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Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13)

Escape to the rolling hills of Tuscany and unwind by your own private pool or stroll through the picturesque garden.

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Nestled in the breathtaking Tuscan hills overlooking Lake Montedoglio, Casa Mandorlo offers a serene retreat. This beautifully restored 18C Farmhouse features a private pool, garden, and en-suite bathrooms with high ceilings. With free in-room WiFi and secure grounds, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Pieve Santo Stefano, this country house is on a lake. Arno River and Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ravagni Oil Mill and Aboca Museum. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. Visit our Pieve Santo Stefano travel guide
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Pieve Santo Stefano, Arezzo

What's nearby

  • A clear stream flowing through a forest with rocks and trees.
    Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park
    26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • A historic stone church on a hill surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
    Sanctuary of La Verna
    39 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Lago di Montedoglio
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aboca Museum
    19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Anghiari Historic Town Center
    26 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Arezzo Pescaiola Station
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Il Borghetto
    15 min drive
  • Bar Via Vai
    15 min drive
  • Ciaobar
    15 min drive
  • Pizzeria Ma.Mi
    16 min drive
  • La terrazza sul lago
    11 min drive

About this property

Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13)

  • Family-friendly country house by the lake
  • Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this country house include:
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis courts, smoke-free premises, and games
    • A music library, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
    • Beach towels and books
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) offer comforts such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and travel cribs
    • 6 bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the house.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Our property manager Ben will meet you at the property on your departure day so keys can be returned.
Please leave the property as close to how you found it. On most departure days we have new guests arriving and that will help our cleaning team enormously. We appreciate your help in this regard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If additional guests arrive during your stay requiring a change of bed linens/bedroom set up a €70 charge will be applied to each bedroom.
If items are left behind post stay these can be posted. The guest will need to meet the costs of sending the item(s) prior to them being returned.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in the house.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT051030C2EZG24ZLD

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) located?

This family-friendly Pieve Santo Stefano country house is located on a lake, just steps from Lago di Montedoglio and Tiber River. Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and Little Museum of the Diary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Stunning, historic 18c Farmhouse - with Private Pool (sleeps 12-13) Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was magnificent. Beautiful countryside Only slight complaint, the bedrooms are not well lite. Very much enjoyed dinner provided by private chef one nightThank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our whole experience was wonderful. Attentive communications, supportive assistance, lovely place and perfect location. Host even helped us to arrange a private dinner which I highly recommend, Chef was lovely and food delicious, plus there was 11 of us so hard to get into the small restaurants in town. Pool amazing and lovely outdoor dining table in the shade.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Beautiful property nestled in the Tuscan countryside

Loved our time at Borghetto Calcinaia. We enjoyed the pool, views of the lake, the gardens, the nearby towns. Ben was very helpful and we were delighted to have food at the house when we arrived. The property had everything we needed and it's very comfortable. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie O.

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

Incredible holiday in Tuscany

What an amazing place to stay. The villa and the apartments were lovely with stunning gardens and pool. Everything we needed was provided and communication with Ben the host was excellent. I would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

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

Week to Relax in Italy

Property was exactly what I was looking for 18th century Italian farmhouse with a pool and property beautiful property around the houses. We experienced nearby towns and found time to relax around the pool. Property manager was responsive and flexible with all of our questions and requests. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Fabulous 50th Birthday Celebration

Borhgetto Calcinaia was the perfect location for my 50th birthday celebration. Ben, the house manager, and Dale were responsive and helpful throughout the reservation process and stay. We enjoyed several days by the pool, had a chef come to the house and prepare dinner, and ventured out to the many small, historic communities nearby.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

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

Tmh

The property and surrounds are stunningly beautiful! Wonderful spaces and gathering spots; the kitchen has everything imaginable ( 2 refrigerators came in handy) . We really loved gathering around the lovely , huge outdoor table. Dale and Ben were responsive, delightful and entertaining communicators. We were also impressed with the detail and high quality of the House Book. This is a quieter side of Tuscany, with so much to explore. Only downside: Our time was too short!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Spectacular Summer Sanctuary

Our extended family (3 generations) spent two weeks in July at Borghetto Calcinaia, and we are so grateful we did. It was the perfect sanctuary to beat the heat of the summer and escape the crowds in Tuscany. We relished the gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding countryside, enjoyed swimming in the pool every day of our stay, and delighted in star gazing at night upon a sky unobstructed by city lights. The houses are all very comfortable, very clean, and spacious. When not at the pool or exploring charming nearby villages, we passed time chatting in the large comfortable living room or in the outdoor dining area. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed. The host facilitated a catered birthday celebration meal at the Borghetto, which was amazingly prepared by Chef Monica and her team. While sad to have to leave, we are so grateful for the opportunity to experience Borghetto Calcinaia and the surrounding less touristy part of Tuscany. Many thanks to Ben and Dale for facilitating our stay! We hope we can return again one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

