Hillside Retreat with a View

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Pool
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Castelfranco Piandiscò
  • Place, Masaccio Museum of Sacred Art
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Soffena Abbey
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Castelfranco di Sopra

In Castelfranco Piandisco .At this Castelfranco Piandisco country house, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Soffena Abbey and 6 miles (10 km) of Masaccio Museum of Sacred Art. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Museum of Terranuova Tuscany and Franciscan Monastery of St. Francis.

What's nearby

  • Masaccio Museum of Sacred Art - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Soffena Abbey - 17 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Arno River - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Franciscan Monastery of St. Francis - 21 min drive - 12.9 km
  • The Mall Luxury Outlet - 27 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • San Giovanni Valdarno Station - 19 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New California - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turismo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Torre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Il Caffè di Foffa | Coffee Lounge Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Laghi della tranquillita' - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hillside Retreat with a View

If you’re seeking peace, nature, and authentic Tuscan charm, this is your ideal escape. Nestled at 600 meters above sea level on the slopes of Pratomagno, this rustic home lies between the Arno Valley and Casentino, just 30 km from Florence and Arezzo, and 40 km from Siena. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, it’s perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring the medieval villages and castles of the Chianti region.

The house enjoys a stunning view of the valley and the pool, and is just a 5-minute drive from Castelfranco di Sopra. It sits on a historic farm estate with five additional buildings and 5 hectares of gardens, vineyards, and olive trees. The farm produces its own organic wine, olive oil, vin santo, vinegar, honey, and jam, with fresh vegetables from the garden available. Belvedere has been a center for agriculture since the 13th century.

The home’s rustic interior exudes a warm Tuscan atmosphere, with interconnecting rooms and charming small stairways. The living room and kitchen both open onto a garden with outdoor furniture, perfect for relaxing in the countryside. Ideal for 4 adults and 1 child, the property also offers an electric vehicle charging station. Contact the host an hour before arrival for directions.
Expenses related to charging an electric or hybrid car (when possible) are always charged according to use and separately
Access the house you have to go through IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS FOR REACHING THE HOUSE. Arriving from the North on the A1 motorway: exit INCISA REGGELLO DO NOT follow the navigator. Follow directions for CASTELFRANCO di Sopra, from Castelfranco take for PIANDISCO. After 1 km (bridge at Mandri), before the bridge turn right for "PULICCIANO" (uphill and narrow road). In PULICCIANO take for BELVEDERE N° 1-5, along Via Del BELVEDERE: last 500 m white road, not asphalted. of unpaved road
This holiday home is one of the Belvilla Award winners in: 2023

Layout: Ground floor: (Living room(dining table, fireplace, seating area), open kitchen(stove, hob(gas), electric kettle, cooker, espresso machine, oven, fridge-freezer), bedroom(double bed), bedroom(2x single bed, washbasin), walk-through bedroom(single sofa bed), bathroom(bath tub, washbasin, toilet, bidet))

dining table, patio, heating(central), terrace(private), garden(private), garden furniture, sun loungers, parking, parasol, swimming pool(shared with other guests, 8 x 4 m., opened from 1/2 Jun upto and including Sep), table tennis table, children's bed

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.
Bed linen: € 17.00 p.p./Stay
Pets: Max. 2; € 6.00/Pet/Night
Gas/Oil: Gas € 7.00/M3
Gas/Oil: Gas € 7.00/M3
Gas/Oil: Gas € 7.00/M3
Gas/Oil: Gas € 7.00/M3
Gas/Oil: Gas € 7.00/M3

Optional services that you can arrange on site
Heating: € 15.00/night
Wood: € 10.00/Set (On request)
Wifi: Free (Near the accommodation)
Linen: Extra bed linen change € 10.00 p.p.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 17 per person, per stay
  • Gas fee: EUR 7 per cubic meter

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property Registration Number IT051040C2P9UAJ3QU

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

IT-52020-01

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside Retreat with a View to the airport?

This country house is 40 mi (66-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside Retreat with a View have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this country house.

Does Hillside Retreat with a View offer free breakfast?

This country house does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hillside Retreat with a View?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Hillside Retreat with a View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hillside Retreat with a View?

Free parking is not available at this country house.

Does Hillside Retreat with a View have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Hillside Retreat with a View have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Hillside Retreat with a View to downtown Castelfranco Piandisco?

This country house is 0.5 mi away from Castelfranco di Sopra.

Hillside Retreat with a View Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Markus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Achim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Anlage, Preisleistung gut.

Toller Ort für Kultur, Wandern und Erholung.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeroen V.

Prachtige uitvalsbasis boven op de berg temidden van de natuur. Authentiek verbl ...

Prachtige uitvalsbasis boven op de berg temidden van de natuur. Authentiek verblijf met nodige basiscomfort. Heerlijke ervaring om op de houtkachel te koken. Hartelijke ontvangst. De uitbaters staan steeds paraat om tips en praktische info te geven. Extra's (wijn, olijfolie, honing,...) ter plaatse te verkrijgen. Wifi-verbinding niet altijd even betrouwbaar. Zwembad is in mei nog niet in gebruik.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jurgen N.

