This property is absolutely beautiful! It is exactly how it is represented. The garden is stunning, the pool is refreshing, the apartment is quaint and cozy, the views are amazing, and the location is perfect! We stayed here for a week and fell in love with Volterra. The city is beautiful and the people are so friendly 😄. We will definitely be returning for another visit ... and, we hope to stay in this apartment again. Oh, and Daniela is just so sweet and helpful. Daniela, thank you for everything 😄

This property was faultless - the location and the accomodation were perfect. My family and friends came here to celebrate my birthday and I cannot think of a nicer place in which to do so. The owner Danielle could not have been more helpful. This was my second visit to Volterra and I would certainly recomment thsi property to anyone thinking of touring the area.

What you want from a holiday rental is to be near enough town to take advantage of its attractions and yet peace and quiet and all the necessary living facilities. Bearing in mind that Italy is always noisy, this was an almost perfect villa and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Volterra is a hill-top town in Tuscany, full of interesting buildings and several museums, it is surrounded by high walls that are interrupted by a number of gateways. Casa Selci was just round the corner from the most Easterly gateway of Port Selci, opposite an imposing medieval fortress now functioning as the State Prison. Perfectly situated, it is only a short stroll before you find yourself passing bars, shops, restaurants, two different museums, an alabaster workshop and even the local supermarket. Yet the villa itself, a converted barn, is set in an oasis of calm - a large, secluded garden with fruit trees, a wonderfully large circular pool, BBQ, loungers and a breakfast table overlooking a fabulous view of Tuscany. The two bedrooms are large, the shower powerful and the cooker both gas and electricity. There is no air conditioning or TV but it is perfectly well equipped for a hot, sunny summer holiday where you spend most of the time outside. I have to mention that there is a small park next to the house where boys play football most afternoons, and twice a week there may be noisy drum, trumpet and flag-waving practice between 9.30 and 11pm, but we found it quite bearable and managed to catch a festival day so we could enjoy the musical performance they gave in the Square.

This property was faultless - the location and the accomodation were perfect. My family and friends came here to celebrate my birthday and I cannot think of a nicer place in which to do so. The owner Danielle could not have been more helpful. This was my second visit to Volterra and I would certainly recomment thsi property to anyone thinking of touring the area.

What you want from a holiday rental is to be near enough town to take advantage of its attractions and yet peace and quiet and all the necessary living facilities. Bearing in mind that Italy is always noisy, this was an almost perfect villa and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Volterra is a hill-top town in Tuscany, full of interesting buildings and several museums, it is surrounded by high walls that are interrupted by a number of gateways. Casa Selci was just round the corner from the most Easterly gateway of Port Selci, opposite an imposing medieval fortress now functioning as the State Prison. Perfectly situated, it is only a short stroll before you find yourself passing bars, shops, restaurants, two different museums, an alabaster workshop and even the local supermarket. Yet the villa itself, a converted barn, is set in an oasis of calm - a large, secluded garden with fruit trees, a wonderfully large circular pool, BBQ, loungers and a breakfast table overlooking a fabulous view of Tuscany. The two bedrooms are large, the shower powerful and the cooker both gas and electricity. There is no air conditioning or TV but it is perfectly well equipped for a hot, sunny summer holiday where you spend most of the time outside. I have to mention that there is a small park next to the house where boys play football most afternoons, and twice a week there may be noisy drum, trumpet and flag-waving practice between 9.30 and 11pm, but we found it quite bearable and managed to catch a festival day so we could enjoy the musical performance they gave in the Square.

Having read other reviews before we went - we would definitely agree with everyone who says that Casa Selci is a real find. We stayed there for a week in August 2011 and wish we'd booked it for both weeks of our holiday. The location is perfect. Volterra is an interesting town, lively and full of tourists ... but step away into your own little bit of heaven. Once at the house you feel like you're a million miles away from the town instead of a three minute walk. The view from the small breakfast terrace is breathtaking. The pool and the gardens are great and perfect for relaxing in. Daniella, the owner is very welcoming and the house is kept beautifully clean by Rosanna and her husband. It's well equipped. Shopping in the town is quite limited but there are two supermarkets a few minutes drive away. And treat yourself to an meal cooked by a real Italian cook (Thank you Piera!) which was organised for us by Daniella (it was a perfect birthday treat). Casa Selci is all it says it is and more. We would have NO hesitation in recommending it to anyone and would certainly like to go back or perhaps we'll try one of Daniella's other properties next time. Go - you'll love it!

