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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Volterra, Tuscany
  • Place, Medici Fortress
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Volterra
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Teatro del Silenzio
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool

Le Macine, is an ancient, skilfully and respectfully restored watermill. It offers hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere within the hills of Volterra. Surrounded by a romantic nature. A refreshing swimming pool (length/large 10 per 5 meter; deep 1,20 at 2,20 meter), private parking, balcony and a huge garden promise a beautiful and relaxed vacation. Le Macine was built on 3500 square meters, which are fully at your disposition. Nobody else is in the house. The house's living area is about 160 square meters large. The house consists of1 Bedroom with one double bed and one single bed; 1 Bedroom with one double bed; 1 Bedroom with one single bed and one Bunk bed (or we can prepare it only with one double bed); a huge living room, a big kitchen, (a dishwasher is included) and an enormous terrace, which offers you the possibility to have a BBQ or to just relax and enjoy the nature.The garden is ideal for children and the whole family, who will love the pool.Pets are welcome.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

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

Volterra

Located in Volterra, this holiday home is in a rural area. Teatro del Silenzio and Rossi Alabastri Volterra are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balze di Volterra and Rocca of Montestaffoli. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Volterra, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Medici Fortress - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cathedral of Volterra - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Teatro del Silenzio - 29 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Tenuta Torciano Winery - 41 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Piazza del Campo - 62 min drive - 59.7 km

Getting around

  • Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vecchia Lira - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Enjoy! Cafè - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Dei Poeti - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caffe dei Fornelli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hamburgheria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$469, 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.

Is Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool located?

This family-friendly Volterra holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Medici Fortress, Etruscan Museum and Chiesa di Sant'Agostino. Parrocchia Basilica Cattedrale and Palazzo Incontri Viti are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable stay with lovely garden and pool, overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Even better than the photos. The house is very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more. Alessandro was the perfect host and was very welcoming. We spent most days in the pool and evenings sitting on the patio area watching the wildlife. It was the perfect base to explore the beautiful countryside and towns. I only wish our stay had been longer and I really hope we can return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Le Macine

A lovely stay, good quality air con in bedrooms, Alex is a great host. Make sure you go to one of the meals he hosts because the food was divine. Good location to Volterra, property is right next to a road but gated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Stay in Tuscany

House was so cute, owner was there when we arrived and was very responsive to any questions. Great location to many of the surrounding towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Loved the place!

Great location, in a beautiful part of Tuscany, and Alex was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

Great family holiday

Lovely property in beautiful surroundings with a wonderful host. Couldn't really have asked for more. Would definitely recommend and re-book if we stay in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Don C.

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

Wonderful place in Tuscany

We stayed here for 10 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the Villa, the Tuscan ambiance and the close proximity to Volterra. The house manager, Allisandro (Alex) was a great host. Flawless communication, friendliness, attention to our needs and providing local advice were all excellent and appreciated.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton Chiddy

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

Lovely Tuscan Holiday

We had a wonderful holiday at Le Macine. The pool and house were great. And Alessandro the host was very helpful and we enjoyed a lovely meal at his nearby restaurant. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great week

We had a lovely week staying here end of May. The property is just as seen in the photo's. It is a great location to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and towns. The kids loved splashing in the pool. Alex the host was very relaxed and helpful. We would definately return in future given the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela K.

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

Great location. Great property. Great garden. Great communication. Great everything.

Everything we wanted to say is in our title. Go there and see for yourself.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Amazing Tuscan Retreat

This place was so amazing. It is very large and appropriate for 5-6 adults. Volterra is a wonderful Tuscan town with cafes, shops, restaurants and groceries. The check in process was seamless and we used WhatsApp for communication throughout our stay. Alessandro was amazing and very accommodating. His recommendations for eating and what to see were very helpful. I highly recommend this place as it is close to Pisa and Frienze.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel W.

This is an away from it all house but in striking distance of everything great about Tuscany

We had a lovely winter break in this house. The house was great for exploring Volterra, San Gimignano and we also easily managed Siena and Florence for the day. The house is quiet and away from it all - but equally less that 10 minutes to Volterra. February turned out to be a great month to visit these historic towns as they remained cool and with far fewer tourists. Nice house in a fantastic part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois Xavier O.

