Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) located?

This family-friendly Pieve Santo Stefano farm stay is located on a lake, steps from Tiber River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and Little Museum of the Diary. Ravagni Oil Mill and Anghiari Historic Town Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

20 Sept 2024

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Beautiful property nestled in the Tuscan countryside

Loved our time at Borghetto Calcinaia. We enjoyed the pool, views of the lake, the gardens, the nearby towns. Ben was very helpful and we were delighted to have food at the house when we arrived. The property had everything we needed and it's very comfortable. Can't wait to return!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias F.

30 Aug 2023

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A perfect relaxing vacation

5 Stars, nothing to add: it was awesome :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

26 June 2024

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Week to Relax in Italy

Property was exactly what I was looking for 18th century Italian farmhouse with a pool and property beautiful property around the houses. We experienced nearby towns and found time to relax around the pool. Property manager was responsive and flexible with all of our questions and requests. Would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie O.

13 Aug 2023

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Incredible holiday in Tuscany

What an amazing place to stay. The villa and the apartments were lovely with stunning gardens and pool. Everything we needed was provided and communication with Ben the host was excellent. I would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

10 Aug 2022

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Paradise!

The house is beautiful - spacious, in a stunning setting, with everything we needed, and with a fabulous pool. It was paradise.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

1 Oct 2023

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Fabulous 50th Birthday Celebration

Borhgetto Calcinaia was the perfect location for my 50th birthday celebration. Ben, the house manager, and Dale were responsive and helpful throughout the reservation process and stay. We enjoyed several days by the pool, had a chef come to the house and prepare dinner, and ventured out to the many small, historic communities nearby.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

9 July 2022

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First of two weeks

We are actually staying two weeks, so I'll write a review after our departure on the 16th.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronni Th. R. P.

26 July 2023

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Peaceful vacation in soothing scenary

A family stay for one week with friends and we loved every piece of it! There was plenty of room and then some for 4 adults and 6 kids and the large kitchen was fully equipped for serving any kind of meal (+ a barbeque for outside use). The pool was as good as advertised, kids were there from early morning til late night, and the herb garden and the lavender bush at the outside dining area were a pleasant-smelling surprise. If you want a quiet and undisturbed vacation but still with modern facilities this is the place for you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

18 May 2022

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Great experience!

Just spent a week at Boghetto Calciniai with nine other family members ranging in age from 21 to 82. Overall, an exceptional property. Large, clean,, great location , and fabulously beautiful setting. Ben was accessible when needed and helped us local restaurants and other points of interest. He also helped us find a local chef who prepared two fabulous dinners for us on site. highly recommend this villa!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet s., Saint Charles

11 Oct 2015

Mozzafiato

Our family of twelve including five grandchildren ages 5, 3, 2, and two babies spent a magical week at Borghetto Calcinaia in April. We lived in Italy some years back and have traveled the country extensively and can say with certainty that the vista from the Borghetto Calcinaia is one of the most breathtaking we've encountered. Every detail of the property exceeded our expectations from the surrounding area, the estate, and the gracious hosts, Dennis and Gilly. When reminiscing about our trip to friends we describe Borghetto Calcinaia as Shangri-La and can't wait to return. Many thanks to Dennis and Gilly who helped make our trip so memorable. Grazie mille!

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

14 July 2024

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Spectacular Summer Sanctuary

Our extended family (3 generations) spent two weeks in July at Borghetto Calcinaia, and we are so grateful we did. It was the perfect sanctuary to beat the heat of the summer and escape the crowds in Tuscany. We relished the gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding countryside, enjoyed swimming in the pool every day of our stay, and delighted in star gazing at night upon a sky unobstructed by city lights. The houses are all very comfortable, very clean, and spacious. When not at the pool or exploring charming nearby villages, we passed time chatting in the large comfortable living room or in the outdoor dining area. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed. The host facilitated a catered birthday celebration meal at the Borghetto, which was amazingly prepared by Chef Monica and her team. While sad to have to leave, we are so grateful for the opportunity to experience Borghetto Calcinaia and the surrounding less touristy part of Tuscany. Many thanks to Ben and Dale for facilitating our stay! We hope we can return again one day.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

20 July 2022

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Perfect house and setting!

