Is Villa Orchidea - Historical villa with pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Villa Orchidea - Historical villa with pool located?

Situated in Certaldo, this villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Palazzo Pretorio, Church of Saint Jacob and Saint Philip, and Casa del Boccaccio. Museum of Sacred Art and Tenuta Torciano Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Villa Orchidea - Historical villa with pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Karla P.

Sep 29, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Nice villa in a great location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

C. B.

May 14, 2012

Review for stay from 28 April 2012 to 05 May 2012

Mooi groot huis. Prachtige ligging.

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10/10 Excellent

Lars A.

Oct 17, 2021

Review for stay from 09 October 2021 to 16 October 2021

A fantastic place for the large family or group of friends to celebrate life in beautiful Toscana. We were 7 couples and enjoyed the privacy of own room and bathroom in combination with the in and out door facilities for us all. A place to recommend for sure. Remember to book the nearby restaurant (walking distance) for a quality meal at very resonable price. And dont forget to try a wine/olive oil tasting and a walk in the winyards. Many options around the area

10/10 Excellent

amanda l.

May 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for a group

We absolutely loved our stay for a group of friends for a big birthday. the bedrooms were large and all perfect except the weird one with the twin beds. we added an amenity by adding a catered chef dinner one evening and it was 100% worth it - the meal and staff were amazing. great communication during check in and check out via whatsapp . wifi worked great. only issue was transportation - this home is not near the train station and there are not cars available in Certaldo . If you stay here your group will need vehicles.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

May 9, 2022

Review for stay from 30 April 2022 to 07 May 2022

Great place to be. Very spacious. Beautiful outdoor sitting and dining area. We would recommend to install an outside heater at the sitting area. Excellent. location. Well equiped kitchen.Bedroom Quality Good and spacious.Surrounding is beautiful. Certaldo has a good supermarket (Coop). Sienna, San Gimignano and Firenze are within a 45 minutes drive.Beautiful (large) pool. Very clean and well maintained!All bathrooms are well equiped, spacious and clean.property ownerreliable and good communication.

6/10 Okay

jo m.

Jun 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Ideal for large group but needs attention and updating.

Generally okay but a bit of a hotch potch of unmatched crockery and glasses. No shaker to make cocktails, airconditioning units not working, bulbs missing or not working and often no hot water. Lots of trip hazards. Housekeeper very pleasant but we were a bit disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Assunta V.

Jul 4, 2023

Review for stay from 17 June 2023 to 24 June 2023

The property is so beautiful and we loved the pool and the outdoor eating areas. The rooms were beautiful and the bathrooms are all updated and lovely. My only negative comment is that given how expensive the house is we were expecting to have soaps, hand soaps, toilet paper, shower gels, etc. I also suggest ensuring your guests have cleaning supplies in the kitchen and more than 2 dish towels. Additionally, laundry detergent for the laundry room. These seem like pretty basic things. We rent homes and villas when we travel and are accustomed to having these be well stocked wherever we rent. This was the only disappointment.

6/10 Okay

Barbara A.

Oct 27, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Tuscan Holiday

The villa was as historic as it gets. The views from the backyard were amazing. There was plenty of room for our family holiday of 8 adults. Everyone had their own space and bathrooms were plentiful. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with plates, pots, pans and glassware for all. Communication with the manager of the property was A plus and they even helped us coordinate an amazing birthday dinner on property. On the downside, the property needs a lot of deferred maintenance. We were there during rain storms and three of the rooms and bathrooms had large leaks which made everything in those rooms wet. Also, the humidity was off the charts which did not allow us to wash and dry clothes because nothing can dry in those damp environments. Additionally, it seems the house must have been left open because there were bugs all over inside when we arrived (and we’re from Florida so we know bugs). Also, the weather did not provide much opportunity to enjoy the outdoor spaces and the mosquitoes were off the charts bad. The location was also quite challenging to find so following the written instructions was essential with a minimum 25 - 30 minute drive to most locations of interest. All in all, we had a lovely time together and enjoyed Tuscany as a whole. There is so much beauty.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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8/10 Good

Luigi M.

Apr 22, 2024

Review for stay from 23 November 2023 to 26 November 2023

Villa stupenda, da migliorare la pulizia e sostituzione dei forni elettrici (uno non funzionante l'altro non saliva a temperatura e quindi non cuoceva). Beatrice (persona addetta all'accoglienza) molto disponibile .

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10/10 Excellent

Giorgio C.

Mar 27, 2024

Review for stay from 08 March 2024 to 11 March 2024

Ottima posizione indipendente, villa molto bella e spaziosa. Ideale per un gruppo di amici!

6/10 Okay

lamit L.