Having read other reviews before we went - we would definitely agree with everyone who says that Casa Selci is a real find. We stayed there for a week in August 2011 and wish we'd booked it for both weeks of our holiday. The location is perfect. Volterra is an interesting town, lively and full of tourists ... but step away into your own little bit of heaven. Once at the house you feel like you're a million miles away from the town instead of a three minute walk. The view from the small breakfast terrace is breathtaking. The pool and the gardens are great and perfect for relaxing in. Daniella, the owner is very welcoming and the house is kept beautifully clean by Rosanna and her husband. It's well equipped. Shopping in the town is quite limited but there are two supermarkets a few minutes drive away. And treat yourself to an meal cooked by a real Italian cook (Thank you Piera!) which was organised for us by Daniella (it was a perfect birthday treat). Casa Selci is all it says it is and more. We would have NO hesitation in recommending it to anyone and would certainly like to go back or perhaps we'll try one of Daniella's other properties next time. Go - you'll love it!

It is really difficult to write a review for this property and the town it sits in which would do it the justice it deserves, you could only visit it for yourselves to appreciate how special a place it is. Within the villa and it's grounds you could be in your own rural retreat, however step out the gate and straight away you are within one of the most picturesque, magical, historical towns you could ever imagine, it really has everything!! 'Romantic' is definately one word you would use decribe the town and also this villa which oozes tuscan charm with its rustic interior and large, enchanting gardens. The views over the garden walls of this hilltop villa are breathtaking. We stayed here with our three young children and although we were unlucky enough to have some 'uncharacteristic' weather during our weeks stay in July, we were grateful to be staying in such a fabulous part of Tuscany. The kids loved the pool and gardens, even in the rain!! Volterra is a small entruscan town perfectly preserved with it winding narrow streets and original buildings, which now offers plenty of authentic shops, restaurants and of course, ice-cream bars. You can actually feel the history as you walk through the town which makes this such a magical place to visit, not to mention stay in. Daniela, the villa owner, was extremely welcoming and friendly, she and her family were lovely. We'd booked to stay at another of Daniela's villas for our second week so visited some other fabulous places too including Sienna, Casole d'Elsa and San Gimignano and had a fantastic holiday. We would definately recommend this villa in Volterra to our families and friends and hope to go there again ourselves one day.

It is really difficult to write a review for this property and the town it sits in which would do it the justice it deserves, you could only visit it for yourselves to appreciate how special a place it is. Within the villa and it's grounds you could be in your own rural retreat, however step out the gate and straight away you are within one of the most picturesque, magical, historical towns you could ever imagine, it really has everything!! 'Romantic' is definately one word you would use decribe the town and also this villa which oozes tuscan charm with its rustic interior and large, enchanting gardens. The views over the garden walls of this hilltop villa are breathtaking. We stayed here with our three young children and although we were unlucky enough to have some 'uncharacteristic' weather during our weeks stay in July, we were grateful to be staying in such a fabulous part of Tuscany. The kids loved the pool and gardens, even in the rain!! Volterra is a small entruscan town perfectly preserved with it winding narrow streets and original buildings, which now offers plenty of authentic shops, restaurants and of course, ice-cream bars. You can actually feel the history as you walk through the town which makes this such a magical place to visit, not to mention stay in. Daniela, the villa owner, was extremely welcoming and friendly, she and her family were lovely. We'd booked to stay at another of Daniela's villas for our second week so visited some other fabulous places too including Sienna, Casole d'Elsa and San Gimignano and had a fantastic holiday. We would definately recommend this villa in Volterra to our families and friends and hope to go there again ourselves one day.

We all thin that this was our best ever holiday. The house was comfortable, the pool relaxing, the views superb and the position of the house perfect in that we could walk into the charming town for shopping and ice creams. It was easy to drive to other towns further afield such as Sienna, Pisa and San Gimi.

