, Wi-Fi and final cleaning are all included in the price of the stay.

Property manager

Vincenzo Califano

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool House Ristonchia
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool House
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool Ristonchia
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool House Ristonchia
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool House
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool Ristonchia
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool House Ristonchia
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool House
Farmhouse Hills Panoramic View Swimming Pool Ristonchia
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Farmhouse in the Hills With Panoramic View Swimming Pool
Farmhouse in the Hills With Panoramic View Swimming Pool

About the area

Map
Ristonchia, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Tennis Club Castiglionese - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Villa Bramasole - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Castiglion Fiorentino Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Underground - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Antico Caffè La Posta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar 2000 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Baracchi - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda di Gegè - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tennis Club Castiglionese, Municipal Art Gallery, and Vasari Loggia. Cassero Tower and Archaeological Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Farmhouse in the hills with panoramic view and swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Calum S., Leicestershire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Pros: Location Excellent pool Fantastic views Cons: Very, very outdated kitchen. Limited privacy due to people staying in outbuildings some of the time. A (not unfriendly) cat that's fed at the property and it seems to be assumed that guests will do this. There's a strong smell of cats in the kitchen and the area immediately outside it. Doors can't be left open to ventilate the property when using the pool as the cat may get inside. No consumables apart from toilet roll and cat food: not so much as a dish cloth or drop of washing-up liquid to get you through to the first visit to the shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie Ball

Liked: Cleanliness
Views of Tuscany
We stayed for 10 days recently and had a great time, the house was easy to find and the host answered our queries straight away, he also visited the property every other day to water the plants and check that everything was ok. We had a problem with the dishwasher one day and an electrician turned up within 30 minutes. The photos of the house are true to life and the views from the shaded terrace are amazing. The pool was used almost every day and was cleaned regularly usually early before we even got up. Parking is right next to the house so easy access although the drive up is quite steep. Also the nearby town of Castiglion Fiorentino is only about a 10 minutes drive and there are several supermarkets, restaurants and a local train station where you can get to Arezzo or Florence very easily. Couple of good Gelaterias in the local town too. Views from Castiglion are good and also from the castle at Montecchio. The house has thick stone walls and kept it cool apart from on a couple of days when the temperature hit 36 degrees. There are plenty of fans in the house to help with the heat. Couple of things that could be improved on, firstly the pillows as these were really quite firm and not the most comfortable and the other is the lack of a shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom which meant that the bath mats were continuously soaked. TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi all worked really well. Mosquitoes are everywhere in Italy so make sure you pack repellent!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful, peaceful, private place to relax
A super holiday. The location is superb with many places of interest within a 1 hour drive. Pool was maintained well and clean. We had a great 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect view
We had a wonderful time staying at No5 Ristonchia; the pool is excellent, the house is spacious and comfortable and it was an excellent base for visits to Perugia, Arezzo and Siena. We would recommend it very highly.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a lovely time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena S., Milano

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week with family and friends
We really enjoyed our week! Everything was as perfect, the location the pool. The kids played in the pool while we relaxed chatting and cooking. It’s the perfect location to visit the region!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet peaceful quaint farmhouse
This place was everything I imagined it would be! Peaceful quiet setting with beautiful views. Close enough to visit other places and still return in the evenings. Could t have selected a better location to spend our week in Tuscany!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
JUST BEAUTIFUL!
This place was everything that I had hoped for. Such a beautiful well kept spot! Plenty of space for all. Vincienzo was always so helpful with any questions. Raffaella, the local cook, and her son (Vincienzo's recommendation) prepared 2 dinners for us that were amazing. The near by towns were lovely. I would recommend this place to anyone and would love to go back!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic retreat
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pool area is fab with plenty sun beds and chairs . The host is easily contacted and gave us a couple of good recommendations for restaurants. Property is well equipped and the netflix on the TV was a big hit for the kids.

8/10 Good

Liddy P.

Picturesque villa in the Tuscan hills
Gorgeous views in a quiet and picturesque hillside setting just outside Castiglion Fiorentino. We loved the pool, the breakfast nook and surrounding olive groves. Perfect location far enough from town for quiet relaxation but close enough to Cortona and even Montepulciano for fun day trips. Perfect size for 4 adults and 2 kids. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ben F.

Great location, incredible views, big swimming pool
This lovely old farmhouse is surrounded by hectares of olive groves & woodland with panoramic views across rural Tuscany featuring beautiful sunrises & sunsets. It’s hidden away up an incline off the road terminating in the small village of Ristonchia, so no through traffic makes it secluded and peaceful. A standout feature of the farmhouse is its generously sized pool which is well kept by a maintenance man and a pool cleaning robot. It isn’t heated so was a bit cold on some days in September. The shallow end is perfect for children and less confident swimmers, while the very deep end is lovely for diving & floating. There’s lots of indoor & outdoor space including dining room, two lounge areas and outside eating area. Calling the farmhouse “ideal for 10 people” is perhaps a bit of a stretch. It could accommodate two families with children with its two double rooms (one with a cot), two twin rooms (with quite small beds) and two bathrooms. The beds aren’t the most comfortable (the four poster is split into two single mattresses). The kitchen and downstairs bathroom are a little dated and we missed having a kettle. The upstairs bathroom was very nice but the bath could do with a shower screen. We were met by the non-English speaking maintenance man, who came daily to tend to the pool; we were otherwise given complete privacy. The host lives away so we did not meet him in person, but he was available and responsive by WhatsApp. Being in the middle of the countryside there are plenty of creepy crawlies around. The small lizards and butterflies are fascinating to watch. We rescued a few frogs from the pool. We did find a couple of scorpions indoors but the only creatures that really bothered us were wasps who were trying to nest in one of the parasols by the pool and pestered us constantly. The host was responsive in trying to deal with the problem. The nearest town is Castiglion Fiorentino which is a walled town with narrow streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and a museum. We particularly recommend Ristorante Da Muzzicone for truffles & steak. There are also nearby wine producers offering tours and wine tasting. Nestled in the middle of Tuscany, you’re well placed to explore the walled towns of Arezzo to the North and Cortona to the South and drive through the scenic Val di Chiana and Val d’Orcia. Siena and Florence also within fairly easy reach and Lake Trasimeno and Assisi are just across the border in Umbria. Lovely relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graeme W.

