Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
Location
Reviews
9 / 10
In the peace of the moutains
When we arrived on top of the hills, the birds' song and peace welcomed us. The host was kind and helpful. There is a wine shop at the location, where you can sample local wines if you like. You can easily access Volterra or San Gimignano, but Florence is not far away either. In case you'd like to enjoy the pool as well.
Time flew by fast...:)
1 / 10
A deeply disappointing experience at a neglected property, met with indifference and no accountability.
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Our stay at Pietralta was one of the most disappointing travel experiences we’ve ever had. We had been looking forward to a peaceful, relaxing holiday in Tuscany — but what we found on arrival was so far from what was promised, it felt like a bad dream.
Despite giving advance notice of our arrival time (19:50 local time) after a long car journey from Austria to Italy, we were met without any warmth or welcome. In fact, to this day we don’t even know the name of the owner - she never introduced herself to us. I read some comments here about a nice welcome, with a bottle of wine - nope, not for us.
The apartment itself was in a shockingly neglected state, a world away from their advertised photos on booking.com:
- The terrace pergola was full of holes, and the garden was so overgrown that the beautiful view we had seen in the listing was completely hidden.
- The windows to the terrace were filthy (you can actually see in the pictures)
- Spider webs covered the dining table and chairs - it was clear they hadn’t been touched or cleaned in quite some time.
- Inside, the coffee table was dusty, the couch was in poor condition, and its pillows were thick with dust.
- The bathroom was dirty, with grime in the shower seams, fixtures that hadn’t been cleaned, and what appeared to be mould.
- The kitchen was falling apart: broken fridge shelf, freezer door hanging off, and dirty utensils like the cutting board.
- The overall smell in the apartment - horrific. Musty, mossy, rotting, moldy. We agree, things in the countryside can smell different due to humidity, but not like this.
Adding to our frustration, the place is advertised as dog-friendly - but on arrival we were told off quite harshly that our small dog (a Westie, who doesn’t shed) shouldn’t go on the couch or bed for hygiene reasons.
7 / 10
Good
Old style family driven wine farm; good location visiting nearby cities like San Gimignano, Volterra and others (car is needed of course). Very friendly and accommodating owner. Nice big pool.
4 / 10
Cheap and not so cheerful.
The location was fantastic for us. The road was a dirt track that had suffered some damage but was being repaired when we left. OK for us but not good for a sports car. The pool was great although the filtration needed to be turned on as it accumulated debris floating on the water.
The flat/rooms were extremely dated and for self-catering, lacked usual facilities such as a washing machine, an iron, a hairdryer, a complete set of crockery. I don't think the utensils were clean enough. The kettle was broken. There were occasional cigarette butts outside which should not be there. The fly-screens covering the windows need repair so this prevents you from opening the windows as insects can get through. The kitchen cabinets need repair. The shower needs repair as the closing screen would fall out of the tracks. There is an aerial for a TV but no TV provided. The electrical sockets are very old and you have to ensure that "Southern Europe" adapters are used as new "European" adapters do not fit. The flat was a bit damp. The patio chair covers were faded and looked past their best. There are termites or something similar that created small piles of wood/plaster in various locations in the flat.
Booking.com states their price includes taxes and charges but when I came to pay, additional taxes and charges were added.
La beauté du site, la vue exceptionnelle et la piscine. Mais surtout la gentillesse des hôtes.
Nous avons pu déguster le vin produit sur site qui est délicieux.
Le chemin d’accès difficile à pratiquer
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
Die Unterkunft liegt sehr ruhig, umgeben von Weinbergen und Olivenbäumen. Es sind nur 4 Wohneinheiten.
Der Pool ist gepflegt und es sind ausreichend Liegen zur Verfügung.
Unsere Wohnung hatte ein frisch renoviertes, schönes Bad.
Die Fenster haben Fliegengitter.
Der Weg zur Unterkunft ist ein bisschen schwierig.
Die Schotterstraße ist teilweise ausgefahren, das die Gefahr besteht aufzusetzen!
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this farm stay rental
Accommodations Features
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Tuscany
Ratings and reviews
8.3 / 10
Excellent(58 Ratings)
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7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Selbstversorger
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Idyllische Lage, toller Pool.
Leider gab es relativ viele Mücken.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
La beauté du site, la vue exceptionnelle et la piscine. Mais surtout la gentillesse des hôtes.
Nous avons pu déguster le vin produit sur site qui est délicieux.
Le chemin d’accès difficile à pratiquer
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
Die Unterkunft liegt sehr ruhig, umgeben von Weinbergen und Olivenbäumen. Es sind nur 4 Wohneinheiten.
Der Pool ist gepflegt und es sind ausreichend Liegen zur Verfügung.
Unsere Wohnung hatte ein frisch renoviertes, schönes Bad.
Die Fenster haben Fliegengitter.
Der Weg zur Unterkunft ist ein bisschen schwierig.
Die Schotterstraße ist teilweise ausgefahren, das die Gefahr besteht aufzusetzen!
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8.3Excellent
(58 Ratings)
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