Een schitterende plek om je vakantie te vieren. Mooi uitzicht, lekker zwembad, g ...

Een schitterende plek om je vakantie te vieren. Mooi uitzicht, lekker zwembad, glooiend terrein. Een heel aardige beheerder, die je overal mee wil helpen. Huisje is wel in oude stijl. Kortom een fantastische plaats.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Huib t.

Mooie locatie in de bergen en goed te bereiken. Pas op, gebruik niet de navigati ...

Mooie locatie in de bergen en goed te bereiken. Pas op, gebruik niet de navigatie op het laatst maar de beschrijving van Belvilla. Zeer aardige en hulpvaardige eigenaar die graag over verteld over de historie van het gebouw(en). Ook hebben we genoten van de wijn en olie die te koop waren, en de rond leiding in de oude kelder. Alles is oud en niet echt comfortabel, maar functioneert wel. Maar dat went wel erg snel, behalve het zitcomfort, de lage deuren en de douche (in bad met weinig ruimte). Alles bij elkaar een prima vakantie gehad.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Johannes V.

Een eenvoudig ingericht huis (maar wel alles wat nodig is aanwezig) op een gewel ...

Een eenvoudig ingericht huis (maar wel alles wat nodig is aanwezig) op een geweldige plek.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Yvonne L.

We werden gastvrij ontvangen door de eigenaar. De accommodatie ligt boven op een ...

We werden gastvrij ontvangen door de eigenaar. De accommodatie ligt boven op een berg, die je bereikt over een smalle slingerweg naar boven. Het uitzicht is prachtig!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rob v.

Het was heel even zoeken op het eind, maar op zich goed bereikbaar. De accommod ...

Het was heel even zoeken op het eind, maar op zich goed bereikbaar. De accommodatie was ruim. Het oogde een beetje ouderwets, maar dat had ook zijn charme. Het uitzicht over het dal is schitterend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gerben H.

Goed ontvangen. Oud huis wat bij ontvangst nogal vies was. De omgeving is pracht ...

Goed ontvangen. Oud huis wat bij ontvangst nogal vies was. De omgeving is prachtig.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robby D.

Rustig vertoeven aan het zwembad met een prachtig uitzicht op de Arno vallei.

Rustig vertoeven aan het zwembad met een prachtig uitzicht op de Arno vallei.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heiko K.

Sehr freundlicher, persönlicher Empfang durch den Vermieter. Die Ferienwohnung i ...

Sehr freundlicher, persönlicher Empfang durch den Vermieter. Die Ferienwohnung ist einfach gehalten und sehr rustikal. Weiterhin ist der Erlebnisfaktor sehr hoch, wir hatten Geckos, kleine Skorpione und kaum zu glauben einen Wolf in 20 m Entfernung.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nele F.

Die Umgebung war großartig. Sie sitzen auf dem Gipfel des Berges mit Blick auf d ...

Die Umgebung war großartig. Sie sitzen auf dem Gipfel des Berges mit Blick auf das gesamte Tal des Arno, darunter 4 Dörfer. Das Haus liegt auf einer Höhe von 650m, die bei warmem Wetter für die nötige Abkühlung sorgt. Bei kälterem Wetter kann es gegen Abend kühler werden. Der Aufstieg dauert mit dem Auto ca. 10 Minuten und sorgt dafür, dass alles ein bisschen weit ist. Das Haus ist einfach. "à la ferme". Also sicherlich kein Luxus, aber alles ist da und funktioniert. Innen altmodisch. Der Pool ist relativ klein, aber aufgrund der begrenzten Anzahl an Gästen groß genug, um sich abzukühlen und Kindern das Spielen zu ermöglichen. Sie ist über die gesamte Oberfläche 1,70 m tief. Viele Liegestühle und Schatten am Pool. Sehr gut und richtig vom Gastgeber erhalten. Er spricht Italienisch und Französisch. Auch etwas Englisch. Er hat uns viele Informationen über die Region und die lokalen Produkte gegeben, die auch vor Ort gekauft werden können. Jedes Haus hat einen eigenen begrenzten Garten. Sie kommen eigentlich nur mit den anderen Gästen am Pool in Kontakt oder so weit, wie Sie es möchten. Sie haben genug Privatsphäre in Ihrem eigenen Haus.
Archival

8/10 Good

P. W.

Wir, die Familie mit drei Kindern, verbrachte eine fantastische Woche am Pool.

Wir, die Familie mit drei Kindern, verbrachte eine fantastische Woche am Pool.
Archival

8/10 Good

Gerdien L.

schönes Land, schöne Landschaft, gutes Essen, freundliche Menschen

schönes Land, schöne Landschaft, gutes Essen, freundliche Menschen