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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village

Villa Staffieri has been renovated and restored to bring together both comfort and style, while at the same time celebrating the beautiful architecture of Italian stone farmhouses. Set on the edge of a hilltop village, flanked by vineyards of the region's famous Verdicchio grapes, the house enjoys a rural setting with amenities such as Pizzeria, Bar & Shop, only a 5mins walk away. The large 14m x 5m pool set in a southern position offers superb views of the surrounding area. Villa Staffieri has been created to provide you with the ultimate summer holiday rental with its high standards of comfort and style. Enjoy self-catering at its best with its contemporary, well-equipped kitchen. Deep leather sofas and open fire make lounging compulsory in the spacious lounge and 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, create the perfect end to wonderful days.


Additional activities:: Beaches: Le Marche lies on the eastern side of central Italy, with fabulous blue-flag beaches running along the clear Adriatic Sea. In true Italian style, take a sun lounger for the day at nearby Senigalia, Numana or Sirolo.


Wine tours and tasting sessions: Take advantage of this wonderful wine region by enjoying a tour and tasting session at one of the many local vineyards. Our favourite is a small 'family-run' business whose wines have recently made their mark on the world wine stage. Some of their Verdicchio grapes come from the vineyards next to our garden.

Property manager

Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 781234H8U56221

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury 4 En-suite bed Villa Rural yet 300mts Pizzeria Bar-shop
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About the area

Map
Castelplanio, Le Marche

What's nearby

  • Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi Natural Regional Park - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Hermitage of the White Friars - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Frasassi Caves - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Sports Hall Ezio Triccoli - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Carlo Urbani Hospital - 19 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Castelplanio Station - 5 min drive
  • Ancona (AOI-Falconara) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Osteria del Tempo Perso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mac iste's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Giardini di Planio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Erard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tenute Priori e Galdelli - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Abbey of Sant'Elena, Abbey of Santa Maria delle Moie, and Sartarelli Winery. Hermitage of the White Friars and Saint Urbano Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Sensational views, hilltop villa, private, spacious yet 300m to charming village Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valeria I., Edinburgh UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa in the Marche countryside
The villa and the grounds are wonderful, and the views are enchanting. We had a great time at Villa Staffieri as a multi-generational family of 8. Clearly a lot of thought and love has gone into the house. The village is an easy walking distance and it has a grocery store, cafe, a park with a plauground. The local pizzeria was unfortunately close while we were there, but it's set to re-open in August. There are several restaurants and pizzerias, as well as supermarkets, within short driving distance. Simon has been very responsive throughout and a few minor issues have been resolved in a very timely manner. Overall highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Overall we enjoyed our stay and the host did everything to make our stay enjoyable. However, there are a few issues that people should be aware of. The pool and access to it are not suitable for young children. The path and the surrounding area of the pool need some work! Also the large fridge was not working and the oven needs replacing. The village is quiet and friendly but offers little beyond a convenience store. There is no restaurant within walking distance. In conclusion I feel the property was overpriced considering lack of local facilities and conditions.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in a fantastic location
We’ve just had a lovely 2 weeks at this villa - we were a group of 7 and it felt spacious with room to spare. Communication with the owner prior to and during the stay was fantastic - nothing was too much trouble. The information pack in the villa contained lots of helpful information and ideas for day trips etc. The villa was clean and well equipped - the pool table was a big hit!! There were also lots of board games, DVDs and books, although we spent most of our time outside enjoying the various seating areas dotted around the garden. The pool is absolutely fantastic, bigger than your average private pool, with lots of poolside seating and the most beautiful views. Castelplanio is a lovely hilltop village with local shop and pizzerias. We would thoroughly recommend as a base from which to explore this region of Italy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Italian stay
We spent two weeks at Villa Staffieri as a group of two families (with kids aged 8 and 6). The house and and the view are just spectacular and so restorative. We spent most days playing in the lovely pool and enjoying the bakery, cafe and amazing pizzeria up the hill in the village. Simon could not have been more helpful with great tips for the drive, running routes whilst we were there and brilliant recommendations for days out. We just had the best time. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us. We hope to come back one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply The Best
This review won’t be long enough to really express how amazing our stay was. Firstly Simon (the Villa owner) absolutely made our holiday. His communication from the start was brilliant, timely and very informative. When we were there he helped us with his local knowledge and was always willing to assist which really helped make us the most of our trip. The Villa is fantastic with so much outdoor space and in the middle of no where and views to die for!! There was 8 of us and the Villa had ample room for us all inside as well. The location is brilliant but you do need a car to explore the area or some good walking shoes!! The local restaurants are very traditional and offer excellent value and lovely food. Make sure you go to the bakery in the village as it is lovely and became our morning ritual! Overall this Villa is fantastic and we will go back! But the best part is Simon and how well he looks after you and ensures you have a great stay, he really does care and goes above and beyond like no other owner we have ever dealt with. Don’t hesitate, book!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arjan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with beautiful views
Great property with beautiful views. Everything you need is available at the house including a very well equiped kitchen. Very helpful owner(s).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa with great view and pool!
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Staffieri. The house was very comfortable for two families (4 adults & 4 children). The outdoor space was great with a beautiful view! Lovely seating areas to enjoy meals and relax with great company. The pool was awesome; great size and enjoyed by all! The check-in and check-out process was quick and easy. Rosa is very friendly and was quick to reply to our text messages. Simon was also very prompt at responding to any of our messages. We all really enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday
The property was tranquil and really well appointed. Fully stocked with everything you could ever need and more. Pool, location and view were to die for. The photos are great but do not do it justice. Local pizza restaurant is perfect for little ones. You will not regret staying here. One word of warning - the local area does have a lot of mosquitoes, so bring spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

