Nestled between Florence and Siena, Castle S. Andrea a Cellole offers a tranquil retreat amidst the Tuscan countryside. Unwind in the mature garden, take a refreshing dip in the large pool or sip wine under shady pergolas.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities
Situated in a strategic position halfway between Florence and Siena the castle S. Andrea a Cellole is within easy access of all the most important tourist sites, yet immersed in the quiet of the countryside where the birds sing and in the hot summer evenings the fireflies glow. Far from major roads and motorways the only sound you will hear is the odd tractor ploughing the vines. What better way to spend a relaxing holiday in our mature garden , taking a dip in the large (12X6 m) pool and sunbathing on wooden sun loungers with mattresses, lunching under the shady pergolas or just sipping a glass of wine, or perhaps reading a book under a shady tree. With both Florence and Siena little over half an hour away by car what could be easier than sightseeing the wonderful art treasures that Tuscany has to offer, returning in the latter part of the day to enjoy a quick dip before dinner in the garden or a foray out to one of the many typical restaurants in the area… of which still very good value. Cottage Murlo is a spacious two bedroom cottage for up to four people. Entering on the ground floor through glass doors from the garden is the spacious fully fitted kitchen /dining /sitting room. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, one twin and one double with high beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. The bathroom is ensuite in the master bedroom, and has a bath and shower.
Exterior Details The large 12X6M swimming pool is situated in the garden facing cottages Murlo and Polvereto and is equipped with loungers and chairs, there is a stone built barbecue and all the cottages have their own patio with pergola and are furnished with teak garden furniture. Free Wi-Fi. Fan in bed room. No hidden extras only local tourist tax 50cts per person per day to be paid locally. Further Details Cottages Polvereto and Murlo can be rented together making one large cottage with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Large 6X12 m pool with sunbeds, deckchairs, gazebo ,lawn. garden,stone built BBQ.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Music library
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming 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)
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
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048030C26I8MEVB8
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 GBP 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
About the area
Located in Montespertoli, this cottage is in a rural area. Notable landmarks in the area include Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace. Chianti Observatory and Tenuta San Vito are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, ecotours and cycling. Visit our Montespertoli travel guide
Does Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Antinori nel Chianti Classico, Castle of Poppiano and Castello Sonnino. Montegufoni Castle and Monastery of Sorelle Clarisse are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Cottage Murlo stunning hilltop castle peace & quiet countryside near art cities Reviews
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Exceptional
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Most beautiful and quiet setting. Awesome host. I would have given 5 stars across the board but the property is fairly remote down a rough gravel road, but definitely worth the drive for the location and host.
The property was fantastic! The view and accommodations were great, and the host was quite possibly the best host we’ve ever had. He was flexible, accommodating and outstanding to work with in every way.
Only thing I was slightly concerned about ahead of time was the spiral staircase to the 2nd floor of our unit, but my soon to be 72 year old mother-in-law was able to negotiate it fine.
Will absolutely stay again next trip to Tuscany!
We arrived late at night down a tiny, twisty dirt road after having been lost and exhausted from hours of travel. The castle was certainly impressive in the dark! Marzio was patient and communicative and settled us in even though we were so late. Bird song woke us to an idyllic setting, roses in bloom, views of the landscape and a perfect terrace for coffee.
Throughout our stay Marzio was so helpful, checked in on us very day, had tips and helpful suggestions.
We suggest doing the BBQ dinner that he offers- very generous portions and fun to visit with other guests! The history of Cellole is part of the charm and experience.
My only complaint was a slight musty smell when we arrived- but that disappeared after a few days. Thank you Mario and Elena! I hope to see you (and the new one!) again soon!
Having travelled extensively we can honestly say that our stay in Murlo cottage was one of our very best self-contained experiences ever. Marzio and his wife Elena are the very best hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them and Marzio had all the information at hand for us or knew how to find it out.
The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a lovely stay. The staircase was a bit of a challenge at first but soon we were up and down it like mountain goats! The swimming pool was lovely, especially after a hot day sightseeing around Tuscany. The BBQ that we had as an added extra that Marzio and Elena catered was DELICIOUS and it was entertaining mixing with other guests.
