Entire home

Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you

Photo gallery for Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you

A room with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.
A stone wall overlooking a lush valley with a plate of food and a cup on it.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a glass coffee table.
A wooden dining table with plates, bread, a salad bowl, and condiments.
A building with a wooden door and a window with shutters, a stone wall, and a paved street.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
Vellano, Pescia, PT
  • Place, San Domenico
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Terme Tettuccio
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Terme di Montecatini
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Camera doppia

2 Single Beds

Camera matrimoniale

1 King Bed

Camera matrimoniale #2

1 King Bed

Mezzanine

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Mezzanine bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you

Enjoy breathtaking views from this 3.5 story home that sleeps 6 in the heart of the ancient village of Vellano. All windows face east for a beautiful morning view, and lovely shade in the hot afternoons when you are sitting on the balcony with a cool drink. Entrance is either from top floor street or from the lower floor terrace. Walk down the hill 100 metres to Trattoria Manero, fantastic food with floor to ceiling views of the valley. Hike through the winding cobblestone walkways to discover your favorite views - or start up one of the nearby trails. 15 minutes from the heart of Pescia, from which it's less than an hour to Pisa, Lucca, and Florence. Great hiking trails for mountain lovers around the village. Paradise of road ciclists who ride the steep hill and descents. Adventurous mountainbikers will find many mountain trail right frommthe town PLEASE NOTE: All luggage and groceries need to be walked in from a parking lot 100 metres away. It is a steep downhill to the house. In the house itself, there is a very tight circular staircase that needs care to navigate. This house is not suitable for those who have trouble walking or for toddlers.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Dining
Stone house with 4 double bedrooms and kitchen with fireplace
Boveglio
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
Stone house with 4 double bedrooms and kitchen with fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep stairs-children should be 4+

default

Events

No events allowed

default

Pets

No pets allowed

default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2401243vb
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pescia

Located in Pescia, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. San Domenico and Porta Fiorentina are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Storico di Buggiano and Pinocchio Park. Centro Culturale Cavanis and Pistoia Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.
View more Holiday homes in PesciaOpens in a new window
Map
Vellano, Pescia, PT

What's nearby

  • San Domenico - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Terme Tettuccio - 26 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Terme Excelsior - 27 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Terme di Montecatini - 28 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Piazza del Popolo - 28 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Pescia Station - 21 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Il Casorino - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Buca Gasthaus - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo Montaione - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante da Palmira - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Capitan Piadina - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum, San Francesco Church and San Domenico. Porta Fiorentina and Centro Storico di Buggiano are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious house with a great view. Communication went without a problem. Unfortunately the house was not clean enough on arrival, but during a long stay we'd clean anyway, so all in all it was not a huge problem. The house is equipped with everything one may need for a longer stay. The house and the village is definitely not for anyone who has any issues with cobblestones, stairs, or walking up and down. There was always an empty space or two at the communal car park. Oh and once more: great views.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

It was a wonderful time in this beautiful little tuskan village in the mountains. The view from the terrace is breathtaking and we soaked it up every morning for breakfast before we explored the area and at night with a colorful aperitivo and fresh food you can find all over the area in little market stands and which makes every dinner on the porch a real plesure! The children had a lot of fun exploring the villages little valleys and hidden corners- though the place might not be convenient for very small children or people with problems walking, because you need to be able to manage the steep and bumpy old stone alleys (which make the charm of the village) as well as the house´s many stairs. For us it was no problem though. The apartment is well equipped, there wasn´t anything missing- all in the nice traditional tuskan style. The people in the village were all very friendly and open (in the typical grumpy tuskan way :)) and there are a lot of events going on during the summer months- from pizza session in the little old piazza allmost behind the house to live music events in the circolo down at the edge of the village. There is a beautiful beach an hour drive away from Vellano and also many interesting places with lots of arts, food and history to be explored. Stuart, the manager of the place is a wonderful person, always helpful and providing lovely suggestions, we felt very cared for. All in all: thank you very much, it was a marvelous time in Vellano!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2021
Thank you Mira! It was a pleasure having you as our very first guests. You are welcome to come again any time- there is so much to enjoy.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Summer in Vellano

Bel endroit isolé en montagne, bel accueil, belle maison seul la cuisine nécessite une seconde jeunesse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amelia Schmertz

Host profile image

We are an Italian-American family living in Philadelphia. Francesco is Tuscan, and moved to the States in the 1990s. He is a landscape architect. Amelia is a fundraiser for the arts. We have been visiting family in Italy together every year since 2004, and in 2021 we made the big bold move to have a place of our own.

Why they chose this property

Francesco grew up in Pescia, and spent his summers in Vellano - "the day after school was out, we packed up the car, and drove up the mountain!" says his mother, every time! When Amelia saw Vellano for the first time, she fell in love with the town and the surroundings, and Francesco was only too willing to oblige her obsessive search for a Tuscan place to call home. When we bought the house in summer 2021, Francesco was touched that so many people in the village remembered him and his family from their summer visits so many decades ago.

What makes this property unique

This house is perfect because it can host two different families, is in the middle of town, and is relatively new. It was built in the 1990s, on the site of a house that had been destroyed in WWII. The restaurant, Trattoria Manero, is fantastic. In summers, there are pizza parties in the square every Friday night. Be sure to reserve a spot! It is a wonderful experience.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback