Barberino: villa that sleeps 16 people in 8 bedrooms, located in Barberino Val D'Elsa, Tuscany, Italy.

Sleeps	16
Bedrooms	8
Bathrooms	8
Floor Area	400 m²

Sleeps

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor Area

400 m²

Property Description

Large villa with private pool situated in the center of the small, charming town of Barberino Val D’Elsa, halfway between Florence and Siena. This 3-floor villa, offers splendid views over the surrounding, Tuscan landscape and is in walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants.
The villa is accessible from the center of Barberino as well as via a private road running along the town limit and leading to the villa garden.
Outside, guests can enjoy use of a large terrace with panoramic views and of an above-ground swimming-pool set on a lower level and accessible going down 80 steps.
The house's central location is convenient for visiting Tuscany's most important places of interest such as Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and the entire Chianti area with its characteristic villages (Castellina, Greve, Radda, Gaiole, etc.).
Distances: Barberino Val d’Elsa with general strores a few steps away, San Gimignano 25 km, Florence 30 km away, Siena 44 km, Volterra 45 km, the Chianti Classico region (Castellina, Greve, Gaiole ecc…) is within 15 – 35 km, Pisa and Lucca area approx.. 100 km away.
At guests’ disposal: large, panoramic, furnished terrace with pergola, internal courtyard furnished with sofas, above-ground, private swimming-pool (7 x 4 m – depth. 1,4 m – open from 01/05 through 30/09).
Parking within the grounds.
Mandatory cleaning service: 9 hours a week at € 15,- / per hour to be paid on the spot.

Interior Description

400 m2
Ground floor: internal courtyard with ancient well and sofas and access on to a panoramic, furnished terrace.
1st floor: large dining area, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, small electric oven, American coffee maker), bathroom with washing-machine, store-room, living-room with fireplace and access on to a terrace with table and chairs, toilet, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub, twin-bedded room with ensuite bathroom with shower, bathroom with bathtub and hand shower.
3 steps up: double bedroom, twin-bedded room with ensuite bathroom with bathtub and hand shower, large double bedroom, bathroom with bathtub and shower.
2nd floor: twin-bedded room, living-room with fireplace, twin-bedded room.
1 step up: double bedroom, 2 bathrooms with bathtub.

Location Barberino Val D'Elsa, Tuscany, Italy

Points of Interest

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Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)

Airports: Firenze Peretola (Flr), 48.3 Km

Read More About The Barberino Val D'Elsa Area

Discover The Direct Flights And Book Your Villa In Tuscany

Have you been dreaming about a vacation in Tuscany? Well, now is a perfect time to plan a trip as many new direct flights to the region have been added!

Traditionally, many choosing to holiday in the area had to fly into Bologna but Pisa and Florence are actually the two major international airports within the region itself and might be more convenient arrival points depending on where you will be staying. Thankfully, however, there are increasingly more and more direct routes opening to these two regional airports so if you want to plan a trip, you’ll have more options available to you. Book your villa in Tuscany and you’ll be able to easily organise your arrival thanks to these new direct flights...

If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are looking to delve into, and explore, some of the beautiful Tuscan countryside around the city and if you are interested in abandoned places and history, then you should probably head to Semifonte. Located in the province of Florence, within the modern day comune of Barberino Val d'Elsa, Semifonte was once a grand fortified city that was built during the 12th century. If was destroyed in 1202 in a siege during conflict with Florence and little remains today as the peace treaty brokered with Florence required surviving inhabitants to demolish their own city and prevented rebuilding on the site. In fact, the stones used to build Barberino Val d'Elsa were taken from the destroyed city and repurposed, leaving very little of the city behind today.

Alpacas are fluffy, adorable, somewhat strange-looking South American mammals that look not unlike Llamas and are often confused for them. They are, however, noticeably smaller. Herd animals, they are bred for their wool and are often aloof but become more friendly when raised in places such as petting zoos or farms where they interact regularly with humans. Many people the world over have fallen for their charms and Alpaca farms are increasingly common across the globe. In fact, if you have found a luxury villa in Florence and you have a fondness for the lovely animals or kids you want to treat to an outing that they'll surely enjoy, then you'll be glad to find out that there is a wonderful Alpaca farm located nearby that makes for a perfect family day out! Escape the museums and the hustle and bustle of the city for a day to visit the Valle degli Alpaca (Valley of the Alpacas) in Barberino Val d'Elsa, a lovely town in the metropolitan area of Florence, and enjoy some fresh air, lunch, and hanging out with these cute creatures. Children (or those who are young at heart) in the group will thank you for it!

Il Giardino Sotto Vico: A Therapeutic Botanic Garden Near Florence

If you want to experience the incredible wealth of history and culture and things to see and do in Florence but also want to spend time enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of the Tuscan countryside, then it would make sense to find a vacation rental near Florence. These rentals in the area surrounding the city offer you the chance to both readily visit Florence and to also explore the wider region of Tuscany. In this area around Florence, you will find endless little gems and surprises from specialist stores and makers to wineries, incredible restaurants to stunning historic villas and much more besides. One special gem far off the regular tourist path is Il Giardino Sotto Vico.