A Truly Wonderful Holiday
We had a wonderful stay from the moment we arrived and were met by Vincenzo's mother - Maria, who welcomed us and showed us around, to the moment we reluctantly left 4 weeks later. The house is situated high in the hills, the location and views are incredible. The house itself is a true renovated Tuscan farmhouse, with some original features retained and was a delight to stay in. Many days spent relaxing by the pool, which is kept in pristine condition by Duoro, who visits daily very early in the morning so as not to disturb anyone. Duoro was also on hand to keep us supplied with local wine and to immediately sort out any minor issues. We had Raffaella, a local lady, come to the house twice to cook us traditional Tuscan food; a wonderful experience and shouldn't be missed. Many evenings we drove into the nearby town of Castiglion Foirentino, walking through the narrow streets and calling into the bars and we had a memorable meal at Da Muzzicone. Vincenzo is a great host and always responded quickly to any questions we had and suggested places for us to visit. We would definitely highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Tuscany.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

A perfect villa for a large family
Our first time in Italy and what a first impression. Vincezo's Villa is gorgeous. Spacious well equipped and clean. The views are stunning and the pool was well used. In all we spent 10 days here and can honestly say it's one of the best holidays I've had. Cortona and Assisi are a must to visit, along with Florence, although take the toll road to the tram stop just north of Florence and tram in, so much easier.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

WOW! Amazing Holiday!!!
We spent 2 fantastic weeks here with our large family, and would have happily stayed longer! The views from the Villa were breathtakingly beautiful - to wake up and see that every morning was a blessing. Olive groves, countryside and sky - so much sky!! The Villa was very comfortable, well equipped and full of Rustic Charm, and came with Wi-Fi and Netflix. Vincenzo was a very attentive and helpful owner, who was available at any time and responded immediately to any enquiries. His mother met us at the Villa and was lovely, we were provided with a sample of their beautiful Extra Extra virgin Olive oil, which was INCREDIBLE and some local wine which was also delicious. The Pool is as amazing as the photos suggest - we spent every day diving and cooling off in there - very well maintained. Amenities, local supermarkets and restaurants are just a short drive away - we had some lovely meals in Castiglion Fiorentino with amazing views over looking the hills and town below - oh and the Gelato is simply SCRUMMY!!!! Would certainly recommend and would love to return for another amazing adventure - thank you Vincenzo!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

Fantastic !!!!!
This is a lovely large rustic farmhouse which is well equipped and furnished even with wifi and smart TV if needed but this is not why you would come here. The views from the house are astounding and uninterrupted .The terrace and outdoor veranda are wonderful places to enjoy eating or playing games day or night. The pool is excellent ,clean and well maintained with a splendid diving board to add to the fun. We managed to find hillside tracks for walking and also off road cycling close to the house and local towns like Cortona are only 20mins drive away . Vincenzo is a friendly and helpful owner and his mother who greeted us is a lovely and informative lady ,she even took us to a local wine producer down the road where we purchased excellently priced and tasting white and red wine. We are large family of 7 with a dog and this house accommodated us well , I cannot fault this lovely property ,location or stay in any way , and would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Celine F.

Super
Es war alles wie erwartet, wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumlage zum Entspannen
Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleonore A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Tres belle maison vue incroyable piscine parfaite... bref je vous la conseille!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendide propriété dans un bel endroit
Vue magnifique, très grande piscine, très bel environnement
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön gelegen mit herrlichem Ausblick und großem Pool
Wir haben einen super entspannten Urlaub in dem schönen Ferienhaus verbracht. Besonders die Lage, Aussicht und der herrliche Pool haben uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Farid M.

Die Lage ist traumhaft
Das Haus ist sehr schön und hat ein wunderschönes Panoramablick.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Markus R., Möhrendorf, Deutschland

Ruhiger Urlaub
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timotheus B.

Toll
Wir hatten eine sehr tolle Woche in dem Haus. Das Haus ist natürlich nicht das Neueste und ist nicht sonderlich gut isoliert, weshalb es sich immer sehr aufgeheizt hat. Ansonsten kann man an der Sauberkeit des Geschirrs noch arbeiten. Dennoch hatten wir eine tolle Zeit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zalige tijd aan het zwembad
Het huis is zoals precies beschreven in de advertentie en foto’s: ruim, propere badkamers. Niets op aan te merken. Misschien zou muggengaas voor de ramen nog een pluspunt zijn maar dat is een detail. Het uitzicht en het grote zwembad is magisch. Qua locatie is het overal vlakbij, maar toch afgelegen zodat onze kinderen luid konden spelen in het zwembad zonder iemand te storen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023