The description of the houses/property, with the photos, was extremely accurate. The organization of the sleeping areas and bathrooms was perfect for our group, a mixture of friends and family. The beds were all really comfortable, according to comments from everyone who slept there in different beds. We really used the outside areas a lot since we were there in a heatwave. The pool is large enough to really swim laps ... not always the case with rental vacation houses. The kitchen is extremely well-stocked. (The description says there is a microwave in. each house, but in fact there wasn't one in the main house kitchen. This wasn't really a problem for us, however.) The house manager Ben was extremely responsive!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

16 June 2024

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50th Wedding Anniversary

My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at this beautiful villa with our three children, their spouses and our 5 grandchildren. Our stay could not have been more perfect. The view is too amazing for photos to capture - so many places to sit with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy the natural beauty. The property manager, Ben, was very responsive to questions or problems. (We did have one maintenance problem during our stay, but it was fixed within hours). And the area was surrounded by small towns and villages to visit with markets and restaurants. We typically ate out one meal each day and prepared remaining meals in the well equipped kitchen. Ben helped us arrange for a local chef, Monica, to prepare a four course dinner at the house on the evening of our anniversary - a wonderful experience . Our grandchildren loved the pool and the surrounding (fenced in) property for exploring and playing. Three generations of our family will treasure the memories we have from our week as guests at Pieve Santo Stefano. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

25 Sept 2023

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Rustic cob-webbed filled Villa

The Villa was not up to my standard. It was too basic and not properly cleaned. The pool was broken and all during our 13 days stay it was not fix and thus not fit for us to use. But, a frog made good use of it. I real feeling I did not get my money's worth. So this is to warn guests who want a little bit of modern sophistication, like a microwave oven and a dishwasher, this villa does not provide either. Also, the beds were very uncomfortable. That's my review.

Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

16 Aug 2022

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Long awaited Italian holiday

We had the great pleasure of staying at the Borghetto Calcinaia for a week with family and friends. It was a holiday that was postponed by the pandemic (twice) but the owners were very kind and understanding. In the lead-up to, and during our entire stay, Ben Mullens patiently answered all of our questions and assisted us with all our needs. He was very attentive and gracious. The property is off the main road and surrounded by lovely rolling hills and a view of the lake. We had ten adults and two small children and everyone was comfortably accommodated at the property. It was a perfect venue with a variety of bedrooms and private annexes that offered great flexibility including both communal and private spaces. We enjoyed meals around the large dining table and outside on the terrace. The wonderful pool was especially popular in the summer heat. We were close to several towns that provided all that we needed and interesting sites to visit. We can recommend Borghetto Calcinaia with enthusiasm. We had a lovely time, as did all our friends and family in attendance.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

12 Dec 2015

An out-of-season idyll in the heart of Italy. Just go, it is well worth it

My wife and I love Italy and have visited the country many times but this trip was truly special. We wanted to visit Tuscany out-of-season and were able to book Casa Susinetto at Borghetto Calcinaia, one of Dennis and Gilly's two superb one bedroom units for the beginning of November just for a few days. They can be booked individually when the pool is closed. This proved to be a great decision. The accommodation is warm, spacious and really comfortable. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you with a few goodies already in the fridge.There is so much to see in the area and Dennis and Gilly are THE perfect hosts. There is not a town, village, restaurant or café that they are not well informed about and helpful in deciding where and when to go. Vasco's for Sunday lunch is a wonderfully personal creation of typical local dishes and wines that seems to just go on forever. Well worth a visit. You wake up in the morning to fantastic views across the lake, prepare yourself a leisurely breakfast then head out to visit Cite di Castella or Anghiari or any of the many other interesting locations that are there to tempt you. Fabulous. This was an outstanding trip that was great value for money and one that I would recommend to anyone. You won't be sorry.

