Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano
Villa Drago is part of the Tenuta Fonte del Sasso country estate -today owned by a famous local oenologist and wine maker- that consists in various thousands of hectares of immaculate woods and countryside.
The Villa has been crafted and lovingly restored and once used as a family home among the estate. Now it is provided with a private pool and garden with views of the immaculate woods all around. The villa has extensive outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. A large porch/veranda with a dining area has commanding views of the landscape, as do the Pool. Baby equipment like a crib and high chair welcomes even the youngest visitors.
Tucked into the rolling hills outside the hamlet of Orentano, the four-bedroom home has a prime location near Lucca, Pisa, San Miniato, San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, Cinque Terre, Montecatini, Pistoia and Volterra -all between a 15 and 60 mins drive away- while 25-minute drive brings you to Pisa Airport. A bar, a few restaurants, a grocery store, and two pizza restaurants are located in the hamlet of Orentano, walking distance from the villa (2.5 kms away) while the major town of Altopascio with a huge number of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, groceries, bakeries featuring the famous local ‘Altopascio bread’ made there since the 1100s, bars, pizzerias, ice cream shops etc is available in less than a 10 mins drive from the Villa.
This region of Tuscany offers countless opportunities to experience the long and diverse local history, start-ing from he bespoke Lucca, with the best preserved Amphitheatre in the Roman world, to Pisa, San Miniato and Montecatini Terme all between a 20 to a 30 mins drive away. Florence, San Gimignano, and Cinque Terre -five mirage-like villages built on a series of shores, also makes a fabulous historical site to visit during your stay- are all approx a 1 hour drive away. Pistoia, Volterra, Siena, Bolgheri, Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Garfagnana, Valdinievole and the Versilia Coast are all in an endless distance.
COMPOSITION:
Ground Floor: outdoor porch/veranda, grand kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, 1 bathroom with built-in shower.
First Floor: 1 master bedroom with ensuite bathroom (tub and shower enclosure), 1 master bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom with built-in shower, 1 bathroom with tub and shower enclosure.
Second Floor: 1 master bedroom.
Wifi is available throughout the villa. Fans in each room.
Notes: The owner lives with his dog in a small apartment inside the property with separate access in one side/back of the villa.
This is an unfenced property at the middle of a wood, very close to the village of Orentano.
Included in the rental price:
Final Cleaning
Towels and linens
Electricity
Gas
Water
Internet Wifi
High chair (upon request at booking)
Babycot (upon request at booking)
Not included in the rental price:
Tourist tax: mandatory and required by the local municipality, where applicable.
Midstay and/or weekly cleaning and change of towels and linens
Baby cot's linens
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue
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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
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
Property Registration Number IT050009B4N8IWFQRE
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
About the area
Castelfranco di Sotto
Castelfranco di Sotto is home to this villa. Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Fucecchio Marshes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Centro Storico di Buggiano and Piscina Comunale Pontedera. Pinocchio Park and Bagno Gioia are also worth visiting.
Funicolare Cablecar Railway - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
Getting around
Montecarlo Station - 18 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Pizzeria Gelsa - 9 min drive
Pizzeria Il Re della Pizza Da Vito - 6 min drive
Totò E Peppino - 8 min drive
Osteria Martinelli - 12 min drive
Pasticceria La Gioconda - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$602, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Drago, an authentic Farmhouse with Private Pool in Orentano located?
Situated in Castelfranco di Sotto, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fattoria del Teso, Tenuta del Buonamico and Piazza Garibaldi. Fucecchio Marshes and Corsini Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect stay for those who like to be close to the nature
calmness, nature, green areas
Daniel
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on Villa Drago! It's delightful to hear that you had a perfect stay and particularly appreciated its unique blend of calmness, nature, and abundant green areas.
We are so pleased that Villa Drago provided you with an ideal retreat, allowing you to be truly close to nature. It sounds like you thoroughly enjoyed the serene environment that makes the villa so special.
We would be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back to Villa Drago for another wonderfully peaceful and natural escape in the future.
A presto!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Connor
15 Sept 2023
Really fantastic experience
Had a lovely time staying in the villa with a group of friends! there is a lovely restaurant and vineyard nearby. The entire villa was stunning !
Connor
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Summer
20 June 2023
Strongly recommended!
It is a clean, nice, decorative villa, lots of spaces in villa and surrounding area to enjoy your holiday. Filippo who helped to check in and check out is a lovely young man and explained us everything in the villa details, and also easy to contact if you have any queries during your stay. We had a great time staying here.
Summer
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JAKE KYLE
16 July 2025
Cannot recommend enough
The house was beautiful. A slice of heaven tucked away in Tuscany.
The host was fantastic. Very responsive and we arranged for her to cook for us one night and had a wine tasting alongside. I highly recommend this experience to anyone staying. The food and wine were incredible.
It would be handy to have a few wash pods & dishwasher pods included
JAKE KYLE
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you for your beautiful review Jake. We will consider your comments.
Arrivederci a presto.
Hello Deborah, we are delighted to read your enthusiastic review!
Come back soon for another amazing experience!