We stayed in Casa Selci Sept 3rd - Sept 10th 2011. I can honestly say this is the nicest holiday rental we have stayed at. We had an incredible welcome from Daniela (the owner). The house itself oozes character and has all the facilities you could wish for. There are two very good sized double bedrooms, a 'library' area with views over Tuscany and the on the ground floor - the kitchen/diner/sitting room with a good sized bathroom off to one side. Outside there is a BBQ, a reasonable sized pool and a huge garden (and I mean huge). It is completely private and not overlooked in any way. There is also a beautiful breakfast terrace with stunning views over the Tuscan countryside while sitting down. The garden also has similar views from a standing position. Volterra itself is a stunning picture-postcard town of the perfect size has many many good restaurants, a couple of grocery shops etc and a couple of little bars (thankfully not like the ones in Ireland/UK). It is the prefect place to visit Sienna, Florence and Pisa (all under 90 minutes away - and I was driving slowly due to being unfamiliar with the roads). We happened to be there for the annual Flag-throwing competition and that was a fantastic treat. I would really really recommend this property as it felt like a home and a holiday all in one. Daniela - you are a star! 1 Restaurant I would recommend (but all are good) is Del Duca (a little expensive but worth it). I can provide more restaurant details to anyone who wants to know but Daniela will also help. My advice - go to Volterra and stay in this house!

We all thin that this was our best ever holiday. The house was comfortable, the pool relaxing, the views superb and the position of the house perfect in that we could walk into the charming town for shopping and ice creams. It was easy to drive to other towns further afield such as Sienna, Pisa and San Gimi.

We stayed in Casa Selci Sept 3rd - Sept 10th 2011. I can honestly say this is the nicest holiday rental we have stayed at. We had an incredible welcome from Daniela (the owner). The house itself oozes character and has all the facilities you could wish for. There are two very good sized double bedrooms, a 'library' area with views over Tuscany and the on the ground floor - the kitchen/diner/sitting room with a good sized bathroom off to one side. Outside there is a BBQ, a reasonable sized pool and a huge garden (and I mean huge). It is completely private and not overlooked in any way. There is also a beautiful breakfast terrace with stunning views over the Tuscan countryside while sitting down. The garden also has similar views from a standing position. Volterra itself is a stunning picture-postcard town of the perfect size has many many good restaurants, a couple of grocery shops etc and a couple of little bars (thankfully not like the ones in Ireland/UK). It is the prefect place to visit Sienna, Florence and Pisa (all under 90 minutes away - and I was driving slowly due to being unfamiliar with the roads). We happened to be there for the annual Flag-throwing competition and that was a fantastic treat. I would really really recommend this property as it felt like a home and a holiday all in one. Daniela - you are a star! 1 Restaurant I would recommend (but all are good) is Del Duca (a little expensive but worth it). I can provide more restaurant details to anyone who wants to know but Daniela will also help. My advice - go to Volterra and stay in this house!

We stayed at Casa Selci for a week at the end of August. The house is rustic with very simple furnishings. Its location is absolutely fantastic, situated at the highest point within the ancient walls of Volterra (which form part of Casa Selci's garden wall) and overlooking the surrounding countryside. It is located along a little used road which leads to a gated park* (I will say more about that later). The garden is large and contains little hidden gems such as ivy-clad statues, and a 'hidden' raised patio with a small table and chairs - perfect for watching the sun go down over a glass of Chianti. The swimming pool is much larger than the pictures suggest and a real asset to the property. The house, garden and pool are not overlooked at all. There is private parking on site too which is great given the restrictions that apply within Volterra. Volterra itself is simply stunning - the Piazza dei Priori, the sweeping steps down to the natural spring, the impressive Roman theatre and the pretty narrow cobbled streets - you just can't help but fall in love with the place. The city is pleasantly bustling in the evening and we felt very much at ease walking around late at night and many shops remain open until after 10pm. My family and I had a wonderful, restful stay at Casa Selci. Daniela was a very thoughtful hostess popping back later in the week to give us some of her home-pressed olive oil. She also arranged a tour guide to take us around the main attractions of Volterra and this was truly excellent and I would highly recommend. We were lucky enough to visit at the time of the Volterran Medieval Festival (late August) which was very well organised and well worth the entrance fee. Eating out was never a problem - there were so many restaurants to choose from and the food was varied and generally delicious. Two things to be aware of: The mosquitoes were a real nuisance (Volterra generally) and buying repellent spray in the town centre was expensive so take some with you. Secondly, the Volterran flag throwers, drummers and trumpeters practise regularly in the park next to Casa Selci. Most of the time they stopped their musical exercises by midnight but often, they would party on well after that time - something to think about if you are not a heavy sleeper. Overall, I would recommend Casa Selci.