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

A beautiful and relaxing experience in Volterra

We spent 2 very relaxing weeks in Le Macine Agriturismo. The villa is ideally located at approximately 1 hour from many beautiful Tuscan cities and villages, Pisa, Sienna, San Gimignano, and even Florence. It is 10 minutes away from the beautiful Etruscan and medieval village of Volterra. The house is very comfortable, perfectly clean and ideal for a relaxing stay. The garden is wide and very well maintained with a comfortable swimming pool. You can easily make very nice walks in the Tuscan countryside starting from some trails around the house. A special thanks to our host, Alessandro, always available, who provided us with excellent recommendations.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Spacious, well equipped villa

Le Macine is a really lovely place to stay. The villa is large, with 3 evenly sized bedrooms, 2 fully equipped bathrooms and plenty of social entertaining space. The air conditioning was very effective and welcome and Wi-Fi good. Outdoors, there is a substantial garden and the pool itself is large for a villa - have been to hotels with smaller pools! Eating outside was great in the evening, with the separate doorway to the kitchen also great. Everything was clean and we did have everything we needed. We did need to buy e.g. washing up liquid, oil, etc so do bear that in mind. Location-wise, Volterra is around 15 minutes drive away, where there is also a well-sized Conad supermarket. It is on a main road, which is good for getting around but can be noisy at some times of the day. Alessandro was a very attentive host, and popped by a few times to check everything was going well. We went to his Agriturismo one evening for a meal around 500m up the road, which was an amazing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Katrin C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Expectations not met

The house is old, dark and musty. It was obviously not cleaned before our arrival. Neither the dishwasher nor the washing machine could be used because the fuses did not allow it. The fridge also broke down in the middle of our stay. A noisy road runs right past the house. Construction work was going on in the neighbouring property of the landlords for 2 weeks during our holiday - it was very noisy. The hosts are trying hard, but the price-performance ratio is not right at all. The pool is very nice, though 🙂
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Josef G.

Wonderful stay in a wonderful place

We booked this house for our vacation for one week at the beginning of May. We were three adults and three dogs and we really enjoyed our stay. The House: The house is a typical Tuscan historic water mill, which has been newly renovated. It has got three bedrooms and a bathroom in the upper level, a fully functional and equipped kitchen, a living area and another bathroom in the ground level. Everything is clean and the furniture is nice. You don't have to bring your own towels or bed linen, as everything is already there. In the front of the entrance you find a big patio with table and decoration. Behind the house another patio offers the opportunity for BBQ in the shade. There are no other visitors who you would have to share the house with, so we had it all just for our own. The garden and pool area: The Villa has got a really nice and big garden, which the owners really take a lot of care of. The garden is all fenced and only for the visitor's purpose: Really nice for our three dogs, who could do whatever they want, but also nice if you want to do some sports like soccer or badminton. There is also the possibility to play table tennis. The pool area is situated in the upper half of the garden and very nice and clean. It is a fully grown swimming pool with a maximum depth of 2.20 meters. There are several deck chairs and a cool shower. Bring your own towels for the pool. The surroundings: The house is situated just a few kilometers away from Volterra in a small valley, very nice and calm. There are trees, flowers and birds everywhere. The street isn't loud at all with only very few traffic. Next to the house is only one neighbor: Up the hill lives the grandmother of the owner. The location of the house offered us the opportunity to visit Volterra, San Gimignano and the sea at Cecina or Piombino. Siena, Pisa and Florence aren't far away too. The house is ideally located for having day trips and do sightseeing if you want. The owners: Marzia and her family run a nice restaurant 10 kilometers away from the house. When you arrive, Alessandro guides you to the house and shows you everything. They are very nice and polite people who really care about their visitors. Whenever there was a problem whatever kind, Alessandro was there for us. They also invited us to their restaurant and served a really nice dinner. Thank you! We are surely going to come back next year and had a wonderful time without any complaints at this really nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanspeter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
keine weiteren Bemerkungen. Sehr netter Gastgeber
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ons verblijf was heerlijk. Alessandro en zijn vrouw vangen je vriendelijk op en wanneer er iets is, kan je altijd even contact opnemen. Villa el Macine is een heerlijk, ruim huis met een prachtige tuin en prive zwembad. We hebben enorm genoten van de omgeving. Het enige nadeel (en voor de rust een voordeel) dat alles wat je wil ondernemen om een rit met de auto vraagt. Al is Volterra absoluut het bezichtigen waard en kan je daar heerlijk uit eten gaan.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Ferienhaus war genauso wie beschrieben. Gross, sauber und voll ausgestattet, den Pool hat man komplett für sich. Es liegt auch viel Liebe im Detail wie das Falten der Handtücher und dem Olivenöl aus dem Anbau des Vermieters. Er hat uns persönlich in den Empfang genommen und beherrscht perfektes Englisch. Sehr geschätzt haben wir auch die Freizeitbeschäftigungsmöglichkeiten wie Tischtennis, Badminton und Tischkicker die zur Verfügung standen. Das Dorf Volterra (8-10 Minuten vom Haus mit dem Auto) hat alles zu bieten was man braucht und falls man mehr will, hat das Ferienhaus die perfekte Lage, je 1 Stunde zu den nächst größeren Städten und dem Strand.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merlin M.