50th Wedding Anniversary

My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at this beautiful villa with our three children, their spouses and our 5 grandchildren. Our stay could not have been more perfect. The view is too amazing for photos to capture - so many places to sit with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy the natural beauty. The property manager, Ben, was very responsive to questions or problems. (We did have one maintenance problem during our stay, but it was fixed within hours). And the area was surrounded by small towns and villages to visit with markets and restaurants. We typically ate out one meal each day and prepared remaining meals in the well equipped kitchen. Ben helped us arrange for a local chef, Monica, to prepare a four course dinner at the house on the evening of our anniversary - a wonderful experience . Our grandchildren loved the pool and the surrounding (fenced in) property for exploring and playing. Three generations of our family will treasure the memories we have from our week as guests at Pieve Santo Stefano. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful and tranquil property in an excellent location. Plenty of room for all 11 of us and a wonderful pool. Great views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Excellent!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from host and owner. They referred us to a private chef that was amazing and made our dinners easy and extra special. The beds are “rustic” but overall comfortable enough to enjoy the experience in a beautiful place in Italy. Would have liked more coffee machine options for a large crowd - only 1 pod machine. Grocery is only a short drive away. Overall definitely recommend, it was a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthias F.

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

A perfect relaxing vacation

5 Stars, nothing to add: it was awesome :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Birna G.

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

Our time in Tuscany

We had a great time at this beautiful historic farmhouse. We loved to be private on this big property with our friends and family, the pool area is very nice and also the dining area.There is a small open building a minute walk from the houses which is for doing joga or exercises which has a fantastic view over the countryside and lake.Communication with Ben was excellant with all our needs.I would recommend Borghetto Calcinaia for everybody who wants to relax with family and friends in a beautiful old Italian farmhouse with fantastic view over the countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Paradise!

The house is beautiful - spacious, in a stunning setting, with everything we needed, and with a fabulous pool. It was paradise.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

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

First of two weeks

We are actually staying two weeks, so I'll write a review after our departure on the 16th.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronni Th. R. P.

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

Peaceful vacation in soothing scenary

A family stay for one week with friends and we loved every piece of it! There was plenty of room and then some for 4 adults and 6 kids and the large kitchen was fully equipped for serving any kind of meal (+ a barbeque for outside use). The pool was as good as advertised, kids were there from early morning til late night, and the herb garden and the lavender bush at the outside dining area were a pleasant-smelling surprise. If you want a quiet and undisturbed vacation but still with modern facilities this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Great experience!

Just spent a week at Boghetto Calciniai with nine other family members ranging in age from 21 to 82. Overall, an exceptional property. Large, clean,, great location , and fabulously beautiful setting. Ben was accessible when needed and helped us local restaurants and other points of interest. He also helped us find a local chef who prepared two fabulous dinners for us on site. highly recommend this villa!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at Borghetto Calcinaia was a literal dream. We were a party of 12 (10 adults, 2 small children) celebrating my 50th birthday. From the initial booking, Dale was so helpful and super quick to respond with an incredible amount of information. Ben was also very helpful and responsive at the property. The property itself was more than anticipated and was simply perfect. There was everything there we could ever have possibly needed. We were also very fortunate to have Dale's recommended private chef Monica come and prepare some of the most tastiest local food for a special meal for us one night. Along with pairing local wines to accompany her food. 7 days was just not long enough. We made a lot of amazing memories as a family that will never be forgotten.Thank you for one of the best holidays in the most beautiful parts of Italy we have ever been to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janet s.

Mozzafiato

Our family of twelve including five grandchildren ages 5, 3, 2, and two babies spent a magical week at Borghetto Calcinaia in April. We lived in Italy some years back and have traveled the country extensively and can say with certainty that the vista from the Borghetto Calcinaia is one of the most breathtaking we've encountered. Every detail of the property exceeded our expectations from the surrounding area, the estate, and the gracious hosts, Dennis and Gilly. When reminiscing about our trip to friends we describe Borghetto Calcinaia as Shangri-La and can't wait to return. Many thanks to Dennis and Gilly who helped make our trip so memorable. Grazie mille!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

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

Perfect house and setting!

