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Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany

Holiday home in Casole d'Elsa with kitchenette

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Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany

Romantic and cozy detached cottage located at the edge of an ancient rural hamlet in the green countryside just west of Siena.

Gelsomino is proposed as a welcoming holiday home ideal for couples and small families wishing to enjoy a wonderful holiday in the very heart of Tuscany.

In the private garden that surrounds the cottage, there are pleasant corners where you can grill, eat al fresco, read a good book in the shade of the big oak tree, or simply delight the eye while admiring the beautiful views of the surrounding hills.

In the hamlet, of which Gelsomino is part, guests have at their disposal a large, panoramic swimming pool (7x14 meters, depth 1.40, available from 1st May to 30th September) shared with some other accommodations offered in the hamlet.

The interiors, furnished with great love for detail, and equipped with all modern comforts, are very charming and putting guests immediately at ease.
The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of a spacious living/dining room with fireplace, sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchenette with direct access to the furnished terrace and garden; 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and a bathroom with shower.
Gelsomino is located in a strategic position, ideal for visiting the most important art centers of the region, the renowned wineries in the Chianti, spa resorts, and sandy beaches, all easily reachable within 30 - 90 minutes by car.

The nearest village with basic services (grocery shop, bar, restaurant, pharmacy) is 3,5 km away.
There also are 2 dining options offering local specialties at approx 2 km, and with other excellent restaurants within a radius of 5 km.

Some distances: Casole d'Elsa (bank, supermarket, various shops, restaurants, tennis, etc) 10 km, Colle Val d'Elsa (all kinds of facilieties, golf, tennis, motorway access) 15 km, Siena 25 km, San Gimignano 30 km , Volterra 35 km, Florence 70 km, Pisa 95 km, Follonica (beaches) 70 km.
Airports: Florence 75 km, Pisa 95 km, Bologna 150 km, Rome 260 km.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
1 Set of bed and bath linen per person and week
Baby cot / Highchair for babies under 2 years
Final cleaning
Pool towels
Welcome pack
Water consumption
Electricity consumption
Gas for cooking

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (mandatory):
Tourist tax (where applicable)
A fully returnable cautionary deposit of € 250,00 (in cash) is requested at the time of arrival

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (on request):
Heating € 5,00 per cubic/meter

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Swimming 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: 538 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Heating fee: EUR 5

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Property Registration Number IT052004C2LE36X2Y9

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

Property is also known as

In The Very Heart Of Tuscany
Holiday in the Very Heart of Tuscany Casole d'Elsa
Holiday in the Very Heart of Tuscany Private vacation home
11970-40004

About the area

Casole d'Elsa is home to this holiday home. Lilliano Estate Winery and Sovestro in Poggio Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Hedonistic Hiking. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Siena Stadium or Palasport Mens Sana. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Casole d'Elsa travel guide
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Casole d'Elsa, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Cascate del Diborrato - Parco fluviale dell'Elsa Inside the residential area of Colle Val d'Elsa is a historic and natural landscape of enormous value thanks to the Elsa River which crosses the Val d'Elsa creating a unique territory. The river creates enchanting corners for hiking and observing: the engineering works for gathering water, the artifical canal system for carrying the water to the city, the caves. A particularly suggestive point is the Diborrato water falls, a 15m jump which is more than 10m deep, a sort of small lake where the locals used to go to cool off. Other places not to miss are the Grotta dell'Orso, the Conchina, the Masso Bianco, the Nicchia and the Spianata dei Falchi, each with its own particularities. This natural richness has been recognized with the institution of a protected area in the River Park of the Upper Val d'Elsa which includes the path of the river from the city of Colle Val d'Elsa which stretches from Ponte Santa Giulia to Ponte di Spugna and includes the Caldane, thermal springs which were known to the Etruscans and Romans.
    Alta Val d'Elsa River Park
    21 min drive - 15.0 km
  • #TroveOn Yes, Monteriggioni just might be the quintessential walled medieval village in Tuscany. It's small enough to perhaps be called "cute" but you won't catch me using this term. Monteriggioni began as a border fortress built on a round hill by Sienna against the Florentines. It is famous for the intact defensive structure that held up against repeated Florentine attacks in the 11th century; its 10 meter high walls and 14 towers can still be seen for miles around. Monteriggioni has been featured in movies as a typical medieval village. The village is slightly elliptical in shape with two gates (a third has been plugged). The major gate tourists will use when coming from the parking lot, Porta Franca, owes its name to the Via Francigena--Monteriggione was a major stop on the pilgrimage trail from Cantebury to Rome. The Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Assunta will offer assistance with housing for modern pilgrims traveling the Francigena pilgrimage route. Monteriggioni was a sleepy village of farmers and sheep herders as late as the 1960's. Today it exists entirely for tourists and pilgrims. You'll find wine shops, a tasting room, restaurants and hotels in the small village. This is not neccessarily a disadvantage, although some times it's nice to see some locals puttering about once in a while. Where is Monteriggioni? Monteriggioni is located in the province of Siena, 14km to the northwest of Siena (54km from Florence). While it can be done as a day trip from Siena, you might be better off staying the night--Monteriggioni is much more evocative when the tourists leave late in the afternoon and you can sit in a courtyard sipping a glass of Chianti. Monteriggioni is surrounded by vineyards, and is known for its wine production.
    Monteriggioni Castle
    30 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Terre di Vini
    7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hedonistic Hiking
    13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum
    16 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Badesse Station
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cantina del Poggiaccio
    10 min drive
  • La Pergola
    13 min drive
  • Agriteca
    13 min drive
  • IL Colombaio
    15 min drive
  • Pizzeria Il Porrina
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany located?

