Luxury with Stunning Views in Rebuilt Ancient Hamlet Near San Gimignano

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View towards Volterra from infinity pool

View towards Volterra from private terrace

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Gambassi Terme, Tuscany

Piazza Duomo17 min drive
San Gimignano Communal Palace17 min drive
Piazza della Cisterna18 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Large private terrace with stunning views across the valley to the ancient hilltop town of Volterra.

Located in the recently-reconstructed 1000-year-old hillside village of Borgo Mummialla. The tiny village has been redeveloped into 13 holiday apartments. The pool is shared between the 13 apartments.

Fully equipped split-level interior with exposed chestnut beams and cotto tiling. Four comfortable chairs, table and parasol on the terrace for 'al fresco' dining.

15 minute drive to San Gimignano. Ideally located to explore Tuscany. Volterra, Siena, Florence, Pisa and the Chianti region are all within easy reach.

The village is a haven of tranquillity, surrounded by woods and meadows abundant with wild flora and fauna.

Free Wi-fi.

Property manager

Colm Begley

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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 the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gambassi Terme

Located in Gambassi Terme, this apartment is in a rural area. Ornithological Museum and Museum San Gimignano 1300 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ra-Ma snc and The SottoVico Garden. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and ecotours nearby.

Gambassi Terme, Tuscany

What's nearby

Piazza Duomo - 17 min drive
San Gimignano Communal Palace - 17 min drive
Piazza della Cisterna - 18 min drive
Castelfalfi Golf Course - 25 min drive
Tenuta Torciano Winery - 25 min drive

Getting around

Granaiolo Station - 26 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Spazio 1 - 14 min drive
Borgo della Speranza Restaurant - 32 min drive
Beltempo Ristorante - 13 min drive
Ristorante Boscotondo - 14 min drive
Il Castagno - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury with Stunning Views in Rebuilt Ancient Hamlet Near San Gimignano have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury with Stunning Views in Rebuilt Ancient Hamlet Near San Gimignano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury with Stunning Views in Rebuilt Ancient Hamlet Near San Gimignano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury with Stunning Views in Rebuilt Ancient Hamlet Near San Gimignano?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury with Stunning Views in Rebuilt Ancient Hamlet Near San Gimignano located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Monastery of San Vivaldo, Castelvecchio Natural Reserve and Sant'Agostino Church. Rocca of Montestaffoli and Fortress of Montestaffoli are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John G.

10 Sept 2022

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

Borgo Mumallia

Lovely apartment with stunning views. It was exactly as it was described in the advert.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

clare b.

5 Sept 2020

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

Great terrace

The villa was perfect. Not large but spacious for 2 people. The estate and the swimming pool were quite lovely. Roberto was most helpful. Great holiday in these tough times.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

18 Jul 2020

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

Just perfect ❤️

This is the second time we have visited Colm’s residence . It is simply magical, magnificent and the views and pool are quite surreal . Thank you so much again and we can’t wait to come back again .

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne E.

19 Oct 2019

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

Lovely Autumn Holiday

If you love Tuscany, La Terrazza has the perfect view from a lovely terrace with a charming apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

7 Oct 2018

Tranquil, beautiful, relaxing stay

We stayed the last week of September at the La Terrase villa in the Borgo Mommialla old village. We were a couple and the villa was the perfect size for us. There was a small kitchen, a small sitting room with a sofa (that looked like it may pull out as a sofa bed, but we didn't require this during our stay), an inside dining area, a double bedroom with a large, firm very comfortable mattress and a bathroom. There was also a lovely outside private terrace with table and chairs to enjoy lunch/tea outside in the warm weather. The pool area was about 3 minutes walk from the villa down some steps and then up a very short small ascent. There were sun loungers, umbrellas and tables to sit things on. The view from the pool area is lovely. From both the pool and the villa terrace Volterra can be seen along the skyline in the distance. The pool water was very cold when we were there, but once you get in you get used to it, and it was nice on the days when it was very hot. The villa was well equipped with glasses, mugs, plates, cutlery and pots and pans for cooking, the only item we could not find was a chopping board, so we just used a plate, but it may have been that we just could not find it. There was a bottle opener (most important thing!) and large fridge with a freezer tray at the top. There was a bottle of olive oil and a bottle of red wine left on the dining table as gifts when we arrived, that was a lovely touch. The place was really clean and tidy. There were two TV's, one in the bedroom and one in the living room, but we didn't use these all week as we wanted to get away from it all! The directions provided by the villa owner were excellent, so it was easy to find with a combination of these and google maps on our phones. There were two lovely restaurants that we ate at during our stay; Boscotondo- relaxed and great food, with very reasonable prices, and Le Tre Case, which was also lovely a little further from villa, but both within 10 minutes drive. You really need to have a hire car to get to this place and be able to get around to Volterra/San Gimignano. There did not seem to be any children around the village during our stay which was great, as it was lovely and peaceful, but not sure if it is adult only officially or not. Our only negative was that there were people smoking around the pool, I am not sure if it was meant to be non smoking or not, but it would be nice if it was non smoking and this was enforced. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Colm Begley

We are an Irish couple and love all things Italian!

Why they chose this property

In 2006 I heard that a group of local people planned to restore a tiny ancient ruined village. I went to visit the village and was immediately enchanted by its tranquillity and stunning views.

We took a leap of faith and purchased a heap of stones and broken timbers at the end of the village.

Now seven years later the village has been restored to its former beauty.

What makes this property unique

The reconstruction of the village was subject to strict Italian heritage laws. All original materials were re-used and other materials were salvaged from local ruins. The building work had to be carried out using traditional building methods.

The 'apartment' is actually a small house at the quietest end of the village, with its own roof and with windows on three sides!

The best feature is a large private terrace with stunning views across the valley to the ancient hilltop town of Volterra, with its many towers.