All in all our stay was perfect. Be prepared for a narrow unmade road for the last section before arrival, but if you drive according to the conditions it is not a problem at all. It is definitely well worth it.
We will recommend this accommodation to anyone we hear is travelling to Tuscany.
Marizio is a prince. Great location and our stay was made even more pleasant with his recommendations and organization of our daily activities. Way beyond what anyone can expect in a host.
Great location for Tuscany sites (although down a gravel track), superb host, excellent stay.
Jason H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
23 May 2017
Incredible Stay - Incredible history - Perfect location in Tuscany
This is a great location to experience the beauty of Tuscany. People interested in history find this place even more interesting and mystical. Check out the history on their website. Owners did an incredible job restoring the beauty of this place. The entire family lives on site , so it so convenient to seek their advise. They are very helpful and knowledgeable and for us it felt like we were with family. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family members. We loved our 5 day stay. Tuscany is my favorite place in Italy!!!!
Tres bel endroit pour visiter Florence, Sienne, les villages de Toscane et le Chianti. La maison est magnifique avec une superbe vue. Marzio a été un hôte parfait pour nous conseiller visites et restaurant. C'est un endroit idéal pour se reposer et visiter la Toscane. L'appartement est parfait pour une famille de 4 et c'est en plus très agreable d'avoir un petit extérieur pour manger dehors.
Je recommande et reviendrai avec plaisir !
Wir haben eine erholsame Woche im Cottage "Murlo" verbracht. Marzio ist ein sehr netter, freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, der viel Wert darauf legt, dass sich seine Gäste wohlfühlen. Die Räumlichkeiten entsprechen den Beschreibungen und Bildern. Ein Sonnentag am klaren und sauberen Pool ist Erholung pur. Florenz und die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Toskana sind mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Marzio gibt gerne Tipps und Anregungen für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt. Marzio's Vater, der die Unterkunft in den späten 80'er Jahren aus Ruinen aufgebaut hat, gibt auf Nachfrage auch gerne Auskunft zur Geschichte des Anwesens.
Wir haben die Zeit vor Ort sehr genossen und kommen gerne wieder.
Bij aankomst werden we vriendelijk onthaald door Marzio. We kregen een rondleiding, een flesje lekkere Chianti wijn.
Marzio is een gastheer eerste klas. Hij geeft tips over bezienswaardigheden, waar je (goedkoop) kan parkeren bij uitstappen naar Siena en Firenze( elk op zo'n 40 minuten rijden) ,waar je goede restaurants in de buurt vindt(hij reserveert deze ook voor je). Marzio organiseert zonder verplichtingen een lekkere en gezellige Italiaanse barbecue avond voor alle gasten.
Ik heb schrik van honden en was wat terughoudend op voorhand tav de 2 honden van Marzio. Maar dat viel allemaal goed mee. De honden zijn heel braaf en kalm en storen je absoluut niet als je dit niet wil.
Het zwembad zorgt voor een aangename verkoeling.
Het huisje was in klassieke Italiaanse stijl bemeubeld. Dit past echt bij de accomodatie.
En sinds kort was er ook in de slaapkamers airco voorzien. We hebben deze niet nodig gehad. Het huisje heeft dikke muren. Als je de luiken overdag dicht laat bleef het redelijk koel in huis. Maar ik kan me voorstellen dat bij temperaturen boven de 35°C de airco welkom is.
Een adres om terug te keren maar dan voor langere tijd .
Für uns der perfekte Aufenthalt in der Toskana. Marzio ist ein sehr netter und engagierter Gastgeber, der uns mit seinem Wissen über die Region schöne Tagestouren empfehlen konnte. Die Unterkunft wurde von Marzios Familie authentisch restauriert und fügt sich mit ihrem Stil perfekt in die toskanische Landschaft ein. Das Gartengelände mit Pool ist liebevoll gestaltet. Hier konnten wir einige entspannte Stunden verbringen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!
Sehr freundliche Gastgeber.Die Lage ist sehr schön,viel Natur.Der Pool ist groß genug um zu schwimmen und wurde immer gesäubert.