The house was lovely,; it was extremely well equipped and the kitchen welcome package was appreciat
We had a wonderful week exploring the area. Simon’s suggestions were excellent. A wonderful stay in a wonderful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Beautiful villa, beautiful location
We had a fantastic stay. Simon was very helpful before we arrived, as was Rosa in meeting us on the day, and with food. The house/gardens/pool were clean, spacious and if anything even better than the photos. The beds are comfy, showers great, kitchen incredibly well-equipped. Castelplanio itself is a lovely village with a bakery and pizzeria within five minutes' walk of the villa, yet it feels completely quiet and feels 'off road'. We searched for a while for somewhere like this and it completely lived up to billing. Hard to ask for anything more - pretty much perfect. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Beautiful property and stunning location
We recently returned from a 2 week family holiday. The property is very comfortable, well appointed and equipped. Simon, the owner, responded very promptly to all queries during the booking process. The property, from the pool, overlooks rolling hills with views of vineyards and a hill top village - the views are stunning. The surrounding area is beautiful and largely undiscovered by foreign tourists (even in August) despite the fact there is lots to do for children and adults alike. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glyn T.

Great house, great location, very relaxing place to stay.
We were a group of 4 couples, so the layout of the house was perfect for us. The pool is a great size and good depth throughout. The house had pretty much everything we needed for eating in with a well equipped kitchen and a good sized barbecue. The views from the pool area are stunning, looking across a valley to hilltop villages. There is an excellent pizzeria just up the hill and supermarkets nearby. There are other good restaurants within a short drive of the house. All in all a beautiful and relaxing place to stay. For the wine lovers there is a lovely vineyard just down the hill from the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Lovely well equipped villa. Fabulous pool with a view.
Arrived very late but were still met at the Villa and given a quick tour. Useful welcome pack with cold drinks. Villa has lots of good books and games around. Problem with Sky, but large DVD collection. Accommodation of a high standard but also homely, with well equipped kitchen. Visited the pizzeria twice - great and quick service. Useful notes provided about supermarkets etc nearby. Simon was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Beautiful, tranquil escape in the country but with local facilities nearby
Simon's villa has been beautifully designed and we loved the bedrooms which each have an individual en-suite - useful when you are a large family party as we were! The games room and DVD library went down well with our teens/twentys, and the pool is in a beautiful position with sweeping views. The villa is very quiet and tranquil, however we liked the fact you could walk to a bar, pizzeria and shops were close by. We loved the fact that this is a really untouristy area and we really felt we were getting the authentic Italian experience! The villa was also really well equipped and we did cook there a few times during our stay. Overall, a high quality villa with everything you will need in a fantastic area with lots to explore nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., West Vancouver Canada

Faboulous property, great location
Greatly enjoyed our two weeks at this property. Four bedrooms each with its own en suite bathroom a real bonus. Well appointed kitchen, two fridges and a wine bar. Never got tired of the views. Owner very responsive to queries and feedback. As a cyclist loved the terrain, endless climbs and descents with stunning views at literally every turn.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pippa B.

Idyllic
We had a perfect week in June with our three sons. The villa is spacious and has everything one could need. The pool is large and the view down the valley to die for. The peeling of the church bells and fire flies at night were very special. We ventured to the beach at Senigallia and visited the Grotte di Frasassi. The Grotte was particularly impressive and only a 20 minute drive away. The local pizzeria, a short walk, was visited three times. Thankfully it is down hill coming back. I would love to come back.

8/10 Good

Mike A.

Great family house
we had a great week here. As two couples with two toddlers we really valued the large bedrooms each with ensuite. The kitchen was very well equipped making meals in a delight. The welcome back was particularly nice after the early start in the UK. There is lots of outside space, and the view is to die for. The pool was great for us but by September a little chilly for the toddlers. The village is a lovely stroll with two play areas, pizzeria, shop and bakery (open daily). Of note the garden has some steep slopes, easily avoided but tempting for little ones. Simon, the owner, was very helpful and easy to contact meaning we arrived confident we would have all we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Grant M.