We stayed at Casa Selci for a week at the end of August. The house is rustic with very simple furnishings. Its location is absolutely fantastic, situated at the highest point within the ancient walls of Volterra (which form part of Casa Selci's garden wall) and overlooking the surrounding countryside. It is located along a little used road which leads to a gated park* (I will say more about that later). The garden is large and contains little hidden gems such as ivy-clad statues, and a 'hidden' raised patio with a small table and chairs - perfect for watching the sun go down over a glass of Chianti. The swimming pool is much larger than the pictures suggest and a real asset to the property. The house, garden and pool are not overlooked at all. There is private parking on site too which is great given the restrictions that apply within Volterra. Volterra itself is simply stunning - the Piazza dei Priori, the sweeping steps down to the natural spring, the impressive Roman theatre and the pretty narrow cobbled streets - you just can't help but fall in love with the place. The city is pleasantly bustling in the evening and we felt very much at ease walking around late at night and many shops remain open until after 10pm. My family and I had a wonderful, restful stay at Casa Selci. Daniela was a very thoughtful hostess popping back later in the week to give us some of her home-pressed olive oil. She also arranged a tour guide to take us around the main attractions of Volterra and this was truly excellent and I would highly recommend. We were lucky enough to visit at the time of the Volterran Medieval Festival (late August) which was very well organised and well worth the entrance fee. Eating out was never a problem - there were so many restaurants to choose from and the food was varied and generally delicious. Two things to be aware of: The mosquitoes were a real nuisance (Volterra generally) and buying repellent spray in the town centre was expensive so take some with you. Secondly, the Volterran flag throwers, drummers and trumpeters practise regularly in the park next to Casa Selci. Most of the time they stopped their musical exercises by midnight but often, they would party on well after that time - something to think about if you are not a heavy sleeper. Overall, I would recommend Casa Selci.

We have holidayed here for several years, coming across it by chance having looked for a property with a pool that wasn't out in the countryside where our teenagers would get bored! Casa Selci has everything. The garden is wonderful - big, extremely private, but with incredibly breathtaking views from the top of this hill-top town. The villa is exactly as described, well maintained and nicely furnished. The lovely owner and her helpers are very caring and friendly and as locals can advise on anything from places to eat and visit, to the best shops to buy local goods. The pool is fantastic...whether you want to just cool off every so often after lazing on a sunbed, or for a more energetic swim about...our teenagers were virtually never out of it when we were at the villa. And a most important benefit to this property is its position within the walls of the town, so that everywhere is walkable, and shops and restaurants are just a lovely wander away. We have always eaten very well at local restaurants, and enjoyed cooking with local ingredients at the villa sometimes too. But a real treat Daniela has organised for us on three occasions, is a wonderful meal provided by her very talented friend, the cook, who comes in and produces an amazing Tuscan meal at the villa, for a very reasonable fee. I cannot recommend this place highly enough for a relaxed and enjoyable holiday, catering for all the family. We now view it as a sort of home from home, and look forward so much to returning.

We have holidayed here for several years, coming across it by chance having looked for a property with a pool that wasn't out in the countryside where our teenagers would get bored! Casa Selci has everything. The garden is wonderful - big, extremely private, but with incredibly breathtaking views from the top of this hill-top town. The villa is exactly as described, well maintained and nicely furnished. The lovely owner and her helpers are very caring and friendly and as locals can advise on anything from places to eat and visit, to the best shops to buy local goods. The pool is fantastic...whether you want to just cool off every so often after lazing on a sunbed, or for a more energetic swim about...our teenagers were virtually never out of it when we were at the villa. And a most important benefit to this property is its position within the walls of the town, so that everywhere is walkable, and shops and restaurants are just a lovely wander away. We have always eaten very well at local restaurants, and enjoyed cooking with local ingredients at the villa sometimes too. But a real treat Daniela has organised for us on three occasions, is a wonderful meal provided by her very talented friend, the cook, who comes in and produces an amazing Tuscan meal at the villa, for a very reasonable fee. I cannot recommend this place highly enough for a relaxed and enjoyable holiday, catering for all the family. We now view it as a sort of home from home, and look forward so much to returning.

