Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval City Walls | Cottage in Volterra
3 Bedroom Cottage in Volterra
Selci is a detached, medieval house
The front door opens from the garden into the living room. A large room, with a magnificent, cross-vaulted ceiling, it has been divided to separate the breakfast kitchen from the living room. The kitchen has good equipment.
Beyond the living room is an elegant shower room.
A marble staircase leads to the first floor, with a double bedroom, a twin bedroom.
Furnitures is a mixture of old and new.
There are superb views from some of the rooms.
One side of the house is a walled garden, one side of which is the medieval ancient city wall.
There are several places to sit, eat sunbathe, and realx, with a vine covered pergola, fruit and pine trees, home to blackbirds, swallows and nightingales.
Near the vegetable garden 8 m diameter swimming pool, hidden behind a hedge.
in this garden there is a second pool, hydromassage for relaxation when your children sleep.
Behind the house is a park where the famous flag throwers sometimes practice, to the accompaniment of evocative medieval drumbeats.
The Guarnacci Museum is 300 m. with one of the largest Etruscan collections in the world.
In the town center, within a few minutes' walk, are important museums and art galleries, as well as an excellent variety of shops and restaurants.
Volterra is one of the oldest cities in Italy. there was as Etruscan settlement
in the 8th C BC: built on Villanovan foundations. The Etruscan developed thriving trades in metals, alabaster and salt. Captured by the Romans in the 3rdCentury BC, it was sacked in 80 BC. by Sulla. The Lombards favored and survived the Middle Ages intact, but was under the Florentine domination until the unification of Italy in 1860. Almost all the buildings are made of "bench", a king of limestone related to the alabaster for which Voletrra is famous.
The stone flagged streets and squares have wonderful buildings, such as the Palace of the Priors, the Cathedral, baptistery and square, a wealth of excellent restaurants and plenty of more.
Other attractions are the Roman theater, and Porta all'Arco, the intact Etruscan entrance to the city. The austere, medieval town center is a fascinating maze of winding streets, connected with narrow, arched alleys.
Concerts and festivities are organized to summer, and there is so much to see and do you need to move.
When you do, once you have driven down the
tortuous approach roads admiring the extraordinary moonscape of rounded clay hills.
Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval City Walls is located in Volterra. Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval City Walls provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Designated Smoking Area, TV, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Designated Smoking Area, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Romantic Cottege WITH PRIVATE POOL above Medieval City Walls has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Volterra has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Volterra, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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2 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Shower
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Bidet
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Living room
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen island
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Electric kettle
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Spices
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Beach sun loungers
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Limo/town car service
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Car available
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Note from host: NEL GIARDINO
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Designated smoking areas
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Bicycle on site
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Winery tours nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Golf nearby
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Golfing on site
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Golf privileges
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Tennis on site
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Swimming nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Books
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)
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English
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Italian
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Near a hospital
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In a rural location
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In the city center
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In a village
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Children's dinnerware
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Stair gate
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Highchair
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Iron/ironing board
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Chef
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Barbecue grill
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Fenced yard
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Balcony
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Outdoor pool
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Massages
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Private pool
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number it050039c2gxu2mncl safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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
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