Literally meaning “the garden beneath Vico”, this botanic garden is located just outside the town centre of the town of Vico d'Elsa, which is located in the metropolitan area of Florence. Established by a small group of locals who wanted to create a garden for the town, it has grown in size and popularity. The interest and enthusiasm for the initiative has increased and gone from an idea to simply repurpose and reclaim a disused plot of land and become something that has captured local hearts and imaginations. Families, schools, locals, and more now all come together to help grow, add to, preserve, and admire this little beauty. It is a therapeutic space that improves both the physical and psychological health of the individual by immersing them in natural surroundings and the highly social and community-driven atmosphere of the space.

There are many reasons to visit the small town of Barberino Val d'Elsa, which is located in the vicinity of the larger city of Florence in Tuscany.

Not only is it a prime example of medieval architecture that retains its original walled fortifications, but it also is home to many important works of art, exquisite chapels, and other sights to visit.

You can learn more about the history of the famous Barberini family, who have their origins here in this exciting municipality. The town is named after the valley of the Elsa, which surrounds it in lush splendor.

Within town, you'll find many things to see in Barberino Val d'Elsa. This includes the Church of San Bartolomeo, for example, which has fragments of a painting by the famous Giotto, as well as a bronze bust crafted by the artist Pietro Tacca. By following the Via Francesco da Barberino, you will work your way through the well-manicured streets up to the Sienese Gate, or Porta Senese, which dates back to 1365. Those interested in learning more about the area's ancient past can visit the Antiquarium Museum, which holds Etruscan artifacts found in the different necropolises scattered throughout the area. If you have seen the famous Cupola in Florence, you may want to take a look at the Chapel of San Michele Arcangelo, which has a perfect reproduction.

It makes sense that so many wineries today are located on the grounds of castles and noble estates as these are often home to long-standing vineyards and wine production facilities that are centuries-old. Even if these estates have long since passed from the hands of a noble family, the tradition of wine being made in such places continues on into the modern era. One such estate is that of the Castello della Paneretta, which is located right smack in the globally famous Tuscan wine-producing region that is the Chianti Classico area, on the western slopes of the hills overlooking the Val d'Elsa, facing towards San Gimignano. If you have found a vacation rental in Chianti and you are looking for a traditional winery experience, then this is a really great choice!

Wine production at Castello della Paneretta is recorded as far back as 1596 when the first harvest is described in farm documents that can be found in the Riccardiana Library. This makes Castello della Paneretta one of the oldest companies in the Chianti Classico area and, certainly, one of the most long-standing producers of wine in Tuscany. The castle itself was built on the site of an ancient watch tower, the Cepparello fortress, which was located a little lower down the slope and was abandoned and destroyed after the Battle of Montaperti in 1260. Built in the 14th century, the Castello della Paneretta is a striking medieval stronghold that is characterised by massive walls, a Guelph battlement, and corner towers, all framing a keep at the centre.

Guest Reviews for Barberino

Susan S.
Briarcliff Manor (United States)

Excellent 5^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

We loved it! All sixteen of us! It's the best of town and country: the front door opens onto the main street of the small village, and the back has the most glorious vista of Tuscany--and a pool as well. Funky charm and plenty of room for all of us--the eight bedrooms, huge dining room, big kitchen with one prep table, one table to sit around, several living/sitting rooms, lots of bathrooms, a big balcony, and a separate huge terrace. The parking for our four cars was tight, but doable. It would work better with four smaller cars or three mid-size. We definitely recommend it.

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 11 Jul 2018

Rental Week: 30 Jun 2018

Bill B.
Spokane (United States)

Very Good 4^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

This great old villa was a good choice for our group of 12 cyclists. Lots of room, plenty of bedrooms, and a great place for the bikes and cars. The dining room is easily the best space in the villa, 12 for dinner with plenty of room left over. All the china, silverware and glasses matched so the table set for dinner was a great sight. The wine (maybe from the owner's vineyard) was an nice addition, just have a bottle from the sideboard and they add it to the settlement at the end. The views are spectacular and those that used the pool said it was a wonderful place. The caretaker offered her cooking services so we did that one night and it was a great meal at a great price. One negative is the beds. We stayed in the "master bedroom" and the bed was old and collapsing, quite a disappointment for a week's stay. I thought ours might be the only worn out bed but others had the same situation. The other tacky parts of the villa could easily be accepted as "quaint" and old but worn out beds aren't much fun after a day of cycling. I think the internet service is spotty in rural Italy overall but in the villa the only access point was in the kitchen and it only worked in the kitchen. On the bright side, it did create a good group gathering place! The wine bistro around the corner was really nice after a day's ride, the staff was great and the wine very good. If they take care of the bed issue we'd all come back for another trip.

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 09 Oct 2017

Rental Week: 16 Sep 2017

Kai P.
Sandefjord (Norway)

Excellent 5^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

Fantastic (huge!) villa. Very knowladgeable and Nice maid. On the negative side: felt there were to much chemicals in the pool. Easy to fix :) er would like ti recommend a Fabolous value for money restaurant - lunch and dinner - 50 meters to the left (Café Bijou). Excellent food and wine recommendations. Super and quiet village outside tourist county. Excellent wine outlet (overlooking the wine yards) 40 meters to the left. Highly recommended.

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 19 Sep 2015

Rental Week: 11 Jul 2015