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b&b ocagiuliva

Riparbella, Italy
Check-in: 16:00 Check-out: 08:00 Free WiFi
9.2 Exceptional 10 reviews

First Impressions

Honestly, pulling up to b&b ocagiuliva feels like stumbling onto something you weren’t supposed to find. It sits in the quiet locality of Fontecapponi, just outside Riparbella — a small hilltop village in the Tuscan countryside that most people drive past without a second thought. The setting is genuinely rural, in the best possible way. You get that immediate sense of calm that’s hard to manufacture and impossible to fake. The property welcomes guests year-round, offering a peaceful retreat from busier tourist destinations.

Location & Surroundings

Riparbella is tucked into the hills between the Tyrrhenian coast and the Pisan hills, so you’re actually well-placed for exploring a chunk of Tuscany that doesn’t get overrun with tour groups. The surrounding landscape is all rolling vineyards, olive groves, and open sky — the kind of view that makes you want to sit still for a while. Couples especially seem to click with this spot, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why. There’s a quietness here that feels like it belongs to you. Nature enthusiasts will find plenty of walking trails and scenic viewpoints nearby.

The Stay

This is a bed and breakfast rather than a big hotel, which means the experience is personal and unhurried. The property has earned a guest rating of 9.2, which for a place this size says a lot — people aren’t just satisfied, they’re genuinely impressed. You’re not dealing with a front desk and a queue; it’s more like staying somewhere that someone actually cares about. That kind of attention shows up in the small things, and those are usually the things that matter most when you’re traveling. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with comfort in mind.

Breakfast

Breakfast here is worth getting up for, I mean that sincerely. The spread covers continental and Italian options alongside vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices — so it’s not just an afterthought thrown together for guests with dietary needs. A buffet setup in a place like this, with Tuscan countryside outside the window, is sort of the ideal way to start a morning. You won’t be rushing through it. Fresh local ingredients feature prominently on the morning menu.

Why Guests Love It

Free private parking on site is one of those practical things that sounds minor until you’ve spent twenty minutes circling a Tuscan village looking for a spot — so that’s genuinely useful if you’re arriving by car, which most people do out here. The location rating sits at 8.7 from recent guests, which is solid for somewhere this rural and off the main tourist trail. What really seems to win people over, though, is the combination of peace, scenery, and that feeling that you’ve found somewhere a little bit special. b&b ocagiuliva isn’t trying to be everything to everyone — it’s doing a specific thing well, and that’s exactly why it works for the people who find it. This is a destination for those seeking authentic Tuscan hospitality.

Rooms & Suites

Choose from 1 room types

Room Type Beds Price

Hotel Amenities

View

Inner courtyard view
Mountain view
Pool view
Garden view
View

General

Vending machine (drinks)
Hypoallergenic
Air conditioning
Mosquito net
Hardwood or parquet floors
Tile/marble floor
Heating
Soundproofing
Private entrance
Interconnected room(s) available
Packed lunches
Soundproof rooms
Fan
Family rooms
Ironing facilities
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Iron

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bathroom

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Sun terrace
Private pool
Patio
Terrace
Garden

Wellness

Yoga classes
Sun umbrellas
Sun loungers or beach chairs

Activities

Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
Bike tours Additional charge
Walking tours Additional charge
Temporary art galleries Additional charge
Beach
Tennis equipment Additional charge
Water park Additional charge
Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
Diving Additional charge
Cycling Off-site
Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
Table tennis
Fishing Additional charge Off-site
Tennis court Additional charge Off-site

Living Area

Seating Area
Desk

Food & Drink

Fruits
Breakfast in the room
Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Drying rack for clothing
Fold-up bed
Clothes rack

Languages spoken

Italian

Cleaning services

Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Key access
Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix)
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Satellite channels
Radio
TV

Reception services

Invoice provided
Private check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
24-hour front desk

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
View
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool Free!