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

Great

Beautiful house, large yard with nice pool and a very welcoming and kind host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franziska H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ich schließe mich meinen Vorgängern an. Das Haus entspricht absolut der Beschreibung, ist liebevoll restauriert und schön eingerichtet. Man hat alles was man braucht und der Ort ist Wunderschön! Wir waren Mitte Juni mit 6 Personen dort und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Der große Pool ist phantastisch und wir haben ihn ausgiebig genutzt. Die Schlafzimmer sind alle mit einer Klimaanlage ausgestattet und die Betten gemütlich. Das Haus hat eine wohnliche Atmosphäre, in der man sich sofort wohl fühlt. Die Küche hat auch alles, was man braucht und der große Garten ist wunderschön. Ich war ganz begeistert von der tollen Natur rund ums Haus. In der Nacht hat man die Glühwürmchen zu tausenden überall in den Büschen und Wiesen tanzen sehen, das war unglaublich! Der Gastgeber Alessandro hat ein gutes Gefühl für seine Gäste, ist sehr nett und freundlich und immer erreichbar, falls man etwas braucht. Das Essen im Familieneigenen Restaurant war auch hervorragend und mehr als ausreichend. Alles in Allem ist diesen wunderschöne Haus perfekt geeignet um Ausflüge in alle Richtungen der Toskana zu unternehmen und dann Zuhause zu entspannen!Die Straße ist manchmal ein wenig störend aber man kann das gut ausblenden. Wir kommen wirklich gern wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariella U.

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

Tolles Haus mit riesen Garten

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in den Herbstferien sehr genossen! Besonders toll war der große Garten - Freiheit pur für unseren Hund.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Sehr empfehlenswert!

Sehr angenehme und nette Vermieter! Schöne, grosse Gartenanlage mit gepflegtem, grossen Pool. Gut eingerichtetes Haus. Es fehlt an Nichts! Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jörg F.

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

Toller Aufenthalt, super Gastgeber

Alles war wie in der Beschreibung. Straße war etwas laut, hat uns aber nicht gestört. Das Ferienhaus an sich war super schön. Manchmal kam leider der Geruch der Kanalisation vorbei, daran haben wir uns gewöhnt. Ohne Geruch hätte es 5 Sterne gegeben. Gastgeber war super, immer erreichbar und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torsten G.

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

Toskana Live

Sehr schönes und gemütliches Haus mit einem riesigen Grundstück. Es liegt direkt an einer Straße, was uns aber überhaupt nicht gestört hat. Es ist so gut wie nicht einsehbar, also hat man eine Menge Privatsphäre. Der Pool wurde jeden Tag genutzt, was bei den Temperaturen auch Pflicht war. Alex war ein sympathischer und aufmerksamer Gastgeber, den man jederzeit erreichen und mit Fragen löchern konnte. :-) Sein Premium-Tipp, das Landschaftsschutzgebiet "Masso delle Fanciulle" zu besuchen, war eines der Highlights. Fazit: absolut zu empfehlen....
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

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