The description of the houses/property, with the photos, was extremely accurate. The organization of the sleeping areas and bathrooms was perfect for our group, a mixture of friends and family. The beds were all really comfortable, according to comments from everyone who slept there in different beds. We really used the outside areas a lot since we were there in a heatwave. The pool is large enough to really swim laps ... not always the case with rental vacation houses. The kitchen is extremely well-stocked. (The description says there is a microwave in. each house, but in fact there wasn't one in the main house kitchen. This wasn't really a problem for us, however.) The house manager Ben was extremely responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Rustic cob-webbed filled Villa

The Villa was not up to my standard. It was too basic and not properly cleaned. The pool was broken and all during our 13 days stay it was not fix and thus not fit for us to use. But, a frog made good use of it. I real feeling I did not get my money's worth. So this is to warn guests who want a little bit of modern sophistication, like a microwave oven and a dishwasher, this villa does not provide either. Also, the beds were very uncomfortable. That's my review.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Long awaited Italian holiday

We had the great pleasure of staying at the Borghetto Calcinaia for a week with family and friends. It was a holiday that was postponed by the pandemic (twice) but the owners were very kind and understanding. In the lead-up to, and during our entire stay, Ben Mullens patiently answered all of our questions and assisted us with all our needs. He was very attentive and gracious. The property is off the main road and surrounded by lovely rolling hills and a view of the lake. We had ten adults and two small children and everyone was comfortably accommodated at the property. It was a perfect venue with a variety of bedrooms and private annexes that offered great flexibility including both communal and private spaces. We enjoyed meals around the large dining table and outside on the terrace. The wonderful pool was especially popular in the summer heat. We were close to several towns that provided all that we needed and interesting sites to visit. We can recommend Borghetto Calcinaia with enthusiasm. We had a lovely time, as did all our friends and family in attendance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An out-of-season idyll in the heart of Italy. Just go, it is well worth it

My wife and I love Italy and have visited the country many times but this trip was truly special. We wanted to visit Tuscany out-of-season and were able to book Casa Susinetto at Borghetto Calcinaia, one of Dennis and Gilly's two superb one bedroom units for the beginning of November just for a few days. They can be booked individually when the pool is closed. This proved to be a great decision. The accommodation is warm, spacious and really comfortable. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you with a few goodies already in the fridge.There is so much to see in the area and Dennis and Gilly are THE perfect hosts. There is not a town, village, restaurant or café that they are not well informed about and helpful in deciding where and when to go. Vasco's for Sunday lunch is a wonderfully personal creation of typical local dishes and wines that seems to just go on forever. Well worth a visit. You wake up in the morning to fantastic views across the lake, prepare yourself a leisurely breakfast then head out to visit Cite di Castella or Anghiari or any of the many other interesting locations that are there to tempt you. Fabulous. This was an outstanding trip that was great value for money and one that I would recommend to anyone. You won't be sorry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Exceeded all expectations

The property is truly remarkable. The views of the lake are exceptional and there is a large garden with herbs you can use for cooking , the pool is large and stays very clean and the grounds are very well manicured, a large lavender field which you can walk through via carved paths is especially wonderful. The houses are very clean and even though there is no AC it stays cool with fans. The bathrooms are all updated and every room is comfortable, clean beautiful and unique. The kitchen is exceptional. We cooked in it for 6 nights for 8 people and had everything we needed in terms of cook ware. A large outdoor eating area is wonderful on the side of the house. This truly is a gem. The closest largish town anghiri is only a 15min drive and has a butcher and a outdoor market (once a week) with also 4 or 5 excellent small restaurants and there are larger supermarkets within 20minutes. The house is secluded but really is within a hr of major sites if you wish to visit. Nothing negative to report, it’s a wonderful property exactly as advertised and exceeded our expectations. We stayed with 8 adults and two children and had 3 bedrooms that remained empty so this property could comfortably fit more. Ben is a seasoned progressional property manager and made check in and check out painless and was available to answer questions throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

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

Unforgettable week in Tuscany

Our group of three families (3 couples and 6 kids, ages 10-19) loved our stay at this beautiful Tuscan villa and would highly recommend. The owner, Dale, was responsive to all of our pre-arrival questions, and the property manager, Ben, was there at arrival and available as needed during the week, answering all inquiries promptly by email or phone. Dale and Ben helped arrange for a chef to cook for our group one night and shared many helpful tips regarding local wineries and areas of interest. There are so many places to visit and wonderful restaurants in the nearby towns, but kitchen is also well appointed and it was also fun to cook on our own with fresh ingredients from the local markets. It may be hard to believe, but the property is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The buildings have many historic details and are full of character, and the setting is simply stunning. The pool was a highlight, especially for the kids, as the weather was quite hot the week we were in Italy, but the rooms all had good air circulation at night and were quite comfortable for sleeping. The two smaller dwellings were well furnished and spacious, allowing the group to spread out and have more privacy, but were close enough to not feel isolated. Each bedroom in the large house had its own full bathroom, which was a big plus. The gardens are well maintained with fruit trees, olive trees, lavender, and numerous other flowers. Some in our group also made good use of the yoga pavilion in the mornings, and we had wonderful views of the stars at night. Thank you for an unforgettable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022