Seasonal
Pool with view
Salt-water pool
Shallow end
Swimming pool toys
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Fence around pool

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles
Books, DVDs, or music for children
Board games/puzzles

Other for your stay

Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Alarm clock

Guest Reviews

9/10
Exceptional
Based on 10 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Filter:
Andrea Italy
8
Ci siamo trovati bene Colazione, piscina e sevizi

What could be improved: Niente
Antonio Italy
9
Superb Piccolo B&B a gestione familiare, molto gentili e disponibili. Struttura curata nei dettagli, camere con arredo semplice ma curato e pulitissime. Colazione ottima. Ci tornerò sicuramente

What could be improved: Vicinanza a strada
Maura Italy
10
Exceptional Francesca e Pippo sono gentilissimi e premurosi, ci hanno fatti sentire subito come a casa.
La struttura è accogliente e curata in ogni dettaglio: un gioiellino bucolico dove meno te lo aspetti!
Colazione super, anche per noi che abbiamo intolleranze alimentari (glutine e lattosio).
B&B consigliatissimo!
Giorgio Italy
8
Very good What could be improved: Purtoppo un po' rumorosa essendo vicina alla strada
Katerina Italy
10
Ci è piaciuto molto il luogo, era accogliente e curato con la piscina rilassante. I proprietari sono molto gentili e dis La structural è curate e accogliente
Alexandru Romania
9
Superb What could be improved: They don’t speak English and you cannot make self check in. The latest check in that you can make is until 00:00.
Cris Romania
8
Very good Oca Giuliva is a cozy villa situated very discrete on the side of the national road, about 15 Km from the seaside and 30 km from Volterra. It has its own free parking for visitors, a nice garden and a pool.
The rooms are very modern and well-equipped, except for the fridge. We had breakfast included, with nice pastry, coffee Etc. Cool, filtered water is available for free anytime, in the rooms and in the lobby.
The hosts are very nice and helpful.
For quick shopping Cecina is the best option (Conad, Lidl, Coop, etc), as well as for the beach (there are plenty of options nearby, with nice and quiet beaches and free parking i.e. Le Gorette)
We stayed for two nights and it was OK to go to the beach and visit the close cities of Pisa, Livorno, and Siena.

What could be improved: A minus at Oca Giuliva is the lack of a fridge in the room if your visit is during the summer. However, the owner was helpful, offering us cooling boxes, but those were not enough to cool down beverages and keep them cool.
It was nice for the pool to have an extended schedule, it closes at 7 p.m. so was useless for us, returning from our visits a bit late.
Keep in mind that the place is somehow isolated, you have to use the car to reach any nearby facility! This is not a minus, but you should know this!
Ilgi Canada
8
Very good Very clean and our hosts were very nice and helpful

What could be improved: Its being very close to the main road.
Marcoaufdemberg Germany
9
Superb Bippo and his wife are wonderful, very kind and friendly; the room is spaceous and very tidy; the saltwater pool and the terrace are a great bonus. The b&b is located between Cecina and Volterra and is a great spot for either trips to the beach and the inner Tuscany like Volterra & San Gimignano or Bolgheri. The breakfast is typically Italian and sufficient - the coffee/cappuccino is great. Noteworthy is the theme "plastic free zone" - good for our nature. The WLAN is very fast and reachable everywhere on the site and rooms. Will definitely come back again and am looking forward to.

What could be improved: Everything was fine and the only aspect I could imagine not so we'll is the street you can hear in the garden - not to hear in your room.
Friederike Germany
9
Lovely place to stay with familiar atmosphere Beautifully presented and clean, lovely natural saltwater pool and cute details. Pipo is incredibly welcoming and hospitable.

What could be improved: Our AC didn’t really work properly so it was a bit warm in the room at times.

Location & Surroundings

località fontecapponi 20, 56046 Riparbella, Italy
Riparbella, Italy

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • Bibbolandia19 km
  • Torre Civica8 km
  • Il Borgo Residence8 km
  • Toscana Biovillage8 km
  • Antiche Terme Romane16 km
  • Residence Il Paradiso8 km
  • Castellina Marittima,Parco Eolico13 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant La Melatina1.1 km
  • Restaurant Osteria in Cantina5 km
  • Restaurant Trattoria del Papero5 km

Public transport:

  • Train Riparbella3.1 km
  • Train Casino di Terra5 km

Closest airports:

  • Pisa International Airport62 km

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