Oct 1, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

belle demeure Toscane très rustique

La villa a beaucoup de cachet. elle est très grande ( 6 chambres , 6 sdb et 5 salons!) le cadre est tres agreable. Mais il y a un manque d’entretien, problème de siphon et d’odeur dans 2 sdb. Plantes en pot assoiffées.Déjections de souris dans les placards de la cuisine, dans la vaisselle.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

May 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Orchidea

This is a Beautiful property, with plenty of room for our family of 10 travelers. Centrally located in the hills above Certaldo, in the Chianti Region. Easy day trips to Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Cinque Terra by car or train. Great location for just relaxing as well. The management team was very accessible and kept us updated from the time the reservation made, to the time of checkout. Near by are local restaurants, and a well stocked grocery store. I would recommend this location and Villa to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Franck D.

Nov 1, 2022

Review for stay from 25 October 2022 to 29 October 2022

Exceptionnelle la maison, son jardin, sa piscine et sa vue, au milieu des oliviers avec une vue sur le village de San gimignano. Un vrai coin de paradis ❤❤❤

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10/10 Excellent

Gert-jan B.

Aug 19, 2021

Review for stay from 07 August 2021 to 14 August 2021

Excellent!

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8/10 Good

Olivier E.

Jul 18, 2021

Review for stay from 03 July 2021 to 10 July 2021

La villa correspond à la description. Elle est dans un bel environnement, avec une superbe vue. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables. Les salles de bain également. L'équipement de la cuisine est réduit et les ustensiles de cuisine un peu usés et parfois sales. La machine à café est beaucoup trop petite pour une si grande maison pouvant loger 15 personnes. Il manque également des ustensiles pour le grill, y compris pour le nettoyer. Globalement une belle maison dans un bel environnement, à recommander pour loger de nombreuses personnes avec un espace suffisant.

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10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Nov 20, 2020

Review for stay from 21 September 2019 to 28 September 2019

Lovely setting amidst olive groves, peaceful with beautiful views of the Tuscan hills. There were 13 of us and we had more than enough space for privacy when desired, and many indoor and outdoor gathering places to choose from when we wanted to be together. Full kitchen, nicely appointed bedrooms and sparkling clean remodeled bathrooms. Excellent restaurant up the street that we frequented twice, Paese di Campenelli, and easy access to Certaldo for groceries. Don't miss Certaldo Alto charming hill town and home to 14th century writer Boccaccio. Highly recommend for families and groups.

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8/10 Good

Hans-juergen L.

Sep 14, 2020

Review for stay from 14 September 2020 to 24 September 2020

Wunderschönes, großzügiges Haus und Anlage mit neuen Bädern. Genügend und schönes Geschirr vorhanden. Schönes Aussicht Schöner Pool Genügend Liegestühle und Sitzgelegenheiten. Verbesserungsvorschläge: An vielen Fenstern sind keine Fliegengitter. Nachdem es viele Fliegen sollten alle Fenster mit Fliegengittern bestückt sein. Wir konnten wir trotz vorsichtigen öffnen der Fenster es nicht unterbinden, dass wir Stechfliegen im Zimmer hatten. Dadurch konnten wir Nachts schlecht schlafen und waren morgens immer zerstochen. Dies führte auch dazu, dass wir in der Küche sogar mit Hornissen zu kämpfen hatten. Generell gab es ein Hornissenproblem. Deshalb konnten wir auch die Außenküche/-Platz so gut wie nicht nutzen können. Kaffeemaschine viel zu klein für 15 Personen. Keine Mehrfahsteckdosen in der Küche für Kaffeemaschine, Toaster, Mixer etc. Müllbehälter zu klein für 15 Personen Müllabfuhrbeschreibung etwas ungenau - bin erst nach mehrfachem Nachfragen und beobachten hinter den Ablauf gekommen.

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10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

Sep 3, 2020

Review for stay from 22 August 2020 to 29 August 2020

It is such a unique and wonderful property, we a had a time in paradise!

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8/10 Good

Isabelle B.

Aug 29, 2020

Review for stay from 29 August 2020 to 10 September 2020

Really nice house in a calm area in central Tuscany with lots of space and things to do.

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10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

Oct 17, 2019

Review for stay from 05 October 2019 to 12 October 2019

Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche in Villa Orchidea verbracht und dort mit Großfamilie einen Geburtstag gefeiert. Für eine Gruppe von 14 Personen von 6 - 60 Jahren waren die großzügigen Räume und eigenen Bäder perfekt! Die Lage ist toll, absolut ruhig, inmitten der Natur, Olivenhaine, der Blick über den Pool in die toskanischen Hügel ein Traum. Die Ausstattung ist perfekt für eine große Gruppe, wir haben es genossen dort oft für alle zu kochen, auch draußen auf dem neuen Gasgrill in der Sommerküche. Der Pool hat eine praktische Flachzone für die Kleinen. Idealer Ort für Ausflüge nach Sienna, Firenze, Volterra, San Gimignano, aber auch Certaldo alto ist einen Besuch wert. Gekrönt haben wir die Feier mit einer Kutschfahrt durch die Chianti Hügel mit Lucca I Cocchieri di Chianti. Traumhaft! Villa und Umgebung absolut empfehlenswert! Das einzige, das wir vermissten, war ein Wasserkocher, da für 14 Leute Tee und Kaffee auf dem Gasherd zuzubereiten etwas lange dauerte und Kaffeemaschine und Espressokanne schon bessere Tage gesehen haben. Sonst alles top! Mille grazie!