A gem of a villa in a beautiful setting!
Villa Staffieri is an outstanding conversion of a very old building. It has lovely garden grounds, pool and loggia where we ate so many of our meals looking out at the wonderful views over to the mountains. I would have given the house five stars but we were very disappointed that the pizza oven, described as 'fully restored' was in fact broken and I don't know if there are plans to repair it. It was on our must have list for this holiday so that was quite annoying. However, the house is very well equipped and the owners clearly care that their guests enjoy their holiday. The bathrooms are lovely and the ceiling fans in the bedrooms were very welcome when the temperatures went into the 30s! Also welcome were the fly screens on the windows which kept out unwelcome pests! The pool and gardens were well-tended and my only sadness there was that the the figs on the enormous fig tree weren't quite ripe! Our one year old grandson loved wandering around the terrace picking up stone chips but the grounds would be a great place to play for older children. My favourite time though was the evening. Sitting at the loggia with the barbecue going and drinking Prosecco and then when it got dark, the fireflies came out in their thousands. What a magical light show., Castelplanio itself is a lovely village and the people were very friendly. The staff in the pizza restaurant were very welcoming and the pizza was great (as were the prices!). The best thing about the village though is the bakery. My husband walked up the little hill every morning, had a coffee in the bar and then came home with fresh warm bread and the best doughnuts we've ever tasted! Nice neighbours too. One kind man came out and offered us a brolly as we were wandering home in the rain! We sampled a fair bit of Verdicchio too and bought mainly from Tenuto dell'Ugolino which was just down the hill. The owner was very friendly and very interested to talk about the referendum! The best meal we had was Sunday lunch at Croce del Moro. Five courses plus wine and liqueurs for €25 and no charge for the little one! The quality was so good, I'm running out of superlatives! We've visited the Marche before so hadn't planned to go out and about too much but we were glad we'd listened to the advice of other guests and visited the Frasassi Caves. They were amazing and the tour guide was so interesting. We celebrated our Ruby Wedding at the villa and it was every bit as special as we'd hoped it would be.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday week
Simon is an excellent landlord, very well organized and always very responsive! The house is clean, the property very well maintained, the kitchen very well equipped, the pool is great! The location is very idyllic! We really enjoyed our week! I can highly recommend the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un coin de paradis en Italie
La maison louée par Simon est un endroit merveilleux pour passer des vacances en famille. Le site est incroyable, dans la partie haute du village de Castelplanio, la vue splendide, façon carte postale, la maison a beaucoup de cachet et a été rénovée avec gout et un grand souci des finitions, l'endroit est calme, protégé, arboré, juste parfait... et que dire de la piscine, grande, propre, idéale pour se rafraichir, faire des longueurs ou jouer au water-volley en famille. On y a passé une semaine en famille, 9 personnes au total, c'était juste fantastique ! Simon a été très clair dans ses explications, et très réactif en cas de question, nous reviendrons très certainement un jour à la Villa Staffieri.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastisch verblijf op droomplek
Prachtig uitzicht, heerlijk huis, fijn groot zwembad. Simon is een zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame host. Altijd bereikbaar. We hebben genoten
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful location
The location is really beautiful. The house is clean and has everything you need for your vacation there. The rooms all have an own bathroom which are modernist and where you feel totally comfortable with. In case of rain you even have a billiard table to have some fun till the sun comes back again. There are several sitting areas for having dinner with a stunning view. We absolutely loved it and can give a 100% recommendation for this 5🌟 accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frits D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location of house with view over the area
We had a great holiday in the villa and specifically enjoyed the garden, pool and location on top of a hill. Small grocery in 5 min drive. Although 40 min drive to Ancona / the coast, the location for us was nothing less than fabulous. Visited several wineries in the neighbourhood as well as a olive oil maker. Contact with owner is very prompt and smooth; check-in and check-out effortless.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with amazing view
We loved our stay in this beautiful home! The garden is large with a lovely pool and amazing view. For our dog it was great to explore the garden and also the close by walk path. We liked the difference terraces to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and nature. Small minor was the lack of shade for us. But otherwise perfect. And the contact with Simon was great. He helped us with beds and chairs for our 3 baby’s (triplets), we were really happy with his efforts on short notice to arrange all of this! We would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Marche
We stayed in the Villa Staffieri with our family, 8 persons and one dog. We had a fabulous time, the pool has a great size, you can really go for a swim. The garden has lots of nice places to sit and relax. The house is good equipped and the rooms are beautiful, every room with its own bath. The view from the terrace and the pool is stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023