10/10 Excellent

David D.

5 July 2023

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Exceeded all expectations

The property is truly remarkable. The views of the lake are exceptional and there is a large garden with herbs you can use for cooking , the pool is large and stays very clean and the grounds are very well manicured, a large lavender field which you can walk through via carved paths is especially wonderful. The houses are very clean and even though there is no AC it stays cool with fans. The bathrooms are all updated and every room is comfortable, clean beautiful and unique. The kitchen is exceptional. We cooked in it for 6 nights for 8 people and had everything we needed in terms of cook ware. A large outdoor eating area is wonderful on the side of the house. This truly is a gem. The closest largish town anghiri is only a 15min drive and has a butcher and a outdoor market (once a week) with also 4 or 5 excellent small restaurants and there are larger supermarkets within 20minutes. The house is secluded but really is within a hr of major sites if you wish to visit. Nothing negative to report, it’s a wonderful property exactly as advertised and exceeded our expectations. We stayed with 8 adults and two children and had 3 bedrooms that remained empty so this property could comfortably fit more. Ben is a seasoned progressional property manager and made check in and check out painless and was available to answer questions throughout our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

27 June 2022

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Unforgettable week in Tuscany

Our group of three families (3 couples and 6 kids, ages 10-19) loved our stay at this beautiful Tuscan villa and would highly recommend. The owner, Dale, was responsive to all of our pre-arrival questions, and the property manager, Ben, was there at arrival and available as needed during the week, answering all inquiries promptly by email or phone. Dale and Ben helped arrange for a chef to cook for our group one night and shared many helpful tips regarding local wineries and areas of interest. There are so many places to visit and wonderful restaurants in the nearby towns, but kitchen is also well appointed and it was also fun to cook on our own with fresh ingredients from the local markets. It may be hard to believe, but the property is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The buildings have many historic details and are full of character, and the setting is simply stunning. The pool was a highlight, especially for the kids, as the weather was quite hot the week we were in Italy, but the rooms all had good air circulation at night and were quite comfortable for sleeping. The two smaller dwellings were well furnished and spacious, allowing the group to spread out and have more privacy, but were close enough to not feel isolated. Each bedroom in the large house had its own full bathroom, which was a big plus. The gardens are well maintained with fruit trees, olive trees, lavender, and numerous other flowers. Some in our group also made good use of the yoga pavilion in the mornings, and we had wonderful views of the stars at night. Thank you for an unforgettable week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline N.

3 Sept 2024

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Disliked: Location

Tolles Anwesen in sehr ruhiger Lage

Borghetto Calcinaia ist ein großzügiges Anwesen mit sehr schönen, typisch toskanischen Wohngebäuden. Die Zufahrt zum Anwesen ist ein steiniger Feldweg und damit sehr abenteuerlich und für tiefliegende Autos nicht zu empfehlen :-) Ein Gebäudeteil ist nicht zugänglich (Privat), der Besitzer war jedoch während unseres Aufenthalts nicht anwesend. Für Urlauber, die absolute Ruhe suchen und sich größtenteils auf dem Gelände aufhalten möchten, ist dieses Anwesen genau richtig. Leider ist der See zu Fuß nicht zugänglich und damit auch nicht nutzbar. Eine Stelle zum Tretbootfahren ca. 20 Auto-Minuten entfernt war leider geschlossen und auch telefonisch nicht zu erreichen. Allgemein sind alle Ausflugsziele (bspw. Anghiari) mit mind. 20-minütiger Autofahrt verbunden. Der Housekeeper Ben war super freundlich und jederzeit bei Fragen zu erreichen. Er kam zweimal, um den Pool zu säubern. Auch haben wir an einem Abend den privaten Koch gebucht - das Menü war sehr lecker :-) Verbesserungsvorschläge haben wir Ben im Anschluss mitgeteilt (sehr harte Betten, Spülmaschine fällt auseinander, Gartenmöbel sind sehr in die Jahre gekommen, manche Badtüren lassen sich nicht richtig öffnen oder schließen, recht dunkles Licht in den Zimmern). Alles in allem war es jedoch ein toller Aufenthalt in einem wunderschönen Anwesen, das wir gerne weiterempfehlen können!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franziska H.

