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La Cisterna

Apartment in Volterra, Italy

4 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
4.9 · 15 reviews

Property details

Type of building: Multiple-family dwelling. size of property: 230000m². year of construction: 1500. Owner lives on the property. no youth groups.Agriturismo Podere Cortilla - La Cisterna Podere Cortilla is situated at an altitude of 250 metres on a hillside in the beautiful landscape of the Era Valley near the historic Etruscan town of Volterra (6 km). The surrounding area is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Tuscany with its typical hill formations and characteristic vegetation. The country house is surrounded by more than 23 hectares of open countryside: woods, meadows, olive groves, vineyards and cereal fields. Here you will find an ideal place for a peaceful holiday in a still very unspoilt natural environment. With around 11,000 inhabitants, Volterra offers a comprehensive infrastructure, supermarkets, specialised shops, boutiques, restaurants of all kinds and price ranges. Cities such as Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena and San Gimigniano are between 30 and 80 kilometres away and the Mediterranean is only 40 kilometres away. There are no fewer than 15 golf courses in Tuscany. La Cisterna has a huge terrace with table and chairs right outside the front door, and the ceiling of the cistern in front of it can also be used as a terrace. A highlight is the large pool (14 x 7 m) with equipment and storage room and comfortable sun loungers and parasols and a spacious terrace with views of the wonderful countryside. The carport with 8 parking spaces has a large photovoltaic system on the roof, which contributes to our energy requirements. The garden and lawn areas around the house allow you to move freely and settle down with seating and loungers. A barbecue invites you to rustic barbecue evenings, where you can also have breakfast in the shade of vines, sit together or read a book. A table tennis table allows for sporting activities. La Cisterna takes its name from the old cistern in front of the flat, which can be used as a spacious terrace. The flat is on the ground floor, is 62 square metres in size and is suitable for up to 4 people. It is particularly popular with families with children or small travelling groups, e.g. two couples. La Cisterna consists of two bedrooms with a double bed (orthopaedic) or two single beds (orthopaedic), a living and dining room with kitchen area and a bathroom. The furnishings are authentic Tuscan. The kitchen furniture is made of solid walnut wood with worktops made of real granite. The equipment includes a dishwasher, a cooker with 4 ceramic hobs and an oven, a fridge, a coffee machine and a toaster as well as a hairdryer. There is air conditioning and heating and a constant central hot water supply as well as satellite TV with numerous German programmes and a stereo system with CD player. A washing machine is centrally available. Podere Cortilla is situated on a hillside in the particularly beautiful landscape of the Era Valley, close to the historic Etruscan town of Volterra. Here, 6 km away, you will find all shopping facilities, supermarkets, specialised shops, museums and churches, educational, sports and leisure facilities. The beautiful surroundings invite you to go hiking and cycling. Volterra lies at the centre of the "cultural triangle" of Pisa-Florence-Siena. The whole of Tuscany is within easy reach: Florence 79 km, Pisa 63 km, Siena 51 km, Lucca 70 km, San Gimigniano 30 km, Pisa airport 61 km, Pontedera railway station 43 km, golf course 30 km, the Mediterranean is only 40 km away. Podere Cortilla is a farm with 23 hectares of land, including fields and woods, a vineyard and several olive groves. We make our own natural wine, mainly from San Giovese grapes, and produce a high quality olive oil, which our guests can taste and buy. At the appropriate times of year, we also have fruit and vegetables from our vegetable garden and from the fruit trees in the garden. Basic information - Pets allowed: none - is located in: Complex - type of apartment: Granny flat - type of building: Multiple-family dwelling - Floor on which the object can be found: Ground floor - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 1 - size of property: 230000 m² - year of construction: 1500 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2019 - Owner lives on the property - no youth groups - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 2 - Number of bathrooms: 1 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: Everywhere - heating: Everywhere - terrace - garden: For communal use - outdoor pool - ㄴ maximum depth: 200 cm - ㄴ length: 1400 cm - ㄴ width: 700 cm - Total of private car parking spaces: 8 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: 8 - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 8 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 4 - 2x single bed Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet - hair dryer Cooking/Living - coffee machine: filter coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge - stove: ceramic hob - oven - toaster - electric kettle - number of dining tables: no - number of seats: no Entertainment - TV: satellite TV - music system - radio - CD player Utility - washing machine: For communal use in the building - iron Outside area - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue - outside shower Surroundings - Nearest town centre: 7,0 km - Grocery store: 7,0 km - restaurant: 1,0 km - train station: 35,0 km - airport: 61,0 km - motorway: 35,0 km - port: 40,0 km - distance public transport: 700 m - beach: 40,0 km - sandy beach: 40,0 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 40,0 km - sea: 40,0 km - lake: 2,0 km - river: 1,0 km - water sports: 40,0 km - angling spot: 2,0 km - public swimming pool: 7,0 km - golf course: 35,0 km - bicycle hire: 7,0 km - hiking trail: 1,0 km - riding facility: 1,0 km Distinctive features - farm house holiday - country estate - vineyard - Agritourism Please note: After your reservation is confirmed, the property management company will apply two additional charges that are not included in the booking total. These charges cover Wi-Fi service and linens.

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Terrace

    Terrace

Guest reviews

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Hannes

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July 2026

Beautiful, quiet location, stylishly furnished with high-quality materials. Very friendly hostess, Claudia, who is really an added value. An evening meal at Claudia's is very tasty. A central location for exploring medieval towns in Tuscany by car!

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Maria

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October 2025

Great location, very good house and finally good crockery glassware and pans. You don't see that often!

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Michaela

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August 2025

Our stay at Podere Cortilla was simply wonderful. The peaceful surroundings and the beautiful ambiance really made us relax and forget everyday life. The hosts Claudia and Emma welcomed us warmly and were always available for advice and help. The evening menu was also simply delicious!!! Just to recommend. We certainly weren't there the last time.

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Kerstin

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July 2025

It was a holiday like in the picture book, the accommodation is exactly as in the photos! The decor is very tasteful, combining old and new. The whole area with pool wonderful. 5 apartments, but you actually only meet at the pool and if you want in the wine arbor. The pool is a great size for swimming and lounging and umbrellas are there for everyone. Claudia and Gregor are attentive hosts, always have tips and you start your vacation immediately after arrival. We felt very comfortable and would be happy to come back!!!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 2:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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