Die Verständigung klappte gut : auf englisch und der Vater des Gastgebers konnte deutsch.
Compleet ingericht huis. Zeer comfortabel. Veel rust en ruimte in en om het huis.
Zeer gastvrije ontvangst. Prachtige lokatie op de top van een heuvel met verre uitzichten rondom.
Das Anwesen ist ideal, um einen Urlaub in entspannter Ruhe, umgeben von einer herrlichen Landschaft zu genießen. Unser
Gastgeber Marzio war sehr aufmerksam und hat uns mit guten Tipps super beraten. Das Appartement war sehr sauber
und mit allem Nötigen ausgestattet.
Lage der Unterkunft ist grandios mitten in den Hügeln der Toskana. So, wie man es sich vorstellt. Der Gastgeber ist aufmerksam und sehr bemüht um das Wohlergehen seiner Gäste! Vielen Dank!
Unsere Ferienwohnung (2-stöckig) war für uns beide für 10 Tage Aufenthalt ideal. Sie war sehr gut ausgerüstet und gemütlich. Wir haben täglich draußen unter der Pergola, mit herrlichen Blick, gefrühstückt und den toll gepflegten, großen Pool sehr genossen. Ideale Lage für Ausflüge nach Florenz und Siena. Marcio, unser Wirt, hat uns sehr freundlich, ausgiebig und exzellent beraten (bzgl. Weinprobe, Schuhkauf in Florenz, Parkplätze, Restaurants u.v.m.). Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Karin und Sten
Perfekt zur Erholung, wenn man Ruhe sucht. Schöne Wohnung, Terrasse, Garten und ein Pool, in dem man gut schwimmen kann. Tolle Sicht ins Umland. Eigentümer vor Ort sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Magnifique maison au calme sur les hauteurs.
Au top !
Fabrice N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
31 May 2018
Cottage Murlo is the epitome of a perfect Tuscan vacation spot.
This villa is just perfect!! Views of the Tuscan Hills are spectacular. The rooms and kitchen is very spacious. The hosts are absolutely wonderful, spending as much time as we needed to become educated about the surrounding areas and attractions. We cannot wait to return!
Rebecca M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nancy L.
18 Oct 2017
very enjoyable stay at Cottage Murlo
My husband and I had a fantastic time visiting Tuscany and staying at Cellole and Cottage Murlo. The location is simply perfect, providing a quiet respite each evening after seeing the local sights during the day. Located in Chianti, vineyards, restaurants, and amazing hill towns (Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano) are all very close. The owners are full of a wealth of information and provided us with many welcome resources--setting up restaurant reservations, wine tastings, and driving/parking suggestions. Marzio was so very pleasant and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend this vacation rental--we hope to return someday soon ourselves!
Nancy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carole l.
8 Oct 2017
Wonderful holiday
We stayed for a week mid-September and it was fantastic! The location is perfect, rural but within easy reach of Siena, San Gimignano and Florence. The property is spotless and stocked with everything you need and the owners couldn't be more helpful. Thank you Adela for a wonderful, we"ll be back
Carole l.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Delbert M.
14 Sept 2017
Amazing property and hosts
A gem in the country, so quiet and peaceful and very well kept. Everything we could hope for with helpful hosts about restaurant, wine tasting, activities suggestions and hospitality, we will return. You will be awed at the story of this house/castle/church.
Delbert M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Anja S.
29 Aug 2017
Wunderbarer Ort mit zuvorkommenden Gastgebern
Wir haben die Woche in Montespertoli genossen. Das Anwesen liegt sehr abgeschieden auf einem Hügel. So hat man einen wunderbaren Blick auf die Umgebung. In der Wohnung fehlte es an nichts, der Pool war eine willkommene Abkühlung und der außen liegende Eßplatz hervorragend beschattet. Das Grundstück ist groß, bietet viele Gelegenheiten zum Verweilen. Die Gastgeber sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und immer ansprechbar. Einziger Wermutstropfen für uns: die großen Hunde der Familie, die zwar freundlich und nicht ständig präsent waren, für unseren Geschmack für die perfekten Ferien aber verzichtbar wären.