Villa Pieve De’ Pitti

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Villa Pieve De’ Pitti? The silence. I mean, you’re barely ten minutes from Terricciola’s town center, but tucked away on Via Pieve De’ Pitti, it feels like you’ve stumbled onto some well-kept local secret. The building itself has that weathered Tuscan charm – not the Instagram-perfect kind, but the real deal where the stones actually tell stories. When I pulled up (parking’s right there, no circling around like a vulture), I could hear nothing but cicadas and the distant hum of someone’s Vespa puttering through the hills. The woman at check-in was genuinely warm, not that practiced hotel smile – she actually remembered my name the next morning, which honestly doesn’t happen much at four-star places.

What really got me was how the place sits in the landscape. From my room’s window, I could see straight across the rolling hills toward Volterra – you know, that medieval city perched on the ridge that looks like it might tumble into the valley any second. The villa grounds aren’t manicured within an inch of their life; there’s this lived-in quality where lavender bushes grow a bit wild and the gravel paths have that satisfying crunch underfoot. Breakfast happens on a terrace that catches the morning light just right, and I found myself lingering way longer than usual because the view kept shifting as the mist lifted off the vineyards. The food was solidly local – proper pecorino, bread that actually had substance, and coffee that didn’t taste like it came from a machine (though I suspect it did, just a really good one). The pool area gets busy around 2 PM when families arrive, but early morning or late afternoon? You’ll have it to yourself, with nothing but the sound of water and maybe a dog barking somewhere in the distance.

Here’s the thing about staying in this part of Tuscany – you’re not in tourist central, which means you actually get to experience how people live here. The nearest grocery store is a quick drive into Terricciola, where the butcher still knows everyone’s name and the wine shop owner will talk your ear off about local vintages if you let him. Villa Pieve De’ Pitti sits right in the sweet spot where you can day-trip to the famous places (Volterra, San Gimignano, even Pisa if you’re feeling ambitious) but come home to something that feels authentic rather than manufactured. The rooms are comfortable without being fancy – good beds, decent water pressure, and that particular Italian approach to air conditioning that keeps things pleasant without feeling like you’re in a refrigerator. Is it perfect? Well, the WiFi gets spotty in the evenings, and if you’re looking for a scene, you won’t find it here. But sometimes that’s exactly what you need – a place that lets Tuscany be Tuscany without trying too hard.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $114. Double Room with Private External Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Double Room with Private External Bathroom with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. Double Room with Terrace with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Beautiful luxurious place to stay in beautiful surroundings with lovely just who is very kind and helpful – would thorou – Elonlee from United Kingdom – 13 July 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful villa that overlooks the hills of Tuscany- 2.5 miles from Peccioli – a stunning little village
  
  What could be improved: There’s a Rocky road up to it approx 2 km but when u get used to it it’s fine u just need to be careful if in a smaller hire car.

• Lovely stay at Pieve de Pitti, location to explore the area was great, beautiful hill and their villa is charming. Ida a – Ewald from Belgium – 26 August 2022 (9/10)

  The location was perfect to explore South Tuscany with the car.
  
  What could be improved: The fan was doable since the temperature was too hot. In the first night we opened the windows to cool the room down but we forgot the mosquitoes so that night was a nightmare for my wife who has extreme reaction with mosquito bites. Maybe fly screen would help it.

• Vey nice property to stay in. – John from Ireland – 21 October 2023 (8/10)

  Very pleasant stay. Setting amongst mature trees surrounding Villa is incredible. Views across the Tuscan countryside. The room terrace overlooking the swimming pool with Tuscan scene surroundings.
  
  What could be improved: The sign to the Villa is easily visible from the road however if arriving at night and after taking the turn the road soon turns into a fairly rough track with no further signs. The Villa is a fair distance up the track with multiple properties along it..
  At night it might be useful to have additional signage along the track to assist in locating the Villa if arriving after dark.

• Fabulous place to stay. Truly memorable. – Helen from United Kingdom – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

  Very beautiful.
  Pool.
  Style of furnishings.
  Breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Could have done with milk for the room to make a cup of tea.
  We also didn’t know you could request an egg at breakfast.

• Incredible views and hosts. – Oliver from United Kingdom – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  It is a home from home – a family run villa in the tranquil, rolling hills of Tuscany. If you want to stay in a place that you imagine Tuscany looks like this is it.

• Perfect Tuscan gem! – Malia from United States – 14 February 2024 (10/10)

  The location is tranquillity at its best. The vineyard owners greeted our last minute booking with a warm welcome and went above and beyond with a private wine tasting and meal. Sergio and Ida are absolute gems that add to this properties appeal.
  
  What could be improved: Only thing would be a coffee maker in our room.

• Exceptional – Andrejtt from Slovenia – 21 May 2023 (10/10)

  Very clean and beautiful villa with amazing landscape and nature.

• As dreamy and as tuscany as it could ever ger. – Fabiana from Romania – 22 August 2022 (10/10)

  I just dream about next summer, cause we definitely decided to come back just for the sake of this amazing place, we were sorry we only booked two nights. The villa, the rooms, the pool, the view, those tuscany fields, the wine, Ida’s citrus pasta – PERFECT. And I am so critical in general. But it was exactly how i’ve imagined the life in tuscany. After leaving, we also stayed in a 5star villa in Montepulciano, but it only made the two of us regretting leaving this one. It is that real authentic tuscany sense, at its best, you are searching.
  
  What could be improved: The food portions may seem two small, but it is just manner of taste. Afterall, it just makes you to finish before you regret eating too much.

• Exceptional – Borko4vp from Serbia – 8 May 2023 (10/10)

  Good location, secluded place, very nice yard and garden, very pleasent and helpfull host.

• Quirky accomodation in Tuscany’s countryside – Phillip from Australia – 3 October 2022 (6/10)

  the location in the heart of Tuscany countryside, quirky decoration style of the property.
  
  What could be improved: there’s quite a walk to do from the parking area and stairs to reach the rooms. The property is furnished in vintage style but some of the features are just too old (for example the tv in the bedroom). Soft mattress. Quite simple breakfast.

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