A presto!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sullivan
14 Oct 2023
A really lovely and stylish Villa
This is a really lovely and stylish house surrounded by nature, allowing the guests to really relax and rest. Lucca is about half an hour drive away. Filippo was extremely helpful and even managed to fix the wi-fi very quickly, as it was down when we arrived due to weather.
We had a great time and would definitely stay here again when in the area. The house has everything one needs for a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
Sullivan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda
3 July 2023
Fantastic
Everything was perfect. But I will recommend that you rent a car
We were a family of 7, and we always had good space.
The owner of the property also have a wine yard where we had a lovely time wine-tasting good wine.
I would absolutely recommend this place. We loved it! .
Linda
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you so much for your positive rating for your recent visit to Villa Drago!
Your kind words about the villa are really appreciated. We love making our customer’s days and we can’t wait to have the opportunity to make you smile again! Thanks for choosing us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caterina Vincenza
19 Sept 2024
We had the best time staying at your beautiful home
A fabulous house with all that we needed. The check in was easy with such a positive greeting at our arrival. All was explained with detail and efficiency. Nothing was left out. The hosts were absolutely fantastic. We felt at home as soon as we arrived. Actually, we found it hard to leave. Grazie Mille to Saverio and Stefania (as well as Filippo). We couldn’t have asked for anything more. We highly recommend staying here.
Caterina Vincenza
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matt
28 Sept 2023
It was a great family getaway.
The property manager, Filipino, was very responsive and helpful. Property was large and very private. Small village of Orentano was a 10 minutes away for groceries. Florence was about 1.5 hours away. We hired a private chef for two nights (through Arianna and Friends) and they were excellent. I would highly recommend them. We rented the villa with our son, daughter-in-law and their two small children. THey enjoyed the stay as well. The pool was a nice bonus.
Matt
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
9 June 2025
Villa Drago Tuscany
Beautiful restored house, very clean and tidy, nice furnishings, very well equipped. The hosts are wonderful people, very kind and knowledgeable, were greeted with a bottle of wine from their own winery! Loved Drago, big beautiful dog…and Menoo the kitty! We felt the house was a bit isolated, a little too far to walk into Orentano. Road in was a bit rough but no problem for SUV’s etc. However, with that said, the house was in a beautiful serene setting with a nice firefly display at night! We thoroughly enjoyed!
We felt the house was a bit isolated, a little too far to walk into Orentano. Road in was a bit rough but no problem for SUV’s etc. However, with that said, the house was in a beautiful serene setting with a nice firefly display at night! We thoroughly enjoyed!
David
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
Dear David,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that the unique charm and peaceful setting of Villa Drago contributed to an enjoyable and memorable stay. The location indeed offers a tranquil retreat, which many of our guests find to be one of its most special qualities.
We appreciate your feedback regarding accessibility, and we are glad that you found the villa comfortably accessible with appropriate vehicles.
It would be our pleasure to welcome you back to Villa Drago in the future for another relaxing visit.
Arrivederci a presto!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
22 Sept 2023
The House is Amazing
The house is amazing and it’s extremely private. We really enjoyed ourselves for 5 days, mixing day trips to nearby towns (Lucca was great!) and beaches with days by the pool in the garden. Perfect for us - 6 adults of 70-35 years and three kids of 1-5 years. The owner, Severio, turned up quite late at night and stayed at his apartment in another end of the house for one night, I assume just to check out who we were. Didn’t disturb us - he was really nice, told us about the house and it’s surroundings and welcomed us with a bottle of wine. All in all a very pleasant stay that perfectly matched our expectations, a lot thanks to the host’s thorough and correct descriptions of the house. The host’s representative, Filippo, was great.
Lisa
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Seth
23 Apr 2024
Stunning large country house
We loved our 7-night stay in this stunning large country house in a woodland setting. The house is beautifully furnished with antique furniture, artwork and plants in a way that celebrates the charm of the home. The large kitchen was equipped with everything we needed and we enjoyed bringing Tuscan delights back to the house to make meals together. The grounds are lovely and the bravest amongst us enjoyed a dip in the pool in April!
All the bedrooms were comfortable and we all slept very peacefully in this quiet, rural setting.
The location is great. There are walks through the woodlands directly from the property. There's a small village a short drive away with cafe and restaurant and then a town about 10-15 minutes away that has everything you need. We really loved how easy it was to make day trips to Lucca, Cinque Terre and small hilltop towns.
The host was very responsive and really wanted to make sure we had a good stay. Highly recommended.
Seth
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mila
23 Nov 2024
Sfeervol huis met fijne tuin met fantastisch uitzicht
De moeite waard. Mooie ruime slaapkamers, smaakvol ingericht.
Mila
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Valentine
1 May 2023
Super séjour
Super séjour dans cette maison au milieu des champs et de la campagne toscane !
Filippo nous a accordé un super accueil !
Nous avons eu un peu de mal à trouver la villa dans la nuit - le chemin est assez difficile d’accès (difficile avec une citadine, nous avions un SUV donc cela allait)
Sur place, cuisine et équipement très corrects, belles prestations, jardin impeccable et piscine très sympathique !
Quelques jeux de société dans la maison seraient un vrai plus !