Independent COTTEGE in historic center of Volterra - EXCLUSIVE - TOTAL PRIVACY – Home 137820 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Independent COTTEGE in historic center of Volterra - EXCLUSIVE - TOTAL PRIVACY – Home 137820
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 40 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Volterra occupies a magnificent position on top of a precipitous hill, with open views in very direction including the coast
Situated just inside Porta Selci, the town gate on the east side of the city, Casa Selci is a detached, medieval house
The front door opens from the garden into the living room. One 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 a 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, with confortamble beds and good quality fittings.
there are superb views from some of the rooms.
A great benefit of this house is its walled garden, one side of which is the medieval ancient city wall, with views that extend to the end of the world!
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 is a raised 8 m diameter swimming pool, hidden behind a hedge.
Behind the house is a park where the famous flag throwers sometimes practise, to the accompaniment of evocative medieval drumbeats.
The Guarnacci Museum is 300 m. away, with one of the largest Etruscan collections in the world.
In the town centre, 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 favoured Volterra and it survived the Middle Ages intact, but was subsequently under Florentine domination until the unification of Italy in 1860. Almost all the buildings are made of "panchina", 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 Palazzo dei priori, the Cathedral, baptistery and square, a wealth of excellent restaurants and plenty of more portable attractions including alabaster goods and leather wear.
Other attractions here are the Roman theatre, and Porta all'Arco, the intact Etruscan entrance to the city. The austere, medieval town centre is a fascinating maze of winding streets, connected with narrow, arched alleys.
Concerts and festivities are organised all summer, and there is so much to see and do here that you don't need to move.
When you do, once you have driven down the
tortuous approach roads admiring the extraordinary moonscape of rounded clay hills, touring is easy both in the direction of the coast and to other Tuscan historic sites.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
tourist tax euro 4.50 per person. children under 12 are excluded.
euro 50 mandatory final cleaning.
extra heating
About the owner
Daniela M.
Tourist License
050039LTN006
- Response rate:
- 60%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 Feb 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Italian
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 24 reviews
Excellent
24 reviews
- Excellent
- 22
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“beautiful”
I spent my vacation in this beautiful house. beautiful location. fantastic garden, large swimming pool. a very romantic and truly delightful atmosphere. The house is very clean. thanks Daniela you are a fantastic person. I recommend this residence to everyone and I will definitely be back next year.
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“Magic”
This is an AMAZING property and Daniela Beyond all expectations. Breathtakingly gorgeous! Spotless. Welcoming. Magical. Garden fantastic. We will definitely recommend to all our friends.
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“Nice location, but not romantic”
The location within the town walls was excellent and the views across the countryside were outstanding. The accommodation is not great, rather plain and basic. The bedroom is fine, but the kitchen-din… More
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“perfect location, very central”
hi my family and i stayed here the first week in june. the property had everything we needed, centrally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants..On the evening of arrival Daniella me… More
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“Fabulous house in Volterra”
Volterra is a lovely clifftop town with wonderful historic attractions. We've stayed at Villa Selci twice, and we LOVE the location, the house, the garden, the city, and our gracious hostess, Dan… More
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“Excellent Stay”
Excellent cottage in a beautiful position at the edge of the historic walled city of Volterra, within reach also of many lovely Tuscan sites. Beautiful shady garden and very welcome pool - not heated … More
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“Brilliant location and stunning views”
The villa is situated just inside the ancient walls of Volterra, which means restaurants and sights are within walking distance. We received a very warm welcome from Daniela even though we were late i… More
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“A Tuscan paradise”
In our tenth year of renting this cottage I am able to fondly regard all those involved with its management and upkeep as friends. On each and every visit we continue to be amazed at the wonderful ope… More
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“Heaven on Earth!”
Superb accommodation in a fantastic location with outstanding views from the ancient walls of the town over the surrounding countryside. We never tired of that view. The accommodation was extremely c… More
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“Enjoy the best of rural and urban Tuscany”
We (my wife, our then 1 year old son and I) stayed at Casa Selci in late May for just over a week. To be honest, we were initially a little sceptical as the description and pictures seemed nearly too … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Daniela (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Daniela (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Daniela (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Daniela the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Daniela (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Daniela (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Daniela (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Daniela (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Daniela (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Daniela (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Daniela (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Daniela (the owner) a message.
If Daniela (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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