21 Aug 2024

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sehr erholsam!

super-ruhige Lage, sehr schöne Natur, schöne Panorama-Impressionen! kleiner Nachteil ist die etwas lange Fahrt zum nächsten Supermarkt (ca. 25 min nach Sansepolcro) und es fehlt eine kleine Sitzecke/Lounge für abendliche Sit-Ins. Es ist aber dennoch ein erholsamer Urlaub gewesen! Auch die Betreuung vor Ort durch Ben war hervorragend, sehr schnelle Reaktion auf kleine Anliegen (fehlende Gläser, Poollicht-Reparatur). Sehr schön!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

21 Aug 2024

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Toskana 2024

Ein Traumhaftes Anwesen! Schöner weitläufiger Garten, toller Pool, schöne Häuser, gute Ausstattung! Der Verwalter Ben Mullens hat uns das Domizil übergeben und war danach immer für uns erreichbar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Vielen Dank!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

26 July 2024

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Ein malerischer Toscana Urlaub

Wir hatten das große Vergnügen, unseren Urlaub in dieser wunderbaren Ferienwohnung zu verbringen und können sie nur wärmstens empfehlen! Die Lage der Unterkunft ist einfach traumhaft. Eingebettet in eine malerische Natur, bietet die Umgebung eine herrliche Kulisse für einen erholsamen Urlaub. Wir waren begeistert von den üppigen Wäldern, den weitläufigen Wiesen und den idyllischen Wanderwegen direkt vor der Haustür. Die frische Luft und die Ruhe der Natur haben uns sofort entschleunigt und eine perfekte Auszeit vom Alltag ermöglicht. Ein absolutes Highlight der Ferienwohnung war der beeindruckend große Pool. Jeden Morgen und Abend haben wir es genossen, im kristallklaren Wasser zu schwimmen und dabei den atemberaubenden Blick auf die umliegende Landschaft zu bewundern. Der Poolbereich war stets sauber und gepflegt, mit bequemen Liegen und ausreichend Schattenplätzen, was den Aufenthalt dort besonders angenehm gemacht hat. Für unsere Kinder war der Pool das reinste Paradies – sie konnten stundenlang spielen und planschen, während wir uns entspannt zurücklehnen konnten. Die Wohnung selbst war sehr komfortabel und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit allen Annehmlichkeiten, die man sich wünschen kann. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet, was uns die Möglichkeit gab, unsere Mahlzeiten flexibel zu gestalten. Besonders gefreut haben wir uns über die kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten der Gastgeber, die stets freundlich und hilfsbereit waren.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

3 Sept 2023

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Tmh

The property and surrounds are stunningly beautiful! Wonderful spaces and gathering spots; the kitchen has everything imaginable ( 2 refrigerators came in handy) . We really loved gathering around the lovely , huge outdoor table. Dale and Ben were responsive, delightful and entertaining communicators. We were also impressed with the detail and high quality of the House Book. This is a quieter side of Tuscany, with so much to explore. Only downside: Our time was too short!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

11 Aug 2023

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Wunderbarer Urlaub in der Toskana

Wir haben es sehr genossen. Mit den Vermietern und Ben, der vor Ort ist war alles sehr angenehm.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klaus S.

12 June 2023

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Familientaugliches Anwesen

Gut ausgestattet, schöner Pool und eine super Alleinlage machten unseren Familien Urlaub zum 5 Sterne Urlaub. Wir waren 4 Familien, 8 Erwachsene und 5 Kinder zwischen 5 und 11 Jahren

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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