Villa Querciola 16, Volterra - Pisa and Valdera

A rare balance of the colourful and the sophisticated, Villa Querciola is a stylish, comfortable retreat near the historic town of Volterra. Around the villa there are 360 degree views of the clay hills and valleys, and where better to admire this sight than from the Jacuzzi on the veranda. On the South side of the villa there is a sheltered summer kitchen with long dining table and bench, while the North side has a set of outdoor sofas for sitting in the shade. From here you can see Volterra on the hillside.

Meanwhile, the interior has a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of space for everyone to gather together or split off into groups. One of the lounges even has a billiard table, and the modern artworks throughout the house are as striking as they are tasteful. The dining room with its large square table is the perfect place to allow conversation between every guest. No one is left out and everyone is comfortable.

Lounge 1
2 sofas, TV, French door to garden.

Lounge 2
2 sofas, billiard table, TV, decorative fireplace, French door to garden.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, breakfast bar with stools, gas hob with 5 rings, French door to garden.

Dining Room
Dining table with 12 chairs, desk and chair.

Bedroom 1
Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, French door to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Hydromassage shower, sink, bidet, WC.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.

First Floor
Study
Desk and chair, wardrobe, chair.

Bedroom 3
Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, chair.

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

Bedroom 4
Double bed (can be converted into twin beds if requested when booking), wardrobe, chair.

Bedroom 5
Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, daybed, decorative fireplace.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Second Floor
Bedroom 6
Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, decorative fireplace.

En-suite Bathroom
Hydromassage shower, sink, bidet, WC.

Annexe
Bedroom 7
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, mosquito net.

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

Bedroom 8
Pair of twin beds (can be converted into a double bed if requested when booking), wardrobe.

Our Thoughts
Where to start? The design choices are unusual, yet seamless. Nothing is out of place. There is so much character throughout this villa. On the outside, you have a unique pool with a bridge and veranda, a sheltered outdoor kitchen and astounding views all around the valley. On the inside, there’s lots of places to socialise and relax – anyone fancy a game of pool? Plus it’s completely private – it stands in a world of its own. Villas that tick as many boxes as this are hard to find. Superb.

Notes
7 double beds, 1 of which can be converted into twin beds.
1 pair of twin beds which can be converted into a double.
8 bathrooms, all with shower. 6 of these bathrooms are en-suite.
There is no door between Bedroom 6 and the staircase leading from the first floor.
The pre-arrival shopping service costs €30, plus the cost of the items purchased.
One mid-week clean is included in the price.
This villa is fully fenced.
Air conditioning is available in the bedrooms only.

Pool
The pool measures 5x12 metres with a depth of 1.5 metres. It is open from May to September (weather permitting) and is cleaned with a chlorine system. The pool can be heated an additional 2-3 degrees for an additional charge of 450 Euro. A bridge stretches across the centre of the pool towards a veranda with outdoor furniture. The water is entered and exited via a ladder.