Volterra- Nice place to visit for a couple of days. House- Excellent location, wonderful views! Nice pool! Car is a MUST because Volterra is a small town and you have seen it in a couple of days and there is so much to see nearby (Siena, Florence, San Gimignano). Bad thing is that Volterra is located up in the hills so you have to drive all the way up and down, up and down when you want to visit cities nearby. (and it´s not straight way to drive :) But...views were great and it wasn´t too hot...we had nice wind blowing all the time. Daniela and others were very kind and helpful.

The beauty of this property is that its in a lovely old town, 5 minutes from restaurants and shops and yet has a large garden and pool and great views. There are many wonderful old buildings in beautiful locations that can be rented in Italy but are often a good drive from local facilities. Volterra is busy with daytrippers but morning and evening its a more local affair and you can join in the traditional evening stroll, eyeing up the talent before a good dinner. All our meals out were good; we tried several restaurants. The house has everything you need and we enjoyed a couple of nice barbeques in the garden and had breakfast and lunches outside every day. There was unofficial entertainment some evenings from the Volterra historic society practising flag juggling and trumpet playing next door but they finished by 11 pm! The pool is well cared for and was well used as temperature was in thirties every day. The coast is close, as is San Gimignano, Florence, Siena and Pisa. The hot springs at Bagno di Petrioli are a good daytrip and free ! Daniela was friendly and helpful, also the lady and gentleman who look after the house, garden and pool. Overall a great holiday; we would definitely stay there again if we were visiting Tuscany.

I would recommend Casa Selci to anyone. Daniela is absolutely wonderful, the custodian Rosanna was super helpful, the garden is huge (and all yours), the views are unforgettable. The property is in town but separate from the other houses. The vaulted ceiling is so cool. The pool is an excellent touch. In short, there is no better location in Volterra. Just say yes!

This house is relatively easy to get to, sited just inside one of the gates to the City. It is centrally placed within the historic City so everywhere is walkable. With beautiful views over the rolling Tuscan countryside it makes this a perfect place to stay, sit out in the large gardens and get away from all the bustle, enjoy good local wine and food in the many restaurants, or visit fantastic cultural centres and historic sites nearby. The car parking space was a great boon, and both Daniela and Rosanna were most helpful, friendly and available if we would have needed their help. The house had good facilities. It was clean and characterful, but it was the garden which held the magic for me. I won't forget this holiday!

We have rented this house two years in a row and recommend everything about it . The location , garden within the walls , private parking , closeness to the center of Volterra , with its restaurants and shops make this an ideal location from which to explore the surrounding area . It is so unusual to have so much space ( and pool ) within a hill-town . A real luxury . The house is comfortable , clean and well furnished and ideal for eating in as an occasional alternative to the nearby great restaurants . Both Daniela and Rosanna are available and very helpful . We'll be back !

A very secluded property set amidst olive trees and vines. The ideal spot for a couple or family who enjoy the countryside. We were a couple for the first week, then our daughters (23 and 25) joined us for the second week. We had already visited the area before and had seen Siena, Pisa, Florence etc...so just chilled by the big pool, sunbathed in the tranquil gardens, barbecued and sampled the local wine. Casole D'Elsa was a picturesque hilltop village which provided any evening entertainment and diversions. Husband hired mountain bike and also took many arty photos of scenery, while I swam in pool and read. Daughters enjoyed walking to village to buy provisions to barbecue. (We did find that the food costs had risen steeply since our last visit 2 years ago...not just to euro/pound exchange rate.)But, all in all a wonderful holiday in a beautiful setting.Property was very good and fine for the four of us, however...narrow spiral staircase linking 3 floors may not be ideal for those with small children or the elderly. Daniela was very friendly, and helpful. We would recommend this to like-minded travellers.

This is a beautifully set villa in the tuscan countryside. We could not believe the size of the gardens and the views from them were breathtaking. The location was excellent very private and only a short walk into Volterra which is such a lovely place to wander around. The villa was well equipped and very comfortable and the added bonus was having somewhere to park the car. This has been one of my favourite holidays and I will be back again. It is well worth visiting and the accomodation and setting were ideal. The owner was so helpful and supplied lots of information and this was an added extra as well.