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Le Balze, Terranuova Bracciolini - Arezzo and Cortona

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 6 guests Private Pool 4 - Very good - Very good 4

High in the hills of eastern Tuscany, this converted barn and its grounds score strongly when it comes to comfort and spaciousness. Its substantial private pool is the first thing you’ll see on entering the gates: it sits in the middle of a large, hedged lawn, complete with a romantic cabana to one side and Roman steps to enter the water. Le Balze itself commands a small rise above the pool, looking out over surrounding wooded hilltops. The grounds wrap around the building, including a vegetable garden and young orchard – you are welcome to produce from both. And this open-handedness extends to the interior, where bedrooms and living spaces alike are generous. The accommodation will suit families or friends – you’ll find plenty of spaces for being together or enjoying some down time, whether that’s around the pool, in the lounge, conservatory or loggia.

Arezzo, Florence and Siena are all accessible for day trips from here but don’t forget the smaller delights of, for example, Loro Ciuffenna, just up the road, and Chianti’s hilltop villages, across the Arno valley.

Ground Floor

Lounge

Two sofas, coffee table, pouffe, sideboard, fireplace, door to conservatory, double doors to garden.

Conservatory
Sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, dining table and chairs.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, dining table and chairs, sideboard.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC.

Laundry room 
Washing machine

First Floor

Bedroom 1

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, TV, armchair, mosquito screens.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), TV, wardrobe, armchair, double doors to Juliet balcony, mosquito screen.

En-suite Bathroom
Bath with handheld shower, shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, side table, TV, mosquito screen.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Our Thoughts
Whether you’re active or inactive, Le Balze (named after the curious local rock formations that fascinated Leonardo da Vinci), is likely to appeal. Its substantial pool is a real draw; the large gardens are great for energetic children or lazy adults or play a game of ping-pong near the pool. You certainly don’t need to go far to be happy: previous guests have raved about the osteria just a few minutes away, as well as options a little further down the road. Le Balze is also a good choice for low-season visits, with its warm conservatory, lounge and welcoming kitchen-diner.

Pool:
Length: 12 metres
Width: 6 metres
Depth: 1.2 - 2,5 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to September
(Opening times may be extended on request, please check with your agent when booking.)
Fenced:  No
Furnished: Shower, sunloungers and parasols 
Cleansed: Salt
Distance from villa: 35 metres


Facilities

Air-conditioning
Internet
Washing Machine
Infant bed/chair
Kitchen
Dishes/Utensils
Fridge/ Freezer
Bed linen and towels
Lounge
TV
Stove top
No pets
Terrace
No smoking
Mosquito screens
Pool towels
Barbecue
Fire place
Filter coffee maker
Espresso maker
Dishwasher
Oven
Hairdryer
This is a privately owned villa. Owners of privately owned villas are not permitted to carry out services for guests. Services such as linen, towels and cleaning are arranged by To Tuscany and carried out by our local partners.

Villa rates

  • 2023
  • 2024
Date range
7 night price
27 May - 08 Jul 2023
$3,429 *
* 10% discount on standard weeks: 01 Jul - 08 Jul, save $343
08 Jul - 26 Aug 2023
$4,583 *
* 10% discount on standard weeks: 08 Jul - 15 Jul, save $459
26 Aug - 23 Sep 2023
$3,429
23 Sep - 11 Nov 2023
$2,660
11 Nov - 16 Dec 2023
$2,660
16 Dec - 30 Dec 2023
$3,429
Date range
7 night price
30 Dec - 06 Jan 2024
$3,429
06 Jan - 23 Mar 2024
$2,660
23 Mar - 18 May 2024
$2,660
18 May - 06 Jul 2024
$3,429
06 Jul - 24 Aug 2024
$4,583
24 Aug - 28 Sep 2024
$3,429
28 Sep - 09 Nov 2024
$2,660
09 Nov - 21 Dec 2024
$2,660
21 Dec - 28 Dec 2024
$3,429

House rules

Tourist tax: included in the rental price

Charged based on usage: Heating Villa, Air Conditioning

Arrival guide

Meet and greet
Arrival time is 16:00 - 19:00. Departure time is before 10:00. 

Approach road: Paved

Parking: Private, onsite parking


Layout (170 sqm)

Ground floor
Lounge
Kitchen
Bathroom
Terrace
Terrace
Dining Room
First floor
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom

Villa location

How far are the airports? Distances and driving time
  • Florence Airport: 71km - 0h 51m
  • Aeroporto Perugia: 125km - 1h 26m
  • Aeroporto Pisa: 130km - 1h 28m
How far are the nearest towns? Distances and driving time
  • Gaiole in Chianti: 29km - 0h 38m
  • Vallombrosa: 31km - 0h 44m
  • Radda in Chianti: 32km - 0h 44m
There are three towns all within the same distance from the villa. These three are Terranuova Bracciolini, San Giovanni Valdarno and Loro Ciuffenna, they are all approximately 6km away and have all amenities. However, about 3.5km from the villa is Penna which has a small grocery shop. And the nearest restaurant is Il Pettirosso which is about 4km away.

Guest reviews: Le Balze 7,7/10 Score from 7 reviews - Very good (7 Client reviews)

Glen
August 2022
Family with older children
Driffield, United Kingdom Driffield, United Kingdom
Guest villa score
6/10
The property was wonderfully located. The restaurant next door was fab. Check in procedure was great, we were sent a location pin which really assisted in finding the property.
Unfortunately the villa itself was a little tired with a general feeling of under investment .
The pool had a very unsightly stain around the edge. The pool was dirty on arrival and got dirtier as the week went on. No pool cleaning was done and no instructions given on how to use the pool cleaner on site.
The canvas roof of the pool gazebo had been destroyed the week earlier by a storm giving no shade at all around the pool except for 2 parasols that blew over in the lightest wind. I understand that the storm was outside the owners control but some kind of temporary alternative would have been appreciated.
The details mentioned bikes that could be used. The bikes on site were not serviceable. All had flat tires and weeds growing through the wheels and pedals. They had clearly not been ridden or serviced in many months.
The curtains in the outside area were stained and unsightly, the front door handle fell off in my hand on the first day, the shower in the master bathroom was in a pretty poor state with loose tiles on the floor of the shower and the door would not close properly which caused the bathroom floor to flood every time you showered.
We were told that the rubbish would be picked up by the owner on a Tuesday and a Thursday. This never happened and it just piled up outside over the week.

Overall, we really just felt a lack of care and attention to detail.
To Tuscany team comments for this review:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate all feedback which helps us make improvements for future guests. We do hope to see you in Tuscany again.

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Duration (weeks)

Any size

Number of Guests

adults Ages 16+

children Ages 2 - 15

infants Under 2


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$2,660 to $4,583

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