Situated in Casole d'Elsa, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Terre di Vini and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hedonistic Hiking and Val di Merse. Archeological and Collegiate Church Museum and Alta Val d'Elsa River Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Holiday in the very heart of Tuscany Reviews

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9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Wonderful Family Holiday

This was the perfect place for a quiet and peaceful family holiday in beautiful Tuscany. The cottage was very well equipped, the pool very clean and a great size. We loved the quiet and secluded location but still walking distance to some nice little cafes and a wonderful wine tasting experience. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

JulieC

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emplacement idéal pour visiter la Toscane

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, la maison est très bien située pour visiter les différentes villes et villages de Toscane, la piscine est grande et super agréable. La location est constituée de tous les équipements nécessaires pour passer un bon séjour. C'est calme et la litterie est bonne. Il manque peut-être un peu de place dans la cuisine pour stocker les aliments secs/boissons
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrina V.

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

Heerlijk huis in het echte Toscane

Wij hebben 10 dagen genoten met ons gezin. Onze kinderen van 18 en 15 hadden ook goede WiFi wat op deze leeftijd erg belangrijk is haha. Het zwembad was heerlijk koel en heel ruim. Elke ochtend even baantjes gezwommen. De huisjes op het terrein zijn van allemaal verschillende eigenaren. Je hebt daarom bij het zwembad ook echt je eigen 2 bedjes met 2 stoeltjes en geen tafeltje. Rondom ons huisje waren meerdere zitplekken om te liggen of zitten. Een airconditioning had wel fijn geweest maar er stonden gelukkig 2 grote ventilatoren.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc B.

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

Romantisches Steinhaus

Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön und ruhig. Der Gemeinschaftspool war prima und sehr sauber. Man sollte allerdings an Mückenspray denken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julia R.

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

Empfehlenswert

Das Häuschen hat alles was man braucht.Pool war sehr sauber, es sind jedoch Ruhezeiten am Pool von 14.00-16.00 einzuhalten und es ist keine Nutzung des Pools nach 21.00 möglich. Insgesamt waren wir zufrieden,auch wenn während unseres Aufenthaltes weder Geschirrspüler noch Waschmaschine nutzbar war.Agentur und Inhaberin waren zwar bemüht,was uns letztendlich aber in der Zeit in der wir dort waren nichts gebracht hat.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

Owners were very accommodating.

All was a good experience. The only regret was that the pool was closed. It had been advertised that the pool would be open. We had nice weather for our stay and would have enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nettes kleines Haus in schöner Gegend

Nettes, kleines Ferienhaus in sehr ruhiger, ländlicher und schöner Gegend in der Toskana. Toller Pool. Eignet sich auch gut als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach Volterra, Siena, Florenz, Pisa oder ans Meer, wenn man bereit ist mit dem Auto zu fahren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

laetitia g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

sejour calme et agréable

Notre séjour était très bien et agréable. La maison était bien située pour visiter la Toscane. Par contre, la wifi n'était pas dans la maison, ce qui peut poser problème. Il faudrait le précisr dans l'annonce.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019