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Oct 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large groups

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Aug 29, 2019

Review for stay from 10 August 2019 to 17 August 2019

We were a party of 15 and this villa was big enough to cater for us all. There was enough space for 4 cars on the drive, the bedrooms were all big. There were plenty of eating, seating and resting places inside and out. The only comment i would say is that the BBQ was a little small to cater for that many. The pool was large, lovely and warm and cleaned every day. All of the bedrooms bar 2 came with aircon and the remaining 2 had fans. The kitchen and dining room were well equipped. The only thing missing was any information on surrounding area, restaurants, supermarkets, towns to visit etc however we had lots of fun exploring the area. The villa is located in a very quiet region with spectacular views over the countryside. We had a great holiday and would recommend this villa.

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10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Jul 10, 2019

Review for stay from 03 April 2019 to 13 April 2019

We were wowed by the villa’s charm, history and decor. We especially enjoyed evenings drinking a glass of wine in front of a roaring fire built upon the original 17th-century hearth. The villa has plenty of common spaces to spread out and relax. The kitchen was well-equipped for preparing meals. The beds were comfortable. The ladies were captivated by the beauty of the surrounding area which is resplendent with picturesque vistas of rolling hills, winding country roads, olive groves and vineyards. Its location was the perfect home base for a self-drive vacation exploring Tuscany and the Chianti region. Day trips less than an hour away included Certaldo, Greve, Castellina-in-Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena and more. Pisa and Lucca were about 1.5 hours away. Drawbacks were minor ones: The drive is steep with a 45 degree angle off the main road and may require turning around and approaching from the other direction. Six bedrooms have a private bath, while the 7th bedroom’s guest has to enter another bedroom in order to access a bathroom. If renting during hot weather, not all bedrooms are air conditioned. All-in-all a beautiful property which I am booking again.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Jul 8, 2019

Review for stay from 15 June 2019 to 22 June 2019

The house was amazing. Like staying in a stately home. We ate meals in 4 different locations just because we could. I'm sure there are many wonderful stories about the lives of the family that lived there. So many rooms! Some of the bathrooms had issues but we managed. The grounds and pool were lovely. Stunning views. The pool was cold and the children soon noticed it but very refreshing for adults. There were lots of insects and some of our party were badly bitten whilst outside. Driving was a challenge as there are many farm roads to get lost on but once on a main road it was easier. Would recommend for large family gatherings which would increase the value for money aspect. Many thanks for a memorable holiday.

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10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus N.

Jun 4, 2019

Review for stay from 11 May 2019 to 18 May 2019

To begin with, this villa is huge. Not only are the bedrooms large, but the dinning rooms and sitting rooms are spacious. There were 11 of us in our party and we still felt there was more than enough room. Of the eight bedrooms, six are on the 1st floor (i.e. one staircase up) and are accessible via a steep set of stairs when you enter the main door. The two bedrooms at the top of the stairs might be a bit noisier than other bedrooms because of the proximity of the stairs. The other four bedrooms on the 1st floor share a kind of large sitting room with enormous couches and a table. I hung out there in the evening because it had a nice little balcony looking out over the hills. The remaining two bedrooms are on the ground floor and are more suitable for guests that cannot climb stairs. One of them is in it's own retired building beside the pool. The couple lodged there said it was very quiet. The last room is near the kitchen and has it's own private TV room as a kind of parlor. We found the building to be very cool and well insulated. The walls are so heavy, you can barely hear what is going on elsewhere in the villa. I imagine that it stays fairly cool during the summer but I can't say for certain. We never had to run the A/C or heat so I cannot comment on how well those work. The kitchen was very good and had most of the cooking utensils that one would need. We made full use of the stove, microwave and convection oven when we were there. Interestingly, an American style coffee maker is not in the kitchen arsenal so be noted. The pool was perhaps the best feature: It was very well maintained and has a spectacular view of the surrounding area. One interesting thing is that you can easily spot San Gimignano in the far distance with its many towers. I wish now I had spent more time just enjoying the view from the pool. It's so quite and secluded. As a final note, the region is very nice for walking and there are a few very good restaurants within a few kilometers. (We would like to especially recommend Il Paese dei Campanelli in Petrognano). Certaldo is only 17 minutes away by car, and that is where we did most of our shopping. Also, trains down to Sienna and up to Florence depart from there on a fairly regular schedule. Overall we were enormously impressed, and would recommend this villa to anyone. We would like to thank our hostess for the opportunity of staying here and enjoying such a wonderful venue!

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